Lana Wood and Maxwell Caulfield to Attend the Hollywood Collectors Show

Lana Wood (Plenty O’Toole, Diamonds Are Forever) and Maxwell Caulfield (voice of James Bond, NightFire) will all be appearing at the next Hollywood Collectors Show on February 18th and 19th at the Burbank Hilton Convention Center. Each celebrity will be signing their own pictures and whatever else you bring along (for a small fee).

The Hollywood Collectors Show

The Hilton Burbank Airport & Convention Center
2500 Hollywood Way
Burbank, California 91505
phone: 1-818-843-6000

Friday, February 18, 2005
12 noon – 9:00pm

Saturday, February 19, 2005
10:00am – 4:00pm

Admission is $15 daily, or you can buy a special 2-day admission pass for $25. Parking is $6.

The Hollywood Collectors Show is held four times annually and is the largest of it’s kind in the world with 85+ stars, 200+ dealers, and a separate room for Playboy playmates.

For more information and a listing of all the celebrities who will be in attendance, visit hollywoodcollectorshow.com.

To discuss this event visit this thread on the CBn Forums.

BCW8 in New York!

“Operation: Thrill”

Spend Sean Connery’s 75th Birthday at the eighth annual Bond Collectors Weekend! The dazzling BCW8 is set for August 25-28, 2005 (Thursday-Sunday) in New York City! So save the date!

Your mission: Participate in all BOND activities

Meet, dine and party with fans from across the US, Canada, Europe, Asia and the UK. Jump in and dress up for the annual costume bash (you’ll have 45-min to get properly dressed!). There will be the usual 007 memorabilia swap and sale. Plus James Bond insiders and celebrities will be in attendance — a scheduled 007 author book signing as well (all “names” tba). Of course Bond Collectors Weekend wouldn’t be complete without tours of New York and Tri-State 007 locations — including locations from Live & Let Die, Diamonds Are Forever, Die Another Day, Goldfinger and 007 in New York.

*Sung to the tune of Goldfinger*

Bond Collectors’ (wa-wa-wa) We-ee-ee-eekend! It’s the days, the days with the golden touch, That-mean-so-much! (wa-wa-wa-wa-wa!)

…Golden coin you can spend on yourself, If you want 007’s top shelf! But our BCWs, are like no other, Events you can enjoy, sisters and brothers…

B…C…W…8’s the charm, The Weekend to end them all, …Starting at City Hall!

– That craZy Matt Sherman
organizer of the BCW’s

“You’ve suddenly become tiresome, Mr. Sherman.”

Keep watching CBn for more details on BCW8. Including hotel information, pricing and how to purchase tickets for this four-day 007 event!

To discuss BCW8 visit this thread on the CBn Forums.

Check out last years BCW…
“BCW-007: James Bond Locations! Locations! Locations!“

An Evening with George Lazenby at Pinewood Studios

Following the hugely popular ‘Afternoon With Richard Kiel‘ in November 2004 — BondStars.com have arranged another once in a lifetime opportunity. A Celebration of the James Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service with the rare UK appearance of George Lazenby, aka: James Bond.

During this event James Bond fans will not only have the chance to meet George Lazenby, but to meet him at Pinewood Studios (the world famous home of 007 for over 40 years)! Pinewood is not open to the public, so this is a very rare chance to visit the complex and home of 007 himself!

DATE: 11th June 2005
TIME: 9:00am to 10:30pm (approximately)
COST: £130 per person

LOCATION: (Please do NOT call Pinewood Studios for info)
Pinewood Studios
Pinewood Road
Iver Heath
Buckinghamshire
SL0 0NH

For more information and to order tickets…
VISIT: bondstars.com

Spaced are limited to only 100 people and admission is strictly ticket only.

The afternoon will include:

• Welcome tea, coffee and pastries
• Studio tour* – see behind the scenes at the world famous studio; never open to the public.
• Guest signings
• Bond Memorabilia Room
• B-B-Q Lunch in Pinewood famous gardens
• Pinewood’s bar will be open all day
• Q&A on Stage with Bond guests (Guests to be announced)
• Afternoon refreshments
• 35mm screening of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service in Pinewood’s luxurious screening theatre
• 3 course dinner in Pinewood’s famous restaurant, with guest of honour George Lazenby + cast and crew members from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
• In Conversation With George Lazenby – a live on stage, post-dinner, conversation followed by a Q&A with 007 himself.
• Plus: James Bond Quiz & Goodies

To discuss this event please visit this thread on the CBn Forums.

'Diamonds Are Forever' Screening in Hollywood

American Cinematheque at The Egyptian Theatre is proud to present a “Sir Kenneth Adam Tribute” on February 5, 2005. To celebrate, The Egyptian Theater will be showing Diamonds Are Forever, the classic Bond film staring none other than Sean Connery.

Saturday, February 5th — 8:00 PM

Diamonds Are Forever (1971, MGM/UA, 120 min) Director Guy Hamilton. James Bond (Sean Connery) goes from Amsterdam to Las Vegas on the track of missing diamonds. Ken Adam’s sleek production design was an integral part of the Bond films’ success.

The Egyptian Theater
6712 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

Validated Parking located at: 1735 Las Palmas, 1720 McCadden, 1735 Highland and Hollywood & Highland.

General Admission $9.00

Advanced tickets are available in person at the Egyptian Theatre box office Tues-Sun 1pm-4pm and right before the desired show.

Advanced Tickets also available by fax — 323-467-0163 — for an additional $1 for each pre-ordered ticket (Fax must be received at least 2 days in advance of the event date). Include the date, time & name of the film[s], number of tickets, your full name & signature, mailing address, phone number, e-mail, credit card # and exp date, card type and your name as it appears on the card. (Make sure you include all the asked for information as incomplete orders can not be processed)

To discuss this event visit this thread on the CBn Forums.
Thanks to Ry for the heads up.

European 007 Convention

“Club007France” is helping to put together a big European 007 Convention with the participation of Bond stars, but this convention project cannot start without an approximate number of interested participants.

Nothing is set in stone yet and all details have yet to be discussed, but the European 007 Convention would take place in Italy – probably Milan. The convention would be held either in a hotel with a conference room of least 1,000 seats or in an exhibition space within the structures of the local trade fair. The main attraction would be the participation of James Bond stars involved in the world 007. The guest of honor (hopefully Pierce Brosnan) would deliver a speech to the public and answer questions, were as all the stars would be available to sign autographs and take pictures with the fans. A merchandising area would also be arranged — renting booth space to exhibitors. The day will continue with a 007 film parade.

But the first step in making this dream a realization is to hear from the James Bond fans themselves since the whole event is based on the number of participants. Please take some time to read the 007-convention questionnaire below and send your answers to: [email protected] (or if you’re a member of the CBn Forums you can PM your answers to member Cesari).

1) Would you be willing to come to Italy to participate to a 007 convention (either Milan or Rome) in 2005?

2) What would be the best period for you to come?

3) Would you like it to last 1, 2 or 3 days?

4) Would you like the organizers to also propose packages (entrance fee, plus hotel accommodation, plus dinners)?

5) Would you be interested in renting an exhibition space to sell/exchange merchandise?

6) Would you like to see a 007 movie parade during the event?

7) We are planning to invite a star: which James Bond would you like to see at the event?

8) Which country are you from?

Other suggestions would be very much appreciated. Please consider that without your help we will not be able to organize this convention.

To discuss this event visit this thread on the CBn Forums.
Thank you to Pierre Rodiac.

Get Me The Remote, Miss Moneypenny!

Yahoo! Finance reports that STARZ Entertainment will soon be presenting the first seventeen MGM James Bond films on “STARZ On Demand” starting January 1, 2005. Plus a 72-hour James Bond marathon on Encore! beginning Friday, January 14, 2005 at 8:00 p.m.

James Bond films have thrilled and amazed fans for over 40 years, but nothing like this has ever happened before — ever. “Ultimate Bond” — four different James Bonds, the vilest of evil villains, loads of “Bond Babes,” really cool gadgets and tons of action — we’re talking 17 Bond films shown for the first time on pay television uncut, commercial free, and on-demand to be seen anytime you want for no extra charge. It’s a fitting way to start off the New Year on January 1st, 2005.

Beginning January 1st, you’ll be able to see Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and let us not forget George Lazenby in 17 classic James Bond films (Dr. No–Licence to Kill, including Never Say Never Again) anytime you want on Starz! On Demand, and STARZ! Ticket on Real Movies for your PC. And on Friday, January 14th beginning at 8:00 p.m. (et/pt) Encore presents a 72-hour marathon of Bond films. Sir Roger Moore, who starred as James Bond in seven films over a 13-year span is the host of “Ultimate Bond.”

Ultimate Bond: will feature special segments on the actors who played Bond, the cars, the gadgets, the “Bond Girls,” the locales, the villains, the memorable scenes action-packed chases, trivia, interviews with Sir Roger Moore and other actors who have appeared in the films (in addition to actors who are just plain Bond fans like Angelina Jolie), plus a short feature on Bond creator Ian Fleming.

The “Bond on Demand” event also includes a “Watch to Win” sweepstakes offering a chance to win a trip to your choice of three exciting James Bond locations — Monte Carlo, Jamaica or Switzerland, plus Bond CD soundtracks, and more (information available on starz.com).

A special Ultimate Bond on-screen button will be available on the Starz On Demand navigational menu enabling fans to go directly to the 17 Bond movies. Similar buttons will be introduced throughout 2005, and will correspond with unique Starz On Demand programming. This enhancement will improve on-demand movie viewing by providing just one button to take movie lovers to their favorite movie(s), allowing them to enjoy them sooner, and on their schedule.

Ultimate Bond: It’s 007 x 17. Catch the “Ultimate Bond” on Starz on Demand and STARZ! Ticket on January 1st, plus a 72-hour James Bond marathon on Encore beginning Friday, January 14 at 8:00 p.m. Seventeen 007 films shown for the first time on television the way they were meant to be seen — all uncut and commercial free. The marathon is hosted by Mr. Bond himself — Sir Roger Moore, who starred in seven Bond movies over a 13 year span. Beginning Saturday, January 22, a different 007 film will be anchored every Saturday at noon on Encore.

Source: Starz! Entertainment Group

To discuss this article visit this thread on the CBn Forum.

Thanksgiving 007 Marathon

Tune in and turn it up for the ride of your life as Spike TV once again brings James Bond home for the Holidays. Spike TV will be showing 007 films starting Wednesday, November 24th through Sunday, November 28th.

If you still think you have what it takes to be James Bond after you’ve satisfied you’re appetite with turkey, pumpkin pie and 007 movies take a moment to enter the Xtreme Bond Sweepstakes. Here’s your chance live like Bond. You could win round trip airfare for you and a friend to London, England to spend 3 nights living like the ultimate spy.

SPIKE TV’s Thanksgiving weekend

Goldfinger: Wednesday, Nov. 24th @ 10PM (ET/PT)

Investigating a gold magnate’s gold smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve.

Dr. No: Wednesday, Nov. 24th @ 12:30AM (ET/PT)

In his first movie, British Agent 007, James Bond, is sent to Jamaica to investigate the murder of a fellow operative. Bond’s inquiries soon establish a connection between the death, a spate of recent failures in the US space program, and the mysterious Dr. No.

Thunderball: Thursday, Nov. 25th @ 9AM (ET/PT)

Bond is called in when SPECTRE hatches its most audacious plot to date when its agents hijack a British Vulcan bomber armed with two atomic bombs and hold NATO to ransom for the sum of $100,000,000 in uncut diamonds.

You Only Live Twice: Thursday, Nov. 25th @ 12PM (ET/PT)

Agent 007 and the Japanese secret service ninja force must find and stop the true culprit of a series of space-jackings before nuclear war is prvoked.

The Living Daylights: Thursday, Nov. 25th @ 3PM (ET/PT)

007 is assigned to protect a Russian defector from the KGB. When the defection proves to be an elaborate ploy, Bond woos her anyway and together they follow a trail to a crooked American arms dealer supplying weapons to Afghanistan.

License to Kill: Thursday, Nov. 25th @ 6PM (ET/PT)

Agent 007 leaves Her Majesty’s Secret Service to stop an evil drug lord and avenge his best friend, Felix Leiter.

The World Is Not Enough: Thursday, Nov. 25th @ 9PM (ET/PT)

When British oil tycoon and M’s friend Sir Robert King is killed in a bombing at the MI6 headquarters, it becomes James Bond’s new assignment to protect his daughter and heir Elektra from further harm.

Man with the Golden Gun: Thursday, Nov. 25th @ 12AM (ET/PT)

Bond is led to believe that he is targeted by the world’s most expensive assassin and must hunt him down to stop him.

Live and Let Die: Friday, Nov. 26th @ 9AM (ET/PT)

007 is sent to stop a diabolically brilliant heroin magnate armed with a complex organization and a reliable psychic tarot card reader.

The Spy Who Loved Me: Friday, Nov. 26th @ 12PM (ET/PT)

Agent 007 must work with his female Soviet counterpart to find the answer to the disappearance of nuclear missle-carrying submarines.

Moonraker: Friday, Nov. 26th @ 3PM (ET/PT)

James Bond investigates the mid-air theft of a space shuttle and discovers a plot to commit global genocide.

The World Is Not Enough: Friday, Nov. 26th @ 6PM (ET/PT)

When British oil tycoon and M’s friend Sir Robert King is killed in a bombing at the MI6 headquarters, it becomes James Bond’s new assignment to protect his daughter and heir Elektra from further harm.

Octopussy: Friday, Nov. 26th @ 9PM (ET/PT)

A Faberge Egg found with a murdered British agent puts Bond on the trail that leads to a plot to kill thousands to weaken NATO defenses in Europe.

For Your Eyes Only: Friday, Nov. 26th @ 12AM (ET/PT)

Agent 007 is assigned to hunt for a lost British encryption device and prevent it from falling into enemy hands.

From Russia With Love: Saturday, Nov. 27th @ 2PM (ET/PT)

Evil crime cartel SPECTRE seeks revenge for the death of its operative Dr. No and sets a trap to lure British agent James Bond to his death. The bait is a Soviet encryption machine called a Lektor, which the British Secret Service is desperate to get a hold of.

Thunderball: Saturday, Nov. 27th @ 5PM (ET/PT)

Bond is called in when SPECTRE hatches its most audacious plot to date when its agents hijack a British Vulcan bomber armed with two atomic bombs and hold NATO to ransom for the sum of $100,000,000 in uncut diamonds.

Diamonds Are Forever: Saturday, Nov. 27th @ 8PM (ET/PT)

Agent 007 goes to Las Vegas to investigate the disappearance of diamonds in transit and discovers the involvement of his archenemy, Blofeld.

Dr. No: Sunday, Nov. 28 @ 2PM (ET/PT)

In his first movie, British Agent 007, James Bond, is sent to Jamaica to investigate the murder of a fellow operative. Bond’s inquiries soon establish a connection between the death, a spate of recent failures in the US space program, and the mysterious Dr. No.

Goldfinger: Wednesday, Nov. 28th @ 4:30PM (ET/PT)

Investigating a gold magnate’s gold smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve.

The World Is Not Enough: Friday, Nov. 28th @ 8PM (ET/PT)

When British oil tycoon and M’s friend Sir Robert King is killed in a bombing at the MI6 headquarters, it becomes James Bond’s new assignment to protect his daughter and heir Elektra from further harm.

To discuss this announcment visit this thread in the CBn Forums.

Double Feature: 'Moonraker' and 'The Spy Who Loved Me'

To celebrate two great Bond films, The Prince Charles Cinema has scheduled a double feature screening of Moonraker and The Spy Who Loved Me. They have also booked Richard “JAWS” Kiel to come along for a Q&A with Nick Walker. Mr Kiel will be available before the first film (Moonraker) for book-signings and general chit-chat!

The Prince Charles Cinema
7 Leicester Place
Off Leicester Sq
(up from Häagen-Dazs)
London WC2H 7BY

phone: 020 7494 3654

TICKETS

Both Films: £10.00
Moonraker (Followed by Q&A with Richard Kiel): £7.00
The Spy Who Love Me: £5.00

Friday 19 November – 5:50 PM

Moonraker (1979, MGM/UA, 126 min) Director Lewis Gilbert. Starring: Roger Moore, Richard Kiel, Lois Chiles, Blanche Ravalec. A Boeing 747 carrying a US space shuttle on loan to the UK crashes into the Atlantic Ocean. When the British examine the wreckage they can find no trace of the spacecraft and send agent James Bond to the shuttle’s manufacturers, Drax Industries, to investigate…

Friday 19 November – 9:15 PM

The Spy Who Loved Me (1977, MGM/UA, 125 min) Director Lewis Gilbert. Starring: Roger Moore, Richard Kiel, Barbara Bach, Bernard Lee. The British discover that someone has perfected a way of tracking submerged submarines and is offering the technology to the highest bidder. An international crisis breaks when a Royal Navy Polaris submarine equipped with sixteen nuclear warheads disappears while on patrol. The British send agent James Bond to secure the tracking device and locate the missing vessel before its missiles are launched at the West.

To discuss this event visit this thread on the CBn Forums.
Thanks to John Cox for the heads up.

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Goldfinger Screening in Hollywood

American Cinematheque at The Egyptian Theatre is proud to present the Treasures from MGM and United Artists from November 11-13, 2004. During the Festival the Egyptian Theater will be showing Goldfinger, the classic Bond film staring none other than Sean Connery. It will be screened as a double feature with 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Saturday, November 13 – 8:15 PM

Goldfinger poster by Jeff Marshal

Goldfinger (1964, MGM/UA, 111 min) Director Guy Hamilton. “Do you expect me to talk?” “No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die …” cackles homicidal villain Auric Goldfinger (Gert Frobe), as he prepares to re-arrange 007’s personal equipment with a laser beam, in what is widely considered to be the best of the classic Sean Connery Bond pictures. Co-starring the saucy Honor Blackman as Bond’s nemesis-turned-partner Pussy Galore, with Shirley Eaton as the gold-painted girl, Harold Sakata as mute assassin Oddjob, and the venerable home office team of Bernard Lee, Lois Maxwell and Desmond Llewelyn. Terrific production design by Ken Adam, and cinematography by Ted Moore (From Russia with Love & Thunderball).

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968, MGM/Warner Bros., 139 min) Director Stanley Kubrick. “I’m sorry, Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that,” murmurs supercomputer HAL 9000 as it attempts to eliminate bothersome human astronaut Keir Dullea in master filmmaker Stanley Kubrick’s literally mind-blowing meditation on the inherent dangers (and wonders) of technology, the limitless vistas of space, and the future of the human race itself. Based on a 1948 short story The Sentinel by Arthur C. Clarke, “2001” was reconceived by Kubrick himself, working with author Clarke to create the ultimate Journey into the Unknown. But if you think you’ve seen 2001, think again – until recently, the film was only available in a 35 mm. version that reduced Kubrick’s legendary visuals (and the spectacular 6-track stereo sound) to a pale shadow of their true glory. Before his death, Kubrick oversaw a painstaking, frame-by-frame restoration of the film in 70 mm. – resulting in a version that looks and sounds as good (if not better) than the original 1968 release!!!

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The Egyptian Theater
6712 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

Validated Parking located at: 1735 Las Palmas, 1720 McCadden, 1735 Highland and Hollywood & Highland.

General Admission $9.00

Advanced tickets are available in person at the Egyptian Theatre box office Tues-Sun 1pm-4pm and right before the desired show.

Advanced Tickets also available by fax — 323-467-0163 — for an additional $1 for each pre-ordered ticket. Include the date, time & name of the film[s], number of tickets, your full name, mailing address, phone number, e-mail, credit card # and exp date, card type and your name as it appears on the card.

To discuss this event visit this thread on the CBn Forums.
Thanks to Collin for the heads up.

Roger Moore at the Barbican: A Report

Martin Gainsford

A short season of screenings dedicated to the career of Sir Roger Moore took place at The Barbican in London between Thursday 21 October and Sunday 24 October 2004. Episodes from Sir Roger’s popular ITC action series The Saint and The Persuaders!were shown along with lesser seen cinematic outings The Man Who Haunted Himself and The Naked Face. Obviously the knighted actor’s tenure in the role of James Bond was not ignored and Saturday afternoon saw The Spy Who Loved Me presented on the screen at The Barbican Cinema 1. The season kicked off in the most spectacular manner possible with an appearance on stage by the man himself on Thursday evening. Prior to the screening of The Man Who Haunted Himself the foyer was awash with admirers of Sir Roger’s work. Such was the interest in the evening that it would appear to some there were more people present without a ticket for the event than those with. A few meagre return tickets satisfied some optimistic early arrivals but many disappointed fans were turned away as the event was a complete sell-out having been so for some months.

Jaz Wiseman of The Morning After, the official appreciation society of The Persuaders!, generated much interest with a display of memorabilia relating to the Basil Dearden helmed fantasy thriller as well as with copies of his magnificently produced club magazine. Other luminaries from recognised fan circles included Henry Holland of the CULT TV organisation, Dave Worrall of The James Bond Collectors Club and Graham Rye of The James Bond 007 International Fan Club. These long-term enthusiasts mingled with general members of the public but all were similarly eager to catch a glimpse of the man responsible for breathing life into a string of heroic characters during the past five decades.

Following a very well received screening of The Man Who Haunted Himself, known to be one of his own favourites, Sir Roger Moore took the stage to the rapturous applause of the filled-to-capacity auditorium. Accompanied by his PA and biographer Gareth Owen, Sir Roger appeared at ease and comfortable with the audience who sensed they were about to embark upon a very enjoyable journey through an illustrious career. Given his professional position the rapport Gareth enjoys with Sir Roger is unsurprising. Nonetheless the interview was handled magnificently with sensitivity, humour and enthusiasm and for this Gareth is to be heartily applauded. Sir Roger imparted stories from his youth as an evacuee during World War II, as an artist and animator, a soldier, a male model and finally as a struggling extra in the British film industry. His wicked and sometimes bawdy sense of humour peppered the conversation when he mentioned for example the “short toga and long spear” he sported in a variety of costume dramas. Despite still remaining an incredibly handsome and charming man Sir Roger took every opportunity to mock himself. It is this self deprecating humour which has served him so well during his lengthy career and it took very little time for the three hundred strong audience to become completely entranced by his very genuine personality.

Given the array of talent with whom he has been fortunate enough to work over the years Sir Roger’s skill as a mimic has been honed to perfection and the audience were treated to some remarkable impressions of, most notably, Michael Winner, Noel Coward, Michael Caine and fellow ‘Persuader’ Tony Curtis. Memories of an amusing incident during the making of The Man With The Golden Gun allowed Sir Roger to further regale us with his impersonations of Herve Villechaize and Christopher Lee who, spoofing himself in the role of Dracula, once commanded a group of bats back into a cave when they flew out toward the crew during location filming in Phuket.

With Gareth effortlessly guiding Sir Roger every aspect of a phenomenal career was touched upon from the days of Ivanhoe and Maverick through to his duties as a UNICEF ambassador, a role for which he perhaps displays the most pride. Even his recent health problems were discussed with no small candour yet still Sir Roger joked as he related the frightening story of his collapse on stage during a performance of the Morecambe and Wise tribute production The Play What I Wrote.

With the fascinating interview continuing longer than may have been planned Gareth quickly threw the gauntlet out into the audience for a brief question and answer session. Sir Roger fielded admirably everything from “Did you once live in a house in….(Insert location as desired!)?”, to “Who was your favourite ‘Bond girl’?” This particular question was handled with perfection when Sir Roger explained that he was too gentlemanly to name one but noted that Maud Adams had indeed appeared with him twice! An interesting question revealed that Sir Roger regards the eccentric hero Ffolkes in North Sea Hijack as one of his favourite roles. A young lad from the audience was clearly awe struck to actually be speaking to his idol when he asked, “What was your favourite gadget in the 007 films?” Sir Roger’s reply, after first ascertaining the boy’s age, was the magnetic watch he had so adeptly used to undress Madeline Smith in Live and Let Die. Other interesting anecdotes were shared with Sir Roger offering Ewan McGregor as a potential replacement for Pierce Brosnan in the role of James Bond after having met the Scottish actor who now works himself for UNICEF. A delightful interlude to the session occurred when an elderly gentleman sitting in the best seat in the auditorium, front row centre, suddenly got up and politely explained to Sir Roger “I’m sorry but I have to leave now.” Sir Roger immediately leapt from his seat, shook the man’s hand thanking him for coming and asked his name. The unfazed actor then led the audience in a spontaneous round of applause for the old gentleman who waved back to the crowd and left. Another example of why Sir Roger is so well regarded amongst the show-business fraternity. He really does seem to be a very, very nice bloke.

With the evening coming to a close Sir Roger brought the house down by offering upon the request of a member of the audience one of the most beloved lines in cinema ,”The name is Bond, James Bond”. The audience rose to it’s collective feet and Sir Roger enjoyed a much deserved standing ovation. A few lucky front row attendees obtained autographs as Gareth and his ‘guvnor’ left the theatre and then they were gone. Upon leaving the auditorium there were few who were not grinning broadly. We were truly privileged to have been able to share some time with a man who deserves
without question the mantle legend.

Note:This report was put together upon the specific request of a CBN official. I made no notes during the evening and have written largely from memory. Any mistakes I have made I apologise for. Thanks and congratulations must go to The Barbican for organising the event and to Gareth Owen for keeping things running so smoothly.

To discuss this event visit this thread on the CBn Forums.