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The new James Bond director could be a match made in home cinema heaven

Might this be a test disc in the making?

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Brokeback Mountain writer predicted Oscar loss when she learnt Clint Eastwood hadn’t seen it: ‘Like somebody kicked me in the stomach’

Romance film famously lost out to ‘Crash’ at the 2005 Academy Awards

The Independent UK

It's official: the next James Bond movie will be directed by Dune helmer Denis Villeneuve, who says 007 is "sacred territory" for him

Not everyone is pleased with the pick, however

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Amazon makes seismic James Bond decision – and it's got a sci-fi twist

Fans of sci-fi movies will love the direction Amazon wants to take 007.

‘James Bond – but depressed in sand with violins’: Fans react to Dune’s Denis Villeneuve as new James Bond director

‘If Villeneuve’s doing Bond, the casino scenes better come with a Hans Zimmer hum and a 10-minute stare-down,’ said one person

The Independent UK

Alexander Skarsgard 'cried in the shower' after awful auditions

True Blood actor Alexander Skarsgard has revealed he used to be left sobbing in the shower after going through particularly tough auditions.

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‘Sacred territory’: Bond fans explode with joy as ‘Dune’ director signs up for new movie

The perfect man for the job.

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Who is Denis Villeneuve? The sci-fi auteur picked by Amazon as director for next James Bond film

The Canadian director is known for his high concept science fiction films such as Dune, Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival

Evening Standard

‘Dune’ filmmaker Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film

Villeneuve, who earned critical acclaim for the Dune franchise, 'Blade Runner 2049' and 'Sicario', said the role is a "massive responsibility". He added: "To me, (Bond is) sacred territory. I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come."

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Denis Villeneuve unveiled as new director of James Bond

Denis Villeneuve will take to the helm of the next James Bond film.

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Amazon’s James Bond names its first director

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The Independent UK

Denis Villeneuve unveiled a new director of James Bond

Denis Villeneuve will take to the helm of the next James Bond film.

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Next James Bond director announced as Oscar-nominated Denis Villeneuve

‘I’m a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he’s sacred territory,’ says filmmaker

The Independent UK

Denis Villeneuve to direct new James Bond film

The Dune, Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 director – and ‘die-hard Bond fan’ – will helm next movie in the spy franchise with Amazon MGM Studios

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Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film

Denis Villeneuve is going from “Dune” to Bond

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Viral Photos Of ‘Love Actually’ Star And ‘James Bond’ Actor Sean Connery Taken At Same Age Spark Debate

"One worked hard his entire life, the other wouldn't know pain if it smacked him from 1000 miles away."

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007 First Light could feature live-service missions in the vein of Hitman, as IO Interactive teases "you could expect that we'll be applying some of our learnings from World of Assassination to Bond"

Maybe costume DLC to make him become Robbie Williams instead of just looking like him

Euronews

James Bond in danger: Why is 007 under threat from a property tycoon?

His name is Bond. James Bond. But for how much longer?

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Rupert Friend missed daughter's birth as he filmed Jurassic World Rebirth

Rupert Friend has revealed how he missed the birth of his daughter as he was filming Jurassic World Rebirth in the UK when he was told that his wife's waters had broken in the US.

International Business Times UK

Is Aaron Pierre the New James Bond? Rumour Has It That We're Ready for the First Black 007

Aaron Pierre, a British actor, is rumoured to be in contention for the next James Bond, exciting fans and industry insiders alike.

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"It sounds like an effective pastiche of Phil Spector, but lacks both Spector's passion and his genius": The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds is revered by the critics - but not everyone is on board

Brian Wilson's celebrated masterpiece, reappraised

The Independent UK

Danny Boyle reveals his ‘one regret’ after quitting James Bond movie

Boyle dropped out of making the film due to ‘creative differences’

The Independent UK

Danny Boyle: ‘Some days I think I’m a great filmmaker. Other days I think I’m terrible’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The visionary director of ‘Trainspotting’ and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has returned to horror with the sensational sequel ‘28 Years Later’. He talks to Adam White about its shocking ending, the lessons he learnt from the failure of ‘The Beach’, and what his ‘Olympics thing’ taught him about Britain

The Guardian - UK

James Bond owners say name battle is ‘assault’ on 007 franchise

Exclusive: Dubai-based property developer has filed claims challenging trademark registrations, including the phrase ‘Bond, James Bond’

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Pierce Brosnan didn't give his sons Dylan and Paris acting advice as the trio starred together in The Unholy Trinity

Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan didn't give his sons Dylan, 28, and Paris, 24, much guidance as they made their acting debuts alongside him in the film The Unholy Trinity.

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