Welcome to one of the World's oldest and most comprehensive James Bond & Ian Fleming sites dedicated to the global 007 phenomenon. Over 7,000 pages of content in English. Launched in September 2004 by Sweden's foremost James Bond expert, Anders Frejdh, who also manages 007 actor George Lazenby since 2013.
As an official partner of the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die, CMA CGM granted filmmakers EON Productions unprecedented access to Kingston Container Terminal in Jamaica to shoot an action sequence with a seaplane, and the vessel CMA CGM FORT SAINT GEORGES features in the film when Bond is rescued from the ocean.
Published: 2021-09-17
From Sweden With Love contributor Ajay Chowdhury remember friend and FSWL supporter Lili Stern-Pohlmann (1930-2021) who sadly passed away on 15th September 2021 at the age of 91. Lili became the de facto matriarch to the US based charity, The Ian Fleming Foundation, of which FSWL founder Anders Frejdh is a member since 1998. Peter Janson-Smith and Raymond Benson were founding board members of the IFF along with Bond historian and writers, John Cork and Dave Worrall - and collectors Michael van Blaricum, Doug Redenius, Brad Frank and David A Reinhardt.
Published: 2021-09-16
Respect for the world's most famous spy, but, part of the excitement with a new James Bond 007 film is to meet the new villains and find out what their agenda is. From Sweden With Love presents a guide to some of the characters in No Time To Die (2021), the 25th Bond film from EON Productions.
Published: 2021-09-15
On 13th September 2021, the official adidas x 007 collaboration was revealed, celebrating the 25th James Bond film ahead of the much-anticipated cinematic release of No Time To Die on 30th September. To celebrate the launch of the collection, adidas will be giving fans a chance to win pairs via an interactive AR experience on Instagram through the month of September.
Published: 2021-09-14
Great news for all James Bond fans in the UK. The No Time To Die (2021) box-office is open from Monday 13th September 2021. 17 days. And counting. (The Swedish box-office for the film opens on Wednesday 15th September.)
Published: 2021-09-13
Last month, Studio S Entertainment in Sweden released a digitally restored DVD edition of The Man from Hong Kong (1975) – a Quentin Tarantino favourite – starring George Lazenby, one of three films (Stoner and A Queen’s Ransom being the other two) that he made for the Golden Harvest Company who also produced the first two Bruce Lee movies.
Published: 2021-09-13
James Bond drives Triumph motorcycles in the 25th James Bond film adventure No Time To Die. An exciting new partnership that unites two British icons. Here’s an insight into the partnership between Triumph Motorcycles and EON Productions including an exclusive interview with stunt co-ordinator Lee Morrison about how the Scrambler 1200 and Tiger 900 bikes performed in the movie.
Published: 2021-09-12
To the delight of all Swedish James Bond fans, Modernista has published the first Swedish audiobooks of Ian Fleming's Bond novels - Casino Royale (1953), Goldfinger (1959) and On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963). The books are read by Duncan Green and can now be purchased from Storytel, Bookbeat and Nextory. And there will be more!
Published: 2021-09-12
FSWL contributor Brian Smith, our man in Scotland, reviews the documentary Being James Bond: The Daniel Craig Story which was released on Apple TV on 7th September 2021. Being the man playing James Bond 007 brings with it a huge amount of pressure and responsibility. Daniel Craig has been incredible in the role. Barbara Broccoli is justifiably proud of the new film and clearly values Craig not just as a great James Bond, but as a co-producer and artistic collaborator.
Published: 2021-09-11
Our friends at N.Peal in London have confirmed that they also made the combat trousers that Daniel Craig wears as James Bond 007 in No Time To Die alongside a previously announced sweater. Go to N.Peal's website now to be among the first to gain exclusive access ahead of the official launch.
Published: 2021-09-10
The Official James Bond Podcast launches on Wednesday 9th September 2021, almost a year after it was first announced due to the Corona pandemic. The six-part series is moderated by James King and features exclusive interviews with Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Jeffrey Wright, Naomie Harris, director Cary Joji Fukunaga, producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and a host of key behind the scenes crew from casting director to special effects supervisor.
Published: 2021-09-09
Leica Camera announces ‘007 Edition’ camera and exclusive photography exhibition to celebrate the forthcoming James Bond 007 movie No Time To Die. In UK cinemas from 30th September and in the U.S. from 8th October 2021. The camera is now available in the official 007 Store.
Published: 2021-09-09
Another cat is finally out of the bag... The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles will host a new exhibit ahead of the 60th anniversary of the James Bond 007 film franchise next year through a highly diverse selection of iconic screen-used vehicles. In partnership with EON Productions, MGM and The Ian Fleming Foundation (of which FSWL founder Anders Frejdh is a member since 1998), Bond In Motion opens on 25th September 2021.
Published: 2021-09-08
Suffolk-based Spirit Yachts’ partnership with the James Bond 007 films began when a Spirit 54 yacht was chosen to feature in the 2006 film Casino Royale, in which 007 and Vesper Lynd can be seen cruising into Venice. For No Time To Die, the choice landed on a Spirit 46.
Published: 2021-09-08
FSWL contributor Mark Cerulli, our man in USA, remember Albert R. Broccoli's biographer and longtime friend Donald Zec who sadly passed away on 6th September 2021 at the grand age of 102.
Published: 2021-09-07
In 2021, the From Sweden With Love (FSWL) site celebrates 17 years on the web. The site was originally launched by Anders Frejdh on 6th September 2004. This day is also the birthday of James Bond continuation author Raymond Benson and British actress Naomie Harris who portrays Miss Moneypenny in Skyfall (2012), SPECTRE (2015) and No Time To Die, the 25th James Bond film due for release on 30th September 2021.
Published: 2021-09-06
On George Lazenby's birthday we are happy to present Lluis Abbou Planisi as new member of the From Sweden With Love team. Lluis' first contribution is an exclusive interview with the very talented Angelica Zollo, daughter of James Bond 007 producer Barbara Broccoli. A must-read for all film scholars and aficionados.
Published: 2021-09-05
FSWL can now confirm that the sale of cinema tickets for the Swedish release of No Time To Die commence on 15th September 2021 via Filmstaden.se. The film premieres on 30th September 2021. Like for the last two James Bond films starring Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming's 007, Skyfall (2012) and SPECTRE (2015), No Time To Die is distributed by SF Studios in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
Published: 2021-09-03
Ahead of the premiere of No Time To Die on 30th September, Smirnoff vodka have launched the ‘There’s a Spy in Everyone’ campaign that consists of three spots that highlight how everyday people can find their inner spy to solve unique sets of circumstances over a glass of Smirnoff No. 21 martini.
Published: 2021-09-02
FSWL contributor Ajay Chowdhury reports from Aston Martin's Bond-themed event in London's Battersea Power Station Promenade, by the River Thames, on 31st August 2021 to celebrate the car manufacturer's nearly 60 year on-screen relationship with the world's most famous secret agent.
Published: 2021-09-01
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