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.
FSWL contributor Brian Smith reviews director Alvin Rakoff's memoir, I’m Just The Guy Who Says Action. This wonderful memoir centres mainly on Requiem For A Heavyweight (1956), the live television drama that gave Sean Connery his first big break ...
Published: 2021-10-20
FSWL contributor Mark Cerulli remembers the great lyricist Leslie Bricusse who sadly passed away on 19th October 2021 at the age of 90. Leslie's son, Adam Bricusse, originally revealed the sad news of his father's passing on Instagram.
Published: 2021-10-19
Report from the opening of new Bond In Motion exhibition at the National Motor Musem in Bealieu, England. Veteran special effects supervisor Chris Corbould and Lord Montagu officially opened the new Bond in Motion – No Time To Die exhibition at Beaulieu, National Motor Museum on 15th October 2021.
Published: 2021-10-18
As a good friend of From Sweden with Love, actress Zhaleh Vossough (Jason Bourne) got to live a 00 dream and accompany James Bond actor George Lazenby to a VIP Hollywood screening – of No Time To Die, Daniel Craig's last film as Ian Fleming's 007. FSWL supporters Lynn-Holly Johnson and Gloria Hendry were also in attendance. This is an exclusive report by FSWL contributor Mark Cerulli, our LA correspondent.
Published: 2021-10-16
A collection of Swedish press votes about the new James Bond film No Time To Die, Daniel Craig's fifth and final film as Ian Fleming's agent 007. The Swedish reviews vary in rating, but apparently most journalists have noticed what an epic James Bond film No Time To Die is. It's also noted that the new film is heavily influenced by 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service starring George Lazenby.
Published: 2021-10-16
A new special edition of The Man with the Golden Gun (1965), the 12th and last original full-length James Bond novel written by Ian Fleming, is published by The Folio Society in the UK. Fay Dalton captivating images brings life to this 007 thriller in The Folio Society’s spectacular and best-selling James Bond series.
Published: 2021-10-12
Bellmans Auctioneers in the UK has announced the auction of The Lewis & Hylda Gilbert Collection on Tuesday 16th and Thursday 18th November 2021. The Gilbert Collection from Sheldrake Place, Kensington, includes The Lewis Gilbert Film Script and Production Archive featuring some lots of particular interest for James Bond collectors.
Published: 2021-10-11
Report from the much-anticipated Gala Premiere of No Time To Die in Stockholm that took place at Rigoletto Cinema on Wednesday 29th September 2021. No people from the film attended the premiere but a long line of Swedish actors were in attendance.
Published: 2021-10-08
No Time To Die is a huge success in Sweden and only during the premiere weekend (until October 3) over 222,000 cinema tickets were sold. It's the best opening ever for a James Bond 007 film in our country and the biggest premiere weekend since Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker opened at Christmas 2019. And yes, James Bond will return...
Published: 2021-10-08
Last night, British actor Daniel Craig got a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame just days before his last film as James Bond 007 opens in America. The ceremony was attended by fellow 007 actor George Lazenby who can be spotted in the background of Variety's live stream video below.
Published: 2021-10-07
James Bond (Sean Connery) captured the attention of millions of golfers around the world when he used a Penfold Hearts ball in 1964's Goldfinger, claiming “Here’s my Penfold Hearts” in one of golf’s most iconic movie scenes. Nearly 60 years later, Penfold Golf today is announcing an official partnership with the 007 franchise. This From Sweden With Love pice include a Q&A with CEO Gavin Perrett.
Published: 2021-10-07
FSWL contributor Mark Cerulli, our man in Hollywood, reports from an exclusive Bollinger and James Bond event in Los Angeles on 6th October 2021 for which From Sweden With Love graciously received an invitation.
Published: 2021-10-07
A new travel book from FSWL reader Simon Firth is now available from the On The Tracks of 007 website. The book is filled with anecdotes, travel directions, maps, then and now comparison photos - the ultimate guide to James Bond's adventures in ITALY. Foreword by director John Glen. Afterword by art director John Fenner.
Published: 2021-10-07
The Book Collector presents an astonishing new book in hardback, Bond Behind the Iron Curtain by James Fleming, Ian Fleming's nephew. The book features 128 pages with 16 illustrations and is now available exclusively for FSWL readers at 16.50 GBP plus postage (normally 25 GBP plus postage).
Published: 2021-10-06
To mark the eagerly anticipated release of No Time To Die, Jaguar’s latest XF Saloon found itself involved in a thrilling chase across London, as Jaguar Racing’s Formula E driver Mitch Evans aimed to be amongst the very first to see the film.
Published: 2021-10-06
British shoemaker Crockett & Jones release James to celebrate the new James Bond film No Time To Die, Daniel Craig's last as Ian Fleming's famed agent. The shoe retails for 850 GBP and is now available from Crockett & Jones.
Published: 2021-10-05
The highly anticipated new Bond film No Time To Die, that premiered on 30th September, has had the most successful opening weekend in the Nordics. Not only has the film generated several sales and admission records in all Nordic countries - Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden are among the Top 5 markets in the world for this film based on box office gross per capita!
Published: 2021-10-05
Report from the much anticipated Royal World Premiere of No Time To Die that took place at Royal Albert Hall in London on Tuesday 30th September 2021. Cast members in attendance included Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Rory Kinnear, Ana de Armas, David Dencik and Dali Benssalah.
Published: 2021-10-04
Very saddened to report that long-time EON Productions employee Jerry Juroe has died at 98. What a life he got ... Among many things he worked with The Beatles and Marilyn Monroe as well as handled the publicity on 14 James Bond films from 1962 to 1989. But, above all, he was a very nice person and a great storyteller whose support for FSWL will never been forgotten.
Published: 2021-10-01
To celebrate next year's 60th anniversary of the cinematic James Bond, Jenny Packham has collaborated with EON Productions on an exclusive capsule collection of evening wear gowns. The eight designs pay homage to the series’ legacy of powerful female characters with two styles inspired by Packham’s original designs which featured in Die Another Day and Casino Royale.
Published: 2021-09-30
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