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Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The James Bond film Sean Connery almost died filming is on TV tonight
Sean Connery almost died filming one of the James Bond films, but despite the near death experience, the movie still remains one of his favourites The James Bond movie that 'almost killed' legend Sean Connery is airing on TV tonight (Friday, May 30). The legendary actor was the first to play 007, but just a year after his first appearance, the star 'almost died' filming the second. ITV will be taking fans all the way back to 1963 tonight, as they air the second film in the James Bond franchise, From Russia With Love. Out of the 27 James Bond movies, many fans name this one as one of their favourites, as does actor Sean Connery. The movie will be airing at 22.45 tonight, shortly after the ITV News at Ten. The movie will play into Saturday morning, wrapping up at 0.40, allowing times for adverts. Despite being one of Connery's favourite James Bond films, it was revealed that the actor, who did a lot of his own stunts in this film, almost died during filming. It was the helicopter scene near the end of the movie that gave all a fright. The pilot in the scenes was reportedly inexperienced, and flew too close to Connery, causing him to nearly fall to his death. It wasn't the only near miss during filming of the movie. Director Terrance Young was involved in a helicopter crash while filming one of the film's thrilling scenes. Young was being carried across a body of water shooting a scene when the vehicle crashed. He was then reportedly trapped underwater in an air bubble, while those around tried to rescue him. Not even letting a near death experience stop him, a relentless Young came back to finish off the picture. In the 1963 film, which follows on from Dr. No, James Bond is sent to Istanbul on a mission to obtain a highly sought-after Lektor decoder device from Russian defector Tatiana Romanova (Daniela Bianchi). However, she's actually a ruse devised by crime cartel SPECTRE as an attempt to gain revenge for the killing of Dr. No. Connery originated the role of 007 in 1962's Dr. No, and then went on to star in fan favourite, From Russia with Love just a year later. After a break following Diamonds Are Forever in 1971, the star's final movie was Never Say Never Again in 1983. Sean died in October 2020 at the age of 90. The star died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas, having been "unwell for some time", his son said.
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The James Bond film that shot Sean Connery to fame is airing on TV tonight
Sean Connery played the iconic role of James Bond from 1962 to 1983 - and ITV are taking it all the way back to beginning as they air the movie that shot him to fame tonight The movie that shot James Bond legend Sean Connery to fame is airing on TV tonight (Friday, May 23). The legendary actor was the first actor to play the famous role of James Bond in 1962 - leading the role in seven films in the world famous franchise. Connery originated the role of 007 in 1962's Dr. No, and then went on to star in fan favourite, From Russia with Love just a year later. After a break following Diamonds Are Forever in 1971, the star's final movie was Never Say Never Again in 1983. To this day, there has been a total of 27 James Bond films and seven actors. Fans could argue forever about the best film in the series - but there's always something special about the first. ITV will be taking fans all the way back to the start tonight, as they air Dr. No. The blockbuster will be broadcast on ITV1 at 10.45pm, straight after the ITV News at 10. Due to adverts, the two hour film will wrap up at 12:35 am. In the film that spawned the world's most famous franchise, British Secret Service agent James Bond is sent to Jamaica on a mission to investigate the recent murder of a fellow operative. The mysterious murder seems to have a connection to a series of recent failures in the U.S. space program. His investigation leads him to evil genius Dr. Julius No, who is planning to disrupt an early American space launch from Cape Canaveral. The film grossed $59.5 million at the box office worldwide and paved the way for all future Bond films. Sean was 32 years old when he debuted as James Bond and was 53 during his final stint in Never Say Never. James first left the movies in after five movies and decided he was done with the 007 role. However, he later returned for two more before bowing out for good. By the end of Sean's fifth movie, You Only Live Twice, it was said that he grew tired of the role, and didn't want to be typecast in later role. Following his exit from the franchise, Sean went on to star in in films including Marnie, The Hill, and The Man Who Would Be King. Sean died in October 2020 at the age of 90. The star died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas, having been "unwell for some time", his son said.
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Scandalous debut to summer staple: The evolution of the bikini as it turns 75
The bikini has been making waves as a summer essential since it was created in the 1940s. As we dust off our swimwear once again, here's a look back at the evolution of the iconic two-piece The iconic bikini, a staple of summer fashion since the 1940s, is nearly 80 years old and still turning heads. Diana Vreeland, the legendary fashion editor at Harpers Bazaar and Vogue, once famously remarked that the bikini was "the most important thing since the discovery of the atomic bomb." Indeed, Vreeland's observation holds true as the two-piece continues to captivate with its enduring allure and provocative charm. This tiny garment has made an unprecedented impact on fashion history. Tracing back to the mid-19th century, swimsuits have adorned the figures of those frequenting the beaches of Normandy and Biarritz. However, it was in the summer of 1946 that swimwear experienced a revolutionary change. Inspired by the first American nuclear test at Bikini Atoll, French engineer and textile manufacturer Louis Réard unleashed a sartorial sensation upon post-war France: the bikini. Réard, while soaking up the sun in Saint-Tropez, noticed women rolling down their swimsuits for a fuller tan, which led him to design a swimsuit that left the midriff entirely exposed. The so-called "world's smallest swimsuit" made from mere scraps of fabric and adorned with Bernardini's fan mail excerpts, scandalously revealed her navel – a body part deemed too intimate for the public eye at the time. Brigitte Bardot became an early advocate when she famously donned a simple floral bikini on Cannes' beaches in 1953. At just 18, Bardot's bold choice helped cement the bikini as an emblem of youthful rebellion and the burgeoning consumer culture of her era. By the 1960s, bikinis continued to ride a wave of popularity, even as some European beaches still banned them. Hollywood played a pivotal role in the bikini's enduring appeal. The James Bond flick Dr. No featured Ursula Andress emerging from the ocean in a now-iconic white belted bikini, a scene that caused quite the splash. Channel 4 hailed this moment as the ultimate bikini scene in cinematic history, and in 2001, the bikini fetched £46,070 ($61,500) at auction, with film writer Martin Rubin calling it a "defining moment in the Sixties liberalisation of screen eroticism". In the same year, actress Sue Lyon was seen lounging on the grass in a floral bikini in Lolita, while Raquel Welch donned a fur two-piece in One Million Years B.C. (1966). These iconic film scenes played a significant role in popularising the bikini worldwide. However, it wasn't until 1968 that the bikini really took off in France, as social rebellion and the rise of feminism began to redefine women's fashion and its symbolism. 1980s By the 1980s, bikinis accounted for 20% of swimsuit sales in the US, outperforming all other swimwear styles. However, with growing awareness of skin cancer, the popularity of the skimpy bikini plummeted. Suddenly, high-rise one-pieces were all the rage. Alongside one-pieces, variations of the bikini like the 'tankini' and 'camikini', featuring long tops that covered the midriff and ended at the hip bones, gained popularity. Swimwear icons such as Baywatch's Pamela Anderson and Sports Illustrated model Cindy Crawford were often seen in plunging one-pieces and high-waisted bottoms. 1990s As the Eighties athleisure trend began to favour simpler aesthetics, the bikini made a triumphant return. Luxury brands started transforming the two-piece swimsuit into high-glamour fashion statements. In 1996, Chanel downsized the bikini and adorned it with its iconic logo, showcasing it on the runway modelled by supermodel Stella Tennant. The following year, Tom Ford at Gucci pushed the boundaries further with an almost invisible ombré thong bikini embellished with a bold metal G – designed for all genders and intended to be noticed. 2000s – 2010s Today, the bikini continues to be a contentious item of clothing, often finding itself under censorship. In 2013, an advert featuring Pamela Anderson dancing in a bikini was banned by the British Advertising Standards Authority for degrading women. That same year, Cambridge University prohibited the Wyverns Club of Magdalene College from organising its annual bikini jelly wrestling contest. However, as designers become more inclusive and innovative with their designs, it appears that the bikini has entered its golden age. A symbol of liberation and freedom, the bikini remains one of the most popular sectors of the fashion industry, being valued at around $811 million. Regardless of its future transformations, one thing is certain: the bikini is here to stay.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
20 Bond Girls Behind the Scenes Photos
Bond girls are as much a part of the 007 films as James Bond himself. Here are 20 Bond girls behind the scenes. Whether out for themselves, their mother countries, or even, sometimes, James Bond, Bond girls add mystery, style and stakes to stories of glamour and espionage. (And yes, we recognized the term 'Bond girls' is anachronistic, but we think it's been grandfathered into the movie lexicon — it even has its own Wikipedia entry.) Is being a Bond girl as fun as it looks onscreen? These images would suggest that yes, it is. Related Headlines The 12 Top-Grossing Movies With a Zero on Rotten Tomatoes The 13 Best Sleazy Movies We've Ever Seen 10 Movie Sex Scenes Someone Should Have Stopped Though she was preceded onscreen by Sylvia Trench and Miss Taro, Honey Ryder, a Jamaican shell diver played by a dubbed Ursula Andress, is widely considered the first Bond girl. Perhaps it's because of her unforgettable entrance in Dr. No, emerging from the ocean in a white bikini and belt, bearing shells. Her chemistry with Bond is one of the driving forces in Dr. No, the film that spawned one of the most successful and longest-running of all film franchises. The first Bond sequel found Bond traveling to Turkey to help Soviet consulate clerk Tatiana Romanova — played by Daniela Bianchi, with Connery above. Of course, this being a Bond movie, sparks fly. But Tatiana is, of course, a pawn in a plan by SPECTRE to enact vengeance against Bond for some things that happened in Dr. No. But the pawn soon becomes the key player in the film. She was Miss Universo Italia and first runner up at Miss Universe 1960 before becoming one of the most famous Bond girls. And in 1967, she appeared opposite Connery's brother, Neil Connery, in Operation Kid Brother, a Bond spoof. Honor Blackman, rehearsing an infamous fight scene with Sean Connery, above, has perhaps the most famous name of any of the Bond girls — and we're not even sure we can print it here given the cautious sensibilities of some of our syndication partners. Suffice it to say that Blackman, who was also known for the TV series The Avengers, is one of the most iconic Bond girls of all — a woman who could very much hold her own against Bond, or anybody. Shirley Eaton played Jill Masterson, aide to the villain who gives Goldfinger its title. When she spends a night with Bond, he enacts a cruel but colorful vengeance: Having her killed via 'skin suffocation' from being painted gold. The image was iconic enough to land Eaton on the cover of LIFE magazine for its November 6, 1964 issue. If you're wondering, it took about 90 minutes to apply all that gold paint. The task fell to makeup artist Paul Rabiger, who also worked on the Bond movies Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and From Russia With Love. Claudine Auger earned the titles of Miss France Monde 1958 and became first runner up in the 1958 Miss World compeition before landing the role of Dominique 'Domino' Derval in Thunderball, the fourth Bond film. Her chemistry with Sean Connery, onscreen and behind the scenes, should be obvious. She later starred in the 1966 World War II drama Triple Cross, and, in 1968, appeared with fellow Bond girl Ursula Andress in the Italian comedy Anyone Can Play. Luciana Paluzzi as SPECTRE agent Fiona Volpe helped create the template for the Bond femme fatale. She's one of the fiercest early Bond girls. Her later roles included playing as a Southern belle in the 1974 film The Klansman — with her voice dubbed — for Thunderball director Terence Young. Diana Rigg (left) is the first of the Bond girls to be arguably more famous than her co-star: She had already the lead of The Avengers when she was cast as new Bond George Lazenby's partner in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Lazenby, an Australian model, played Bond just once before Connery returned for Diamonds Are Forever. Rigg also holds the distinction of being the only woman to marry Bond — though, horribly, she was murdered moments after their wedding, making On Her Majesty's Secret Service perhaps the biggest bummer of all Bond movies. Still, Rigg did very well — her many post-Bond roles included playing Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones. And she played a crucial part in Edgar Wright's 2021 Last Night in Soho, which was completed just before her death. Live and Let Die, the first film to feature Roger Moore as Bond, was produced at the height of the Blaxploitation trend and has several attempts at nods to Black culture, including the casting of Gloria Hendry as Rosie Carver, who is the first Black woman to be romantically entwined with 007 onscreen. One could argue that Jane Seymour's Solitaire is the most prominent of the movie's Bond girls, but we don't have a picture of Jane Seymour posing behind the scenes by a pinball machine in one of the most gloriously 1970s images ever, so. Oh wait, we may have found a more 1970s image. We hope you'll forgive us for the fact that not one but two Bond girls are in this photo. Maud Adams, left, played Andrea Anders in The Man With the Golden Gun, and returned to play the title character in a 1983 Bond film we don't think we can name here for reasons previously mentioned. Meanwhile, Britt Ekland, right, played Mary Goodnight. Mary as been derided for being kind of clumsy as Bond girls go — but also praised as one of the most fashionable. Don't blame Ekland for the writing. Director Guy Hamilton has said in audio commentary for the film that she was so 'elegant and beautiful that it seemed to me she was the perfect Bond girl.' And yes, that's Fantasy Island star Hervé Villechaize, who also starred in the film, hanging out with Moore, Adams and Ekland. Perhaps reflecting the advances of the women's liberation movement, Soviet spy Major Anya Amasova is one of the most coolly capable of all the women in Bond movies — though even she needs an assist against the hulking Jaws (Richard Kiel). Almost to the final seconds of The Spy Who Loved Me, we don't know if Amasova loves Bond or wants to kill him or both. In the last of the Roger Moore Bond movies, Tonya Roberts (right) — best known at the time for Charlie's Angels — plays the heiress of an oil company who tries to fend off the advances of the evil Max Zorin (Christopher Walken). But the coolest character in the movie is May Day, Zorin's lover and chief assassin, played by Grace Jones (left). She's one of the most memorable of all Bond characters, and even kind of gets to die a hero. Timothy Dalton became the new James Bond in the late '80s, when fears of HIV/AIDS were very prevalent and an effort was made to tone down 007's promiscuity. That meant fewer, but more memorable, female counterparts, including the charismatic Carey Lowell as pilot and DEA informant Pam Bouvier, who helps James battle a drug lord. (Why was Bond messing with cocaine kingpins instead of mad scientists? It was the '80s.) Lowell went on to be known for playing smart and capable characters in many other roles, including as Jamie Ross in Law & Order. Tomorrow Never Dies is most noteworthy for being the movie that introduced Malaysian action star Michelle Yeoh to Western audiences, a quarter-century before she won Best Actress for her role in 2022's Best Picture winner Everything Everywhere All At Once. Yeoh plays Wai Lin, a supremely capable Chinese agent. She may be best known for reality TV today, but Denise Richards had two excellent back-to-back appearances in Starship Trooper (1997) and Wild Things (1988) before joining the Bond franchise to play an oddly named nuclear physicist. She holds her own against terrific 007 Pierce Brosnan, but her name seems like a setup for the worst line ever to appear in a Bond movie: 'I thought Christmas only comes once a year.' Blech. Halle Berry is another Bond girl who at least matched her Bond co-star in stardom: At the time of the film's release, she had just won a Best Actress Oscar for 2001's Monsters was the final Pierce Brosnan movie, but Berry basically hijacked it with her sheer watchability, and not just by paying homage to Ursula Andress' entrance in Dr. No. Vesper Lynd is widely recognized as one of the greatest of all Bond girls, if not the greatest: She breaks the heart of Daniel Craig's Bond in this film, and he never quite recovers. Besides being the most glamorous British Treasury agent of all, Lynd is a smooth operator who keeps everyone guessing until the very end — especially Bond. Ana de Armas isn't in No Time to Die for very long — just long enough to steal the whole movie. Dressed in evening wear, her Cuban secret agent shoots it out with Bond in a Havana fight scene that is one of the best set pieces in any Bond film. Can she be the next 007? Léa Seydoux is a standout among Bond girls — or Bond women, as we should probably call them in the modern age. Her character is the only woman to be the female lead in two Bond films, and the only woman known to have a child with him. Besides On Her Majesty's Secret Service, No Time to Die is the biggest bummer among Bond films. But Swann and her daughter, Mathilde, provides glimmers of light. You might also enjoy these behind the scenes images of Goldfinger. Editor's Note: Ursula Andress, Eva Green and Halle Berry in character for Dr. No, Casino Royale and Die Another Day, respectively. MGM Editor's note: Corrects main image. Related Headlines The 12 Top-Grossing Movies With a Zero on Rotten Tomatoes The 13 Best Sleazy Movies We've Ever Seen 10 Movie Sex Scenes Someone Should Have Stopped
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Donald Trump assures 'James Bond has nothing to worry about' amidst 100% film tariff plan
US President has reassured fans and producers of the popular James Bond film franchise that they will not be impacted by his proposed 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies. 'James Bond has nothing to worry about,' Trump said, suggesting that the 007 spy franchise will benefit from the US-UK trade deal . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He also noted that — who played the first film version of James Bond in 1962's 'Dr. No' — was a friend. 'Sean Connery was a friend of mine... He helped me get zoning in Aberdeen. He said, 'Let the bloody bloke build his golf courses.'' Speaking from the Oval Office on Thursday during a discussion about a new UK trade agreement, Trump attempted a Connery impression and addressed the global entertainment industry's concerns over his escalating trade war. His comments come days after he labelled films made outside the US as a 'national security threat.' The Trump administration has since proposed a 100% tariff on such films, a move that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood . The US president suggested that the Bond franchise, which is now under Amazon MGM Studios, will be exempt. The next 007 instalment is currently in development in London, with and David Heyman confirmed as producers. Trump's tariff plan is widely seen as an attempt to bring film production back to the United States. 'They all live here, the money comes from here, everything comes from here, but they make them in other countries,' he said. 'We're gonna do something to bring them back.' The deal also failed to mention digital services, with the White House keen to tackle a recent digital services tax imposed by Britain on US tech giants.
