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Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
James Bond enthusiasts being treated to definitive release of one of franchise's most iconic scores
James Bond enthusiasts are being treated to a definitive release of one of the franchise's most iconic scores. La-La Land Records will release a deluxe vinyl edition of 'Goldfinger' on 1 June, featuring the most complete version to date of John Barry's score for the third 007 movie, released in 1964 and starring Sean Connery as the spy. As the label unveiled its ambitious plans to reissue classic Bond soundtracks on both vinyl and CD, a representative for the company said in a statement about the Goldfinger release: 'We want fans to have something to look forward to every six weeks or so.' The label, which has built a strong reputation for restoring and reissuing film and television soundtracks, confirmed this will be the first time all known cues from the 1964 film have been compiled on a single vinyl record. The release is timed to coincide with renewed interest in Bond music, even as official news about the next 007 film remains under wraps. The 'Goldfinger' release follows La-La Land's recent remastered CD editions of several Bond titles, including 'The Man With the Golden Gun' and 'Moonraker'. Its CD editions introduced never-before-released musical cues, alongside improved audio. The new vinyl pressing of 'Goldfinger' will be available in two editions — 700 units of a 'Fort Knox Bullion' version and 300 of the 'Body Paint Gold' version — priced at $34.98 each. The reissue features liner notes by Jon Burlingame, a journalist and author specialising in film music. It was produced by Neil S. Bulk, with restoration by Chris Malone and mastering by Doug Schwartz. The art design is by Jim Titus. Founded in 2002, La-La Land Records has spent over two decades restoring classic scores. Previous releases include franchises such as 'Star Trek – The Original Series', 'Planet of the Apes', 'Friday the 13th' and 'Lethal Weapon'. The label's work has been praised by collectors for addressing inconsistencies in earlier soundtrack editions – an issue particularly relevant to Bond releases, which have long varied between U.S. and international markets. In addition to 'Goldfinger', La-La Land has confirmed that a newly remastered CD version of the score for 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' will be released later this summer. Further down the line, the next two Bond vinyl reissues will be 'Moonraker' and 'The Man With the Golden Gun', both issued as double LPs. The company aims to keep up momentum with a Bond soundtrack released every three months on vinyl, supplemented by new CD editions in between – offering long-time collectors and newcomers a steady stream of Bond music throughout the year.
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Diletta Leotta shows off new ‘Bond girl' look as DAZN host puts on revealing display in low cut ski suit
DILETTA LEOTTA fired a red arrow through the heart of her admirers with A View to a Thrill. Fans loved 19 Diletta Leotta chose an outfit some reckon was worthy of the 007 movies but for her adoring fans it was more swoon-maker than Moonraker Credit: 19 Fans were given a glam and glacial treat with Leotta's latest snaps Credit: The wife of ex- But the sports broadcaster claimed she had little time to enjoy her fairytale surroundings. Alongside snowy photos and video clips, READ MORE ON DILETTA LEOTTA Grateful for the warm welcome and the beauty all around." She reckoned her sleek outfit, complete with matching ski boots, was "timeless". And it made for a red 'Letta day for her admirers. Many were gasping, "Oh, Oh, heaven!" when seeing her sporty snaps from the Swiss mountains. Most read in Football 19 Headbanded Leotta popped inside for selfies Credit: "Mamma mia! said one. And a fervent, thesaurus-favouring fan described her as: "Gorgeous. Wonderful. Inimitable. Aesthetic icon of extreme elegance." Diletta Leotta wows in busty outfit at Fifa Club World Cup draw but fans baffled as Italy icon calls her an 'immigrant' Another aimed his Golden Gun of praise at her glamorous pics and announced: "Perfect shooting!" Leotta's social media fame has been surpassed of late by her broadcasting career - as a Meanwhile, husband Karius is rebuilding his reputation at Schalke after poor Premier League spells at Liverpool and The 31-year-old had not played for 371 days before A lesser man could have faded away after a year in the wilderness. But tough cookie Karius decided it was No Time to Cry. A glimpse into the DAZN presenter 's life.. 19 Diletta is one of the Serie A's best loved presenters Credit: Getty 19 Diletta stunned as she hosted a Turin derby on Italian TV Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta 19 And boasts 8.9million followers Credit: Getty 19 The glamorous TV host put on a leggy display pitchside Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta 19 Diletta gave birth to her first child with Karius in August Credit: Instagram / @dilettaleotta 19 Diletta is no stranger to some extravagant outfits on her Instagram Credit: @dilettaleotta 19 Diletta and Karius were spotted out in Milan Credit: The Mega Agency 19 The Italian beauty on holiday with Karius 19 She has flipped between blonde and brunette looks Credit: 19 She has previously worn an outfit similar to her Tomb Raider look Credit: @dilettaleotta 19 Diletta with a pared back look Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta 19 Diletta Leotta is reportedly dating Loris Karius after he visited her in Milan Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta 19 Leotta has 8.6million Instagram followers Credit: Getty 19 She is a presenter for Dazn Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta 19 Leotta burst on to the scene with Sky Sports Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta 19 She posts regularly updates on Instagram to the delight of her fans Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
Daily Mail
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Moonraker: Trailer, certificate and where to watch
Roger Moore's Bond goes into space in one of 007's most outlandish adventures Certificate: pg Sending Bond into orbit was a costly mistake (at $34 million it was more than twice the price of its predecessor, The Spy Who Loved Me). Director Lewis Gilbert said that when he began making feature films in 1948 he could knock off an entire picture for less than the Moonraker phone bill. What's more, the plot is ridiculous and the stunts are clownish. Still, the story did make possible one of the cheekiest quips, when Q announced that Roger Moore's Bond was 'attempting re-entry'. Also, the baddie, Hugo Drax, was a wildly rich entrepreneur with a God complex who was desperate to conquer space, a choice that now seems rather prescient... (140 minutes)
New York Times
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Don't Tell, but Mark Greaney Is No Fan of ‘Goldfinger'
With 'Midnight Black,' the latest installment just out, he disclosed in an email interview the weird way he names his characters — and his love for Martin Short. SCOTT HELLER What books are on your night stand? I am reading 'Flames of Heaven,' by the criminally underappreciated thriller author Ralph Peters, probably for the fourth time. It's one of my favorite novels, and it captures the chaotic end of the Soviet Union so well. I consume books for research and right now I'm exploring the history of the Irish Republican Army. On my night stand is 'Four Shots in the Night,' by Henry Hemming, nonfiction about an assassination in Ulster in 1986. What's the last great book you read? 'Heat 2,' by Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner. As both a massive fan of the 1995 film and a cynic, I wasn't expecting much from a sequel, but I was blown away. The book is a masterpiece, and I can't wait for the movie! Disappointing, overrated, just not good: What book did you feel as if you were supposed to like, and didn't? It's probably heresy to say this — I'll start by saying I love James Bond books and movies. The first Bond film I ever saw was 'Moonraker.' It's ridiculous; astronauts battling with space lasers and metal-jawed villains … but I was 11 years old, so I thought it was the most extraordinary piece of cinema ever created. I wonder sometimes if seeing 'Moonraker' at that age fostered my love for the genre. That said, 'Goldfinger' was not a great book. Ian Fleming put in too much golf and not enough … you know, secret agenting. Who's your favorite fictional villain? Anton Gruber from 'Nothing Lasts Forever,' the novel adapted into the movie 'Die Hard.' He isn't nearly as quippy and charming as his cinematic counterpart, but he's still a near-perfect 'baddie.' What's the last book you read that made you laugh? 'I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend,' by Martin Short. I've been a huge fan since I was a kid. His autobiography is as hilarious and wonderful as he seems to be. The last book that made you furious? 'Red Notice,' by Bill Browder. This nonfiction account of the Kremlin-sanctioned murder of a Moscow-based lawyer after the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars from Browder's company reads like a top-notch thriller. This book, and the equally infuriating and compelling sequel, 'Freezing Order,' should be required reading for anyone who wants to understand the nature and magnitude of state-endorsed crime and corruption in Russia today. What's the most terrifying book you've ever read? 'Four Battlegrounds,' by Paul Scharre. It's all about the future of artificial intelligence, including, but not limited to, the weaponization of the technology. Scharre lays out the incredible challenges the world will face in the years to come. Do you have sources in the C.I.A. that help with your research? I speak exclusively with ex-agency personnel, but I do have quite a few contacts who are currently employed in other government agencies, as well as the military. When I worked with Tom Clancy years ago it opened a lot of doors for me. How do you know when you've included enough technical information to make spycraft believable? How do you know when enough is enough? This is a topic I discuss with other authors all the time. There's a danger of going too deep into the weeds with details, and I never want my books to feel like advertisements for certain brands of equipment, or how-to manuals of vehicle surveillance tactics or other esoteric aspects of tradecraft. A little goes a long way. What's the most memorable thing that happened to you on a research trip? I don't suppose I'll ever top flying in a Navy F-18 over the Gulf of Mexico, making seven and a half G turns, passing Mach 1, and flying in formation during strafing runs at a Navy range near Hattiesburg, Miss. The most intense two hours of my life, no question! How do you name your characters? My answer is absurd, but true. I go online and pull up the website of the national volleyball league in whatever nation my character is from. I then pick a couple teams at random, then find given names on one team and surnames on the other, making sure the names work well together and don't sound too much like other characters in the same book. I use volleyball because it's random; nobody knows volleyball players' names! Did the casting of Ryan Gosling in 'The Gray Man' affect how you continue to write the character? I thought he was a perfect choice, very in line with the Court Gentry in the books, so his casting hasn't really changed how I write the character. Gosling played him capable but vulnerable, smart but fallible, and that's how he's written. You're organizing a literary dinner party. Which three writers, dead or alive, do you invite? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir Winston Churchill and David Sedaris. That would be a weird night.
