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Watch Paul F. Tompkins Sing an Epic Version of 'Skyfall'

Emerald Catron — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:45:14 +0000

To be honest, this is the first time we’ve made it all the way through the theme song for the latest Bond movie. Maybe it’s the fancy suit, but comedian and ‘Best Week Ever’ host Paul F. Tompkins keeps us more entertained than Adele. It could be the dancers. Or the well-timed horn section. Or [...]

Celebrate 'Skyfall' With Awesome A Capella Bond Theme

Emerald Catron — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:20:19 +0000

Maybe Adele's 'Skyfall' Bond song isn't for you, or maybe you really like a capella music. Maybe you just need maximum James Bond in your life at all times. Even if you don't like James Bond, it's got a mo

Learn the Science Behind Bond's 'Skyfall' Weapon

Ruth Waxman — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:46:46 +0000

While we’ve previously told you about the real life science behind James Bond’s gadgets in movies like ‘Goldeneye’ and ‘Live and Let Die, we thought we’d take a look at the devices used by Bond in his latest outing, ‘Skyfall.’The new movie, released on the 50th anniversary of the franchise, finds (spoiler-alert!) a essentially gadget-free Bond [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About James Bond

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:26:32 +0000

It’s hard to imagine what the movies would be like without James Bond. Ian Fleming’s debonaire and daring secret agent has become the modern definition of a man’s man, despite the fact that he’s not a real person.In fact, Bond, James Bond has become the yard stick by which all over action movie heroes are [...]

The Real Life Science Behind James Bond's Gadgets

Ruth Waxman — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:04:19 +0000

In anticipation of the upcoming release of 'Skyfall,' the 23rd installment of the James Bond franchise, we've explored five of our favorite Bond gadgets and put them to the test of reality. It's every guy's (and probably girl's) dream to have their own real life Q and his accompanying gadgets. But how many of these are accurate portrayals of reality and how many are far-flung fantasies that belong on the big screen?

James Bond Killed Lincoln?

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:26:36 +0000

Who knew we were mistaken about Abraham Lincoln’s assassin all these years? Thanks a lot, U.S. History 101! It turns out that John Wilkes Booth’s innocence has been completely overshadowed by our blind adoration of a certain British spy. It wasn’t Booth who killed President Lincoln; it was James Bond! (Our apologies, John, even if [...]

'SNL' – The Bond Girls You Never Got to Know

Lisa Bernier — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:15:26 +0000

Some of the lesser known Bond girls got a chance to shine on 'Saturday Night Live' last night.

James Bond Auction Includes a Wrecked Aston Martin and Bond's Swim Trunks

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 22:05:37 +0000

Another high priced James Bond memorabilia auction is just around the corner. It includes a bunch of iconic collectibles from the spy movie series’ long history and some that might sound a bit strange to the average collector. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Christie’s Auction House in London will hold a special James Bond [...]