MI6.co.uk
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| URL | http://www.mi6.co.uk |
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| Commercial? | No |
| Type of site | Information & Media |
| Owner | MI6.co.uk |
| Created by | MI6.co.uk |
- For the British Secret Intelligence Service, see MI6.
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[edit] About
MI6.co.uk is a media-website dedicated to the people, places and world of James Bond. The MI6.co.uk editors have prided themselves on following all the news in the world of 007 and providing daily updates of feature articles. These articles vary from the latest merchandise releases or news from the Bond world, to history of James Bond or interviews with members of the Bond cast and crew.
However MI6.co.uk is probably best known for its range of exclusive interviews with influential members of the James Bond world, including: Charlie Higson[1], Young Bond writer, David Hedison[2], two time Felix Leiter actor or Christopher Wood[3], screenwriter for The Spy Who Loved Me.
[edit] Sections And Features
The site is regularly (daily) updated with rich "magazine style" articles on the world of James Bond. Some of the topics are mentioned below:
- Casino Royale (Bond 21)
- Movies (Dr. No to Die Another Day)
- Literary (Ian Fleming, John Gardner and Raymond Benson)
- Comics (Newspaper Strips and Titan Comic books)
- Monthly Bond Girl Wallpaper
- James Bond 101 (101 facts you didn't know about James Bond)
- Opinion pieces
- Competitions
- Bond 22 (2008)
- 'Live' calendar of events and product releases
As well as these articles, MI6.co.uk allows their users to interact with the site, by voting in regular polls, submitting news, and receiving updates via email.
[edit] Events
In 2005 MI6.co.uk, together with Cinema Retro and BondStars.com put together a screening of the Bond film, Thunderball, in order to celebrate the film's 40th anniversary in style. Dave Worrall, Lee Pfeiffer (Journalists and Cinema Retro publishers), Gareth Owen (author) and the founders of MI6 hosted the event.
As well as the screening of the 1965 film, the event hosted a book signing with Sir Christopher Frayling and question and answer sessions with Ken Adam, Molly Peters, George Leech, Martine Beswick, Earl Cameron and Norman Wanstall.
[edit] Media Association
Since it's foundation, MI6.co.uk has been a trustworthy resource for media organizations across the world. Press organizations and websites who've been assisted by MI6.co.uk include:
- Yahoo! movies
[edit] References and footnotes
- ^ MI6 - The Home of James Bond - In Conversation With Charlie Higson
- ^ MI6 - The Home of James Bond - David Hedison Interview
- ^ MI6 - The Home of James Bond - Christopher Wood Interview
- ^ That Old Feeling: Apres-War Movies.
- ^ Bond favourite emerges, but next 007 remains mystery.
[edit] See also
- MI6, the British Secret Intelligence Service
- James Bond, fictional character
- Ian Fleming, author
