Trau., “Form Chart on Hour Dramas,” Variety, 27 October 1954, p. 28. Notes that the Climax television production of Casino Royale “drew laughs along the course by running with all legs off the ground.”
“Ratoff-Garrison 2-Film Deal; Set Sam Levine; Use New Gotham Studio,” Variety, 15 February 1956, p. 3. Notes Gregory Ratoff's plans to film Casino Royale in Britain and Italy, with a budget of $1,500,000.
Variety, 24 September 1958, p. 63. Obituary of Nedra Sanders Broccoli.
“New Prod. Setup Formed by Broccoli, Saltzman,” Variety, 28 June 1961, p. 12. Announces the partnership between Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli and Harry Saltzman. Notes that “they have acquired screen rights to all the Ian Fleming yarns on James Bond, and plan to put the first into production in Britain this fall. Initial one will be ‘From Russia With Love’ [sic].”
“Broccoli Partners with Harry Saltzman,” Variety, 5 July 1961, p. 11. Notes that the James Bond films “will be produced with cooperation of British Secret Service.”
International Sound Track: London, Variety, 12 July 1961, p. 16. Notes that Patrick Allen is “likely to play secret agent James Bond in a series of pix based on Ian Fleming's books.”
New York Sound Track, Variety, 15 November 1961, p. 4. Notes that Sean Connery has been signed to play James Bond in Dr. No.
International Sound Track: London, Variety, 22 November 1961, p. 15. Identifies the partnership between Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli and Harry Saltzman as “Eon Productions”.
“Harry Saltzman: ‘No Switch to TV’; Eon Productions (with Broccoli) Sets Seven Features via United Artists,” Variety, 29 November 1961, p. 4. Interview. Saltzman comments that the upcoming filming of Dr. No “will be the first time I've ever shot a pic on location at a resort during the season!” The article also notes that he and Broccoli spent more than $500,000 for the rights to Fleming's novels.
“‘Dr. No’ Unit to Jamaica,” Variety, 17 January 1962, p. 24.
“Hollywood Production Pulse: United Artists,” Variety, 31 January 1962, p. 18. Notes that Dr. No started production on January 16th.
“Jamaica-Isolated ‘Dr. No’,” Variety, 21 February 1962, p. 3. Telephone strike isolates the location unit from London; calls for cast and crew are being hand-delivered by courier.
“Terrence Young's Journey,” Variety, 28 February 1962, p. 5. Describes Young's “harrowing” journey to New York from Jamaica, where he had been filming exteriors for Dr. No.
New York Sound Track, Variety, 21 March 1962, p. 4. Notes that Pan is printing 1 million paperback copies of Doctor No in advance of the film's release, and New American Library (Signet) is printing 5 million.
New York Sound Track, Variety, 28 March 1962, p. 4. Notes that United Artists has registered The Spy Who Loved Me and Thunderball for production.
Hollywood Production Pulse: Britain, United Artists, Variety, 4 April 1962, p. 12. Notes that Dr. No started on location in Jamaica on January 16th, and at Pinewood studios on February 27th.
New York Sound Track, Variety, 11 April 1962, p. 4. Dr. No (film); Halsey Raines; Ursula Andress.
“Prods. Saltzman, Broccoli Face Big Decision on 2d James Bond Thriller,” Vareity, 25 April 1962, p. 13. Notes that the second Bond film will be a choice between Goldfinger and The Spy Who Loved Me.
Vincent Canby, “Caribbean-Made Film Boom: British Eady Fund a Factor,” Variety, 16 May 1962, pp. 3, 13. Dr. No (film).
“MCA (England) Agents Forming New Talent Firm,” Variety, 8 August 1962, p. 47. Notes that MCA represents Ian Fleming.
International Sound Track: London, Variety, 19 September 1962, p. 13. Notes that Monty Norman spent three weeks in Jamaica working on a score “that's different” for the film Dr. No.
Chatter: London, Variety, 3 October 1962, p. 77. Notes that United Artists organized a ‘James Bond–Dr. No’ stakes at Wembley Greyhound Stadium on Friday September 28th to mark the upcoming premiere of the film on Friday October 5th.
Rich., “‘Dr. No’: Ian Fleming's Secret Service Agent-Hero, James Bond, Comes to the Screen for the First Time in a Piece of Amusing, Hokey Action. Ought to Please Generally.,” Variety, 17 October 1962, p. 6. Film review.
“‘Porgy & Bess’ Opens in West End, Rousing 25G; ‘Dr. No’ Mighty 20G; ‘Runner,’ ‘Advise & Consent’ Hold,” Variety, 17 October 1962, p. 19.
“Literati Commershills,” Variety, 28 November 1962, p. 61. Notes that New American Library has created 13 radio programs (25 minutes each), including an interview with Ian Fleming.
New York Sound Track, Variety, 19 December 1962, p. 21. Notes that Dr. No looks to become one of UA's all-time top moneymakers in Britain, having grossed more than $1.6-million in its first nine weeks.
“Thru UA: Continuing Progress … Continuing Product!,” Variety, 9 January 1963, pp. 30–31. Film advertisement for Dr. No, as part of a larger advertisement from United Artists.
Variety, 9 January 1963, p. 167. Full page advertisement from EON Productions touting Dr. No as “The Most Successful Film, 1962”. Also notes that Call Me Bwana is completed, and From Russia with Love starts shooting on location in Istanbul in March.
“‘Dr. No’ Shot in Jamaica but Nassau Gets Preem,” Variety, 6 February 1963, p. 3. Notes that the western hemisphere premiere of Dr. No will take place in the Bahamas on February 19th, even though it was filmed largely in Jamaica.
“Disperse Ballyhooers for Sundry United Artists Pix,” Variety, 6 February 1963, p. 6. Notes that Sean Connery will be touring in Europe to promote Dr. No next month, and that Ian Fleming “is also coming in to tub-thump the film.”
New York Sound Track, Variety, 6 February 1963, p. 7. Notes that From Russia with Love will be shooting in Turkey in the spring.
“Jack Lemmon as ‘Star of the Year’ at Show-a-Rama VI,” Variety, 6 February 1963, p. 7. Dr. No (film).
“Connery Starts 2-Week Bally Junket in U.S. for His Film, ‘Dr. No’,” Variety, 6 March 1963, p. 13.
Herm., “The Writer Speaks,” Radio Reviews, Variety, 6 March 1963, p. 40. Reviews the first of thirteen weekly programs produced by New American Library, noting that Ian Fleming is one of the authors speaking in a later program.
Chatter: London, Variety, 6 March 1963, p. 62. Notes that Monty Norman is prepping a stage musical in which James Bond will appear.
“450 Situations Play ‘Dr. No’ at Opening,” Variety, 3 April 1963, p. 19. Notes that Dr. No is set to open in 450 theaters across the midwest and southwest in the United States starting May 8th.
Chatter: London, Variety, 3 April 1963, p. 109. Notes that Ian Fleming, who had flown in from Jamaica, was honored on Monday April 1st at an on-the-set party as From Russia with Love started shooting at Pinewood.
“So. Afr. ‘Re-Censorship’ OKs Some Pix Formerly Tabu to Nonwhite Fans,” Variety, 10 April 1963, p. 2. South African board of censors determines that Dr. No is among films still restricted to whites only.
International Sound Track: London, Variety, 10 April 1963, p. 25. Notes that Daniela Bianchi has been cast to play James Bond's “voluptuous Russian girl friend” in From Russia with Love.
International Sound Track: London, Variety, 17 April 1963, p. 22. Notes that the cast and crew of From Russia with Love will move to Istanbul for locations, after filming at Pinewood.
International Sound Track: London, Variety, 1 May 1963, p. 26. Notes that Lionel Bart is writing title theme music for From Russia with Love, and that Bernard Lee and Lois Maxwell have been signed for a repeat of their roles.
“Germans Sensationalize Titles,” Variety, 8 May 1963, p. 136. Dr. No (film).
International Sound Track: London, Variety, 15 May 1963, p. 26. Notes that more than 70 members of the cast and crew of From Russia with Love flew to Istanbul for four weeks of location shooting, and that this will be followed by five weeks of filming at Pinewood studios.
“‘Doctor No,’ ‘Spartacus’ High on Granada List,” Variety, 29 May 1963, p. 11.
“National Boxoffice Survey: Trade Still Limping; ‘West’ No. 1, ‘Arabia’ 2d, ‘Hud’ 3d, ‘Doctor’ 4th, ‘Ugly’ 5th,” Variety, 29 May 1963, p. 15.
Mike Wear, “Analysis for May U.S. Boxoffice: Leaders Far Ahead of Runner-Ups; ‘West,’ ‘Arabia,’ ‘Ugly,’ ‘Birds’ 1, 2, 3, 4,” Variety, 5 June 1963, p. 5.
“Ian Fleming Series on MGM-TV '64–'65 Roster,” Variety, 5 June 1963, p. 23. “MGM-TV and Arena Productions have finalized a deal with British author Ian Fleming for an hour-long adventure series, ‘Mr. Solo,’ for the 1964–65 season.”
New York Soundtrack, Variety, 26 June 1963, p. 24. Notes that Ian Fleming is currently featured in the Saturday Evening Post and True magazines.
“‘Dr. No's’ Three-Weeks of Yes-Yes Public Reaction via ‘Premiere Showcase’,” Vareity, 26 June 1963, p. 26.
“Lord Making a Career Out of Playing ‘Leiter’,” Variety, 10 July 1963, p. 16. Reports that Jack Lord will return to play Felix Leiter in Goldfinger, and that the character will appear in seven of the ten films planned in the series.
New York Sound Track, Variety, 24 July 1963, p. 4. Notes that Harry Saltzman is in New York to discuss From Russia with Love with UA executives.
International Sound Track: London, Variety, 28 August 1963, p. 24. Notes that From Russia with Love will premiere at the Odeon, Leicester Square on October 10th.
“United Artists' First Half Drop, Prospects Good for 2d Half–'64,” Variety, 4 September 1963, pp. 4, 18. Dr. No (film).
Rich., Variety, 16 October 1963, p. 6. Film review of From Russia with Love.
George Rosen, “‘Just Wait Till Next Year’: Skull Sessions Round the Clock,” Variety, 13 November 1963, p. 23. Notes that “‘Mr. Solo’, a James Bond-type character developed for MGM and NBC by Ian Fleming and Norman Felton … may be a replacement for WB's ‘Temple Houston’.”
“Werner's Burner: It's Cookin'; Big M Brand: MGM and MCA,” Variety, 27 November 1963, p. 23. Notes that Ian Fleming has dropped out of “Mr. Solo” development due to a heart attack.
“Producer Wins versus Fleming on Bond Pic,” Variety, 18 December 1963, p. 19. Kevin McClory.
“Return of Maibaum to Hollywood Scene,” Variety, 25 December 1963, p. 5.
“Anglo-French TV Co-Prod. Venture (Film and Live),” Variety, 25 December 1963, pp. 23, 28. Notes that an Anglo-French television series is in production “in which a panel of distinguished guest artists will be invited to comment on a pre-filmed dramatic sequence and to decide whether the yarn is fact or fiction. Among the guests already lined up are … Ian Fleming.”
Variety, 1964. Report on a riot during the day the film Goldfinger opened in London (date and page unknown).
Vareity, 8 January 1964, p. 176. Film advertisement for From Russia with Love, also noting that Goldfinger starts production at Pinewood Studios on February 24th.
Variety, 22 January 1964, p. 4. Notes that Kevin McClory is scouting potential actresses for Thunderball in Rome, and has established Bramwell Film Productions, Ltd. in the Bahamas.
New York Soundtrack, Variety, 5 February 1964, p. 18. Notes that Tom Carlile is “in New York on the last lap of his month-long, 17-city tour promoting UA's ‘From Russia with Love’.”
International Sound Track: London, Variety, 5 February 1964, p. 22. Notes that “wrestling champion Togo” has been signed to play the role of Oddjob in Goldfinger, and that the film will start production at Pinewood on February 24th.
International Sound Track, Variety, 8 April 1964, p. 23. Goldfinger (film).
“Average So Far of $1,000,000 a Week: '64 Shapes as UA's Biggest O'seas Year,” Variety, 15 April 1964, p. 3. From Russia with Love (film).
“B.O. Bells Ring for Bond, Sexy Sleuth,” Variety, 15 April 1964, p. 4. From Russia with Love (film).
International Sound Track: London, Variety, 15 April 1964, p. 25. Notes that more than $350,000 of the $2 million budget for Goldfinger “is being spent on sets and backgrounds. These include a reproduction of Fort Knox, a Miami Beach resort hotel, a Kentucky stud farm and Goldfinger's mountain stronghold in the Swiss Alps.”
International Sound Track: London, Variety, 15 July 1964, p. 13. Notes that Goldfinger has just completed a week of location shooting in Switzerland, and will wrap up with two weeks of filming at Pinewood Studios.
“Ian Fleming,” Variety, 19 August 1964, p. 71. Obituary of Ian Fleming.
“Now Gt. Britain Getting Showcase, and Via UA,” Variety, 26 August 1964, p. 14. Goldfinger (film).
Otta., Variety, 23 September 1964, p. 6. Film review of Goldfinger.
“United Artists Re-Edits Wilder Pic Though MPAA Gave It Clean Bill,” Variety, 21 October 1964, p. 5. Notes that the character of Pussy Galore in the film Goldfinger was “okayed by the Code but may raise some bluenose hackles.”
“James Bond Click Sparks Pic Cycle of Sexy Sleuths,” Variety, 21 October 1964, p. 20.
Gene Moskowitz, Chatter: Paris, Variety, 21 October 1964, p. 77. Notes that the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger is currently on display at the Auto Sloan.
New York Sound Track, Variety, 25 November 1964, p. 6. Notes that the US premiere of Goldfinger will be at the DeMille Theatre in New York City, for the benefit of the Lincoln Square Academy.
“Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Kitten? Honor Blackman Amused by Yank Delicacy on Gal Gangster's Name in ‘Goldfinger’ — Her Plans,” Variety, 25 November 1964, p. 13.
“Obsession with Gold Marks Toronto Preview,” Variety, 25 November 1964, p. 13.
“AFTRA Pressures U.S. Immigration to Stop Second Blackman Telecast,” Variety, 25 November 1964, p. 16.
Film Plugs & Pluggers, Variety, 25 November 1964, p. 23. Notes that Shirley Eaton has returned to England, having completed her promotions for Goldfinger in the US.
“Midnight Cinema Shows Catch on in Scotland,” Variety, 25 November 1964, p. 25.
Robert F. Hawkins, Chatter: Rome, Variety, 25 November 1964, p. 70. “Albert Lattuada to Paris for talks anent ‘Casino Royale’ for which he's found a new James Bond, a still little-known British thesp.”
Variety, 9 December 1964, p. 23. Notes that the US government has agreed to loan the Thunderball production company an experimental hydrofoil, which will be replicated for the film
Variety, 9 December 1964, p. 51. Notes that Julie Rogers has been signed to sing the title theme for Thunderball.
“New York Sound Track,” Variety, 16 December 1964, p. 4. Notes that Goldfinger producers Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli and Harry Saltzman will be coming to New York for the film's premiere on December 21st.
Film Plugs & Pluggers, Variety, 16 December 1964, p. 15. Notes that the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger will be put on display at J. S. Inskip in New York, that New American Library has published more than 300,000 copies of the novel in connection with the film's release, and that Odeon Theaters of Canada has launched a saturation subway promotion in Toronto for Goldfinger and two other films.
“UA's 60-Min. Com'l,” Variety, 16 December 1964, p. 28. The Incredible James Bond (television program).
Record Reviews, Variety, 16 December 1964, p. 44. Album review of Spy with a Pie by Soupy Sales, containing a Bond spoof.
“B'way Feels Week Before Xmas,” Variety, 23 December 1964, p. 9. Notes the benefit premiere of Goldfinger at the DeMille Theatre on December 21st, and that the regular run had started the next day at the DeMille and Coronet theaters.
Variety, 23 December 1964, p. 14. Film advertisement for Goldfinger.
Ray Russell, “It Was a Grand Lark! [Ian Fleming Remembered],” Variety, 6 January 1965, p. 34.
“United Artists Profit Range of 80% of All Tickets Sold for ‘Goldfinger’,” Variety, 13 January 1965, pp. 1, 86.
Variety, 13 January 1965, p. 26. Elsa Martinelli is rumored to be under consideration for the role of a “Bond girl” in Thunderball.
“James Bond into Radio Syndication,” Variety, 20 January 1965, p. 34.
Variety, 3 February 1965, pp. 36–37. An advertisement featuring reviews for Allan Sherman's Funnyland, headed “Gouldfinger! * Featuring Gorgeous Posies Galore * or, I Got My Jab through The New York Times”.
“007's B.O. Click Tunes Deals for Composer Barry,” Variety, 3 February 1965, p. 49. John Barry.
Vincent Canby, “United Artists' Fort Knox: No Pic Ever Like Its ‘Goldfinger’,” Variety, 31 March 1965, pp. 3, 20.
“Feldman (‘I Was 1st’) Refuses $500,000 and % to Yield UA His James Bond,” Variety, 31 March 1965, p. 5. Notes that Charles K. Feldman bought the rights to Casino Royale from Gregory Ratoff's widow for $75,000.
“Feldman's One-at-a-Time Policy Yields to Multiple-Film Projects,” Variety, 31 March 1965, p. 7.
Variety, 31 March 1965, p. 18. Notes that location filming for Thunderball moved to Nassau on 24 March 1965, after a month in Paris.
“James Bond Influence,” Variety, 31 March 1965, p. 20. Sean Connery's tailor, Anthony Sinclair.
Herm., Television Reviews, Variety, 31 March 1965, pp. 43, 52. Review of “Salute to Eddie Condon” noting Sammy Davis Jr.'s “superb” contributions, including “his drum workout on ‘Message for Goldfinger.’”
“Epic Riding ‘007’ into Sales Groove with SESAC Deal,” Variety, 31 March 1965, p. 53.
Variety, 14 April 1965, p. 13. Nots that some filming for Thunderball took place in Switzerland.
Variety, 5 May 1965, p. 27. Thunderball (film).
Variety, 12 May 1965, p. 3. Notes that Michael Sayers's original screenplay for Charles K. Feldman's Casino Royale has been reworked by Wolf Mankowitz, calling it a “revue, which could absorb many contributions.” (Mankowitz shares credit with Sayers and John Law; uncredited contributors to the script are said to include Woody Allen, Val Guest, Ben Hecht, Joseph Heller, John Huston, Terry Southern and Billy Wilder.)
Variety, 16 June 1965, p. 3. Notes that Columbia Pictures has approved a budget of $4.5–5 million for Charles K. Feldman's Casino Royale, with an expected release in summer 1966.
Variety, 25 August 1965, p. 61. Thunderball (film).
Variety, 1 September 1965, p. 15. Notes that EON Productions has cancelled the 21 October 1965 world benefit premiere of Thunderball at the Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, due to “processing problems.”
“Names at $350 for United Nations Pic,” Variety, 6 October 1965, pp. 3, 78. The Poppy Is Also a Flower.
Horo., Variety, 6 October 1965, p. 42. Mystery guest Sean Connery on What's My Line? (3 October 1965).
“Paris,” Chatter, Variety, 13 October 1965, p. 85. The Poppy Is Also a Flower.
“Loren in ‘Casino’; Sellers as Bond,” Variety, 20 October 1965, p. 5. Casino Royale
“Weinstein's Sequel,” Literati, Variety, 20 October 1965, p. 76. Loxfinger, Matzohball
“‘Goldfinger,’ ‘Marriage’ Win Italo B.O. Awards,” Variety, 27 October 1965, p. 32.
“‘Jimmy’ Mania: Dean & Bond,” Variety, 27 October 1965, p. 32.
Variety, 3 Nov 1965, p. 22. Notes that the UK release of Thunderball was scheduled for simultaneous openings at the London Pavilion and Rialto Theatres on 29 December 1965, and that there would be a midnight gala at the Pavilion to benefit the British Rheumatism & Arthritis Association.
“New Bond Pic Due in London Dec. 29,” Variety, 3 November 1965, p. 22.
“‘Goldfinger’ Winner of Mifed Top Prize,” Variety, 3 November 1965, p. 23.
Variety, 3 November 1965, p. 24. Thunderball (film).
“United Artists Maps Raid for B.O. Loot at Xmas via ‘Thunderball’; Other Pix,” Variety, 10 November 1965, pp. 4, 24.
“Sellers (as a Croupier) Only Fixed Value in Feldman's Bond Picture; Shirley MacLaine Shuffles Out,” Variety, 10 November 1965, p. 7.
“Fighting Narcotics: Grace Kelly do Monaco Will Do Film Narraion,” Variety, 10 November 1965, p. 18. The Poppy Is Also a Flower.
“Sakata (Oddjob) Helps ‘Goldfinger’ into Toyo,” Variety, 17 November 1965, p. 4.
“‘Pussy Galore’ Title Nix: Character in ‘Goldfinger’ Borrowed for Nudie Feature,” Variety, 24 November 1965, p. 13.
Variety, 24 November 1965, p. 24. Notes that Tom Jones has been signed to sing the title theme for Thunderball, and that Shirley Bassey will record a song for film's finale written by John Barry and Leslie Bricusse.
Mor., Variety, 1 December 1965, p. 38. Television program review of The Incredible James Bond.
Variety, 1 December 1965, p. 54. Notes that Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli rejected “Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” as the title theme for Thunderball, causing Shirley Bassey to file an injunction against the film's release.
“UA Calls Up Bally Reserves for Par's ‘Thunderball’ Sell,” Variety, 8 December 1965, pp. 1, 13.
“‘Thunderball’ Tops ‘Finger’: 1st Dates,” Variety, 15 December 1965, p. 3.
“85 Scribes, 30 Exhibs of Germany Fly to UA's ‘Thunderball’ Locations,” Variety, 15 December 1965, p. 26.
“Saltzman's Greetings,” Variety, 15 December 1965, p. 26.
Hans Hoehn, “Tourist-Bait Germans,” Variety, 15 December 1965, p. 26.
Variety, 15 December 1965, p. 59. Note that Glenda Grainger has released a version of the song “Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.”
“Opium Film, Xerox-Sponsored for TV, Foresees $3-Mil from World Theaters,” Variety, 22 December 1965, pp. 1, 70. The Poppy Is Also a Flower.
Azarea Rapaport, “Israeli Censors' ‘Goldfinger’ Tabu May Get Review,” Variety, 22 December 1965, pp. 1, 70.
“Fleming's Widow Calls Off ‘Ghosting’: Amis & Campbell Forgot to Tell Her — Also Angry at Muggeridge — Big Estate Yield but Not at Present,” Variety, 22 December 1965, p. 4. About Mrs. Fleming's interview with Pierre Berton.
Whit., Variety, 22 December 1965, p. 6. Film review of Thunderball.
“Niven into ‘Casino’: But Not Identified as Feldman's James Bond,” Variety, 22 December 1965, p. 15.
Variety, 29 Dec 1965, p. 5. Notes that Thunderball is consistently out-grossing Goldfinger, with 300 prints in circulation in Europe, and more than 400 in the US.
“Paris, Home of Cinemanalysts, Probes ‘Thunderball’ Significance,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 5.
“‘T'ball’ Preems in 110 German Paydate Spots for Fastest Payoff,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 5.
“‘Thunderball’ on Way to New Record in Japan,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 5.
“First Contrasts with ‘Goldfinger’,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 5. Table.
“‘Even the Violence Is Funny’: ‘Thunderball,’ Newest of 007 Agent Capers, Leaves Critics Shorn of Their Critical Locks,” Variety, 29 December 1965, pp. 5, 11.
“‘Thunder’ Heard World-Over: All in Bondage to Sexy Sleuth,” Variety, 29 December 1965, pp. 5, 14.
“‘Thunderball’ Easily Sets Record in Pitt Opener, 55G,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 8.
“‘Thunder’ Amazing 50G, Seattle,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 8.
“‘Thunder’ Giant 26G, Cincy,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 8.
“‘Thunder’ Terrif $90,000, St. Loo,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 8.
“‘Thunder’ Terrif $22,000, Prov. Ace,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 8.
“This Week's N.Y. Showcases,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 8.
“‘Thunder’ Hub Hit, Whopping 100G,” Variety, 29 December 1965, pp. 8, 10.
“‘Thunder’ Sockeroo 54G, Det.,” Variety, 29 December 1965, pp. 8, 19.
“‘Thunder’ Best Bet in Port., Huge $40,000,” Variety, 29 December 1965, pp. 8, 19.
“‘Thunder’ New Record in Philly, $132,000,” Variety, 29 December 1965, pp. 8, 19.
“‘Thunder’ Soars to New Toronto Mark, $80,000,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 9.
“Denver Paced by ‘Thunder’ $60,000,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 9.
“‘Thunder’ Hot 35G, L'ville,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 9.
“‘Thunderball’: Cash Fantasy: and Other Joys of N.Y. Yuletide,” Variety, 29 December 1965, pp. 9–10.
“Chi Biz Soars; ‘Thunderball’ Record 150G,” Variety, 29 December 1965, pp. 9–10.
“New Entries Spark L.A. Biz; ‘Thunder’ Sockeroo $90,000,” Variety, 29 December 1965, pp. 9–10.
“‘Thunder’ New High 80G, D.C.,” Variety, 29 December 1965, pp. 9–10.
“‘Thunder’ Alltime High in Cleve. At $130,000,” Variety, 29 December 1965, pp. 9, 19.
“‘Thunderball’ Alltime K.C. High, Huge $50,000,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 10.
“‘Thunder’ Sock $60,000, Mpls.,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 10.
Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 10. Picture grosses for theaters in Baltimore, including Thunderball.
Variety, 29 December 1965, pp. 12–13. Two page display advertisement announcing that “‘Thunderball’ Is the Biggest Bond of All,” comparing the film's grosses to those of Goldfinger.
“Film Bond Film Mainly in Japan,” Variety, 29 December 1965, p. 21. Notes that You Only Live Twice was expected to have a shorter shooting schedule and smaller budget than Thunderball.
“Israel's Tabu on Frobe Keyed to Past Sensitivities,” Variety, 5 January 1966, p. 10. Goldfinger
“Reds Brand Agent 007 Corruptive ‘Fascist’,” Variety, 12 January 1966, p. 1.
Variety, 12 January 1966, p. 30. Casino Royale (parody).
Pit., Variety, 2 February 1966, p. 38. Review of The Sammy Davis Jr. Show, with special guest host Sean Connery.
Variety, 16 February 1966. Notes that filming on Casino Royale was temporarily halted after Ursula Andress sustained an eye injury while feeding a deer at a park in London, costing the production $64,000 (due to approximately 200 background actors having been retained to shoot a casino scene with her).
Variety, 2 March 1966, p. 22. Claims that in You Only Live Twice, James Bond would be using “more brains and less gimmicks.” Also reports that Sean Connery threatened to break his six-picture contract after completing the film.
“Barry's Royal Presentation Accents British Composers' New Role in Pix,” Variety, 16 March 1966, p. 57. John Barry.
Variety, 30 March 1966, p. 31. Claims that Peter O'Toole's appearance in the scene featuring 100 bagpipers in Casino Royale was at the insistence of Peter Sellers, when O'Toole happened to be visiting the set.
Richard Albarino, “Saltzman & Broccoli Solo: But UA ‘Bonds’ Still Bind 'Em,” Variety, 13 April 1966, p. 3.
“Feldman's Quest for 007 Gimmicks Not Previously Exploted on Screen,” Variety, 20 April 1966, p. 7.
Variety, 20 April 1966, p. 70. Notes that part of the segment being directed by John Huston for Casino Royale was being filmed as Pinewood Studios.
Pit., Variety, 27 April 1966, p. 42. Television program review of the film The Poppy Is Also a Flower.
Maas., Variety, 18 May 1966, p. 18. Film review of The Poppy Is Also a Flower.
Variety, 29 June 1966, p. 20. Notes that director Val Guest was working on the “last leg” of Casino Royale MGM British Studios in Borehamwood.
Variety, 6 July 1966, p. 17. Notes that principal photography for You Only Live Twice began on July 4th.
Variety, 10 August 1966, p. 3. Casino Royale (parody).
Variety, 21 September 1966, p. 18. Film advertisement for The Poppy Is Also a Flower.
Variety, 28 September 1966, p. 26. You Only Live Twice (film).
Variety, 5 October 1966, p. 7. Notes that Charles K. Feldman had dubbed Casino Royale “a little Cleopatra,” referencing the 1963 film whose runaway costs made it the most expensive production to date.
Variety, 12 October 1966. Casino Royale (parody).
Variety, 23 November 1966, p. 14. Reports that the model of inactive volcano Mt. Shinmoe at Pinewood Studios for You Only Live Twice was among the largest interiors created for a film in a European studio.
Robe., Variety, 23 November 1966, p. 26. Film review of The Poppy Is Also a Flower.
Variety, 28 November 1966.
Variety, 2 December 1966.
Variety, 7 December 1966, p. 3. Notes conflicting June releases of You Only Live Twice and Casino Royale.
Variety, 21 December 1966, pp. 1, 62. Notes that Easter booking of Casino Royale at Grauman's Chinese Theater had been cancelled. (This led to rumors that the film had been pushed back to October 1967, to avoid being released at the same time as You Only Live Twice.)
Variety, 4 January 1967, p. 8. Shows Thunderball at the top of a list of “Big Rental Pictures of 1966,” earning more than $26 million.
“Ex-Band Leader Barry, Now a Pic Composer, Blueprints His Format,” Variety, 22 February 1967, p. 51. John Barry.
Variety, 15 March 1967, p. 5. Notes conflicting June releases of You Only Live Twice and Casino Royale.
Variety, 15 March 1967, p. 32. Announces that the world charity premiere of Casino Royale would be on 13 April 1967 at the Odeon Theater, Leicester Square, followed by a “saturation release” in the UK ten days later.
Variety, 29 March 1967, p. 7. You Only Live Twice (film).
Variety, 19 April 1967, p. 4. Notes that the New York City opening of Casino Royale planned for 26 April 1967 has been delayed two days due to dissatisfaction with the print currently screening in London theaters.
“Trailer for Connery While ‘Casino Royale’ Unreels at Carlton,” Variety, 19 April 1967, p. 3.
“Delay ‘Casino Royale’ N.Y. Preem, Awaiting Improved Print from Britain,” Variety, 19 April 1967, p. 4.
“‘Bond-Size’ Films Back to Reality, Mann Prophesies,” Variety, 19 April 1967, p. 5.
“Par Gets ‘Bonditis’ for Swiss Market,” Variety, 19 April 1967, p. 5.
Rich., Variety, 19 April 1967, p. 6. Film review of Casino Royale.
Variety, 26 April 1967, p. 29. Film advertisement for Casino Royale.
“Today's Pop Rut Vexes Altruistic John Barry, a Top Brit. Pic Cleffer,” Variety, 26 April 1967, p. 185.
Variety, 3 May 1967, pp. 7, 34. Box office returns for Casino Royale.
Variety, 3 May 1967, pp. 11–13. Film advertisement for Casino Royale.
“Free-See ‘Trenchcoat’ Nightowls Mob Savoy, Boston, in ‘Crashino Royale’,” Variety, 10 May 1967, pp. 7, 76.
Variety, 10 May 1967, pp. 12–13. Advertisement for the film Casino Royale.
Variety, 10 May 1967, p. 55. Advertisement for the film Casino Royale.
Daku., Variety, 7 June 1967, p. 38. Television program review of Welcome to Japan, Mr. Bond.
Beau., Variety, 14 June 1967, p. 6. Film review of You Only Live Twice.
Variety, 5 July 1967, p. 3. Reports that You Only Live Twice had grossed $3,007,007.
Variety, 23 November 1967, p. 2 (58?). Film review of Operation Kid Brother.
Variety, 3 January 1968, p. 21. Reports that domestic rentals of You Only Live Twice had reached $16.3 million.
Lee Beaupre, “Espionage Fights Off Ennui,” Variety, 24 April 1968, pp. 3, 22.
Variety, 2 October 1968, p. 71. Obituary of Mrs. Gert Fröbe.
“TV Yields UA New James Bond & Wife,” Variety, 9 October 1968, p. 3. George Lazenby and Diana Rigg.
“‘Chitty’ to Unveil Dec. 16 in Britain's 1st Multiple Royal Charity Premiere,” Variety, 16 October 1968, p. 30. Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang.
Rick., Variety, 17 December 1969, p. 16. Film review of On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Variety, 31 December 1969, p. 4. On Her Majesty's Secret Service boxoffice returns.
Variety, 14 January 1970, pp. 18–19. Two page display advertisement listing United States boxoffice grosses for On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
“New Agent 007 Has B.O. Speed: 18 Days, $1½ Mil,” Variety, 14 January 1970, p. 36. United States boxoffice returns for On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Variety, 10 February 1971. Notes that Raquel Welch is being considered for a role in Diamonds Are Forever.
Variety, 9 June 1971. Diamonds Are Forever (film).
“Col. Peter Fleming,” Variety, 25 August 1971, p. 55. Obituary of Peter Fleming.
Whit., Variety, 15 December 1971, p. 14. Film review of Diamonds Are Forever.
Jack Pitman, “Moore, as New James Bond, Other Fresh Angles to Mark UA's ‘Live’,” Variety, 28 February 1973, pp. 7, 70.
A. D. Murphy, Variety, 27 June 1973, p. 20. Film review of Live and Let Die.
Variety, 1974. Diamonds Are Forever (film); Interview with Sean Connery.
Variety, 1974. The Man with the Golden Gun (film); Interview with Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli.
R. Albarino, “UA's Christmas Pix ‘Bonded’ in Gold,” Variety, 4 December 1974, p. 1.
A. D. Murphy, Variety, 11 December 1974, pp. 16, 18 (?). Film review of The Man with the Golden Gun.
“‘Man with Golden Gun’ Rife with Plugola: But No Payments,” Variety, 18 December 1974, p. 30. Film review of The Man with the Golden Gun.
“UA's ‘Golden Gun’ on Target,” Variety, 1 January 1975, p. 3. The Man with the Golden Gun (film).
Variety, 29 January 1975, p. 41.
“Japan Leads O'seas Grosses on ‘Gun’,” Variety, 12 February 1975, p. 27. The Man with the Golden Gun (film).
“UA's ‘Golden Gun’ Hot as a Pistol at Overseas B.O.,” Variety, 9 April 1975, p. 5. The Man with the Golden Gun (film).
Variety, 15 October 1975. Obituary of Casper Fleming.
“Saltzman's ‘Bond’ Half Offered to Columbia,” Variety, 19 November 1975, p. 7.
“Partner Bond Capers,” Variety, 24 December 1975, p. 3.
“A Projected Bond Pic Outside Broccoli-UA Banner Stirs Trade,” Variety, 21 January 1976, p. 3. James Bond of the Secret Service; Never Say Never Again (film).
“Say McClory ‘James Bond’ Idea Will Bring Collision with UA,” Variety, 2 June 1976, p. 4. James Bond of the Secret Service; Never Say Never Again (film).
“London Court Delays Hearing on McClory-Connery 007 Pic,” Variety, 30 June 1976, p. 4. James Bond of the Secret Service; Never Say Never Again (film).
A. B. Krim, “‘007’ Solely UA's with Limited ‘Thunderball’ Angle,” Variety, 30 June 1976, p. 4. James Bond of the Secret Service; Never Say Never Again (film).
Kevin McClory, “Kevin McClory Answers Krim Re ‘Bond of Secret Service’ Pic,” Variety, 7 July 1976, p. 4. James Bond of the Secret Service; Never Say Never Again (film).
“UA Denies Sale of 007 Pix to German TV,” Variety, 1 December 1976, p. 43.
“UA & Pinewood Acquire Europe's Biggest Studio Stage as ‘Spy’ Legacy,” Variety, 29 December 1976, p. 3.
“Bond Pix, British ‘Subject’ Since '62, Facing Tax Imposed Exile,” Variety, 23 March 1977, p. 2.
J. Pitman, Variety, 6 July 1977, p. 17 (?). Film review of The Spy Who Loved Me.
“‘Spy Who Loved Me’ in U.S.-Europe-Hong Kong Manifests Lotsa Lucre,” Variety, 20 July 1977, p. 3. The Spy Who Loved Me (film).
J. Harwood, “For 007 Caper Fan It's Fun, but Those ‘Explosions’ Hard on Lead,” Variety, 27 July 1977, p. 7. The Spy Who Loved Me (film); Interview with Roger Moore.
Variety, 30 August 1978. Obituary of Robert Shaw.
“Robert Shaw Dies at 51; Do-All Star of Films & Legit,” Variety, 30 August 1978. Obituary of Robert Shaw.
“British Writs Block McClory and Paramount on Bond Caper,” Variety, 8 November 1978, p. 4. James Bond of the Secret Service; Never Say Never Again (film).
“McClory Says UA Writs in 007 Case Have Little Value,” Variety, 15 November 1978, p. 4. James Bond of the Secret Service; Never Say Never Again (film).
J. Harwood, Variety, 27 June 1979, p. 18 (?). Film review of Moonraker.
“Scripting Tougher, and Costs, but Bond Capers Lucrative Still: Broccoli Happy with Today's UA,” Variety, 4 July 1979, p. 6.
“Latest Bond Caper, 17 Weeks Out, Reaches $126,706,985 (World),” Variety, 31 October 1979, pp. 3+. Moonraker (film).
“UA Wins German Case: Blocks Disco ‘Moonraker’ Shows,” Variety, 28 May 1980, p. 1. Moonraker (film).
E. Rizzo, “Import Snow (and Journalists) for Skiing Seg of Bond Film,” Variety, 18 February 1981, p. 34. For Your Eyes Only (film).
J. Robbins, “Broccoli's Bond Gameplan Won't Include Gardner's 007 Clone,” Variety, 24 June 1981, pp. 5+.
T. McCarthy, Variety, 24 June 1981, p. 23 (?). Film review of For Your Eyes Only.
J. Kindred, “UA's ‘Eyes Only’ Using 160 Prints for Germany: Press Peek Favors,” Variety, 5 August 1981, p. 33. For Your Eyes Only (film).
“Hear Schwartzman's James Bond Remake to Pay Connery $5-Mil?,” Variety, 19 May 1982, p. 5. Never Say Never Again (film).
Variety, 4 August 1982. Obituary of Harold Sakata.
L. L. “Lor.” Cohn, Variety, 8 June 1983, p. 18 (?). Film review of Octopussy.
“Michael Wilson Ushers Bond to Auds on Both Sides of Screen,” Variety, 15 June 1983, p. 23.
Variety, October 1983. Headlines regarding Never Say Never Again during first weekend of release (date and page unknown).
T. McCarthy, Variety, 5 October 1983, p. 20 (?). Film review of Never Say Never Again.
L. Borger, “France Is Bypassing Battle of the Bonds, UGC vs. CIC in Huge Campaign for Local Mkt,” Variety, 12 October 1983, p. 53.
“‘Never’ Sees 60% of Biz Overseas: Peak PSO Layoff,” Variety, 25 January 1984, p. 6. Never Say Never Again (film).
Stil., Variety, 19 December 1984, p. 94. Book review of The James Bond Bedside Companion by Raymond Benson.
J. Greenberg, Variety, 22 May 1985, pp. 14, 36 (?). Film review of A View to a Kill.
“‘Kill’ Best Bond Debut to Date,” Variety, 29 May 1985, p. 3. A View to a Kill (film).
Variety, 5 June 1985, p. 3. Film listing and boxoffice returns.
“Broccoli to Name Brosnan Next 007,” Variety, 4 June 1986, p. 4.
“Brosnan's Role as Bond in Jeopardy as ‘Steele’ Revived,” Variety, 16 July 1986, p. 5.
“UA Revives Search for New James Bond,” Variety, 23 July 1986, p. 7.
“Dalton New Bond: On List for Years,” Variety, 13 August 1986, p. 5.
“From MGM-UA Communications with Love,” Variety, 15 October 1986, p. 47.
Variety, 11 February 1987, p. 41. Downturning in British production.
“Été: La Plage et les Bonds,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 57.
“Lost in the Translation,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 57.
Hy Hollinger, “Hand-Picked Bond Marketeers Keep 007 Under Spotlight,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 57.
“Union Honors Broccoli,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 57.
Mark Adams, “Bonds Turn Up Every Two Years but Nevertheless the Producers Are ‘Constantly Running Scared’,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 57, 74.
Todd McCarthy, “Harry Saltzman Recalls Early Coolness to Bond Features,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 57, 80. Harry Saltzman.
“Loads of Product from Dutch Philips Will See ‘Daylight’,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 57, 80. The Living Daylights (film).
“Opening Each Bond with a Bang Is Binder's Bailiwick,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 57, 82. Maurice Binder.
Roger Watkins, “007 Sights $2-Bil in Ducats Overall: Gilt-Edge Bonds Are a Class Apart,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 57, 84.
Donald Zec, “Behind 15 James Bond Pics Lie the Talents of Cubby Broccoli,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 57, 84. Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli.
“Career Path of UIP Chief Williams-Jones Followed Bond Trail,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 57, 84.
Charles “Jerry” Juroe, “Launching Sean Required Blonde, Brunette, Redhead,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 58.
“Fleming, Man Behind Bond,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 58.
“Willy Bogner Makes Bond Fly on Skis,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 58, 74. Willy Bogner.
Richard Gold, “Ekland and St. John Recollect Days as the Girls in Bond's Arms,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 58, 78.
“After Helming 4 in a Row, Glen Knows Bonds Don't Come Cheap,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 58, 81. John Glen.
“UA Bond Helmers,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 59. Table.
Jim Robbins, “Once Exhibs Had to Deal with Who's Connery? Bond? Fleming?,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 59.
Thomas P. Sciacca, “Promoting, Marketing Bond Successfully for 25 Years Doesn't Happen by Accident,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 59, 78.
Phil DiMauro, “Broccoli Bonds Have Spawned 5 Top-Ten Hits,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 59, 81.
Derek Coyte, “Bond Promo Machine Cranks Up Same Time as the Scriptwriters,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 59, 83.
Lawrence Cohn, “U.N.C.L.E., Flint, and The Girl from FLUSH: Broccoli Bonds Spawned Imitators,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 62.
“The Bond Villains,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 62. Table.
“Man with Bapty Guns,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 62.
“Variety Recap Reviews of James Bond,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 64, 76, 78. Reviews of various films.
Jack Kindred, “Longrun German 007 Affair: Latest Looks No Different,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 66.
“Bond on TV,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 66. Table.
“Tunesmith Barry Keeps in Mind the Kid on the Edge of His Seat,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 66, 80. John Barry.
“UIP Sales Topper Sez 007 Pics Are Bankable in Britain,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 66, 80.
Willem Hoos, “Holland Is Hooked on Bond Series,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 68.
Army Archerd, “‘Getting My 3d — No, 4th Wind’,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 68.
“Have a Look: New Books Paying Homage to Hero Fleming Wrought,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 68.
“The Bond Books,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 68. Table.
James Melanson, “‘Potent Figure Across the Globe,’ Bond Lures Homevideo Customers,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 68, 74.
“Pinewood Thrived on Bond's Loyalty Since '62,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 68, 81.
“Vienna Spit 'n' Polish with Bond Locationing,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 68, 82.
Jeremy Coopman, “007: A License to Print Money for Warner Home Video in Europe,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 70.
Sid Adilman, “Bond: The Canadian Connection,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 70.
“More Fun Than Exams,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 70.
“Eon Is the One but Others Had a Go at Bond,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 70.
Dan Gilroy, “Aston-Martin Revs Imagination: Philly Radio Station Owners Buys a Dream with ‘Thunderball’ and ‘Goldfinger’ Supercar,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 70, 138.
Jim Hardiman, “UIP Japan Promos the Living Daylites Out of Dalton Film,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 70, 138.
“Honor Roll of Bond Girls,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 72. Table.
Jay Stuart, “‘Sure Thing’ in Italy,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 72.
J. R. Keith Keller, “Bond Pics Sit Near the Top of Scandinavian B.O. Ladder,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 72, 138.
Peter Besas, “In Spain They Say ‘Si Si’ to Bond Phenom,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 72, 138.
Debbie Kruger, “007 Oeuvre in Oz Earns $A60-Mil from Cinemagoers,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 72, 138.
“Non-Broccoli ‘Never’ Almost Never Happened,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 72, 138. Never Say Never Again (film).
“Wavery Handling Merchandising in the Benelux for Latest Bond,” Variety, 13 May 1987, pp. 81, 83.
“Glitzy Preem, 60-Print Release of ‘Living Daylights’ for Holland,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 83. The Living Daylights (film).
“James Bond Films' Performance,” Variety, 13 May 1987, p. 84. Table.
J. Pitman, Variety, 1 July 1987, p. 10 (?). Film review of The Living Daylights.
D. Kimmel, Variety, 29 July 1987, p. 132. Book review of The Official James Bond Movie Book by Sally Hibbin.
Variety, 5 August 1987, p. 1. Deauville American film festival.
James Greenberg, “‘Daylights’ Beats All Bond Openers to Lead Natl. B.O.,” Variety, 5 August 1987, pp. 3, 9. The Living Daylights (film).
Variety, 12 August 1987, p. 3. National boxoffice.
Variety, 19 August 1987, p. 3.
Variety, 4 November 1987, p. 29. Australian premiere of The Living Daylights.
Mark Adams, “Dutch Outfit Plans James Bond Features and Animated Series,” Variety, 17 February 1988, pp. 8, 30.
“‘James Bond 16’ Will Be Based at Mexico City Studio,” Variety, 24 February 1988, p. 454. Licence to Kill (film).
Variety, 7 September 1988. A short announcement, directing the reader to a longer obituary starting on page 4.
“Gert Fröbe Dead: German Actor Was ‘Goldfinger’ Villain,” Variety, 7 September 1988, pp. 4, 49. Obituary of Gert Fröbe.
Variety, 8 February 1989, p. 3. South Korean premiere of The Living Daylights.
Bill Daniels, “Merrill Lynch UA Scheme: Up Spending; Get 007,” Variety, 19 April 1989, p. 13.
Variety, 7 June 1989, p. 1. Summer boxoffice.
J. Coopman, Variety, 14 June 1989, p. 7. Film review of Licence to Kill.
“‘Licence’ a Killer in U.K. Bow,” Variety, 21 June 1989, p. 3. Licence to Kill (film).
“Agent 007 Almost Catches ‘Rabbit’ in London Theater,” Variety, 28 June 1989, p. 10. Licence to Kill (film).
Variety, 12 July 1989, p. 11. Summer of U.K. discontent.
Jeremy Coopman, “Late Film Reviews,” Variety, 14 July 1989, p. 7 (?). Film review of Licence to Kill.
D. Groves, “‘Licence to Kill’ Continues Brassy in U.K., Outpacing Predecessor,” Variety, 26 July 1989, p. 9. Licence to Kill (film).
Variety, 1 November 1989, p. 47. Schweppes promo.
Variety, 7 March 1990, p. 55. Television program review of Spymaker: The Secret Life of Ian Fleming.
Charles Fleming, “Bond Bombshell: 007 Goes on the Block,” Variety, 8 August 1990, pp. 1, 61.
David Kissinger, “Bond Producers Sue Over TV Deals,” Variety, 15 October 1990, pp. 93–94.
Variety, 29 October 1990, p. 1. Pathé acquires MGM/UA.
Variety, 14 January 1991, p. 126 (?). Obituary of Richard Maibaum.
Variety, 18 March 1991, p. 36. Diamonds Are Forever (film).
Terry Ilott, “Bond Waits in Wings as Junior Hits Small Screen,” Variety, 22 April 1991, p. 32.
Variety, 22 April 1991, p. 68. Obituary of Maurice Binder.
Jeremy Coopman, “Bond Boosts ITV Ratings,” Variety, 23 September 1991, pp. 100+.
“Bond Ambition Brings 007 to TV,” Variety, 27 January 1992, pp. 1, 73.
Judy Brennan, “Broccoli Sues Over TV 007,” Variety, 4 May 1992, p. 6.
Suzan Ayscough, “Bond Will Be Back at MGM,” Variety, 17 May 1993, p. 26.
“Buzz Handicaps the Bond Quest,” Variety, 18 April 1994, p. 5.
Adam Dawtrey and Dan Cox, “Brosnan the New Bond, James Bond,” Variety, 13–19 June 1994, p. 22.
Paul F. Young, “Post-Bond,” Variety, 5–11 September 1994, p. 8. George Lazenby.
Rex Weiner, “ESPN, Others Sporting New CD-ROMs,” Variety, 9 December 1994, p. 35. Mention of Steven Jay Rubin's The Complete James Bond Encyclopedia CD-ROM.
Variety, 9 December 1994, p. 67. Obituary of Terence Young.
Rex Weiner, “H'wood Raids Its Past for Interactive Fodder,” Variety, 9 January 1995, p. 13. Plans for a James Bond themed CD-ROM.
“Flagship Still Regal in Leicester Square,” Variety, 8 May 1995.
Variety, 22 May 1995. Advertisement for the film Goldeneye, placed by the Puerto Rico Film Commission.
Variety, 6 June 1995. Advertisement announcing the completion of principal photography for the film Goldeneye (same as advertisement in the Hollywood Reporter).
Allen Eyles, “Off to Market,” Variety, 11 September 1995, p. 76. Notes on the publicity campaign for the film Goldeneye.
Todd McCarthy, Variety, 20 November 1995, pp. 47, 52. Film review of GoldenEye.