Actress Ingrid Pitt, best known for her horror flicks, posted her evaluation of the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service - and finds it to be a terrific entry in the series. Ingrid confesses that, like most people who haven't seen the film in ages, she was prejudiced by critics who lambasted George Lazenby simply because he had the nerve to take over from Sean Connery. Despite a personal, unpleasant encounter with Lazenby, she admits he's very good in the role and the film deserves the praise it has reaped in recent years. Click here to read. 

Producer Michael G. Wilson has revealed that preliminary work has begun on the 23rd James Bond film produced by Eon Productions. Wilson wouldn't specify any details, but said that star Daniel Craig was eager to get back into the role. He also said that Welsh singer Duffy and Amy Winehouse would be considered to sing the next title song. Craig has said recently that he would like to re-introduce Moneypenny in the series, but make her an in-depth character with an interesting past, instead of merely being the straight woman for Bond's puns. It stands to be a busy year for Eon Productions. The company is producing a non-Bond thriller as well as a remake of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.  For more click here

By Lee Pfeiffer

If you thought it was a stretch accepting Denise Richards as a scientist in the 1999 James Bond film The World is Not Enough, wait until you hear her impersonate a singer. Richards was given the privilege of singing the national anthem at a recent Chicago Cubs baseball game - and while the practice is designed to be fun by having non-professional singers take a crack at the song, Richards went beyond the pale. The woman couldn't carry a tune if it had handles. What on earth was she thinking? Not since Roseanne Barr's notorious rendition of the anthem (followed by a crotch grab when the crowd started to boo her), has American dignity been so offended. Let's get a Congressional bill passed quickly that prevents Richards from singing again. To view the crime against our nation, click here.

Cinema Retro has received the following press release from the publishers of MI6 Declassified magazine:

It is my pleasure to inform you that issue #5 of MI6 Declassified is nowavailable to order!

"Quantum of Solace" divided some fans and critics over its style and substance,
but one fact is undeniable: 007 was back at the box-office in record-breaking
form. With opening weekend tallies smashing historical highs almost everywhere he
went, Bond Fever was rampant once again. MI6 Declassified #5 looks at how the
22nd film thrilled cities around the world and speaks to some of the creative
talent behind the movie... and keep an eye out for an exclusive cut scene still!

The fifth issue includes:
o   Premiere Bond - Coverage from Leicester Square for the "Quantum of Solace"
debut
o   Around The World With 007 - Following the worldwide launch of the latest
James Bond adventure
o   Box Office Bond - Bond Fever hits at cinemas as records are smashed
o   In Their Own Words - Cast and crew discuss making "Quantum of Solace"
o   Making Another Way To Die - Jack White and Alicia Keys talk about the title
song
o   John Gardner A Life In Literature - A tribute to the late continuation author
including his last in-depth interview
o   Giving Bond His Booms, Bangs & Beeps - Interview with Oscar-winning sound
editor Norman Wanstall
o   Zig Zag Comics - Uncovering the rare '60s series from South America
o   The Bond Connection - A unique look at the world through Fleming's eyes in
Thrilling Cities
o   The Last Word - Mya Harrison on singing and starring in Everything or Nothing

Issue #5 is now shipping around the world.

To order online, visit http://www.mi6magazine.com

David Smith
Editor
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Straight Up With A Twist

Daniel Craig says he's happy playing James Bond and will continue to do so as long as he's wanted in the role. This must be music to the producer's ears, as previous Bond actors have eventually proved contentious over issues of salary, typecasting, etc. Although Craig complains that the role of Bond has not produced any exciting roles for him outside of the series (he says he continues to be offered "crap"), it has elevated him to England's highest paid actor. For more click here