Revving Up the (Powerless) Mach 5 May 10, 2008
the original Mach 5 was influenced by two popular movies from 1964: Viva Las Vegas, starring Elvis Presley as a racecar driver Speed Racer sports a black Elvis-like pompadour and the James Bond classic Goldfinger, starring Sean Connery as 007. In terms of looks, it reflects the B.A.T. (Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnica, or sporty coupes with aerodynamic technology) cars produced by the Italian car designing firm Bertone in the 1950s, especially the BAT 5 of 1953, with its pointed nose... (New York Times)
James Bond Film: Goldfinger (1964) May 7, 2008
James Bond (Sean Connery) is hot on the trail of super villain Auric Goldfinger (Gert Frobe) in director Guy Hamilton's 1964 007 movie classic, Goldfinger. In 1964 Sean Connery returned as British MI6 secret agent James Bond in United Artists' Goldfinger ... Ian Fleming Writes Goldfinger. (Suite101.com)
Toy story: whatever happened to the old favourites? May 2, 2008
"Before then model cars were dominated by Dinky which were very basic no windows, no suspension, nothing like that. The innovation that really launched Corgi was the business of glazed windows this really set them apart. The James Bond Goldfinger Aston Martin had an ejector seat, while the 1960s Batmobile had a spring-released saw blade. "They became a must-have toy in just the same way that it works with kids today. If one has a mobile phone that texts and another has one that takes photographs... (Independent)
Mice Can Sense Oxygen Through Their Skin Apr 22, 2008
If human skin is found to be sensitive to oxygen levels, it could revive the debate over the "Goldfinger Syndrome." This idea, perpetuated by the famous James Bond movie in which the villain's girlfriend is killed after being painted gold, has been the focus of urban legends and internet discussions about the possible negative health effects of painting the skin. It has been the subject of two investigations by the Discovery Channel show "MythBusters.". (Science Daily)
Fleming's Birthday Bash Apr 13, 2008
On display will be props from 007 movies, including a blood-splattered shirt worn by Daniel Craig in "Casino Royale," Maryam d'Abo's bullet-pierced cello from "The Living Daylights," a spear gun used in "Thunderball," prototypes of the switchblade shoes worn by Lotte Lenya as Rosa Klebb in "From Russia With Love," Halle Berry's bikini from "Die Another Day" and a golf shoe worn by Gert Frobe in "Goldfinger.". In the exhibit, visitors will encounter the rather disorienting fact that the creator... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA Apr 11, 2008
In at least one individual matchup, this would be like the epilogue of a classic 007 movie, Auric Goldfinger confronting James Bond one last time. We'll let you assign the roles, but we're talking about Kevin Garnett vs. Tim Duncan, who butted heads twice in first-round playoff series out West while matching up about 40 times in regular-season contests. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
My Favorite Piece: Liz Lapidus, Atlanta Apr 5, 2008
His first hotel, the fanciful Fontainebleau, was used in scenes for the 1964 James Bond film, "Goldfinger." His style of contemporary baroque drew criticism from his peers, but in his later years, a new generation of architects examined his work. Lapidus published an autobiography, "Too Much Is Not Enough," and was honored as an American Original by the Smithsonian Institution's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
GOLDEN CHEEKS: Spa launches anti-aging 24-carat facial... Mar 28, 2008
For Goldfinger's Jill Masterson, being slathered in gold didn't end too well ... But the supposed beautifying properties of gold would be no consolation to Miss Masterson, who betrayed her boss Auric Goldfinger to help superspy James Bond ... Midas Touch: Paris Hilton has also tried the Goldfinger look, in an advert for Prosecco. (The Drudge Report)
In picturesItems from Houdini, Elvis, JFK and others at pop culture auction Mar 16, 2008
This lot, a black felt derby hat with a customised mounted steel brim, was worn by actor Harold Sakata when he played Bond villain Odd Job in the 1964 film Goldfinger. Bids can be made online for the memorabilia, which includes the "Holy Grail" used in the 1989 film, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. (BBC News -- Americas)
Coddon: Filmmakers get solid performances from Mustang Mar 1, 2008
A white Carrera 25737 Ford Mustang convertible, driven by a beautiful blond actress, chased Sean Connery's Bond in the Alps in 1964's Goldfinger. (Connery drove a Mustang again for a wild chase with the cops through the streets of Vegas in 1971's Diamonds Are Forever. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Movie Cars Make Cinematic History Feb 24, 2008
1964 Aston Martin DB5 from 'Goldfinger. Goldfinger is considered by many critics to be the best film in the James Bond series, and his 1964 Aston Martin certainly has something to do with it. (KCRA 3, CA)
Next 007 will take Quantum leap Jan 25, 2008
As titles go, its not as mellifluous as From Russia With Love or Goldfinger. But Daniel Craig, returning as Bond after 2006s Casino Royale, says he likes it. (MSNBC -- News)
`Quantum of Solace' Is Latest Bond Film Jan 25, 2008
As titles go, it's not as mellifluous as "From Russia With Love" or "Goldfinger." But Daniel Craig, returning as Bond after 2006's "Casino Royale," says he likes it. "It has grown on me," Craig told reporters on the film's set at Pinewood Studios near London on Thursday. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
More action, more gadgets - but what about the title? Jan 25, 2008
It's not exactly Goldfinger. But it is the title of an Ian Fleming short story and it was chosen only in the last few weeks as reflecting the mood of the movie, due for release in November. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Top Film Cars Burn Rubber On Silver Screen Jan 25, 2008
No. 5: 1964 Aston Martin DB5, "Goldfinger" ... But there may be no cooler car than the Aston Martin the best James Bond, Sean Connery, drove in "Goldfinger.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Report: Winemakers: Paris Hilton Not a Good Poster Girl... Jan 11, 2008
Hilton stars in the advertising campaign for Rich Prosecco, nude and painted in gold in one ad reminiscent of the James Bond film "Goldfinger.". "Hilton hotels are a sign of quality; Paris Hilton is not," said Fulvio Brunetta, president of the wine growers association of Treviso, the northern Italian city in the Veneto region where Prosecco is made. (Fox News)
Bond puts his stamp on Royal Mail Jan 10, 2008
The six engaging stamps issued on January 8 feature different editions of the James Bond novels, including Casino Royale, published in 1952, Dr No, From Russia With Love, and Goldfinger, marking the centenary of the birth of the James Bond creator, the British author Ian Fleming, on May 28, 1908. Questions may be asked as to why other events are not to be commemorated. (Times Online)
Ford To Sell Control Of Aston Martin Jan 10, 2008
Actor Daniel Craig drove an Aston Martin in "Casino Royale." The first 007, Sean Connery, drove one in "Goldfinger.". The brand also appeared in a number of other Bond films, including "Thunderball," "The Living Daylights," "Goldeneye" and "Die Another Day.". (NBC4.tv, CA)
Who's the new Bond girl? Jan 9, 2008
Two first-class stamps feature Fleming's debut novel, Casino Royale, and Dr No. The covers of Goldfinger and Diamonds are Forever will appear on 54p stamps, while the 78p pairing features For Your Eyes Only and From Russia with Love. Loading. (India Times, India)
James Bond creator gets Royal Mail's stamp of approval Jan 8, 2008
The 54p stamps feature the covers of Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever, while those for 78p show For Your Eyes Only and From Russia With Love. The Royal Mail 007 collection is on sale at Post Offices and online. (BBC News -- UK)
007 Stamps Mark Ian Fleming Anniversary Jan 8, 2008
These are Casino Royale, Dr No, Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, For Your Eyes Only and From Russia With Love. Actress Samantha Bond, who played Miss Moneypenny in several Bond films alongside Pierce Brosnan, publicised the new collection. (Sky News)
A License to Mail: James Bond on Stamps Jan 8, 2008
The six stamps feature the original cover artwork of Bond thrillers including "Dr. No," "Goldfinger," "Diamonds Are Forever" and "From Russia With Love." They come in a variety of denominations for both domestic and overseas use. Aptly named actress Samantha Bond, who played secretary Miss Moneypenny in Pierce Brosnan's four Bond films, launched the stamps by posing for photographers beside an Aston Martin DB6, the suave secret agent's favorite car. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
2008: Looking Forward Jan 1, 2008
In Goldfinger, James Bond said, If I fail to report, 008 replaces me ... A special stamp collection released by 4 to commemorate Ian Fleming s birth as well as the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of Doctor No. The other novels featured are Casino Royale, Diamonds are Forever, From Russia, with Love, Goldfinger and For Your Eyes Only. (CommanderBond.net)
For your post only - Royal Mail unveils James Bond stamps Dec 29, 2007
The 54p stamps reveal the covers of Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever. And the final 78p pairing, also launched on 8 January, has For Your Eyes Only and From Russia With Love. (BBC News -- UK)
Judge raps Connery, neighbors over lawsuits Dec 28, 2007
No. He reprised the role in such Bond classics as From Russia With Love, Goldfinger and You Only Live Twice. . (MSNBC -- News)
Shirley Bassey Slams UK: 'This isn't the country I grew up in. No one speaks a word of English these days'... Dec 24, 2007
Then, in 1964, she found international fame with the title song of Goldfinger, the Bond film. "If hard work and talent can't get you anywhere, what hope is there?" she asks, warming to the theme. (The Drudge Report)
March of Dimes gala gets nude awakening Dec 20, 2007
Inspired by a scene in the classic James Bond film Goldfinger, the model was supposed to get painted in gold by a tux-wearing male artist as the soundtrack of the film played. She got painted all right. (The Palm Beach Post)
Cruises United Artists off to a rocky start Nov 26, 2007
It also encompasses a wide variety of films, ranging from blockbusters such as Goldfinger and the other James Bond movies to flops of historic proportion, most notably 1980s Heavens Gate, which nearly bankrupted the company. But its the tradition of giving filmmakers creative control of their projects that Wagner most cherishes. (MSNBC -- News)
Prices soar for luxury Swiss watches at auction Nov 14, 2007
A 1954 Rolex Oyster perpetual Submariner, believed to be the first model of the legendary water-resistant series later worn by Sean Connery in James Bond films "Dr. No" and "Goldfinger", sold for 176,200 Swiss francs, twice its estimate. Rival auction house Sotheby's offered 160 timepieces at a separate sale on Tuesday evening, raising 7. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Characters abound at library benefit Nov 10, 2007
Algiere sipped suavely from an oversized Martini glass as he sauntered about the stage in a stunning white tuxedo while Johnson played "Goldfinger" and Celico rattled off characters from every Bond movie imaginable all in rhyme. Former Washington Trust CEO Joe Kirby was a delightful King Arthur who truly looked regal in his red and gold. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Spike TV Television Highlights - December 2007 Nov 6, 2007
Noon - 2:30 PM, ET/PT GOLDFINGER (1964, Action/Adventure) Investigating a gold magnate's gold smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve. Staring Sean Connery, Honor Blackman and Gert Frobe. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Blige visits diamond shop in London Oct 26, 2007
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson will sing 'Goldfinger', from the James Bond film of the same title, at the concert which takes place on December 2 in Los Angeles. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Concert to celebrate movies and music bond Oct 25, 2007
Mary J. Blige and John Legend will sing As Time Goes By from Casablanca, Fergie and Jennifer Hudson will perform Live and Let Die and Goldfinger from the James Bond movies, and John Williams will lead an orchestra in a medley of his original film scores. Movies Rock magazine will accompany the December subscriber issues of 14 Conde Nast magazines. (MSNBC -- Music)
Superstar singers salute cinema Oct 24, 2007
Beyonce will sing "Over the Rainbow," Underwood will perform "The Sound of Music," Fergie and Jennifer Hudson will pay tribute to Bond films with "Live and Let Die" and "Goldfinger," and John Legend and Mary J. Blige will sing "As Time Goes By.". John, who won an Oscar for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from "The Lion King," will honor music from animated movies, and John Williams will perform a medley from his original scores, which include "Jurassic Park" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark.". (Variety)
TV Land Braves Mysterious Myths and Legends with Halloween Marathon on Sunday, October 28 Oct 24, 2007
8:30 p.m. - "Secret Agents & Game Shows" Did a beautiful Bond girl die of suffocation when her entire body was painted gold for a scene in Goldfinger. Is it true that Gong Show host and producer Chuck Barris was also a trained CIA assassin. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Boat probe leak causes aide to jump ship Oct 7, 2007
"You're talking about some rough hours," said Lenny Del Percio, former owner of the all-nude Goldfinger palaces in Sunrise and Miami ... Del Percio said his peeps will shampoo the carpet and clean up the stadium-style skyboxes overlooking the stage, then slap his old Goldfinger name on the club's marquee. (The Palm Beach Post)
Un-James Bond takes over ANZ Oct 2, 2007
Problem being that he can't even get touchy-feely with his Goldfinger motors, thanks to the status of his Section 457 temporary business visa. Smith admits his passport stamp doesn't allow him and his fellow skilled guests to bring cars into the country. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Miss Moneypenny: Sexual foil or frustrated femme fatale? Oct 2, 2007
No" (1962) to "A View to a Kill" (1985), Lois Maxwell put the brainy beauty bound to Bond in the driver's seat. She also leaves audiences with the knowledge that there is at least one woman on this spy-infested planet that James Bond has yet to conquer. The Maxwell Magic Lois Maxwell portrays Miss Moneypenny in 14 James Bond flicks - second only to Desmond Llewelyn who appeared 17 times in the cult-atistc action/adventure franchise. : 1. Dr. No (1962) 2. From Russia with Love (1963) 3.... (CTV.ca)
Bond's back to his motoring roots Sep 17, 2007
While Bond has been associated with Aston Martin since driving the DB5 model - complete with retractable tyre slashers - in the film of Ian Fleming's novel Goldfinger, Sebastian Faulks, the author of the new book, said he would take the agent back to his motoring roots. "Despite many of the films portraying him with an Aston Martin, Bond's first choice of car was a Bentley, so that is what he will be driving in my book," Faulks said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Anti-Iran hype reaches fever pitch Sep 12, 2007
Citing a memorable scene in the James Bond film Goldfinger, in which the eponymous villain straps the fictional British secret agent to a gurney and aims a laser toward his genitals, Ledeen quoted German-born actor Gert Frobe's famous line: "I expect you to die.". "And that's Iran. They want us to die. They want to destroy us," said Ledeen. (Asia Times Online)
How The GOP Became the Anti-Tax Party. A TNR Debate, Part 2. Sep 11, 2007
" The challenge for Blofeld, Dr. No, Goldfinger and company is that they explain things in the penultimate scene to the disarmed Bond, who, when freed, is able to use that information to interrupt those plans. This has tended to be unwise. I will share with you my analysis of how and why the center-right movement has captured the tax issue and how we will use it to prevent the left from consolidating power and eventually to reduce the size and scope of government over time to where it might fit... (New Republic)
The Bourne Ultimatum Sep 8, 2007
It is a bit like watching Goldfinger fooling around with nuclear weapons. Sure, nukes and IEDs are scaryBut when they are displaced, from Russians and terrorists respectively, they lose their real meaning, and become just symbols in a facile morality fable. (Yale Herald, CT)
Pavilion audience "Bonds" with Houston Symphony Sep 2, 2007
First up was the theme from "Goldfinger," with a richness and seductive power that seemed to at once wrap its musical arms around the appreciative audience. The familiar and enticing melody featured wonderful work from both brass and strings. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Clive Owen Calls Him Boss: 'Shoot 'Em Up' Director Michael Davis' Column Aug 16, 2007
I got a part in the high school play version of "Fiddler on the Roof" because my audition monologue was from "Goldfinger.". The second love of my life was animation. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Watch your back 007 Bourne is out to get you Aug 5, 2007
It s difficult to see 007 transforming himself into a sensitive man by saying sorry for kicking Oddjob in his sensi-tiveman-parts before electrocuting him with a cut cable in Goldfinger. Both Fleming and Ludlum reportedly had links to the respective intelligence services of their two countries. (Times Online)
Mesmerising Maggie tugs at heartstrings Jul 28, 2007
GOLDFINGER (PG) More than 40 years after it first burst into cinemas, the classic James Bond adventure, which won an Oscar for its special effects, returns to the big screen on digital and new 35mm prints for one glorious day - Tuesday July 31. The ever suave Sean Connery stars as dapper agent 007, who must prevent Auric Goldfinger (Gert Frobe) and his henchman Oddjob (Harold Sakata) from raiding the gold reserves at Fort Knox ... "No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die," laughs Goldfinger)... (Scotsman)
The week's best films Jul 28, 2007
With the reissued Goldfinger in the cinemas, here's an even earlier Bond adventure. Sean Connery's 007 is reliably smooth and sardonic, with Gypsy girls fighting over him in Istanbul and being stalked by Robert Shaw's implacable Soviet assassin: there is a bruising final confrontation on the Orient Express. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Making James Bond funnier is a bad idea Jul 25, 2007
Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore in Goldfinger ... " Do you think so? To judge I'd have to watch the film again, which I'm understandably reluctant to do. But given that Converse were bought by Nike in 2003 and I, Robot was released in 2004, it looks to me as if a chunk of Nike's squillions were being used to push their new brand. Especially as, if I remember correctly, he says something like "These are 2004 vintage Converse", which, in 2004, can hardly be expected to establish a character as "old... (Guardian Unlimited)
Shirley Bassey Inks Deal With Decca... Jul 20, 2007
Bassey, 70, is famed for her renditions of "Goldfinger," "Diamonds Are Forever," and "Moonraker," respectively the theme songs for the 1964, 1971 and 1979 James Bond movies of the same name. After the rousing reception she received at this year's Glastonbury Festival, where she showcased "Get the Party Started," Bassey saw a boost in sales of other recordings. (Billboard.com)
The spy who loved her Jul 13, 2007
The man schoolteacher Kim Adams fell for was a British agent like 007, made famous by movies like Goldfinger. . (MSNBC -- Crime)
Faulks pens new James Bond novel Jul 11, 2007
FLEMING'S BOND BOOKS Casino Royale (1953) Live and Let Die (1954) Moonraker (1955) Diamonds are Forever (1956) From Russia with Love (1957) Dr No (1958) Goldfinger (1959) For Your Eyes Only (1960) Thunderball (1961) The Spy Who Loved Me (1962) On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963) You Only Live Twice (1964) The Man With The Golden Gun (1965) Octopussy and the Living Daylights (1966). Faulks, 54, said his new book is "about 80% Fleming" and admitted being "surprised" that he was the estate's... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
James Bond returning in new book Jul 11, 2007
Fleming, who died in 1964, wrote such favourites as Goldfinger, Dr. No and From Russia With Love. Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan and Roger Moore are among those who have played the debonair secret agent on screen. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Infotainment Jun 30, 2007
An Aston Martin used by James Bond in Goldfinger will be among the top attractions at this years Pebble Beach Concours dElegance car show. Fully equipped with famous gadgets including a revolving number plate and bullet-proof deflector shield the DB5 is one of several dozen Aston Martins. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Outlook on Acid Jun 29, 2007
The program's first "level," as Savage calls it, is Miami Beach and more specifically, the Miami Beach inspired by the James Bond movie "Goldfinger." New emails are represented by avatars entering the famous Fontainbleau Hotel ... RS: The Miami Beach is taken out of the first scene in [the James Bond film] "Goldfinger." It's a panning shot of the Fontainbleau Hotel in Miami Beach with a big diving platform and pool, exactly like we have. (SmartMoney)
Apple IPhone Buzz Takes On `Life of Its Own,' Topping Mustang, Windows 95 Jun 29, 2007
The car appeared early and often in movies, including the James Bond film ``Goldfinger,'' and graced the covers of Time and Newsweek. The Mustang sold 418,812 units during the first year. (Bloomberg)
Bassey brightens soggy Glastonbury Jun 25, 2007
Dressed in a sequined flamingo pink dress, Bassey thundered out Bond theme Goldfinger, Big Spender and The Lady is a Tramp to riotous applause in western England where days of rain had turned the green meadows into a mudbath. The late reggae legend Bob Marley's sons Damien, Steven and Ziggy paid tribute to their father commemorating the 30th anniversary of classic album Exodus and played tracks including One Love and Buffalo Soldier. (Ninemsn)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List June 21 - 27 Jun 22, 2007
Friday, June 22 True Bond 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Encore Encore presents Ian Fleming's True Bond, an original special on Fleming's inspiration, followed by a 52-hour "Bond-A-Thon" featuring 16 classic Bond films including Dr. No, The Spy Who Loved Me, Goldfinger, From Russia With Love and Thunderball, among others. Summer of Stars The Shaggy Dog - (Tim Allen, Robert Downey Jr., Kristin Davis) 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Starz Saturday, June 23 Starz Saturday Premiere The Night Listener - (Robin Williams, Toni... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Die Hard' Tops List of Best Action Films Jun 16, 2007
Die Hard' Tops List of Best Action Films. Die Hard' Tops List of Best Action Films. (Newsmax)
Disasters turn good films into jokes Jun 16, 2007
Blame it on Connery, whose Goldfinger screens tomorrow and Sunday night at Mission Hills' Cinema Under the Stars. If he'd only put off his retirement from the Bond role by one movie (he was coaxed back in 1971 to play 007 in the lesser Diamonds Are Forever ), we could today be looking back at Sean Connery, Diana Rigg and Satchmo, and a final five minutes of what would be one of the top five Bond films yet made (instead of the middle-of-the-packer that On Her Majesty's Secret Service is). (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'Die Hard' tops list of best action films Jun 15, 2007
Some of the more recent films making the top 25 included Spider-Man 2 and Kill Bill - Vol 1, while older titles ranged from 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger to 1973's martial arts flick Enter the Dragon, starring Bruce Lee. - Reuters. (ABC Online)
Who Is the Real 007? May 30, 2007
On Friday, June 22 beginning at 8 p.m. (et/pt), Encore presents True Bond, an original special on Fleming's inspiration, followed by a 52-hour Bond-A-Thon featuring 16 classic Bond films, including Dr. No, The Spy Who Loved Me, Goldfinger, From Russia With Love and Thunderball, among others ... Friday, 6/22 -- True Bond (documentary) at 8 p.m. -- Dr. No at 9 p.m. - (Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman) -- The Spy Who Loved Me at 11 p.m. - (Roger Moore, Barbara Bach, Curt Jergens)... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tops' new season a good vibe going May 11, 2007
Next month has foolproof Casablanca (May 31-June 2), then the 1989 Batman smash (June 7-8), Hitchcock's voyeur gem Rear Window (June 9-10), Hepburn sparkling with Cary Grant in Charade (June 14-15), Sean Connery's Bond in Goldfinger (June 15-17), Tony Quinn and Keanu Reeves in A Walk in the Clouds (June 21-22), Hitchcock's gorgeous To Catch a Thief (June 23-24), Orson Welles in The Third Man (June 28-29) and the Jim Carrey head-twister Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (June 30, July 1).... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Is three a magic number? May 4, 2007
Yes, the third "The Lord of the Rings" entry, "The Return of the King," is the one that swept the Oscars; "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" was the first strong movie in that series; and "Goldfinger" is the best James Bond. People also generally consider "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" to be an improvement on "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Packer's Publishing & Broadcasting Buys Stake in First Las Vegas Casino Apr 17, 2007
The Miami Fontainebleau, where Frank Sinatra once performed and Sean Connery played James Bond in the movie ``Goldfinger,'' is currently undergoing a $500 million renovation. Packer raised A$4. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Bond author sells his gun at auction Mar 30, 2007
The lot was accompanied by a letter from the weapons company and a copy of the Bond novel Goldfinger - in which the villian uses a Colt. According to the BBC, the gun is engraved with the words: "Presented To Ian Fleming By The Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co". (Digital Spy)
