Update: According to BBC's Peter Hunt, a staff meeting will be held at Buckingham Palace around 10 a.m. local time. Hunt is reporting that there "is not cause for concern regarding the health of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip" despite increasing speculation. Palace officials, however, have no yet revealed what this morning's meeting will touch on nor why it was called upon so last minute. ________ New reports have surfaced claiming an emergency meeting was held Wednesday at Buckingham Palace. According to the Daily Mail, the Queen's most senior aids called the royal family member's entire household for a meeting. Servants from royal residences across the...
- 5/4/2017
- E! Online
Bond 24 confirmed for 2015 release with Sam Mendes returning
James Bond: A history from Ian Fleming to Daniel Craig
On Her Majesty's Secret Service might be the sixth instalment in Eon's James Bond series, but for a long time it had the feel of one of the franchise's rogue entries Casino Royale and Never Say Never Again. Two years after Sean Connery signed off his initial 007 run with You Only Live Twice, producers Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman undertook an exhaustive casting search with director Peter Hunt to find a replacement. They believed, rightly, that the role of James Bond was bigger than anyone who played him, and in 1968 George Lazenby - an Australian model with no prior acting experience - was unveiled as the new James Bond at the Dorchester Hotel.
Lazenby, of course, would only play Bond once and Ohmss's failure to set the box office alight meant...
James Bond: A history from Ian Fleming to Daniel Craig
On Her Majesty's Secret Service might be the sixth instalment in Eon's James Bond series, but for a long time it had the feel of one of the franchise's rogue entries Casino Royale and Never Say Never Again. Two years after Sean Connery signed off his initial 007 run with You Only Live Twice, producers Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman undertook an exhaustive casting search with director Peter Hunt to find a replacement. They believed, rightly, that the role of James Bond was bigger than anyone who played him, and in 1968 George Lazenby - an Australian model with no prior acting experience - was unveiled as the new James Bond at the Dorchester Hotel.
Lazenby, of course, would only play Bond once and Ohmss's failure to set the box office alight meant...
- 2/23/2014
- Digital Spy
After falling ill on Friday night and being admitted to a London hospital on Sunday, Queen Elizabeth has been released.
The Buckingham Palace confirms, "The Queen has left the King Edward VII's Hospital having been admitted briefly as part of the assessment of symptoms of gastroenteritis."
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According to the BBC, the 86-year-old monarch was "in good spirits" while on her way to the hospital this weekend.
In speaking with the news agency, a spokesman for the Queen called the trip "a precautionary measure" for the Queen who was said to be healthy besides her stomach bug. "She was not taken into hospital immediately after feeling the symptoms. This is simply to enable doctors to better assess her," added the spokesman.
The Queen was expected to stay in the hospital for about two days, according to Peter Hunt, the BBC's royal correspondent, but was released on Monday instead.
This news follows...
The Buckingham Palace confirms, "The Queen has left the King Edward VII's Hospital having been admitted briefly as part of the assessment of symptoms of gastroenteritis."
Pics: Candid Celeb Sightings
According to the BBC, the 86-year-old monarch was "in good spirits" while on her way to the hospital this weekend.
In speaking with the news agency, a spokesman for the Queen called the trip "a precautionary measure" for the Queen who was said to be healthy besides her stomach bug. "She was not taken into hospital immediately after feeling the symptoms. This is simply to enable doctors to better assess her," added the spokesman.
The Queen was expected to stay in the hospital for about two days, according to Peter Hunt, the BBC's royal correspondent, but was released on Monday instead.
This news follows...
- 3/4/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
We hope she’s okay! The Buckingham Palace reports that The Queen is in the hospital. Read on for all the details!
Queen Elizabeth II was taken to King Edward VII Hospital in London, a palace spokesman said on March 3.
The 86-year-old monarch was taken as a precaution, while she’s assessed over symptoms of gastroenteritis, a palace spokesman tells BBC.
While the palace also said The Queen is in “good spirits,” all official engagements this week have been canceled or postponed.
A spokesman for The Queen said, ”This is a precautionary measure. She was not taken into hospital immediately after feeling the symptoms. This is simply to enable doctors to better assess her.”
Prime minister David Cameron tweeted, ”My best wishes to Her Majesty the Queen, who is in hospital. I hope she makes a speedy recovery.”
Regardless, The Queen will remain in the hospital for at least two days,...
Queen Elizabeth II was taken to King Edward VII Hospital in London, a palace spokesman said on March 3.
The 86-year-old monarch was taken as a precaution, while she’s assessed over symptoms of gastroenteritis, a palace spokesman tells BBC.
While the palace also said The Queen is in “good spirits,” all official engagements this week have been canceled or postponed.
A spokesman for The Queen said, ”This is a precautionary measure. She was not taken into hospital immediately after feeling the symptoms. This is simply to enable doctors to better assess her.”
Prime minister David Cameron tweeted, ”My best wishes to Her Majesty the Queen, who is in hospital. I hope she makes a speedy recovery.”
Regardless, The Queen will remain in the hospital for at least two days,...
- 3/3/2013
- by Christopher Rogers
- HollywoodLife
To mark the 50th Anniversary of one of the most successful movie franchises of all time and as James Bond prepares for his 23rd official outing in Skyfall later this year, I have been tasked with taking a retrospective look at the films that turned author Ian Fleming’s creation into one of the most recognised and iconic characters in film history.
The sixth film in the series was to be inspired by Fleming’s 11th novel, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (Ohmss). Following the excesses of You Only Live Twice, the decision was made to take Bond back to his roots and make a faithful adaptation of Fleming’s original story with less reliance on gadgets and an emphasis on the love story at the heart of the novel.
Peter Hunt, who had already made his mark on the series by serving as editor for the previous films,...
The sixth film in the series was to be inspired by Fleming’s 11th novel, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (Ohmss). Following the excesses of You Only Live Twice, the decision was made to take Bond back to his roots and make a faithful adaptation of Fleming’s original story with less reliance on gadgets and an emphasis on the love story at the heart of the novel.
Peter Hunt, who had already made his mark on the series by serving as editor for the previous films,...
- 1/30/2012
- by Chris Wright
- Obsessed with Film
Westwood - The master of sensual European cinema golden years have a tint of blue. UCLA just hosted retrospective of Radley Metzger’s films. His most important films are being released on Blu-ray. He’s about to take the director’s chair as he approaches 83.
His masterwork Camille 2000 was just released Blu-ray with an extended version from Cult Epics. The 1969 update of Dumas’ The Lady of the Camellias takes place in an esoteric Italy. The restored high definition transfer gives a detailed look at that magical time. The Party Favors had a chance to chat with Radley Metzger about the release.
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Radley is a true independent filmmaker. He owns the rights to his films instead of selling them off to distributor. He’s not at the mercy of an indifferent studio executive to keep his cinematic legacy available. The first question had to be...
His masterwork Camille 2000 was just released Blu-ray with an extended version from Cult Epics. The 1969 update of Dumas’ The Lady of the Camellias takes place in an esoteric Italy. The restored high definition transfer gives a detailed look at that magical time. The Party Favors had a chance to chat with Radley Metzger about the release.
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Radley is a true independent filmmaker. He owns the rights to his films instead of selling them off to distributor. He’s not at the mercy of an indifferent studio executive to keep his cinematic legacy available. The first question had to be...
- 8/5/2011
- by UncaScroogeMcD
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