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BBC axes critically acclaimed drama from Peaky Blinders creator after just one series

The first season award-winning show had received positive reviews

The Independent UK

I write James Bond novels – here’s why Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will bring a crackling new intensity to 007

Our hero is on his way to confront danger, feign love and give away a little of his soul. As he takes a long plane journey over Europe into enemy territory, he reflects on what his younger self would make of him now: “Would he recognise himself beneath the surface…

The Conversation

Will the new James Bond embrace hi-tech gadgets in an age of AI? The films have a complicated history with technology

Development of a new James Bond film is underway at Amazon Studios, with the creater of Peaky Blinders, Steven Knight, now attached to write the screenplay, which will be directed by Denis Villeneuve.

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Netflix has the movie De Niro and Pacino reunited for — and they were robbed of an Oscar

Despite 12 Oscar nods, it came away empty-handed...

WhatToWatch

Spider-Man star Tom Holland downplays speculation that he could be the next James Bond while being grilled by Gordon Ramsay

The actor is keeping his cards close to his chest

Total Film

Tom Holland fuels James Bond speculation as actor says role is ‘pinnacle’ of acting career

‘Spider-Man’ star is one of the names mooted to become Daniel Craig’s successor

The Independent UK

Who are the new contenders to play James Bond?

With Denis Villeneuve directing and Steven Knight writing, it changes everyone’s thinking about who could be Bond... so who’s now most likely

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Mike Skinner’s back on The Streets – with a free film, a new anthem, and a whole lot of Brummie pride

From the terraces of St Andrew’s to a self-made feature film on YouTube, Skinner is building a bold new chapter for The Streets

Evening Standard

New 007 screenwriter says his James Bond movie will be "different and better and stronger and bolder", but can't say whether he knows who's been cast in the lead role

Steven Knight teases what to expect from Denis Villeneuve's Bond movie

Total Film

Critics slam Ice Cube’s ‘disastrous’ and ‘shoddy’ new War of the Worlds adaptation

The latest adaptation of the H.G Wells sci-fi classic is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video

The Independent UK

What will Steven Knight and Denis Villeneuve do with James Bond?

With Steven Knight reported to be writing the new Bond alongside Denis Villeneuve in the directing chair, what does this mean for Bond?

Evening Standard

Steven Knight promises the next James Bond movie will be ‘the same but different’ – here’s what that might mean

Denis Villeneuve's Bond movie appoints SAS: Rouge Heroes scribe.

TechRadar

Steven Knight says next Bond film will be ‘better, stronger and bolder’

The Peaky Blinders creator will write the script for Denis Villeneuve’s film

The Independent UK

Don't get KPop? Here’s why EVERYONE'S watching Netflix’s surprise new hit, Demon Hunters

Two sequels, a live-action remake, and a stage musical are already on the way as Netflix backs its boldest franchise yet.

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By order of 007: Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight to write next James Bond film

The next Bond film will be the 26th official entry in the long-running franchise and the first since Daniel Craig’s swansong ‘No Time To Die’. And while fans have expressed fears over new management from Amazon, the latest addition to the current creative roster is looking mighty promising...

Evening Standard

FIRST LOOK: Keira Knightley just blew Netflix’s Black Doves out of the Water - literally

Trapped on a $150 Million Yacht, Keira Knightley delivers a gripping, gaslight-fueled Thriller that might just sink Netflix’s other Spy Drama.

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Steven Knight to write James Bond film

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will write the script for the next James Bond film.

Evening Standard

Steven Knight: Birmingham City show ‘would’ve been a tragedy’ before US takeover

Built In Birmingham: Brady And The Blues is due to screen on Prime Video.

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The Independent UK

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to write Denis Villeneuve’s James Bond movie

Knight is also known for writing films including ‘Dirty Pretty Things’, ‘Eastern Promises’ and ‘Maria’

Cinemablend

Denis Villeneuve's Bond 26 Finally Has Its Writer, And I Think It's A Good Sign Of What Tone We Should Expect

Now, time to write!

Evening Standard

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to write next James Bond film

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is set to write the next James Bond film

The Guardian - US

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight set to write next James Bond movie

British writer, whose credits include Dirty Pretty Things, will work with Denis Villeneuve on relaunch

Evening Standard

Peaky Blinders creator says Ozzy Osbourne’s music is ‘the Birmingham soundtrack’

The Black Sabbath singer’s cortege travelled through the city on Wednesday.

WhatToWatch

A Thousand Blows season 2: everything we know

A Thousand Blows season 2 will take us back into the underworld of Victorian London...

The Independent UK

The 12 worst plot twists in cinema

THE COUNTDOWN: From Tim Burton’s wayward ‘Planet of the Apes’ remake to a misguided effort from M Night Shyamalan, Ed Power picks out the dozen most dismal movie twists ever

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