"The World is not Enough" press conference

BER99112403 - 24 NOVEMBER 1999 - BERLIN, GERMANY: Pierce Brosnan during a pressconference to promote their new James Bond movie "The World is not Enough" in Berlin, November 24. jr/jr/Thorsten Schroeder UPI.

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Book signed for 'real' 007 up for sale

CALABASAS, Calif., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A first-edition British copy of "You Only Live Twice," inscribed by author Ian Fleming to the "real James Bond," is going up for auction.

Craig happy 'Quantum' followed up 'Royale'

NEW YORK, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- British actor Daniel Craig says he is pleased "Quantum of Solace" was made as a sequel to "Casino Royale" because he felt there was still more story to tell.

Daniel Craig marvels at Bond box office

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'Solace' breaks U.K. box-office record

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Communists criticize Bond girl Kurylenko

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Moore: I wanted to play villain, not 007

LONDON, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- British actor Roger Moore says he would have preferred playing a bad guy, not the iconic secret agent, in the James Bond franchise.

Craig had surgery after on-set mishap

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Documents say Fleming aided MI6

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