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How Bond’s Lotus Esprit Submarine Inspired the Real-Life Rinspeed sQuba
When The Spy Who Loved Me hit theaters in 1977, the sight of a Lotus Esprit diving into the sea and transforming into a submarine…
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How Frank Rinderknecht’s iChange Brought Bond’s Remote-Controlled Car into the Real World
Frank M. Rinderknecht has built a career out of transforming cinematic fantasy into physical engineering. Few designers have embraced the playful, futuristic spirit of James…
Lotus Esprit Submarine Car: Designing, Building & Filming 007’s Underwater Icon (2025 Update)
Learn the entire process behind the creation of 007’s ultimate gadget, and why the car was so important for Roger Moore’s Bond and the future…
Did Heath Ledger Base His Joker on Tom Waits? The Truth Behind the Rumor
It’s one of those internet theories that just won’t go away: Heath Ledger modeled his Joker in The Dark Knight on Tom Waits, the eccentric,…
Tomer Sisley Turned Down James Bond’s Skyfall– And He Still Regrets It
When Skyfall hit theaters in 2012, it wasn’t just another James Bond movie — it was a cultural moment. Directed by Sam Mendes and starring…
Stealth Boat Blunder: Why Elliot Carver’s Master Plan in Tomorrow Never Dies Sinks Faster Than the HMS Devonshire
Ah, James Bond films—the pinnacle of espionage entertainment, filled with ingenious gadgets, and villains who monologue like they’re auditioning for Shakespeare as they outline their…
The Shark in the Jaws Poster Is a Mako, Not a Great White: A Closer Look at Hollywood’s Most Iconic Predator
The Jaws movie poster is one of the most iconic images in cinematic history: a lone swimmer glides across the ocean surface, unaware of the…
Denis Villeneuve to Direct Next James Bond
Amazon MGM Studios has officially announced Denis Villeneuve as director of the next James Bond film. As acclaimed visionary behind Dune, Blade Runner 2049, and…
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Is New OMEGA Brand Ambassador. Is He Also 007?
It’s official: Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the new Ambassador for OMEGA watches. This is a prestige gig for sure. But more importantly, speculation is running wild…
‘Jaws’: The Monster Movie With Moby Dick Connections Turns 50
It’s 1974, and producers Richard Zanuck and David Brown share a few drinks with author Peter Benchley at New York’s 21 Club. Benchley is about…
