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1939: Michael Gothard is born--Hendon, Middlesex, England.
(He dies 2 December 1992 at age 53--London, England.)
1961: Bond comic strip Risico ends its run in The Daily Express.
(Began 3 April 3 1961. 850-921) John McLusky, artist. Henry Gammidge, writer.
(Ends 29 November 1969. 1038–1174.) Yaroslav Horak, artist. Jim Lawrence, writer.
1981: For Your Eyes Only premieres at the Odeon Leicester Square Theatre, London.
I have that book on the illustrated 007 from a few years ago on the subject and it had some nice images of such, but it felt like it only scratched the surface and there is so much more. As a U.S.-based fan, I'd have been all over those series collecting them.
1950: The Democratic People's Republic of Korea moves south and invades the Republic of Korea, beginning 3 years of war followed by an armistice that continues today.
1963: Norman Felton meets Fleming in London and learns that due to health issues, pressure from producers Broccoli and Saltzman, plus the Thunderball McClory legal suit he is leaving the "Solo" project.
1981: For Your Eyes Only released in the United Kingdom.
(Born 2 February 1922--Paddington, London, England.)
1951: Robert Davi is born--Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York.
1961: Comic strip From A View To A Kill begins its run in The Daily Express. (Ends 9 September 1961. 922-987)
John McLusky, artist. Henry Gammidge, writer.
1979: London Royal Premiere of Moonraker at the Odeon Theater, Leicester Square.
Agreed, must be a full-time job.
Actually it's manageable. When I committed to doing it daily I set up a couple files on electrons, collecting the birthday/deathday (and places) of cast/crew, release dates for films, publish dates for books, and the dates of production events from several sources. (Some of that from IMDb, the site that made some of us refugees.) So the previous day I canvas those to word search for a particular date as a start. Then maybe add images or links to articles. And where there's time, see what else is out there using a web browser--discovery is the best part. There is some mission creep involved, I admit.
Some days are diamonds. Some days are rocks. I think there's at least a couple good items for each day, likely several or more. Interesting stuff. A decent way to finish a night. Helps me go sane in a crazy world.
1973: Live and Let Die released in the US.
1987: The London Royal Premiere of The Living Daylights at the Odeon Theater, Leicester Square, London.
(Born 5 April 1909--New York City, New York.)
https://telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/7733431/Albert-Cubby-Broccoli.html
Albert "Cubby" Broccoli
Albert "Cubby" Broccoli, the film producer, who has died in Beverly Hills aged 87, was the driving force behind the phenomenally successful James Bond films, 17 of which he either produced or co-produced.
2:36PM BST 29 Jun 1996
Photo: REUTERS
A vast, unhurried man with the deeply shadowed eyes of a perpetual jet-setter, Broccoli, ensconced in the calm of his Mayfair office, could remind visitors of one of James Bond's sensual, cat-stroking adversaries.
But he was noted by the profession for his geniality, and for the fatherly interest he took in his productions. Despite the enormous riches he accumulated from putting Ian Fleming's books on screen, Broccoli was almost believed when he said: "I have always felt that Bond is bigger than all of us."
In 1960 he formed Eon (standing for "Everything or Nothing") Film Productions in London with the Canadian Harry Saltzman, who held an expiring option on the film rights to all Fleming's Bond books except Casino Royale.
Broccoli and Saltzman agreed that the film industry should be international in scope, but their working methods were contrasting. While Saltzman revelled in his tough image, Broccoli became known as one of the industry's nice guys. As Michael Caine said, "Cubby is Harry's sense of proportion. They're like two policemen: Cubby gives you a cigarette and Harry knocks it out of your mouth."
Their break came in 1962 when they persuaded United Artists to provide backing for Dr No, and made the inspired casting of Sean Connery - who, they thought, had the right walk - as Bond. An immediate hit, the film was followed by From Russia With Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964) and Thunderball (1965).
By then the partners were pounds 4 million the richer. Their partnership, which was always combative, endured until 1975, when Saltzman sold his share and Broccoli became the undisputed chief of the Bond industry. As such he took an unusually involved approach, embroiling himself in every stage of a film's development.
"Bond is the only script written by a committee," he said. "I sit down with the writer, director and executive producer and we decide what we want in the script. The final decision," he added, "is made by me."
Albert Romolo Broccoli, always known as "Cubby", was born in New York on April 5 1909, the son of Italian immigrants. His father was a bricklayer. With no idea what he would do with his life, young Cubby helped an uncle who ran a market garden in Long Island. He would later claim that this uncle brought the first broccoli seeds to America and gave his name to the well-known vegetable. Etymologists think otherwise.
After a spell managing a coffin-factory, Broccoli was alerted by a holiday in Hollywood to his desire for a career in films and he moved out to the west. Not an immediate success, he worked as a street-corner Christmas tree hawker and as a salesman of hairdressing products in San Francisco, where he lived in one room with only a rat for company.
"I really looked forward to seeing that rat. I fed him. He became a friend. Then one day I won a few dollars at the races. That was it: I said goodbye to the rat and made for LA." He became a teaboy at 20th Century Fox studios and soon progressed to the post of assistant director.
During the Second World War, Broccoli served in the navy. Afterwards he worked in Hollywood as an agent and then settled in London. In 1951 he formed Warwick Film Productions with Irving Allen and produced a large number of competent pictures with tough characters and lots of action. These include The Red Beret (1953), Safari (1956) and The Killers of Kilimanjaro (1959).
Although generally jovial and given to dishing up spaghetti for cast and crew, Broccoli could be stern. In 1970 he explained why the contract of George Lazenby, who played Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), had not been renewed. "Our parting was not by mutual desire," he said, "but by our desire. I wouldn't use him again. He's a pain in the arse."
Broccoli returned to Hollywood in 1977, for tax reasons. In 1982 he was honoured at the Oscar ceremony with the prestigious Irving G Thalberg award. He was appointed OBE in 1987.
Extremely skilful at negotiating a fair share for himself from the Bond films, Broccoli amassed an estimated pounds 100 million.
He married, in 1959, Dana Wilson; Cary Grant was best man. They had two daughters.
1961: Variety declares: "A.R. (Cubby) Broccoli and Harry Saltzman have joined forces in a production setup. As a start, they have acquired screen rights to all the Ian Fleming yarns on James Bond, and plan to put the first into production in Britain this fall. Initial one will be ‘From Russia With Love.’”
1984: Hong Kong release of Never Say Never Again.
1986: Sotheby's Entertainment Memorabilia Auction sells an Aston Martin DB5 (BMT216A) from Goldfinger for $275,000.
1943: Soon-Tek Oh is born--Mokpo, Republic of Korea. (He dies 4 April 2018 at age 85--Los Angeles, California.)
https://muse.jhu.edu/article/187375/summary
Short obit from a Korean source.
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3046619
A very nice remembrance of Mr. Oh here recognizing his Korean background, his giving nature toward others, and his affliction with Alzheimers.
https://yomyomf.com/rip-soon-tek-oh-remembering-an-asian-american-pioneer/
1964: Comic strip On Her Majesty's Secret Service debuts in The Daily Express.
(Ends 15 May 1965. 1-274) John McLusky, artist. Henry Gammidge, writer.
2012: Daniel Kleinman confirmed to design the titles for Skyfall.
1943: Maud Russell writes about Ian Fleming in her diary entry.
1920: Harold Sakata is born--Holualoa, Hawaii. (He dies 29 July 1982 at age 62--Honolulu, Hawaii.)
1981: Issue 19 of Marvel Comics Super Special (For Your Eyes Only) is published. Later it's reissued as a two-part comic book. Howard Chaykin and Vince Colletta, artists. Larry Hama, writer.
1985: Léa Hélène Seydoux-Fornier de Clausonneis is born--Passy, Paris, France.
2014: The New York Times crossword puzzle.
Crossword Clue: Movie that introduced the line "Bond, James Bond".
1967: Casino Royale released in Brazil.
1973: The Live and Let Die soundtrack is released on the United Artists Label.
1983: Octopussy released in Japan.
1958: Charles Murray "Charlie" Higson is born--Frome, Eastern Somerset, England.
(Born 2 August 1910--Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England.)
1959: Andreas Wisniewski is born--West Berlin, West Germany.
1997: Filming of the helicopter pursuing the BMW R 1200 through the Vietnam marketplace.
(Born 31 May 1927--Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.)
1963: Dr. No released in Australia.
1981: For Your Eyes Only released in Japan.
But you wouldn t miss it, as you wouldn t know about it.
July 5th , 1973 : Bruce Lee threatens Lo Wei with a knife (which he had hidden in his belt buckle) at GH studios (according to distribution guy Andre Morgan Lee might've been smoking "herbs" that day)
On the same day he used a shoulder push on a TV host , media called him a bully the next day.
1973: Live and Let Die Royal World Premiere at the Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square, London.
2009: The True Story Episode 2008 is "James Bond" and a look at Fleming's real world influences.
2017: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M Co-Axial 41mm Commander's watch is introduced via the Tate Britain Museum, London. Production limited to 7007. Plus 7 of a Gold edition.
https://omegawatches.com/news/the-commander-s-watch-is-launched-in-london
1973: Live and Let Die general release in the US.
1980: Eva Green is born--Paris, France.
1980: Learning other actors were recently screen-tested, Roger Moore declares he's done with the Bond role.
1985: A View to a Kill released in Japan.
1958: The first James Bond comic strip Casino Royale begins its run in The Daily Express.
(Ends 13 December 1958. 1-138 ) John McLusky, artist. Anthony Hern, writer.
1973: Roger Moore's James Bond Diary published by Fawcett Gold Medal paperbacks.
(Ends 14 October 1975. 2898-2983) Yaroslav Horak, artist. Jim Lawrence, writer.
1983: Bond novel Icebreaker by John Gardner published by Jonathan Cape.
Cover by Bill Botten (Richard Chopping-style).
1959: Fleming writes a letter to Ivar (Felix) Bryce offering the rights to produce the first Bond film.
In return he asks for $50,000 worth of shares in the film company. Then he will also provide a treatment,
plus his ongoing services if they are desired.
1963: Norman Felton writes Fleming a letter following the decision to leave the Solo television project.
Promotes the Young Bond book Shoot to Kill by Charlie Higson.
1964: From Russia With Love released in The Netherlands.
1966: Bond's obituary date, as printed in the on-screen version of The Standard in You Only Live Twice.
1987: The Living Daylights released in The Netherlands.
2002: Principal photography is a wrap for Die Another Day. Filming included Madonna's role as Verity.
1958: BBC Home Service broadcasts Ian Fleming interviewing his friend Raymond Chandler.
1989: The US West Hollywood premiere of Licence to Kill.
1964: Goldfinger's nineteen-week production finishes after five final days in Andermatt, Switzerland.
1985: A View to a Kill released in Italy.
1961: Caroline Bliss is born--Hammersmith, London, England.
1966: Tony Mockler writes in The Guardian: "How long will the spies last? ...Is the spy bubble about to burst?"
1973: UK general release for Live and Let Die.
1985: A View to a Kill released in Sweden.
1981: Ann Geraldine Mary Fleming (née Charteris) dies at age 68--Sevenhampton, Wiltshire, Swindon, England.
(Born 19 June 1913-–London, England.)
1989: Licence to Kill released in Austria, The Netherlands, Yugoslavia.
2015: Skyfall re-release in the UK.
2016: An edited copy of You Only Live Twice auctioned at Sotheby's.
Edited version of penultimate novel up for auction with Sotheby's on July 12
realclearlife.com/auctions/ian-flemings-james-bond-you-only-live-twice-last-notes/
For James Bond fans, You Only Live Twice might be one of the best book-and-movie combinations in the series—and a piece of its history is hitting the auction block at Sotheby’s London on July 12. The last novel Fleming published before his death, You Only Live Twice finds Bond a broken man after the death of his wife, Tracy. The spy ends up venturing to Japan for a final showdown with his arch-nemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Ironically, the book ends with an obituary of Bond written by his boss, M. With Fleming’s passing just months after the book’s publication, You Only Live Twice is a fitting tribute to the Bond creator.
Sotheby’s is offering a complete, corrected typescript of the book—with proof markings in purple from Fleming’s copyeditor and blue pen from the author himself. Fleming’s typist produced just eight copies of the script for his publisher. Pre-auction estimates put it at $30,000–$40,000.
For more on the Fleming typescript, click here.
sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2016/english-literature-history-childrens-books-illustrations-l16404-/lot.162.html
Take a look at the first edited page of Bond’s obituary below.