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Hosts Mike Kalinowski and Brad Gilmore team up in this comprehensive breakdown of the longest running film series in the history of cinema. In Bond, James Bond, they explore the cinematic history of the James Bond collection to celebrate everything it got right and reflect on everything it got wrong. The complete cinematic biographies of James Bond. Since his initial portrayal by Sean Connery, James Bond has become a timeless icon worldwide. Now, comes the first-ever era-by-era breakdown of the much loved international spy--on and off the silver screen. Following the men who portrayed James Bond--Daniel Craig, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton, Roger Moore, and Sean Connery--listeners will discover the characteristics that made him resonate, as well as the less glamorous relics that made him evolve. For fans of the Ian Fleming James Bond novels and movies. Cinephiles and fans can finally unscramble some of the best action movies of all time. Covering everything from cars to court cases, Bond, James Bond looks at the evolution of the 007 movies from all angles. Featuring bonus chapters on Bond women and musical scores, in this book you'll also find: the origins of 007 in the early James Bond books; off-screen politics, drama, and movements that shifted the series trajectory; and the other James Bond, comic books, and animated series.

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Mike Kalinowski is an actor and host, born in upstate New York. He has appeared on such shows as Black Monday, Jane the Virgin, Castle, Revenge, The Vampire Diaries, and General Hospital. A walking comic book encyclopedia, Mike is one of the hosts of DC Movie News on Popcorn Talk for the Maria Menounos-produced Afterbuzz network and has hosted numerous movie and TV podcasts for the network. He is also a veteran theme park performer of more than nineteen years for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Sea World, the Action Horizons Stunt Team, and Universal Studios in both Hollywood and Orlando. Mike is an unabashed, lifelong James Bond fan, whose wealth of knowledge of the character helped him to become a three-time champion in the Movie Trivia Schmoedown competition. He is currently based in Los Angeles, California. Brad Gilmore is a radio and television host, born and raised in Houston, Texas. Since 2011, he has been the host of The Brad Gilmore Show, which covers the worlds of sports, music, and pop culture. Brad currently hosts The Hall of Fame with WWE Hall of Famer Booker T on ESPN Radio. Brad began his career covering music and worked as a regular contributor to Houston Press and the hip hop blog DayandaDream.com. Brad hosts a variety of TV shows and podcasts, including Reality of Wrestling, Movie Trivia Schmoedown, Schmoedown Rundown, Heated Conversations, Your Opinion Doesn't Matter, and since 2015, Back to the Future: The Podcast, which just recently surpassed 1,000,000 streams over fifty episodes. During his career, he has appeared in print, radio, television, and film and always looks to bring his one-of-a-kind perspective to each of his endeavors and entertain audiences worldwide. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Joe Hempel, a total eighties' kid, had a fascination with an eclectic array of shows that would later shape his performances in the audiobook world-shows like Alf, Night Court, Tales from the Crypt, and WWF Superstars. For over a decade Joe honed his acting skills as a referee in professional wrestling and inspired people as a NASM certified personal trainer and endurance coach. Combined with his animated personality and a love for reading, becoming an audiobook narrator was a natural step. Best known for his captivating, rich narrations and uncanny ability for pulling listeners into an immersive experience, Joe has entertained listeners with over 100 audiobooks ranging from horror and mystery to science fiction, romance, and personal development. Joe still lives in Cincinnati with his son Zach, and enjoys running marathons and bringing words on a page to life. Joe is also the winner of the 2018 ABR Listeners Choice Award for Horror.

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