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'''MI6-HQ.com''' is a media-website dedicated to the people, places and world of [[James Bond]], providing regular updates on the subject.
== About ==
MI6-HQ.com (formerly '''MI6.co.uk''') publishes original, in-depth articles and intercepts a comprehensive collection of news headlines involving all aspects of the world of James Bond, including news on the actors (past, present and future), the production team, film news and commercial product tie-ins. As well as news from the Bond films, MI6-HQ.com is host to a series of portals for both literary and filmic coverage of an encyclopaedic nature. The website is probably best known for its range of exclusive interviews with influential members of the James Bond world, including [[Charlie Higson]]<ref>[http://www.MI6-HQ.com/sections/articles/interview_charlie_higson_yb1f_bookfive.php3 MI6 – The Home of James Bond – In Conversation With Charlie Higson]</ref> (''[[Young Bond]]'' writer), [[David Hedison]]<ref>[http://www.MI6-HQ.com/sections/articles/interview_david_hedison.php3 MI6 – The Home of James Bond – David Hedison Interview]</ref> (two time Felix Leiter actor), [[Jeffery Deaver]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Jeffery Deaver Exclusive Interview|url=http://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/interview_jeffery_deaver1.php3|publisher=MI6-HQ.com|access-date=31 August 2011}}</ref> (author of ''[[Carte Blanche (novel)|Carte Blanche]]'', a Bond [[continuation novel]]) and [[Christopher Wood (writer)|Christopher Wood]],<ref>[http://www.MI6-HQ.com/sections/articles/interview_christopher_wood.php3 MI6 – The Home of James Bond – Christopher Wood Interview]</ref> screenwriter for ''[[The Spy Who Loved Me (film)|The Spy Who Loved Me]]''.
==Events==
In 2005 MI6, together with [[Cinema Retro]] and BondStars.com, put together a screening of the Bond film ''[[Thunderball (film)|Thunderball]]'' to celebrate the film's 40th anniversary.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.MI6-HQ.com/sections/articles/events_thunderball_40th_report.php3 | title = Thunderball 40th Anniversary Event Report}}</ref> Dave Worrall, Lee Pfeiffer (Journalists and Cinema Retro publishers), Gareth Owen (author) and the founders of MI6 hosted the event.
As well as the screening of the 1965 film, the event hosted a book signing with Sir Christopher Frayling and question and answer sessions with [[Ken Adam]], [[Molly Peters]], [[George Leech (actor)|George Leech]], [[Martine Beswick]], [[Earl Cameron (actor)|Earl Cameron]] and [[Norman Wanstall]].
In 2010, MI6 published an exclusive copy of the "lost" ''[[Per Fine Ounce]]'' extract by acclaimed South African novelist [[Geoffrey Jenkins]]. It was released by the Jenkins estate and gives fans a glimpse into what might have been had [[Ian Fleming Publications|Glidrose]] accepted the manuscript.<ref>[http://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/literary_per_fine_ounce_extract.php3 MI6 – The Home of James Bond – Per Fine Ounce – Exclusive Extract]</ref>
In 2019 MI6 began publishing a weekly podcast named 'James Bond & Friends'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mi6.podbean.com/|title=James Bond & Friends|last=Development|first=PodBean|website=mi6.podbean.com|language=en|access-date=2019-05-06}}</ref> Each week founders of the website assemble a rotating panel of James Bond experts and fans to discuss news from the Bond world and offer a fresh take on subjects. Guests have predicted important milestones in the [[pre-production]] of [[James Bond 25]], including the hiring of [[Phoebe Waller-Bridge]] to polish the screenplay. Podcaster Mark O'Connell predicted her involvement in an episode<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-29jv7-acc453|title=James Bond & Friends - Episode 004 (Thai Boys)|website=www.podbean.com|language=en|access-date=2019-05-06}}</ref> published April 2nd, whilst the Guardian broke the news that Waller-Bridge would be involved with the scripting process on April 14.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/apr/14/james-bond-script-phoebe-waller-bridge-fleabag-daniel-craig|title=Phoebe Waller-Bridge brought in to liven up new Bond script|last=Brooks|first=Richard|date=2019-04-14|work=The Observer|access-date=2019-05-06|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
== Media association ==
Since its foundation, MI6 has been a trustworthy resource for media organisations across the world. It has been frequently cited as the best James Bond website by media outlets such as ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' and ''[[The Times]]''. Press organisations and websites who have been assisted by MI6 include:
* ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine<ref>{{cite magazine | url =http://www.time.com/time/sampler/article/0,8599,443261,00.html | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20030808090209/http://www.time.com/time/sampler/article/0,8599,443261,00.html | url-status =dead | archive-date =8 August 2003 | title = That Old Feeling: Apres-War Movies | magazine=Time}}</ref>
* ''Entertainment Weekly''<ref>{{cite magazine | title = 25 Essential Fansites | url = https://ew.com/article/2007/12/21/countdown-25-best-fansites/ | access-date=22 December 2007 | magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref>
* [[Times Online]]<ref>{{cite news | title = The 10 best fan websites | url = http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/the_web/article7092677.ece | access-date=11 April 2010 | work=The Times | location=London | first=Mike | last=Peake | date=11 April 2010}}{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
* [[MTV]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2007/10/02/the-dailies-october-2-2007/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011171050/http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2007/10/02/the-dailies-october-2-2007/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=11 October 2007 | title = Bond 22 to Film in Panama }}</ref>
* [[Reuters]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE4AC3NK20081113?pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=0|title=Tough Bond girl divides fans, reignites debate | work=Reuters | date=13 November 2008}}</ref>
* ''The Times''<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article624858.ece | title = Bond's new love interest never says never again | work=The Times | location=London | first=Jack | last=Malvern | date=4 November 2006 | access-date=12 May 2010}}{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
*[[The New Zealand Herald|NZ Herald]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=12093057|title=New Bond film seeks Māori for leading role to play the henchman of a Russian villain|last=ryan.dunlop@nzherald.co.nz|first=Ryan Dunlop Reporter, NZ Herald|date=2018-07-21|access-date=2019-05-06|language=en-NZ|issn=1170-0777}}</ref>
==See also==
*[[Secret Intelligence Service|MI6]], the British Secret Intelligence Service
*[[James Bond]], fictional character
*[[Ian Fleming]], author
*''[[Skyfall]]''
==References==
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== External links ==
*[http://www.mi6-hq.com MI6-HQ.com]
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