Description
Series Description: The fifth season of the series that peels back the curtain on some of the world’s most popular film and television franchises will focus on cinema’s most legendary spy. There’s seemingly no better time to turn one’s documentarian gaze on the James Bond franchise—given it is in the midst of a historical moment. The world’s most famous spy celebrated 60 years on the big screen in 2022 and the most recent and 25th installment in the franchise, No Time to Die, saw Daniel Craig end his tenure as the titular character in stunning fashion. So as the world awaits the announcement of the next 007, Unearthed will be looking back on the franchise’s illustrious 60-year-plus history, compiling interviews with those who know the franchise best.
Episode Description:
Icons Unearthed: JAMES BOND / S1 Episode 1
A Spy Is Born Air Date: 10/04/23: James Bond began with real-life spy and anxious bridegroom Ian Fleming; it would take a bumpy road to bring this spy story to the screen.
Icons Unearthed: JAMES BOND / S1 Episode 3
The Man Who Wouldn’t Be King Air Date: 10/11/23: With the departure of their star, Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman must find a new actor to play the super-spy.
Icons Unearthed: JAMES BOND / S1 Episode 3
Changing Times Air Date: 10/18/23: Though diamonds may be forever, Connery was not; embracing the cultural changes of the ’70s takes Bond to new heights, but for one producer it would be the end of an era.
Icons Unearthed: JAMES BOND / S1 Episode 4
Over The Cliff Air Date: 10/25/23: With an aging actor in the lead and a new director in charge, the “Battle of the Bonds” divides the franchise before a new, gritty take on the character nearly drives it to ruin.
Icons Unearthed: JAMES BOND / S1 Episode 5
A Dinosaur Reborn Air Date: 11/01/23: With a new generation of producers in charge and the fate of the studio in their hands, can Pierce Brosnan defy expectations and revitalize the franchise?
Icons Unearthed: JAMES BOND / S1 Episode 6
The Blonde Air Date: 11/08/23: Producers acquire the long-estranged film rights to Fleming’s first novel, Casino Royale, Bond is recast with an unlikely actor and see if they can reinvent the spy one more time.
Entire 6 Episode 3 DVD Set Duration: Approximately 4.5 HOURS
J. Mac (verified owner) –
I’ve previously reviewed the Icons Unearthed on Star Wars and Marvel. Both absolutely fantastic. I think this my favourite, because this is my favourite topic of the series so far. Just a tremendous look at how the series went from book to movie, and the various offshoots along the way. Audio and video are both superb in keeping with MVR’s standard of excellence. And oh yeah, and I forgot to mention in those previous reviews that ALL COMMERCIALS ARE EDITED OUT. MVR’s attention to detail is what puts them in a class all their own. Highest recommendation!