a b "The 1966 Oscar Awards". RopeofSilicon. Archived from the original on 6 March 2008 . Retrieved 7 December 2007. a b "McClory, Sony and Bond: A History Lesson". Universal Exports.net. Archived from the original on 13 December 2007 . Retrieved 23 December 2007.

Cinema: Subaqueous Spy". Time. 24 December 1965. Archived from the original on 1 August 2014 . Retrieved 29 April 2020. In 1965, Aston Martin released this tie-in advertisement poster featuring Bond’s DB5 in their dealer showrooms to promote their association with the James Bond franchise and the latest release “Thunderball”, at the time the highest grossing film series on record. Original, 1965 are extremely scarce and in some cases prohibitively expensive, but in 1999 Bond Producer’s EON authorised a limited edition licenced print run of only 400 posters. They were printed to approximately the same size as the originals and are identifiable by the unique limited edition hand written number on each one – in this case 034/400. Presented rolled in excellent condition this is hugely desirable and very collectable and would be a worthy addition to any collection of James Bond movie memorabilia and is a truly impressive 007 poster. A poster with faded colors and brittle paper, showing significant signs of use. May have tears and paper loss. May have tape, writing, stains in image area. In need of restoration or had major restoration.NB. A supplementary P&P charge will be required for all buyers unless this item is collected in person (map chest 9) On arriving in Nassau, McClory searched for locations to shoot many of the key sequences of the film and used the home of a local millionaire couple, the Sullivans, for Largo's estate, Palmyra. [20] Part of the SPECTRE underwater assault was also shot on the coastal grounds of another millionaire's home on the island. [5] Most of the underwater scenes had to be done at lower tides due to the sharks on the Bahamian coast. [21]

Tom Jones's comments on the Thunderball song". Interview with Singer Tom Jones. Archived from the original on 13 January 2006 . Retrieved 10 September 2005. a b Cork, John. "Inside "Thunderball" ". Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Archived from the original on 20 November 2005 . Retrieved 15 January 2008. According to Danny Peary, Thunderball "takes forever to get started and has too many long underwater sequences during which it's impossible to tell what's going on. Nevertheless, it's an enjoyable entry in the Bond series. Sean Connery is particularly appealing as Bond – I think he projects more confidence than in other films in the series. Film has no great scene, but it's entertaining as long as the actors stay above water." [46] Scheuer, Philip K. (20 December 1965). "Action Galore in 'Thunderball,' but Cinematically It's a Dud". Los Angeles Times. Part IV, p. 21. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023 . Retrieved 29 April 2020– via Newspapers.com.x 81″ printed on paper. These were printed on two or three separate sheets designed to overlap, few survive. Used for larger advertising spaces, normally posted on walls, perfect for huge movie theatres the drive-in, where people could see them from a distance. From the 1970’s on, three-sheets were sometimes printed in one piece and issued as “international” versions to be used abroad. BRITISH Posters Johnson, Ted (15 November 2013). "MGM, 'James Bond' Producer End Decades-Long War Over 007". variety.com. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018 . Retrieved 4 May 2018.

A poster that has never been used or displayed and may show the most minor signs of age and wear. The poster should have no holes or tears. Critics such as James Berardinelli praised Connery's performance, the femme fatale character of Fiona Volpe, and the underwater action sequences, remarking that they were well choreographed and clearly shot. He criticised the length of the scenes, stating they were in need of editing, particularly during the film's climax. [47] They have been taken by the evil S.P.E.C.T.R.E. organization. The world is held hostage and Bond heads to Nassau, The Bahamas. Here, he meets the beautiful Domino and is forced into a thrilling confrontation with S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Agent Emilio Largo on-board his boat, the Disco Volante. Will 007 prevent the killing of millions of innocent victims ?” a b c d e f The Making of Thunderball: Thunderball Ultimate Edition, Region 2, Disc 2 (DVD). MGM/UA Home Entertainment. 1995. After the legendary success of Goldfinger , expectations were understandably astronomical for the next Bond installment, with 007 producers determined to consistently push the envelope, delivering a "bigger and better Bond" than ever before. Unfortunately, this determination proved to be both the strength and weakness of Thunderball, the resulting sequel. On the whole, the film is by no means a failure, but the producers' determination to cash in on elements which made Goldfinger such a success led to overkill excesses which sink Thunderball's overall quality.The 100 best action movies: 80–71". Time Out. Archived from the original on 7 November 2014 . Retrieved 7 November 2014. Culhane, John (9 July 1989). " 'Broccoli . . . Cubby Broccoli': How a Long Island vegetable farmer became the man who produced all of the real James Bond movies". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 11 June 2015 . Retrieved 9 June 2015. Welcome to the official Film/Art Gallery collection of the vintage original action film Thunderball posters, where we provide a substantial choice of artwork for the cinema's ultimate movie series. Bob Simmons as Colonel Jacques Bouvar, SPECTRE Number Six, who is killed by Bond in the pre-title scene

As overlong and let down by some unfortunate overuse of budget and dated special effects as the film may be, Thunderball is nonetheless a noteworthy and suitably engaging early Bond effort. Connery himself, in one of his most charismatic renditions of the role is enough to merit watching, and the film for the most part runs along at a brisk enough pace to retain audience interest. While the film is less likely to enthrall those who are not already Bond purists, fans of the character or series should easily be able to extract moments of enjoyment from Thunderball.BFI Database". bfi.org. British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 17 June 2017 . Retrieved 14 October 2021. Add a welcome personal touch to your space and tie your distinctive interior scheme together by introducing antique and vintage posters to any and every room of your home.