Real-life 'James Bond Q' is a woman, MI6 reveals

Alex Younger, chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, made the revelation as he encouraged more women to join the service.

He said there is a stereotype that MI6 spies were posh and he wanted recruits from diverse backgrounds.

The character of Q, a technology expert, has always been played by a man in the Bond films.

Speaking at the Women in IT awards on Wednesday, Mr Younger said: "The real-life Q is looking forward to meeting you and I'm pleased to report that the real-life Q is a woman."

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Music (Original score) Nominee for Oscar 2017: Thomas Newman / Passengers

Fourteenth Academy Award nomination for Thomas Newman ("Skyfall" (2012), "SPECTRE" (2015). He was previously nominated for: 

BRIDGE OF SPIES (2015)
Nominee, Music (Original Score)

SAVING MR. BANKS (2013)
Nominee, Music (Original Score)

SKYFALL (2012)
Nominee, Music (Original Score)

WALL-E (2008)
Nominee, Music (Original Score)

WALL-E (2008)
Nominee, Music (Original Song)

THE GOOD GERMAN (2006)
Nominee, Music (Original Score)

LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS (2004)
Nominee, Music (Original Score)

FINDING NEMO (2003)
Nominee, Music (Original Score)

ROAD TO PERDITION (2002)
Nominee, Music (Original Score)

AMERICAN BEAUTY (1999)
Nominee, Music (Original Score)

UNSTRUNG HEROES (1995)
Nominee, Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score)

LITTLE WOMEN (1994)
Nominee, Music (Original Score)

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994)
Nominee, Music (Original Score)


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Naomie Harris Gets Actress in a Supporting Role Nomination for Oscars 2017

Naomie Harris (Miss Moneypenny in "Skyfall" (2012), "SPECTRE" (2015)) is an Actress in a Supporting Role nominee for "Moonlight" for the 2017 Oscars. In "Moonlight", Naomie Harris plays Paula, whose drug addiction during her son's youth alienates him, although she attempts to reconcile with him when he is a young man. This is the first Academy Award nomination for Naomie Harris.

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007 Related book: On the Tracks of 007

Book: On the Tracks of 007
Authors: Martijn Mulder, Dirk Kloosterboer
Pages: 287
Language: English

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007 Item: The Best of James Bond CD

007 Item: The Best of James Bond CD

Performed by The Absolute Film Band

TRACK LISTING

1. "The James Bond Theme From Dr. No" - (1.45)
2. "The World Is Not Enough" - (3.55)
3. "Goldeneye" - (3.28)
4. "The Man With The Golden Gun" - (2.33)
5. "Moonraker" - (3.08)
6. "You Only Live Twice" - (2.48)
7. "Nobody Does It Better" - From The Spy Who Loved Me - (3.33)
8. "For Your Eyes Only" - (2.58)
9. "Theme From Octopussy" - (3.49)
10. "A View To A Kill" - (3.30)
11. "Live & Let Die" - (3.14)
12. "Diamonds Are Forever" - (2.42)
13. "From Russia With Love" - (3.31)
14. "Goldfinger" - (2.32)
15. "The Living Daylights" - (4.04)
16. "All Time High" - From Octopussy - (2.59)
17. "Tomorrow Never Dies" - (4.47)
18. "We Have All The Time In The World" - From On Her Majesty's Secret Service - (3.14)
19. "The James Bond Theme" - Extended Version - (2.40)
20. "The James Bond Theme" - Dance Version - (3.21)


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