** James BONDLIST for April 2025 **

[Matt Sherman]

Wackiest poster . . . EVER? Shana Mason, one of our Italy tour guides, shared this poster for a Thai Bond parody from 1980: JAMES BAND: THE REAL THAI PEPPER. Check out this highlight from the poster's right side, below:

Looks like they messed with the wrong Sheriff Pepper! Speaking of Italy, we have this entry:

Many thanks (reproofs?) to BONDLIST'er Dave Curtis for editing this week's news photo to elevate me to the PM of Italy! Join Dave, Shana and Janine and me for our Italy tour . . . only four tour spots remain open! https://bondfanevents.com/lets-go-italy

BONDLISTER Tim Haxton is excited, as are many for the new 007: James Bond – Sean Connery 6-Film 4K Ultra HD Collection, due out soon from outlets worldwide. Just be aware that each time Bond films are given edits, the sound gets edits, too, for example, increasing the noises from gunplay and explosions and diminishing the great Bond soundtracks.

I've been uploading unique trivia and more to Instagram for our channel. Check it out at https://www.instagram.com/jamesbondfanevents

Didja' know? One of the couple in the photo above grew up alongside their first cousin, Tania Mallet of GOLDFINGER! Guess which one . . . 

Janine Sherman and I had a heckuva time at the recent Bond Brothers event, here in Central Florida. There was all you need for Bond fandom including wining and dining, locations, superb views, and special guests. Two trivia challenges were shared and there were fabulous giveaways as well. Over $5000 U.S. was raised for this year's signature charity. I urge you to join the Bond Brothers and Sisters next March for their 4th annual event!

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Thanks to BONDLIST'er Hal Peat for including my comments in his recent article on Jamaica's beautiful Port Antonio, where the fun has NO TIME TO DIE. Some of you met Hal at our 2022 OWN THE CLUB DEUX event. Hal is an encyclopedia of Caribbean history, culture and entertainment. Thanks again, Hal: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AE_jGGtiNfBW4J5tNaVbSK2B39w0LcSJ/view?usp=sharing

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Best, Matt Sherman 007

Bacon 3 - Connery 1 - YM 0