Skyfall. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1953 book, Casino Royale
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Casino Royale
Ian Fleming, 1953
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Sam Mendes, 2012

In Istanbul, MI6 agents James Bond and Eve Moneypenny pursue mercenary Patrice, who has stolen a hard drive containing details of undercover agents. He fails a series of physical, medical, and psychological examinations, but M approves his return to the field, ordering him to identify Patrice’s employer, recover the hard drive, and kill Patrice.


No Time to Die. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1953 book, Casino Royale
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Casino Royale
Ian Fleming, 1953
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Cary Joji Fukunaga, 2021

Five years after the capture of Ernst Stavro Blofeld, James Bond has left active service. He is approached by his friend and CIA officer Felix Leiter, who enlists his help in the search for Valdo Obruchev, a missing scientist. When it becomes apparent that Obruchev has been abducted, Bond must confront a villain whose schemes could see the death of millions.


Small Island. Poster of the 2009 TV series and cover of the 2004 book
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Small Island
Andrea Levy, 2004
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John Alexander, 2009

Andrea Levys award-winning novel is poignantly adapted in this exploration of the lives of two couples, one Jamaican and the other English, whose lives become intertwined in post-World War II Britain, during a crucial time in the relationship between the two countries. This story is filled with tender emotions, sparkling wit, and is about missed opportunities and missed connections, compassion, and the unshakable optimism in the face of insurmountable barriers.


Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1994 book, Long Walk to Freedom
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Long Walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela, 1994
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Justin Chadwick, 2013

Based on South African President Nelson Mandela’s autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President of South Africa and working to rebuild the country’s once segregated society.


Spectre. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 1953 book, Casino Royale
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Casino Royale
Ian Fleming, 1953
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Sam Mendes, 2015

A posthumous message from the previous M leads MI6 agent James Bond to carry out an unauthorized mission in Mexico City on the Day of the Dead, where he stops a terrorist bombing plot. Upon his return to London, Bond is suspended from field duty by Gareth Mallory, the current M, who is engaged in a power struggle with Max Denbigh, the Director-General of the new, privately backed Joint Intelligence Service formed by the merger of MI5 and MI6.


Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2012 comic book, Venom
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Venom
Todd McFarlane, David Michelinie, 2012
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Andy Serkis, 2021

Over a year after the events of Venom, investigative journalist Eddie Brock struggles to adjust to life as the host of the alien symbiote Venom, which grants him super-human abilities in order to be a lethal vigilante. Brock attempts to reignite his career by interviewing serial killer Cletus Kasady, who becomes the host of the symbiote Carnage and escapes prison after a failed execution.


Our Kind of Traitor. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2010 book
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Our Kind of Traitor
John le Carré, 2010
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Susanna White, 2016

In a money laundering scheme, the Prince – head of the Russian Mafia – creates a new bank in London and has its financial oligarchs sign over their accounts to him. They bond over drinks and tennis before Dima invites the MacKendricks to his daughter’s birthday, where Dima gives Perry a USB drive linking corrupt British politicians and businessmen to the Russian mafia.


The Man Who Fell to Earth. Poster of the 2022 TV series and cover of the 1963 book
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The Man Who Fell to Earth
Walter Tevis, 1963
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Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet, John Hlavin, 2022-

Faraday is an alien who lands on Earth as his own planet fights for survival. He was sent to meet struggling mum and brilliant scientist Justin Falls and warns her that his planet is dying and the Earth is on the same trajectory. Justin agrees to help him but the pair face huge obstacles, not least their own inner turmoil that could cost them their lives and jeopardise the fate of two worlds.