Cubby Broccoli died on this day in 1996. He co-founded Eon Productions with Harry Saltzman to make the first James Bond film, Dr No.

Cubby Broccoli

Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, who co-founded Eon Productions with partner Harry Saltzman to make Dr No and went on to produce the long-running James Bond film series, died on 27th June 1996.

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Skyfall cinematographer Roger Deakins was born on this day in 1949. Having worked with Sam Mendes previously, he was invited by the director to work on the 23rd James Bond film. Skyfall was the first Bond film to be shot digitally.