James Bond could use an assist from Her Majesty’s Secret Service these days.
Meanwhile, as the future of the iconic film franchise is being determined, the 2025 Oscars paused to honor the films that started it all 63 years earlier, with “Dr. No” leading the way and featuring Sean Connery in the starring role.
For quite some time, filmmakers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have been recognized for their exceptional work in producing franchises. Recently, they received honors at the Board of Governors Awards, and during a recent ceremony, actress Halle Berry – who portrayed the character Jinx in the 2002 movie “Die Another Day” alongside Pierce Brosnan – introduced a heartfelt musical tribute dedicated to the James Bond films in their honor. (Take a look at all the winners of the 2025 Oscars.)
Referring to Wilson and Broccoli as the “heart and core” of the movies, recognized for their “distinctive blend of peril, elegance, and suspense,” she was swiftly accompanied by various dancers – among them, a sudden emergence by Margaret Qualley (fueling the upcoming speculations about casting!) – eventually making way for Lisa to perform “Live and Let Die.
Later, Doja Cat performed “Diamonds Are Forever.” Following that, Raye stepped up to perform “Skyfall,” which was Adele’s Academy Award-winning James Bond theme song from the year 2013.
In 1974, the song “Live and Let Die,” composed by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney for the movie Wings, was outranked by “The Way We Were.” Interestingly, the first Bond theme to be recognized for Best Original Song was “The Look of Love,” a collaboration between Burt Bacharach and Hal David from the 1968 film Casino Royale.
It so happened that Michelle Yeoh from the 1997 film “Tomorrow Never Dies”, and Ana de Armas were at the Dolby Theatre on March 2nd, not by design but coincidentally. However, given that half of its six Oscar wins (from a total of 19 nominations) were for Best Original Song, a musical tribute seemed particularly appropriate.
Following Adele setting the ball rolling, Sam Smith and Jimmy Napes claimed victory in 2016 for “Writing’s on the Wall” from Spectre, while Billie Eilish and Finneas secured their win in 2022 for the theme song of No Time to Die.
Earlier on, Goldfinger received the award for Best Sound Effects in 1965, Thunderball took home the prize for Best Special Visual Effects in 1966, and Skyfall also secured a win for Best Sound Editing.
Just like James Bond has changed over time, as Berry noted, so too have the technical classifications.
See all the winners at the 2025 Golden Globes:
Anora
The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
I’m Still Here
Nickel Boys
The Substance
Wicked
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez
Mikey Madison – Anora
Demi Moore – The Substance
Fernanda Torres – I’m Still Here
Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown
Ariana Grande – Wicked
Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
WINNER: Zoé Saldaña – Emilia Pérez
Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown
Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice
Yura Borisov – Anora
WINNER: Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice
Sean Baker – Anora
Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
James Mangold – A Complete Unknown
Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez
Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
Mike Marino, Dave Presto and Crystal Jurado – A Different Man
Julia Floch Carbonel & Simon Livet – Emilia Pérez
Traci Loader, Suzanne Stokes-Munton & David White – Nosferatu
WINNER: Pierre-Olivier Persin – The Substance
Frances Hannon, Sarah Nuth, Laura Blount – Wicked
A Lien
WINNER: I’m Not a Robot
Anuja
The Last Ranger
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
WINNER: I’m Still Here
The Girl with the Needle
Emilia Pérez
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Flow
WINNER: Anora
The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
Arianne Phillips – A Complete Unknown
Lisy Christy – Conclave
Janty Yates – Gladiator II
Linda Muir – Nosferatu
WINNER: Paul Tazewell – Wicked
WINNER: Sean Baker – Anora
Brady Corbet & Mona Fastvold – The Brutalist
Jesse Eisenberg – A Real Pain
Tim Fehlbaum & Moritz Binder – September 5
Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
Jay Cocks & James Mangold – A Complete Unknown
WINNER: Peter Straughan – Conclave
Jacques Audiard, Thomas Bidegain, Nicolas Livecchi – Emilia Pérez
Joslyn Barnes & RaMell Ross – Nickel Boys
Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar – Sing Sing
Alien: Romulus
Better Man
WINNER: Dune: Part Two
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Wicked
A Complete Unknown
WINNER: Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
The Wild Robot
Judy Becker – The Brutalist
Suzie Davies & Roberta Federico – Conclave
Zsuzsanna Sipos, Shane Vieau & Patrice Vermette – Dune: Part Two
Beatrice Brentnerova, Paul Ghirardani & Craig Lanthorp – Nosferatu
WINNER: Nathan Crawley – Wicked
Title Winner: “The Evil One” penned by Clement Ducol, Camille & Jacques Audiard, acted by Zoé Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascon – Emilia Pérez
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“The Mal One”, scripted by Clement Ducol, Camille & Jacques Audiard, featuring performances by Zoé Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascon, credited to Emilia Pérez.
“The Journey” written by Diane Warren, performed by H.E.R. – The Six Triple Eight
“Like a Bird” written by Adrian Quesada and Abraham Alexander- Sing Sing
My Path” – Emilia Pérez
In this song, Emilia Pérez shares her personal journey, a tale of strength and resilience. She recounts the challenges she faced, standing strong amidst adversity and persevering to find her own way forward. The lyrics convey a message of self-discovery, empowerment, and hope for those who may also be lost or facing their own obstacles. Emilia’s unique voice captures the emotions and experiences that resonate with many listeners, offering solace and inspiration in times of struggle.
The song ‘Never Too Late,’ penned by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Bernie Taupin, and Andrew Watt, is sung by none other than Elton John himself.
WINNER: The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
The Wild Robot
WINNER: Lol Crawley – The Brutalist
Greig Fraser – Dune: Part Two
Paul Guilhaume – Emilia Pérez
Edward Lachman – Maria
Jarin Blaschke – Nosferatu
WINNER: Flow
Inside Out 2
Memoir of a Snail
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
The Wild Robot
Beautiful Men
WINNER: In the Shadow of the Cypress
Magic Candies
Wander to Wonder
Yuck!
Black Box Diaries
WINNER: No Other Land
Porcelain War
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
Sugarcane
I Am Ready, Warden
Death By Numbers
Incident
Instruments of a Beating Heart
WINNER: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
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