Adele Skyfall

Adele has been nominated for an Oscar for her James Bond theme 'Skyfall', it was announced on Thursday.

It is the first time a Bond film has received an Oscar nomination since 'For Your Eyes Only' in 1981.

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The franchise has been notoriously disregarded by the Academy Awards. Only 'Goldfinger' and 'Thunderball' have won Oscars, in the sound and visual effects categories, respectively.