No Time To Die: Production Diary

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  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
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    I want to see Fallout but, c’mon, Ethan Hunt is not James Bond. This site is proof of it.

  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
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    Remington wrote: »
    Am I alone in finding the MI films to be some of the dullest action films around?

    Nope. I've never been able to get into them either.
  • edited August 2018 Posts: 628
    I stopped watching the MI series way back at Part 2, an appallingly bad film and probably John Woo's nadir.

    The remaining entries -- from what little I've seen -- try to push aside the worst excesses of Part 2, but Cruise's narcissism and overly calculated performances irritate me. Recently people have compared him to Jackie Chan because of his willingness to do crazy stunts, but Chan knows how to poke fun at himself, which (to me, at least) makes all the difference.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 41,009
    This is the Production Diary, ladies and gents. You may want to jump over here:

    https://www.mi6community.com/discussion/2063/mission-impossible-fallout-2018#latest
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    New Bond casting call information?


    https://timetobond.blog/2018/07/30/bond-25-casting-calls/

    This might be worth taking with a (large) grain of salt. But I stumbled across a Bond fan website which has obtained the full casting call for Bond 25. It lists the charismatic male and female Russian villains and the Maori henchman that we know about.

    However...it also lists new casting information for the other female lead of the film:

    BOND GIRL #2/PROTEGE MI6 AGENT

    Playing age: 20 – 30
    British
    Strong Physical / fighting / stage combat skills required.
    Characteristics: Intelligent, brave, witty and skilful. Not a pushover.


    It seems the writer may have taken the Reddit user's words to heart. However, it's written in the exact same format as the other casting calls (admittedly, this wouldn't be difficult to mimic).

    Additionally, we never got a firm lead on where MI6 got their info from and it's possible they didn't want to include the protege casting call as it would lead people to question the authenticity of their 'scoop' as it seemingly confirms the (already discredited) Cashley on Reddit.

    The alternative may be that Cashley was correct.

  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
    edited August 2018 Posts: 10,592
    New Bond casting call information?


    https://timetobond.blog/2018/07/30/bond-25-casting-calls/

    This might be worth taking with a (large) grain of salt. But I stumbled across a Bond fan website which has obtained the full casting call for Bond 25. It lists the charismatic male and female Russian villains and the Maori henchman that we know about.

    However...it also lists new casting information for the other female lead of the film:

    BOND GIRL #2/PROTEGE MI6 AGENT

    Playing age: 20 – 30
    British
    Strong Physical / fighting / stage combat skills required.
    Characteristics: Intelligent, brave, witty and skilful. Not a pushover.


    It seems the writer may have taken the Reddit user's words to heart. However, it's written in the exact same format as the other casting calls (admittedly, this wouldn't be difficult to mimic).

    Additionally, we never got a firm lead on where MI6 got their info from and it's possible they didn't want to include the protege casting call as it would lead people to question the authenticity of their 'scoop' as it seemingly confirms the (already discredited) Cashley on Reddit.

    The alternative may be that Cashley was correct.

    "I’ve also added a 4th character. The heavily rumored “Bond girl” role, which is more of a young apprentice for 007 to mold."

    All it takes is a little reading, mate. Although Hannah John Kamen is a wonderful choice.
  • Remington wrote: »
    Am I alone in finding the MI films to be some of the dullest action films around?

    I like some of them but I can see where you're coming from, I thought Rogue Nation was really dull. The stunts were cool but for me it felt dull in the same way the Marvel movies are. Just sort of bland and soulless.

    On the whole I'm not really a massive fan of the series. Obviously doesn't come close to Bond, or even other spy films like Bourne or Kingsman imo.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 41,009
    Cashley confirmed he was fooling everyone, so unless he's laughably lucky in his false assumptions, it's definitely them picking up on his "scoops."
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    Posts: 14,667
    I seem to remember there was some rumour/news that the main Bond girl would "fit the Rachel Weisz mold". :-?
  • 00Agent00Agent Any man who drinks Dom Perignon '52 can't be all bad.
    Posts: 5,185
    QBranch wrote: »
    I seem to remember there was some rumour/news that the main Bond girl would "fit the Rachel Weisz mold". :-?

    Wow must have been a really investigative genious whoever came up with that.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    edited August 2018 Posts: 14,667
    Found it.

    http://jamesbond007.net/2018/olivier-schneider-sera-le-stunt-coordinator-de-bond-25/

    Translated:

    Olivier Schneider will be the Stunt Coordinator of BOND 25.

    At the inauguration of the 007 Elements exhibition in Sölden, Austria, the James Bond France Club was able to exchange with Neal Callow, Art Director on the saga from Casino Royale. We learned that Olivier Schneider will be the Stunt Coordinator on BOND 25.

    This function was previously held by Gary Powell since 2006. Our national stuntman was choreographer of the 007 Specter battles. This is therefore a great promotion for him within the Bond family. Olivier Schneider had been the guest of the club in Anet in November 2016.

    Neal Callow also told us that he would start working full time on BOND 25 this Friday, July 13th. Until then, he shared his work between 007 Elements and BOND 25, which is in the research and development phase. This is to give ideas to the director, Danny Boyle, to clarify the choice of shooting locations according to the evolution of the scenario and characters. This is therefore a period of brainstorming for production.

    The artistic director revealed to us that the character of the Bond Girl would fit perfectly to the profile of Rachel Weisz. Since Daniel Craig's wife is pregnant, this quality casting will not take place, but it reveals the direction in which they want to go.


    Art Director: Neal Callow
    Stunt Coordinator: Olivier Schneider
    Bond Girl: character fits perfectly to the profile of Rachel Weisz

    *Should I be using spoiler tags here? This is already a spoiler thread.
  • Posts: 4,410
    Baz confirmed that there will be no scoop tonight


  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited August 2018 Posts: 4,534
    If take somebody who is 34 and looking 26 is better. 28 and looking 22 is good too.
    Or are also accepted 1998 born who is 20/21 years old.

    To give example:

    Lara Robinson. 1998 (20/21)
    https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3041648/

    Rose Byrne. (39/40)
    https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0126284/

    Both Australian. Sugest them as duo (read: Extra's) for playing Daughter and Mother for 007 in New York (read: As Guests for hotel scene)

    But as Bond girl Lara Robinson is to young yet. In ten years mabey.

    Three sugestions, hope not to old:

    Zoë Tapper. England. 1981 (37/38)
    https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1483730/
    Like to see as Bondgirl, sugest her too as for part of Dench M daughter.

    Rachel Skarsten. Canada. 1985 (33/34)
    https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0803896/

    Claire Garvey. English. Born year unknown.
    https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3569996/
    https://celebritypictures.wiki/celebrity/3569996

    actress-claire-garvey-attends-the-screamfest-horror-film-festival-picture-id457263602?s=612x612
    Claire in 2014
  • Bentley007Bentley007 Manitoba, Canada
    Posts: 579
    Baz confirmed that there will be no scoop tonight


    Reading between the lines. It sounds as if he is hearing something just not a strong enough rumour to put his reputation to.
  • dominicgreenedominicgreene The Eternal QOS Defender
    Posts: 1,756
    That casting call is hilariously fake.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
    Posts: 11,139
    Didn't OS work on SP too? I seem to recall his involvement and was pretty excited about it because as a fight choreographer he's pretty damn good but I don't know wth happened with SP.
  • echoecho 007 in New York
    edited August 2018 Posts: 6,359
    Rose Byrne is actually an interesting choice.

    And I had no idea she was up for CR:

    https://www.mi6-hq.com/news/index.php?itemid=5128
  • edited August 2018 Posts: 19,339
    Rose Byrne would have been a pretty good Vesper.

    But I like her when she's a baddie,better.
    She plays a great baddie.

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  • edited August 2018 Posts: 4,410
    Interesting article on Mi6 about the history of Universal (they deem it Bond's new 'home'):
    https://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/history-universal-studios?id=04410

    However, aren't MI6 forgetting Annapurna in this? Why no article explaining Annapurna's unique and intriguing backstory? It's their involvement that has me truly hyped for Bond 25. They're an edgy indie outfit known for making quality fare. In fact, any new Annapurna film is an event for me. I can't wait to see what they do with Bond's distribution.

    In particular, they are known for the Oscar-worthy releases they put out. I was recently quite captivated with the Beale Street trailer, which looks set to get some Oscar nominations next year.



    In fact, I always thought an edgy and hip choice like Yann Demange or Denis Villenueve were better suited the Annapurna mould. Danny Boyle feels a little crusty for their brand.

    Also.....this is a major nitpick that I've noticed. But @MI6 and @JamesPage why haven't you included or referenced Danny Boyle with a picture on the website?! He hasn't event had a thumbnail made despite being attached to the film for nearly 7 months!

    There was the hint that Denis Villenueve was under consideration from a Daily Mail article and it got a whole article complete with speculation that Roger Deakins would return. The article was even hilariously titled 'Dream Team'.

    xvilleneuve.jpg.pagespeed.ic.mWLN6NUnhC.webp
    https://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/bond-25-denis-villeneuve-confirms-talks

    Meanwhile, Danny Boyle's name is mentioned in Variety, the Daily Mail confirm the rumour, Boyle himself confirms the rumour and Eon officially confirm it. But.....still nothing?!?! Can't we at least have a 'Filmmaker Profile' outlining his experience with a photo. I mean it isn't difficult, the internet is full of them.

    I trust the @MI6 website to be a living journal of the world of Bond and it does a great job but this is sloppy coverage at best. Is @MI6 unhappy with Boyle's appointment or something? You shouldn't let opinion tarnish good journalism.

  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Oh dear God.
  • edited August 2018 Posts: 19,339
    Oops....*grabs a tin helmet*.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    =))
  • 00Agent00Agent Any man who drinks Dom Perignon '52 can't be all bad.
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    Murdock wrote: »
    =))
    +1
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
    Posts: 15,423
    00Agent wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    =))
    +1
    +2
  • Interesting article on Mi6 about the history of Universal (they deem it Bond's new 'home'):
    https://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/history-universal-studios?id=04410

    However, aren't MI6 forgetting Annapurna in this? Why no article explaining Annapurna's unique and intriguing backstory? It's their involvement that has me truly hyped for Bond 25. They're an edgy indie outfit known for making quality fare. In fact, any new Annapurna film is an event for me. I can't wait to see what they do with Bond's distribution.

    In particular, they are known for the Oscar-worthy releases they put out. I was recently quite captivated with the Beale Street trailer, which looks set to get some Oscar nominations next year.



    In fact, I always thought an edgy and hip choice like Yann Demange or Denis Villenueve were better suited the Annapurna mould. Danny Boyle feels a little crusty for their brand.

    Also.....this is a major nitpick that I've noticed. But @MI6 and @JamesPage why haven't you included or referenced Danny Boyle with a picture on the website?! He hasn't event had a thumbnail made despite being attached to the film for nearly 7 months!

    There was the hint that Denis Villenueve was under consideration from a Daily Mail article and it got a whole article complete with speculation that Roger Deakins would return. The article was even hilariously titled 'Dream Team'.

    xvilleneuve.jpg.pagespeed.ic.mWLN6NUnhC.webp
    https://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/bond-25-denis-villeneuve-confirms-talks

    Meanwhile, Danny Boyle's name is mentioned in Variety, the Daily Mail confirm the rumour, Boyle himself confirms the rumour and Eon officially confirm it. But.....still nothing?!?! Can't we at least have a 'Filmmaker Profile' outlining his experience with a photo. I mean it isn't difficult, the internet is full of them.

    I trust the @MI6 website to be a living journal of the world of Bond and it does a great job but this is sloppy coverage at best. Is @MI6 unhappy with Boyle's appointment or something? You shouldn't let opinion tarnish good journalism.

    Annapurna aspires to be a full-fledged studio and got into distribution with the movie Detroit. It formed the joint venture with MGM to expand such activities. The JV will release MGM and Annpurna films in the U.S.

    In some ways, Annpurna reminds me of Harry Saltzman, circa 1961. Saltzman had produced "kitchen sink" dramas then began looking for more commercial projects. The joint venture's U.S. distribution of Bond 25 will be Annapurna's biggest commercial project to date.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Honestly, I'm not even remotely interested in Annapurna's activities. Universal is where the action is and I trust they will continue with Bond post-B25.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
    Posts: 15,423
    bondjames wrote: »
    Honestly, I'm not even remotely interested in Annapurna's activities. Universal is where the action is and I trust they will continue with Bond post-B25.
    +1
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    I trust the @MI6 website to be a living journal of the world of Bond and it does a great job but this is sloppy coverage at best. Is @MI6 unhappy with Boyle's appointment or something? You shouldn't let opinion tarnish good journalism.

    Huh?
  • Goldeneye0094Goldeneye0094 Conyers, GA
    Posts: 464
    I just thought of something though it won't likely what if part of boyle's unique idea was that MI6 was corrupted and Ralph Fiennes as M was working with the main villain to kill bond and bring down the UK does that sound farfetched?
  • edited August 2018 Posts: 19,339
    I just thought of something though it won't likely what if part of boyle's unique idea was that MI6 was corrupted and Ralph Fiennes as M was working with the main villain to kill bond and bring down the UK does that sound farfetched?

    Yes and Fiennes won’t accept that as he didn’t when t they suggested the same for SP.

    0% chance of that happening .
    bondjames wrote: »
    Honestly, I'm not even remotely interested in Annapurna's activities. Universal
    is where the action is and I trust they will continue with Bond post-B25.

    +2
    I’m excited and relieved Universal is involved .
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