No Time To Die: Production Diary

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  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    If they named the event Beyond Cowboys and Dragon Tattoos, no one would show up. Except maybe German Lady.

    Exactly.

    It could be that he is just discussing everything outside Bond but obviously to drum up interest he needs to cash in on the name.

    The very best we are going to get is 'I'm still happy to do another one but they haven't contacted me yet so we'll see' or 'I'm done'.

    We certainly aren't going to get any firm news re a release date or that the script is ready or anything like that.

    Then again given his producer credit perhaps he will feel at liberty to announce everything?
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    It doesn't make sense to hold an event to let everyone know that you are quitting James Bond. Don't they usually just do a press release?

  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    It doesn't make sense to hold an event to let everyone know that you are quitting James Bond. Don't they usually just do a press release?
    The interview is called "Beyond Bond." The event is the New Yorker Festival.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,400
    jake24 wrote: »
    It doesn't make sense to hold an event to let everyone know that you are quitting James Bond. Don't they usually just do a press release?
    The interview is called "Beyond Bond." The event is the New Yorker Festival.

    It just seems an overly extravagant way to announce something like that.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    When Moore, Dalton and Brosnan were done as Bond, there was just a small column in the newspaper. Nothing extravagant. That is reserved for the new Bond.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited September 2016 Posts: 23,883
    I'm curious as to how they may go about introducing a new Bond actor next time out. There are far more online outlets compared to 2005, and perhaps they could tease it out with Twitter etc. It should be fun, once they get round to it.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Maybe the next Bond could kill a villain. Live. Like Juncker or Clinton. Kissinger, Francis or what have you.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    And tear down buildings. Oh, and cause havoc.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    And smoke. Tobacco, heroin or fish.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    And drive a tank, crash into Eiffel Tower, steal the Iron Man costume and demolish Capitol Hill while fighting Zod, etc.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited September 2016 Posts: 8,400
    I did have a thought about the next Bond film, starring not Daniel Craig. If you're like me and you feel like there hasn't been a good Bond plot since '95 (Casino Royale is Fleming, so not the work of the writers, and '97's Tomorrow Never Dies is a rip off of several previous films in the franchise) then there is a great opportunity for Bond 25 pretitles sequence to really set the gears in motion.

    This is why I think a Bond film without Bond in the PTS would be a great idea.

    Remember how the PTS to LALD and TMWTGG begin by setting the mood and getting the story off to a strong start without the presence of Bond being a necessary stipulation? What if Bond 25 started with a traditonal cold open, but instead of Bond we're following the villains perform some heinous act. Then, once the awesome PTS ends, the leather door opens and the new Bond strolls forth. Sure, it's not flashy like lowering yourself into a toilet stall, but it would be a punchy way to keep the pace of the film moving.

    A common criticism of the Craig era (with the exception of QoS which will give you whiplash) is that the films are slightly too languorous for an action spy franchise. This would be a return to the Brosnan snappy stylish way of doing things. After waiting over 2 decades for a traditional Bond opening, I think people in the cinema would be cheering with delight if this happened. Then, instead of Bond mooching around MI6 for half an hour, he heads straight out on his mission and we already know from the PTS what will await him. What do you think, guys?
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    I saw some people lamenting seeing 32 or 45 new posts and not a bit of news... You people need to get a life. Go away for a week and a half, come back, see 500+ new posts... and still not a bit of news. I'm not even complaining since I wasn't expecting any.
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
    Posts: 10,591
    Tuulia wrote: »
    I saw some people lamenting seeing 32 or 45 new posts and not a bit of news... You people need to get a life. Go away for a week and a half, come back, see 500+ new posts... and still not a bit of news. I'm not even complaining since I wasn't expecting any.
    Duly noted. Thanks.
  • edited September 2016 Posts: 2,081
    I was just kidding, really, but that was literally what just happened, I think I quickly scanned about 550 posts in this thread (and 300+ in a couple of other threads combined) since I was last here. (I was in London and too busy to read the forum.)
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
    Posts: 10,591
    I expressed my surprise given that I was gone a mere two hours and already this thread had close to 50 new comments. But you're right, I'll go to my room.
  • Posts: 16,169
    I did have a thought about the next Bond film, starring not Daniel Craig. If you're like me and you feel like there hasn't been a good Bond plot since '95 (Casino Royale is Fleming, so not the work of the writers, and '97's Tomorrow Never Dies is a rip off of several previous films in the franchise) then there is a great opportunity for Bond 25 pretitles sequence to really set the gears in motion.

    This is why I think a Bond film without Bond in the PTS would be a great idea.

    Remember how the PTS to LALD and TMWTGG begin by setting the mood and getting the story off to a strong start without the presence of Bond being a necessary stipulation? What if Bond 25 started with a traditonal cold open, but instead of Bond we're following the villains perform some heinous act. Then, once the awesome PTS ends, the leather door opens and the new Bond strolls forth. Sure, it's not flashy like lowering yourself into a toilet stall, but it would be a punchy way to keep the pace of the film moving.

    A common criticism of the Craig era (with the exception of QoS which will give you whiplash) is that the films are slightly too languorous for an action spy franchise. This would be a return to the Brosnan snappy stylish way of doing things. After waiting over 2 decades for a traditional Bond opening, I think people in the cinema would be cheering with delight if this happened. Then, instead of Bond mooching around MI6 for half an hour, he heads straight out on his mission and we already know from the PTS what will await him. What do you think, guys?

    Correct me if I'm mistaken, doesn't the PTS to the Dalton BOND 17 treatment carry on without Bond? The PTS takes place in a chemical weapons factory with the Mnister of Defence Nigel Yupland and a bomb squad. If so, it's interesting the concept of a PTS without Bond has actually occurred since the Tom Mankiewicz/Guy Hamilton era. Especially so soon after the Glen films which went out of their way to top each previous PTS.
    I personally wouldn't do it to introduce a new Bond if the PTS was as simple as LALD's.
    Then again if the sequence were atmospheric or had some intrigue to it, I don't think I'd be against it altogether. Just keep the damn gunbarrel in it's right place with a GOOD rendition of the Bond theme, and after the Craig era, I won't complain too much.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited September 2016 Posts: 8,400
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    I did have a thought about the next Bond film, starring not Daniel Craig. If you're like me and you feel like there hasn't been a good Bond plot since '95 (Casino Royale is Fleming, so not the work of the writers, and '97's Tomorrow Never Dies is a rip off of several previous films in the franchise) then there is a great opportunity for Bond 25 pretitles sequence to really set the gears in motion.

    This is why I think a Bond film without Bond in the PTS would be a great idea.

    Remember how the PTS to LALD and TMWTGG begin by setting the mood and getting the story off to a strong start without the presence of Bond being a necessary stipulation? What if Bond 25 started with a traditonal cold open, but instead of Bond we're following the villains perform some heinous act. Then, once the awesome PTS ends, the leather door opens and the new Bond strolls forth. Sure, it's not flashy like lowering yourself into a toilet stall, but it would be a punchy way to keep the pace of the film moving.

    A common criticism of the Craig era (with the exception of QoS which will give you whiplash) is that the films are slightly too languorous for an action spy franchise. This would be a return to the Brosnan snappy stylish way of doing things. After waiting over 2 decades for a traditional Bond opening, I think people in the cinema would be cheering with delight if this happened. Then, instead of Bond mooching around MI6 for half an hour, he heads straight out on his mission and we already know from the PTS what will await him. What do you think, guys?

    Correct me if I'm mistaken, doesn't the PTS to the Dalton BOND 17 treatment carry on without Bond? The PTS takes place in a chemical weapons factory with the Mnister of Defence Nigel Yupland and a bomb squad. If so, it's interesting the concept of a PTS without Bond has actually occurred since the Tom Mankiewicz/Guy Hamilton era. Especially so soon after the Glen films which went out of their way to top each previous PTS.
    I personally wouldn't do it to introduce a new Bond if the PTS was as simple as LALD's.
    Then again if the sequence were atmospheric or had some intrigue to it, I don't think I'd be against it altogether. Just keep the damn gunbarrel in it's right place with a GOOD rendition of the Bond theme, and after the Craig era, I won't complain too much.

    This is exactly what I'm thinking. During the Craig era Bond's own drama is placed above the actual mission, so I thought a PTS where Bond is absent would be a subtle way of indicating to the audience that the threat and danger is back in Bond. I know a lot of people fawn over the CR PTS, but it is quite elaborate and showy, and well, ultimately pointless. The sequence is supposed to show how Bond got his 00 status but straight after it ends he's already tutoring a younger agent, rolling his eyes at rookie mistakes. It just seems moody for the sake of it to me now, and very wasteful. B25 should be comparatively straightforward I feel.
  • Hi, i'm back but i've got some sad news today that my granddad has died in his sleep at the James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth on Tuesday night. So me and my family have last seen him on Friday while arriving on a long journey in Norfolk.

    For more details, please watch this text-video format here:
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
    edited September 2016 Posts: 4,116
    .....anyway, back on topic of being off topic on the topic of this thread.
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
    Posts: 10,591
    RobNRaz3 wrote: »
    Hi, i'm back but i've got some sad news today that my granddad has died in his sleep at the James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth on Tuesday night. So me and my family have last seen him on Friday while arriving on a long journey in Norfolk.

    For more details, please watch this text-video format here:
    Sorry to hear that. Please post here:
    http://www.mi6community.com/index.php?p=/discussion/3862/rest-in-peace-show-your-respects-to-those-who-have-passed-away#latest
  • edited September 2016 Posts: 4,409
    More news on future Sam Mendes projects (that aren't Bond related):
    http://collider.com/sam-mendes-beautiful-ruins/

    Interestingly, Mendes will work on the project with Scott Rudin (who we know has a close working relationship with Craig).

    Craig's tenure as Bond as been so defined by his work with Mendes. I know Craig's return isn't dependent on Mendes's, but I feel it will play a huge factor. I think if Sam walks, so does Daniel.

    I still feel that Steven Soderbergh is the best possible choice for Bond 25. He's written a great piece recently on 60's spy films, with a particular focus on The Ipcress File.
    http://extension765.com/sdr/28-wild-about-harry

    Also watch the montage he put together at the link.

    Also, Hiddleston is BACK in the press again in a big bad way...it's pretty clear that Tommy H thinks 2016 is going to be his big year. In all fairness, to him he is milking it for all it's worth - more power to him. This guy is desperate to get on the A-list.

    He's done a big showy spread in Interview magazine where Bond was a hot topic:

    img-tom-hiddleston_162238723727.jpg

    He's also recently partnered with Gucci for a campaign. He gives me serious Peter O'Toole vibes. Just a little bit of a beta-male to be Bond.

    tom-hiddleston-gucci-cruise-2017-campaign-0.jpg
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  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,400
    More news on future Sam Mendes projects (that aren't Bond related):
    http://collider.com/sam-mendes-beautiful-ruins/

    Interestingly, Mendes will work on the project with Scott Rudin (who we know has a close working relationship with Craig).

    Craig's tenure as Bond as been so defined by his work with Mendes. I know Craig's return isn't dependent on Mendes's, but I feel it will play a huge factor. I think if Sam walks, so does Daniel.

    Yes, and in that case 2018 seems a little ambitious to me.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
    Posts: 4,116
    More news on future Sam Mendes projects (that aren't Bond related):
    http://collider.com/sam-mendes-beautiful-ruins/

    Interestingly, Mendes will work on the project with Scott Rudin (who we know has a close working relationship with Craig).

    Craig's tenure as Bond as been so defined by his work with Mendes. I know Craig's return isn't dependent on Mendes's, but I feel it will play a huge factor. I think if Sam walks, so does Daniel.

    Yes, and in that case 2018 seems a little ambitious to me.

    I don't understand what you mean? Meaning if Mendes returns to direct? Just asking :)
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    I like the idea of Mendes not returning for Bond 25 myself. Newman, especially.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
    Posts: 4,116
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    I like the idea of Mendes not returning for Bond 25 myself. Newman, especially.

    Me too.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,400
    mcdonbb wrote: »
    More news on future Sam Mendes projects (that aren't Bond related):
    http://collider.com/sam-mendes-beautiful-ruins/

    Interestingly, Mendes will work on the project with Scott Rudin (who we know has a close working relationship with Craig).

    Craig's tenure as Bond as been so defined by his work with Mendes. I know Craig's return isn't dependent on Mendes's, but I feel it will play a huge factor. I think if Sam walks, so does Daniel.

    Yes, and in that case 2018 seems a little ambitious to me.

    I don't understand what you mean? Meaning if Mendes returns to direct? Just asking :)

    If Mendes leaves and Craig leaves, then 2018 is too much to expect. :)
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    More news on future Sam Mendes projects (that aren't Bond related):
    http://collider.com/sam-mendes-beautiful-ruins/


    I still feel that Steven Soderbergh is the best possible choice for Bond 25. He's written a great piece recently on 60's spy films, with a particular focus on The Ipcress File.
    http://extension765.com/sdr/28-wild-about-harry

    Also watch the montage he put together at the link.


    Love Soderbergh, the man's so smart and creative. Loved his piece on OHMSS. And this one on Harry Palmer is just as insightful. I had the pleasure of working directly with him on Kafta, and I found him quite inspiring.
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
    Posts: 4,116
    mcdonbb wrote: »
    More news on future Sam Mendes projects (that aren't Bond related):
    http://collider.com/sam-mendes-beautiful-ruins/

    Interestingly, Mendes will work on the project with Scott Rudin (who we know has a close working relationship with Craig).

    Craig's tenure as Bond as been so defined by his work with Mendes. I know Craig's return isn't dependent on Mendes's, but I feel it will play a huge factor. I think if Sam walks, so does Daniel.

    Yes, and in that case 2018 seems a little ambitious to me.

    I don't understand what you mean? Meaning if Mendes returns to direct? Just asking :)

    If Mendes leaves and Craig leaves, then 2018 is too much to expect. :)

    Oh ok ..gotcha ...thanks
  • What is a realistic expectation of what will happen on October 7th?

    I think the only thing we can count on is that the 7th will come after the 6th but just before the 8th. That means nothing in relation to Bond but I fear so will October 7th.

  • Posts: 1,661
    Did you know October 7th is the day the end world ends:
    Chris McCann, leader of eBible fellowship -- an online Bible group - has released a five-series podcast with detailed explanations as to why the apocalypse would occur and how the "world would end on 7 October 2015". His group had earlier claimed that the world would end on 21 May 2011, but have now revised the date, claiming that the earlier occasion "was the beginning of a prolonged period of judgment".

    http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/it-end-world-christian-group-thinks-7-october-doomsday-1522804

    Okay, so he's got the year slightly wrong but nobody's perfect!

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