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  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    bondjames wrote: »
    Is this only EON's decision though? Doesn't MGM have a say in this? A future distributor? At least in terms of filming dates and release dates and what not. After all, they put up most of the money.
    Primarily, it is MGM who decides who its distributor is. Although they do ensure that EON is happy with whomever they choose.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited May 2017 Posts: 23,883
    jake24 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    Is this only EON's decision though? Doesn't MGM have a say in this? A future distributor? At least in terms of filming dates and release dates and what not. After all, they put up most of the money.
    Primarily, it is MGM who decides who its distributor is. Although they do ensure that EON is happy with whomever they choose.
    I wasn't aware of that, but it makes sense now that you mention it, because fundamentally it's a business decision rather than a creative one.

    Presumably the distributor then has a say in release dates, which in turn will impact filming, given they are the ones who have to market and promote the film.
  • marketto007marketto007 Brazil
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    THEORY TIME

    I was talking with a friend recently about the actual stage of B25 production and the uncertain future of the franchise, at least for now. And then came up with this: What if Barbara isn't needed or involved with with B25, because of her other projects, and Michael is producing the flick with Chris Nolan's Syncopy, and perhaps Craig again as a co-producer? What if...
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    I don't think that's likely really. Barbara is way too attached to the Bond production.
  • QuantumOrganizationQuantumOrganization We have people everywhere
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    marketto007 wrote: »
    THEORY TIME

    I was talking with a friend recently about the actual stage of B25 production and the uncertain future of the franchise, at least for now. And then came up with this: What if Barbara isn't needed or involved with with B25, because of her other projects, and Michael is producing the flick with Chris Nolan's Syncopy, and perhaps Craig again as a co-producer? What if...
    thats a thought

  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    While admittedly a stretch, I did have a similar thought just the other day @marketto007 especially if the 'co-production outfit' injects a lot of cash into the deal.

    Or even Gregg & Co taking over the reins. It's certainly possible one day, if not now.
  • marketto007marketto007 Brazil
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    ClarkDevlin wrote: »
    I don't think that's likely really. Barbara is way too attached to the Bond production.

    I know, but doesn't look like that lately.
  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
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    bondjames wrote: »
    While admittedly a stretch, I did have a similar thought just the other day @marketto007 especially if the 'co-production outfit' injects a lot of cash into the deal.

    Or even Gregg & Co taking over the reins. It's certainly possible one day, if not now.

    What if they've not taken over as such, but Gregg has taken on extra responsibilities to prepare him for the eventual transition. Or at least see how he copes. MGW might retire once Craig is done, and Gregg takes over the new era with Babs.
  • QuantumOrganizationQuantumOrganization We have people everywhere
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    I think a MGW solo bond film would be very interesting.
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
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    QuantumOrganization wrote: »
    I think a MGW solo bond film would be very interesting.

    You understand that means getting less of Daniel Craig's pectorals, right? Just so long as you understand what that means.

    At least, I think that's what it would mean. We might all be surprised.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Red_Snow wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    While admittedly a stretch, I did have a similar thought just the other day @marketto007 especially if the 'co-production outfit' injects a lot of cash into the deal.

    Or even Gregg & Co taking over the reins. It's certainly possible one day, if not now.

    What if they've not taken over as such, but Gregg has taken on extra responsibilities to prepare him for the eventual transition. Or at least see how he copes. MGW might retire once Craig is done, and Gregg takes over the new era with Babs.
    I think that's a strong possibility (i.e. that Gregg has more involvement on B25). He's a big fan of Nolan, as evidenced by this 2012 comment:

    "We would of course be interested to have a discussion with him. We would like to do the same type of movie. It would be a dream to be with Nolan. But we always have an open mind when it comes to directors."

    http://ca.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/10/christopher-nolan-is-being-eyed-by-one-producer-to-direct-a-future-james-bond-movie
  • QuantumOrganizationQuantumOrganization We have people everywhere
    edited May 2017 Posts: 1,187
    Some_Kind_Of_Hero wrote: »
    QuantumOrganization wrote: »
    I think a MGW solo bond film would be very interesting.

    You understand that means getting less of Daniel Craig's pectorals, right? Just so long as you understand what that means.

    At least, I think that's what it would mean. We might all be surprised.
    I didn't know you were gay. I'm more interested in seeing a good Bond movie.

  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
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    @QuantumOrganization meet the concept of humor. Concept of humor, @QuantumOrganization. Everybody acquainted? Grand.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited May 2017 Posts: 23,883
    I'm open to a return to more bikini action, so if Gregg means we see more of that rather than man pecs, I'm all for it. A good Bond film would be an added bonus.
  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
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    What I find really odd about this whole situation is that everyone's answer is "waiting for Daniel to decide".

    That just seems so unprofessional, and reflects badly on the whole franchise.

    Perhaps I am wrong, but wouldn't waiting for a distribution deal be a more professional, and truthful answer?

    Not much can happen till that is in place. And DC is likely waiting on that.

    Maybe they are all waiting on Daniel, but it just seems really slack to throw all of this on him, if he's not the hold up.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Unless it's deflection and he's already decided, one way or another.
  • GermanladyGermanlady
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    Of course he is not. He didnt sign on CR without a firmer idea pf how it is planend, when money might have still been of interest. Why would he Do any less now? To ask him to Do that is stupid and unfair. They should Do their homework and might get their man
  • PanchitoPistolesPanchitoPistoles 2.0
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    Since we still don't have much to talk about in this thread, let's do a fun exercise! Right now, which five directors do you think are the most likely to direct Bond 25, ranked from most to least likely? In my opinion:

    1. Paul McGuigan
    2. Sam Mendes
    3. Christopher Nolan
    4. Kathryn Bigelow
    5. Martin Campbell
  • barryt007barryt007
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    Sorry,who is gay ?

  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm open to a return to more bikini action, so if Gregg means we see more of that rather than man pecs, I'm all for it. A good Bond film would be an added bonus.
    YES! That's been lacking for the past ten years.
  • 007Blofeld007Blofeld In the freedom of the West.
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    marketto007 wrote: »
    THEORY TIME

    I was talking with a friend recently about the actual stage of B25 production and the uncertain future of the franchise, at least for now. And then came up with this: What if Barbara isn't needed or involved with with B25, because of her other projects, and Michael is producing the flick with Chris Nolan's Syncopy, and perhaps Craig again as a co-producer? What if...

    I did see somewhere the Greg Wilson is going to be an associate producer on bond 25
  • QuantumOrganizationQuantumOrganization We have people everywhere
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    Some_Kind_Of_Hero wrote: »
    @QuantumOrganization meet the concept of humor. Concept of humor, @QuantumOrganization. Everybody acquainted? Grand.
    Excuse me for taking offense to that obvious joke.

  • AlexanderWaverlyAlexanderWaverly
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    tanaka123 wrote: »
    fjdinardo wrote: »
    Babs knows dam well when filming will start.

    November 2017.

    November 2018.
  • AlexanderWaverlyAlexanderWaverly
    edited May 2017 Posts: 2,115
    jake24 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    Is this only EON's decision though? Doesn't MGM have a say in this? A future distributor? At least in terms of filming dates and release dates and what not. After all, they put up most of the money.
    Primarily, it is MGM who decides who its distributor is. Although they do ensure that EON is happy with whomever they choose.

    Michael Wilson said in the November 2015 interview it was MGM's choice but he expected that MGM would seek input. He also said Eon does the heavy lifting on marketing regardless of distributor.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    All we know for sure is there will be another James Bond film.
    When that is, and who it stars remains to be seen. Until we get an announcement from EON saying otherwise Daniel Craig IS James Bond.
    Till we get further info from EON it's all section 26, paragraph 5.
  • AlexanderWaverlyAlexanderWaverly
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    //Till we get further info from EON it's all section 26, paragraph 5.//

    Until casting begins and agents leak the news.

    By this time in 2011, key casting was leaking out (casting that proved to be true). Nothing like that happening now.
  • Tuck91Tuck91
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    if 2018 were to be we would have had some rumors on casting, locations, & probably a word from Craig on some small details of what to expect.
  • 007Blofeld007Blofeld In the freedom of the West.
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    AlexanderWaverly wrote: »
    jake24 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    Is this only EON's decision though? Doesn't MGM have a say in this? A future distributor? At least in terms of filming dates and release dates and what not. After all, they put up most of the money.
    Primarily, it is MGM who decides who its distributor is. Although they do ensure that EON is happy with whomever they choose.

    Michael Wilson said in the November 2015 interview it was MGM's choice but he expected that MGM would seek input. He also said Eon does the heavy lifting on marketing regardless of distributor.

    Nothing can really get turning like director or casting until the distribution is handled hopefully MGM and eon decide who distribute by at least the end of the year. If it was handled by the end of the summer that would be great but I'm not getting my hopes up
  • tanaka123tanaka123
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    marketto007 wrote: »
    THEORY TIME

    I was talking with a friend recently about the actual stage of B25 production and the uncertain future of the franchise, at least for now. And then came up with this: What if Barbara isn't needed or involved with with B25, because of her other projects, and Michael is producing the flick with Chris Nolan's Syncopy, and perhaps Craig again as a co-producer? What if...

    Very, very, very unlikely. Barbara Broccoli is a force to be reckoned with! She'll definitely be fully involved - she vetoed everyone to cast Craig instead of Cavill. MGW often jokes about how intimidating she can be - she very much takes after her parents - she'll be fully in charge of Bond for some time. Gregg Wilson will join her though and MGW with his age and health will undoubtedly take more of a back seat.
  • GetafixGetafix
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    Thanks god Babs vetoed Cavill. He'd have been awful.

    Whatever other rubbish she may have allowed, she made the right call on Craig.
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