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  • 007Blofeld007Blofeld In the freedom of the West.
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    peter wrote: »
    Bob Iger is a dick and should perhaps focus on getting Star Wars straight before he and his crew lust after going after another franchise. He doesn't "get" Bond, he just wants to own it; swallow up something else. He's a corporate raider (at best).
    If NTTD is a hit, I don't see Craig coming back. I was even surprised how Craig looked so Good in NTTD. It's better he bows out on a high, so he doesn't look too old like Moore in AVTAK...even if Bond 26's Script is a Stellar one.
    ... I think we should all take seriously that the man is done. He has said it is his last. His director has been quoted as saying that when he came on board he knew it would be the last. Daniel Craig has shot his last bullet.

    My bet is this film will make it a very hard stop for this era. Enjoy the ride.

    @peter what you said about Bob Iger was so delicious haha can't stop laughing 😂🤣
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    As Homer Simpson would say, @007Blofeld -- it's funny coz it's true, lol!
  • 007Blofeld007Blofeld In the freedom of the West.
    edited January 2020 Posts: 3,126
    Birdleson wrote: »
    And that monstrosity is already too damned huge and powerful.

    Let's make sure we pour our pocket books to make sure this franchise isn't dormant all Disney needs to do is buy the federal government and make the us flag's stars into a Mickey mouse logo and they still would want more.
  • 007Blofeld007Blofeld In the freedom of the West.
    edited January 2020 Posts: 3,126
    peter wrote: »
    As Homer Simpson would say, @007Blofeld -- it's funny coz it's true, lol!

    @peter absolutely all they want is a monopoly I'm surprised the government hasn't stepped in they control the majority of the movie industry it seems.
  • matt_umatt_u better known as Mr. Roark
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    I believe some fans inhere would love the idea of Iger owning Bond.
  • MinionMinion Don't Hassle the Bond
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    matt_u wrote: »
    I believe some fans inhere would love the idea of Iger owning Bond.
    Those fans would quickly realize the folly of their feelings.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    Watching AVTAK and TLD tonight. For all of the sillier moments, those ‘80s Bond films (ie. Glen films), written by the team of Maibaum and Wilson, were solid, well-crafted spy tales (or in the case of LTK, cop story), with the exception being AVTAK, which while enjoyable, had a less coherent core narrative. I would love our next era to return to those type of plot driven storylines, steeped in the espionage trade. Again, without the sillier elements. The Cold War certainly was a more fertile working space to produce such scripts, but that’s no excuse for not putting the time and effort into giving us that level of care in crafting a storyline that is not subservient to Bond’s “arc”. That can be achieved without interfering with their precious continuity. There’s no reason world building need supplant, or overshadow, the larger plot line. Continuity can exist without being shoved down the audiences’ throat.

    I couldn't agree more.
  • DeerAtTheGatesDeerAtTheGates Belgium
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    Not sure what the right topic for this news is, but I'd figured this was the best choice.
    The Hollywood Reporter ran an article today about some major shake-ups at MGM, and the fact that they (as a company) might be bought out by Comcast or Apple.

    They also hired Amy Pascal, well-known to us because of the Sony leaks. Amongst the reasons for getting her on board, one is basically "she has a very good relationship with BB"

    Lots more here: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mgms-dilemma-play-long-game-plan-a-quick-sale-1267934
  • jetsetwillyjetsetwilly
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    Univex wrote: »
    EON will surprise us all in 2022 with an original screenplay by Denis Villeneuve. A little-known british actor with a very canonical Bond look and surprisingly good acting chops will take on the mantle and the game will be on.

    One can wish...

    I'm liking the unknown British actor bit, but not the original screenplay.

    My wish is a Bond film in 2022 with a screenplay incorporating huge chunks of properly adapted scenes and storylines from both MR and DAF, exhausting both novels absolutely to death.

    Bond 27 is then released 2 years later, incorporating TSWLM and YOLT, again exhausting both novels absolutely to death. The film ends with an amnesia ridden Bond setting sail off a Japanese island, not knowing who he is.

    Bond 28 then follows on where the last one left off, with a properly adapted version of TMWTGG, including the brainwashed confrontation opening.

    After that, I don't care what EON do. My wishes would have come true, seeing these criminally unused novels finally making it to the big screen - and done properly (not half-arsed DAD type attempts written by P&W).



  • UnivexUnivex
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    jetsetwilly wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    EON will surprise us all in 2022 with an original screenplay by Denis Villeneuve. A little-known british actor with a very canonical Bond look and surprisingly good acting chops will take on the mantle and the game will be on.

    One can wish...

    I'm liking the unknown British actor bit, but not the original screenplay.

    My wish is a Bond film in 2022 with a screenplay incorporating huge chunks of properly adapted scenes and storylines from both MR and DAF, exhausting both novels absolutely to death.

    Bond 27 is then released 2 years later, incorporating TSWLM and YOLT, again exhausting both novels absolutely to death. The film ends with an amnesia ridden Bond setting sail off a Japanese island, not knowing who he is.

    Bond 28 then follows on where the last one left off, with a properly adapted version of TMWTGG, including the brainwashed confrontation opening.

    After that, I don't care what EON do. My wishes would have come true, seeing these criminally unused novels finally making it to the big screen - and done properly (not half-arsed DAD type attempts written by P&W).



    I’d be on board with that, but please don’t overdo the angst. We need some lightness and style. An equilibrium of the two would do nicely.
  • jetsetwillyjetsetwilly
    edited January 2020 Posts: 3,327
    Univex wrote: »
    jetsetwilly wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    EON will surprise us all in 2022 with an original screenplay by Denis Villeneuve. A little-known british actor with a very canonical Bond look and surprisingly good acting chops will take on the mantle and the game will be on.

    One can wish...

    I'm liking the unknown British actor bit, but not the original screenplay.

    My wish is a Bond film in 2022 with a screenplay incorporating huge chunks of properly adapted scenes and storylines from both MR and DAF, exhausting both novels absolutely to death.

    Bond 27 is then released 2 years later, incorporating TSWLM and YOLT, again exhausting both novels absolutely to death. The film ends with an amnesia ridden Bond setting sail off a Japanese island, not knowing who he is.

    Bond 28 then follows on where the last one left off, with a properly adapted version of TMWTGG, including the brainwashed confrontation opening.

    After that, I don't care what EON do. My wishes would have come true, seeing these criminally unused novels finally making it to the big screen - and done properly (not half-arsed DAD type attempts written by P&W).



    I’d be on board with that, but please don’t overdo the angst. We need some lightness and style. An equilibrium of the two would do nicely.

    Bond 26 would be a straightforward mission - no BS backstory or personal angst, cleverly using both DAF and MR. This would bring us another Fleming Bond film in the style of a classic 60's film.

    Bond 27 would follow TSWLM (how Bond meets Viv at a motel) and then onto YOLT, with the personal revenge angle done in a more subtle way, but we could lose the opening part with a depressed Bond sitting in Regents Park, staring at the flowers and bees. We don't need personal stuff like that anymore.

    Bond 28 opens with the brainwashed sequence, then after that we are onto a straight forward mission - Bond off to Jamaica to track down Scaramanga (insert another villain name), while going undercover as Mark Hazard.

    Job done! This ain't rocket science, EON...

  • jetsetwillyjetsetwilly
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    @jetsetwilly seem to be in sync on our hopeful expectations. And, yes, a little known actor would be my preference as well.

    Let's just hope someone at EON is reading this thread.... ;)
  • MinionMinion Don't Hassle the Bond
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    Oh good lord, why would ANYONE hire Amy Pascal? The woman is, pardon my French, an idiot.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Minion wrote: »
    Oh good lord, why would ANYONE hire Amy Pascal? The woman is, pardon my French, an idiot.

    In what way and idiot? I seem to remember her from some of the Sony leaks headlines, but know nothing about her beyond that.
  • UnivexUnivex
    Posts: 6,709
    jetsetwilly wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    jetsetwilly wrote: »
    Univex wrote: »
    EON will surprise us all in 2022 with an original screenplay by Denis Villeneuve. A little-known british actor with a very canonical Bond look and surprisingly good acting chops will take on the mantle and the game will be on.

    One can wish...

    I'm liking the unknown British actor bit, but not the original screenplay.

    My wish is a Bond film in 2022 with a screenplay incorporating huge chunks of properly adapted scenes and storylines from both MR and DAF, exhausting both novels absolutely to death.

    Bond 27 is then released 2 years later, incorporating TSWLM and YOLT, again exhausting both novels absolutely to death. The film ends with an amnesia ridden Bond setting sail off a Japanese island, not knowing who he is.

    Bond 28 then follows on where the last one left off, with a properly adapted version of TMWTGG, including the brainwashed confrontation opening.

    After that, I don't care what EON do. My wishes would have come true, seeing these criminally unused novels finally making it to the big screen - and done properly (not half-arsed DAD type attempts written by P&W).



    I’d be on board with that, but please don’t overdo the angst. We need some lightness and style. An equilibrium of the two would do nicely.

    Bond 26 would be a straightforward mission - no BS backstory or personal angst, cleverly using both DAF and MR. This would bring us another Fleming Bond film in the style of a classic 60's film.

    Bond 27 would follow TSWLM (how Bond meets Viv at a motel) and then onto YOLT, with the personal revenge angle done in a more subtle way, but we could lose the opening part with a depressed Bond sitting in Regents Park, staring at the flowers and bees. We don't need personal stuff like that anymore.

    Bond 28 opens with the brainwashed sequence, then after that we are onto a straight forward mission - Bond off to Jamaica to track down Scaramanga (insert another villain name), while going undercover as Mark Hazard.

    Job done! This ain't rocket science, EON...

    Perfect, as far as i'm concerned you've nailed it.
  • MinionMinion Don't Hassle the Bond
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Minion wrote: »
    Oh good lord, why would ANYONE hire Amy Pascal? The woman is, pardon my French, an idiot.

    In what way and idiot? I seem to remember her from some of the Sony leaks headlines, but know nothing about her beyond that.

    Oh, this is just an example, but in one of those leaked emails she said something along the lines of, "MOVIE IDEA: TOBEY MAGUIRE SPIDERMAN VS ANDREW GARFIELD SPIDERMAN. GUARANTEED 4 BILLION DOLLARS AT THE BOX OFFICE."
  • UnivexUnivex
    edited January 2020 Posts: 6,709
    Minion wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Minion wrote: »
    Oh good lord, why would ANYONE hire Amy Pascal? The woman is, pardon my French, an idiot.

    In what way and idiot? I seem to remember her from some of the Sony leaks headlines, but know nothing about her beyond that.

    Oh, this is just an example, but in one of those leaked emails she said something along the lines of, "MOVIE IDEA: TOBEY MAGUIRE SPIDERMAN VS ANDREW GARFIELD SPIDERMAN. GUARANTEED 4 BILLION DOLLARS AT THE BOX OFFICE."

    Well, they could have a dance off.

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    Lots of her leaked emails were ridiculous. Or so I've heard.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited January 2020 Posts: 17,756
    Minion wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Minion wrote: »
    Oh good lord, why would ANYONE hire Amy Pascal? The woman is, pardon my French, an idiot.

    In what way and idiot? I seem to remember her from some of the Sony leaks headlines, but know nothing about her beyond that.

    Oh, this is just an example, but in one of those leaked emails she said something along the lines of, "MOVIE IDEA: TOBEY MAGUIRE SPIDERMAN VS ANDREW GARFIELD SPIDERMAN. GUARANTEED 4 BILLION DOLLARS AT THE BOX OFFICE."

    Ouch! That does indeed sound like the words of an idiot…

    But she must've done well in her job to get where she's at, I guess.
  • ResurrectionResurrection Kolkata, India
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    Univex wrote: »
    Minion wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Minion wrote: »
    Oh good lord, why would ANYONE hire Amy Pascal? The woman is, pardon my French, an idiot.

    In what way and idiot? I seem to remember her from some of the Sony leaks headlines, but know nothing about her beyond that.

    Oh, this is just an example, but in one of those leaked emails she said something along the lines of, "MOVIE IDEA: TOBEY MAGUIRE SPIDERMAN VS ANDREW GARFIELD SPIDERMAN. GUARANTEED 4 BILLION DOLLARS AT THE BOX OFFICE."

    Well, they could have a dance off.

    tenor.gif
    tumblr_mdg1kkxn1i1rfettuo1_250.gif

    Lots of her leaked emails were ridiculous. Or so I've heard.

    That a good way of putting it =))
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
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    zerozero wrote: »
    I came to "Bodyguard" very late, but I have to say something about the wounded intensity of Richard Madden works. And he's Scottish to boot. Sure, he's a lot younger, but they've done major jumps like that before without batting an eyelid.
    Minion wrote: »
    Oh good lord, why would ANYONE hire Amy Pascal? The woman is, pardon my French, an idiot.

    +1.
  • Jordo007Jordo007 Merseyside
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    Speaking right now I think they'll go into a hiatus for a few years and then hire someone we're not even talk about to play Bond. I think it will go in the mission impossible style visual humour rather than gags but I think it'll be a lighter tone than the Craig films at least initially
    The interesting part to me is, I wonder what Eon will do over the continuity. Will they start again? Or try to carry on? Will they give the new guy his own backstory and timeline or will they not address any of that at all and just go for a Living Daylights/Goldeneye, of this good looking fella is Bond here he is, let's get on with the story.
    Honestly I'm not excited about the future of Bond because what I love about Daniel's run is he just gets Bond and I hope the next guy is the same but we'll see
  • RC7RC7
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    I believe they may just launch the new ‘version’ as one who is essentially the pre-Craig Bond. I don’t think they’ll do a ‘reboot’ so to speak with an introductory arc. I also don’t think the tone will be particularly ‘light’. I think they’ll keep a certain level of reality but they’ll sprinkle in more of the bon vivant aspects of the character. That is the single element that they’d do well to reintroduce.
  • SuperintendentSuperintendent A separate pool. For sharks, no less.
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    I'm calling it now - Christopher Nolan will direct Bond 26.

    The timing is perfect:

    1. Both Tenet and NTTD are coming out this year, only a few months between their release dates, so Nolan will be available to do a Bond film in the next few years.

    2. Craig is moving on, hence a new actor and a clean slate, and a chance for Nolan to come up with a new vision for the character which is the only way he would consider doing Bond.

    I doubt there will ever be a better set of circumstances for pulling Nolan in, and I doubt EON will miss this opportunity.

    I am not a huge fan of the idea though, but I'm almost certain it will happen.

  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Superintendent wrote: »
    I am not a huge fan of the idea though, but I'm almost certain it will happen.
    I very much hope this doesn't happen. I just can't stomach Nolan doing Bond.
  • BonSimonLeBon_1BonSimonLeBon_1
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Superintendent wrote: »
    I am not a huge fan of the idea though, but I'm almost certain it will happen.
    I very much hope this doesn't happen. I just can't stomach Nolan doing Bond.

    Didn't MGW/BB reportedly meet with him at some point? Maybe pre-Spectre?
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited January 2020 Posts: 17,756
    BonSimonLeBon_1 wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Superintendent wrote: »
    I am not a huge fan of the idea though, but I'm almost certain it will happen.
    I very much hope this doesn't happen. I just can't stomach Nolan doing Bond.

    Didn't MGW/BB reportedly meet with him at some point? Maybe pre-Spectre?

    Possibly, I'm sure someone here can confirm. They did meet up with Morten Tyldum in that period, who was asked to read the script for SP.
  • DrClatterhandDrClatterhand United Kingdom
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    I'm praying Nolan does Bond 26. I think he could steer the franchise in the right direction.
  • 007Blofeld007Blofeld In the freedom of the West.
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    They should have a rotation of people play 007 with Bond in the film.
  • SuperintendentSuperintendent A separate pool. For sharks, no less.
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Superintendent wrote: »
    I am not a huge fan of the idea though, but I'm almost certain it will happen.
    I very much hope this doesn't happen. I just can't stomach Nolan doing Bond.

    I know, me too. Don’t get me down necessarily.

    It's best to be prepared. :)
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    Superintendent wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Superintendent wrote: »
    I am not a huge fan of the idea though, but I'm almost certain it will happen.
    I very much hope this doesn't happen. I just can't stomach Nolan doing Bond.

    I know, me too. Don’t get me down necessarily.

    It's best to be prepared. :)

    If he really loves the character, and wants to do a one off, to put his spin on Bond; I'd probably be okay with that. He's made some decent films (and some I thought were silly). What I fear with Nolan is another damned "arc" of some kind; some new direction that is meant to encompass multiple films. That, I do not want. No more expanded storylines.

    I would be ok with expanding storylines, as long as they are planned better. Not just one at a time, at the last minute.
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