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  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
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    @HasanDafer Wow that trailer was quite something. Definitely going on my watchlist!
  • HasanDaferHasanDafer Baghdad, Iraq
    Posts: 65
    Red_Snow wrote: »
    @HasanDafer Wow that trailer was quite something. Definitely going on my watchlist!

    Hope you like it!
  • echoecho 007 in New York
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    peter wrote: »
    sandbagger1 wrote: »
    I wouldn’t expect a great Bond film from either of them. I do think they’d bring a level of prestige to the production that would make attracting other big names easier at a time when, having lost Daniel Craig, that could be an issue. One of those names attached to the production would be good PR, too (assuming that the general audience knows and cares who these guys are, which admittedly some have suggested may not be the case).

    Agreed.

    I dunno if either would necessarily make a Bond film I’d respond to (I’m not a fan of Nolan at all, so I’m sure I wouldn’t connect with any film he does), but it’s a savvy move.

    And I’ve been convinced since February that B26 is DV’s to lose.

    You're Canadian? Work in Canadian intelligence?

    Seriously, though, I'd love to see a DV Bond film. And since he met for NTTD, he's okay with working with P&W.
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,518
    You're Canadian? Work in Canadian intelligence?

    I am.

    I do.

    And I have a leak (my wife has bought me a year-long supply of Depends to hopefully help)…
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,518
    Well, a few days ago it was announced that Dune 3 was part of IMAX releases at the end of 2026.

    A day later, DV stumbled through an interview and contradicted the belief of every announcement up until now:

    https://deadline.com/2024/10/denis-villeneuve-dune-3-plans-1236119697/

    His PR person was in his sight-line… Was he playing? Was he mixing up his years? Why did he seem perplexed?

    Either IMAX, and everyone else who was calling for a 2026 release, is mistaken, or DV doesn’t know his own shooting schedule!

    If what he says is true, I think that wipes him out on everything I heard re: his relationship with B26, or; everyone else is right (with an expectation of D3 releasing in Dec 2026, including in IMAX), and he confused dates. If it’s the latter, I’ll hold firm on my original prediction that he’s still the director of B26.

    But at this point, color me very surprised…

    (His schedule, and Bond, is getting harder to predict than the weather at this point)
  • 007HallY007HallY
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    I suppose it depends on when Bond 26 gets going, but I think it seems like a bit of a tall order for Villeneuve to do Dune 3 and that one, considering how involved in pre-production and casting the director is for Bond. I’m fine not getting Villeneuve though - I’m not too keen on him. But I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt if he’s picked.
  • Bentley007Bentley007 Manitoba, Canada
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    It does seem like he has a packed schedule already. Bond26 will not be something he can just squeeze in after Dune 3. Perhaps this is the reason for his confusion as of late. It would be great to have him launch this next era of Bond but if it is not his primary focus it may impact the production of the film. We have had enough production challenges between Spectre and NTTD so EON may prioritize a path with less risk.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    I told you, we won't see B26 until 2028 at the earliest. The idea that EON were going to decide on where to take the series, write and finalise a new script, find a director, cast the film including a new Bond, go into production, wrap shooting, edit and grade the film in the next 3 years was always pie in the sky thinking. Even more bizarre is thinking Denis Villeneuve was gonna do all that AFTER completing work on Dune Messiah, and, all within 3 years.

    I think we need to start and get realistic, Bond 26 probably won't have any connection to any of the notable directors, or any of the notable choices to play Bond. I think when we do get a film way down the line, it will most likely be a smaller, less risky endeavour to reestablish Bond's commercial viability. I can only see the budget of the next film reach max 170 - 180 million US.
  • peterpeter Toronto
    edited October 2024 Posts: 9,518
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    I told you, we won't see B26 until 2028 at the earliest. The idea that EON were going to decide on where to take the series, write and finalise a new script, find a director, cast the film including a new Bond, go into production, wrap shooting, edit and grade the film in the next 3 years was always pie in the sky thinking. Even more bizarre is thinking Denis Villeneuve was gonna do all that AFTER completing work on Dune Messiah, and, all within 3 years.

    I think we need to start and get realistic, Bond 26 probably won't have any connection to any of the notable directors, or any of the notable choices to play Bond. I think when we do get a film way down the line, it will most likely be a smaller, less risky endeavour to reestablish Bond's commercial viability. I can only see the budget of the next film reach max 170 - 180 million US.

    I didn’t change my virw on when B26 is being released, @Mendes4Lyfe Do you read posts? Or do you wanna be “right” so bad you come on here and make word salads predictions?!!

    So now you have the opportunity to take money from me!!I’ll ask a second time, take the bet:

    Bond 26 will be released in 2027 (most likely in October)... I’m just not sure if it’s DV directing (his statement to Baz is confusing quite a number of ppl as both Warner’s and IMAX said his latest instalment will be released December of 2026).

    So, take the bet with me:

    Bond 26 in 2027. If it doesn’t get a release until that year passes, you get a hundred pounds from me.

    If it is released in 2027, you better pay up.

    But you’re so certain this’ll be easy money, mate.so take the bet!
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    peter wrote: »
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    I told you, we won't see B26 until 2028 at the earliest. The idea that EON were going to decide on where to take the series, write and finalise a new script, find a director, cast the film including a new Bond, go into production, wrap shooting, edit and grade the film in the next 3 years was always pie in the sky thinking. Even more bizarre is thinking Denis Villeneuve was gonna do all that AFTER completing work on Dune Messiah, and, all within 3 years.

    I think we need to start and get realistic, Bond 26 probably won't have any connection to any of the notable directors, or any of the notable choices to play Bond. I think when we do get a film way down the line, it will most likely be a smaller, less risky endeavour to reestablish Bond's commercial viability. I can only see the budget of the next film reach max 170 - 180 million US.

    I didn’t change my virw on when B26 is being released, @Mendes4Lyfe Do you read posts? Or do you wanna be “right” so bad you come on here and make word salads predictions?!!

    So now you have the opportunity to take money from me!!I’ll ask a second time, take the bet:

    Bond 26 will be released in 2027 (most likely in October)... I’m just not sure if it’s DV directing (his statement to Baz is confusing quite a number of ppl as both Warner’s and IMAX said his latest instalment will be released December of 2026).

    So, take the bet with me:

    Bond 26 in 2027. If it doesn’t get a release until that year passes, you get a hundred pounds from me.

    If it is released in 2027, you better pay up.

    But you’re so certain this’ll be easy money, mate.so take the bet!

    Edit: @Mendes4Lyfe … is that the sound of crickets I’m hearing? For a second time? Really?!! I’ll happily pay a bet that I lose, and listen, I’ll make this really easy for you:

    Take the bet, but if (when) you lose, you won’t have to pay me. But if I lose, I will pay you.

    How about that? This is basically free money and bragging rights for you! I’ll happily pay and accept the loss!

    For someone who knows so much, plus, you won’t have to pay if and when you lose, AND you’ll be able to stomp up and down in your virtual world boasting how your wild guess was so accurate, this is the easiest thing to accept. C’mon Mendes, give your peas a little tug and get on with it and accept something you are all but guaranteed to win!!

  • ArapahoeBondFanArapahoeBondFan Colorado
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    peter wrote: »
    peter wrote: »
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    I told you, we won't see B26 until 2028 at the earliest. The idea that EON were going to decide on where to take the series, write and finalise a new script, find a director, cast the film including a new Bond, go into production, wrap shooting, edit and grade the film in the next 3 years was always pie in the sky thinking. Even more bizarre is thinking Denis Villeneuve was gonna do all that AFTER completing work on Dune Messiah, and, all within 3 years.

    I think we need to start and get realistic, Bond 26 probably won't have any connection to any of the notable directors, or any of the notable choices to play Bond. I think when we do get a film way down the line, it will most likely be a smaller, less risky endeavour to reestablish Bond's commercial viability. I can only see the budget of the next film reach max 170 - 180 million US.

    I didn’t change my virw on when B26 is being released, @Mendes4Lyfe Do you read posts? Or do you wanna be “right” so bad you come on here and make word salads predictions?!!

    So now you have the opportunity to take money from me!!I’ll ask a second time, take the bet:

    Bond 26 will be released in 2027 (most likely in October)... I’m just not sure if it’s DV directing (his statement to Baz is confusing quite a number of ppl as both Warner’s and IMAX said his latest instalment will be released December of 2026).

    So, take the bet with me:

    Bond 26 in 2027. If it doesn’t get a release until that year passes, you get a hundred pounds from me.

    If it is released in 2027, you better pay up.

    But you’re so certain this’ll be easy money, mate.so take the bet!

    Edit: @Mendes4Lyfe … is that the sound of crickets I’m hearing? For a second time? Really?!! I’ll happily pay a bet that I lose, and listen, I’ll make this really easy for you:

    Take the bet, but if (when) you lose, you won’t have to pay me. But if I lose, I will pay you.

    How about that? This is basically free money and bragging rights for you! I’ll happily pay and accept the loss!

    For someone who knows so much, plus, you won’t have to pay if and when you lose, AND you’ll be able to stomp up and down in your virtual world boasting how your wild guess was so accurate, this is the easiest thing to accept. C’mon Mendes, give your peas a little tug and get on with it and accept something you are all but guaranteed to win!!

    Well do keep us updated.
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,518
    @Mendes4Lyfe has 24 hours to reply to a bet he can't lose, and if he does, he still wins, cuz I won't take his money! But I'm waiting for him to give a tug and reply, but I fear I'll only hear crickets...

    Everything to win, and he still won't take the bet.

    And I'm in no way a sore loser: I will pay him and graciously accept defeat (in the end, I'll just be happy to have a new Bond film).

    But this is the second time I've offered for him to take my money, and after his bluster and puffed out chest, he seems to vanish.

    This time, the bet is far easier, with all the risks on me, and yet.... 🦗 🦗 🦗
  • 007HallY007HallY
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    I feel we need a specific prediction thread about Bond 26 at this rate! It’ll be funny seeing in hindsight some of the things many of us come out with/what turns out to be right and wrong (and incidentally I’d say I’ve made some pretty spectacularly wrong predictions about Bond in the past! It’s why I try not to make any despite my best efforts).
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,518
    ArapahoeBondFan wrote: »
    peter wrote: »
    peter wrote: »
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    I told you, we won't see B26 until 2028 at the earliest. The idea that EON were going to decide on where to take the series, write and finalise a new script, find a director, cast the film including a new Bond, go into production, wrap shooting, edit and grade the film in the next 3 years was always pie in the sky thinking. Even more bizarre is thinking Denis Villeneuve was gonna do all that AFTER completing work on Dune Messiah, and, all within 3 years.

    I think we need to start and get realistic, Bond 26 probably won't have any connection to any of the notable directors, or any of the notable choices to play Bond. I think when we do get a film way down the line, it will most likely be a smaller, less risky endeavour to reestablish Bond's commercial viability. I can only see the budget of the next film reach max 170 - 180 million US.

    I didn’t change my virw on when B26 is being released, @Mendes4Lyfe Do you read posts? Or do you wanna be “right” so bad you come on here and make word salads predictions?!!

    So now you have the opportunity to take money from me!!I’ll ask a second time, take the bet:

    Bond 26 will be released in 2027 (most likely in October)... I’m just not sure if it’s DV directing (his statement to Baz is confusing quite a number of ppl as both Warner’s and IMAX said his latest instalment will be released December of 2026).

    So, take the bet with me:

    Bond 26 in 2027. If it doesn’t get a release until that year passes, you get a hundred pounds from me.

    If it is released in 2027, you better pay up.

    But you’re so certain this’ll be easy money, mate.so take the bet!

    Edit: @Mendes4Lyfe … is that the sound of crickets I’m hearing? For a second time? Really?!! I’ll happily pay a bet that I lose, and listen, I’ll make this really easy for you:

    Take the bet, but if (when) you lose, you won’t have to pay me. But if I lose, I will pay you.

    How about that? This is basically free money and bragging rights for you! I’ll happily pay and accept the loss!

    For someone who knows so much, plus, you won’t have to pay if and when you lose, AND you’ll be able to stomp up and down in your virtual world boasting how your wild guess was so accurate, this is the easiest thing to accept. C’mon Mendes, give your peas a little tug and get on with it and accept something you are all but guaranteed to win!!

    Well do keep us updated.

    The window has closed on @Mendes4Lyfe . He had an opportunity to make free money from me. That’s two chances I gave him!!

    I guess he doesn’t believe his own words?

    I’m also guessing some ppl wanna be so right, so badly, that they’re too afraid of being found wrong.

    Sigh.

    I have absolutely zero idea if my prediction will come to fruition. I only repeat it because that’s what I’ve been consistently told by ppl with way more knowledge than me, and anything they’ve told me, that I’ve often times put up here, was the truth. Rarely were they wrong.

    But I’ve no idea, lol. It seemed reasonable with a time line. And I’d still put my money behind them, then the “influencers” that Mendes worships.

    Oh well, fun while it lasted.

    I supposed a pin has been put into Mendes for now….until the next time, lol.
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited October 2024 Posts: 4,544
    Edward Berger turn out bissy with another movie till summer 2025 and then deside what he wil do next and possible he won't do next Bourne if he can't bring something new. Sound like Bond mabey more something for him, if Eon whant him.

    https://www.darkhorizons.com/berger-not-clear-on-his-bourne-future/
    Nearly a year ago, Universal Pictures announced a new Jason Bourne movie was in the works and “All Quiet On The Western Front” director Edward Berger was in talks to direct.

    With Berger currently out promoting his Pope election thriller “Conclave,” he was asked by Cinema Daily US if any further progress on the new Bourne film has taken place.

    It turns out Berger isn’t as locked down for that film as you might think, he tells the outlet:

    “It’s really not clear whether…I’m not doing it right now, and I really don’t know what I will do in the future.”

    Indeed, Berger is not only promoting “Conclave” and doing the awards campaigning required for that film, but he’s also in post on the Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton-led Netflix film “The Ballad Of A Small Player” and must finish that before figuring out what’s next for him:

    “There’s a bunch of [project] options and I have to bring out this movie, ‘Conclave’ to the theaters, and I have to finish ‘Ballad’ which [will] take me until next summer, and everything that goes beyond that is kind of beyond my comprehension.”

    He’s not dismissing Bourne though, on the contrary he’s a big fan of the films but he’s also aware of their legacy and says there’s no point bringing them back unless there’s good reason for it:

    “But you know, ‘Bourne’ is a wonderful franchise, and if there ever were an – and I don’t have it – an element that hasn’t been told yet and a good reason to bring it back and for me, to have a good reason to have the feeling, ‘I can make the movie as good as Paul Greengrass did, because he did great, great films, and that’s a very high [bar] to jump over.

    And you really need a new agenda of bringing it back, otherwise, there’s really no reason [to do so]. You can only bring it back if you have something new to tell. Something new to add and that would probably be Matt Damon’s only reason to come back.

    He’s not going to need money, he’s not going to need to make this. If he can have an inner journey, and if an actor finds that to play then that’s a wonderful challenge, but if you can’t find that, better not make a movie like that.”

    From the sounds of it Universal hasn’t found that reason, suggesting the film is earlier in the works than anticipated and won’t be happening for some time.
  • VenutiusVenutius Yorkshire
    edited October 2024 Posts: 3,198
    Last month, Matt Damon joked that he's going to make Bourne In Space with Doug Lyman directing. Even as a gag, I think the 'in space' part is more likely than the 'Doug Liman directing' bit.
  • Informe_James_BondInforme_James_Bond Dominican Republic
    Posts: 112
    According to this article in The Sun, it mentions that British director Steve McQueen, known for films such as Shame and 12 Years a Slave, is being considered to direct the next James Bond instalment.

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/31553112/steve-mcqueen-lined-up-new-james-bond-film/

    ;)
  • BMB007BMB007
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    Probably a bs rumor (tabloid + he has a movie coming out now) but I'd love it.
  • Risico007Risico007
    Posts: 9,866
    I am intrigued
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    As someone pointed out Denis Villeneueve has achieved 2 feats of cinema that for decades people thought were impossible.

    1. A sequel to Bladerunner

    2. A successful film version of Dune

    Not only that but he achieved these back 2 back, could he make it a hattrick and reboot Bond (which people are currently speculating could be equally impossible) after completing work on Dune Messiah?

    The timeline does make sense, as Dune is supposed to be released in late 2026, meaning Villeneuve could direct Bond for a late 2028 release window, by which time the fued between Amazon and EON might possibly be resolved?

    And then Villeneuve could close the book of the "franchise cinema" part of his career having achieved everything he could have wanted, and start work on other ambitious projects like Cleopatra.

    For anyone wondering whether Denis Villeneuve would be interested in directing Bond, don't forget that he was the frontrunner to direct Bond 25 at one point, before production of the first Dune got in the way. Also when interviewed for Happy Sad Confused podcast he was asked about Bond and had this to say: "Frankly, I can't believe I'm saying it, but the answer would be a massive yes. I would deeply love to one day make a James Bond movie. Its a character that I've been with, like everybody, since childhood. I have a deep affection for Bond. I can't wait to see Carys movie, I'm so excited, I'm one of the biggest Bond fans."

    He sounds enthusiastic enough to me. ;)
  • peterpeter Toronto
    edited December 2024 Posts: 9,518
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    As someone pointed out Denis Villeneueve has achieved 2 feats of cinema that for decades people thought were impossible.

    1. A sequel to Bladerunner

    2. A successful film version of Dune

    Not only that but he achieved these back 2 back, could he make it a hattrick and reboot Bond (which people are currently speculating could be equally impossible) after completing work on Dune Messiah?

    The timeline does make sense, as Dune is supposed to be released in late 2026, meaning Villeneuve could direct Bond for a late 2028 release window, by which time the fued between Amazon and EON might possibly be resolved?

    And then Villeneuve could close the book of the "franchise cinema" part of his career having achieved everything he could have wanted, and start work on other ambitious projects like Cleopatra.

    For anyone wondering whether Denis Villeneuve would be interested in directing Bond, don't forget that he was the frontrunner to direct Bond 25 at one point, before production of the first Dune got in the way. Also when interviewed for Happy Sad Confused podcast he was asked about Bond and had this to say: "Frankly, I can't believe I'm saying it, but the answer would be a massive yes. I would deeply love to one day make a James Bond movie. Its a character that I've been with, like everybody, since childhood. I have a deep affection for Bond. I can't wait to see Carys movie, I'm so excited, I'm one of the biggest Bond fans."

    He sounds enthusiastic enough to me. ;)

    Absolutely nauseating to read, lol.

    You're shameless, mate.

    I've been asked to read your recent posts, and, as crazy as this sounds, I'm still bullish on 2027, if you'd like to take me up on my friendly bet again, where I take all the risk and you just hafta reply with a yes or no, @Mendes4Lyfe
  • 007ClassicBondFan007ClassicBondFan
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    Good to see you back on the site @peter!
  • peterpeter Toronto
    Posts: 9,518
    007ClassicBondFan wrote: »
    Good to see you back on the site @peter!

    I sent you a PM, sir! Good to hear from you!!
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited January 5 Posts: 8,533
    I still think if Edgar Wright is one day given the keys to make a Bond film and he brings the energy that his cornetto movies had to it, that would go down as one of those entries with a passionate cult following similar to Quantum or LTK. It would be amazing to see a Bond film with proper swagger again like we haven't seen since TND. Bond movies used to be like tightly coiled springs, think of Goldfinger, Live and Let Die, The Spy Who Loved Me that explode off the screen with thrilling opening few minutes and then rattle along at a clip. I haven't had that sense in a long time, the last 2 films feel much slower to me like when Bond and Madeline are waiting at the train station in SP, just kinda hanging around and theres lots of moments like that.

    Another advantage to a Wright Bond film would be a great opportunity to see David Arnold return as he scored Hot Fuzz.
  • SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
    Posts: 2,227
    I enjoy Wright's films. But I think he's more at ease, when he does something intimate and zany.
  • VenutiusVenutius Yorkshire
    Posts: 3,198
    Wright's said in the past that he's got a pitch for Bond 26 but he's keeping it quiet until (or if) EON ask him. He also said that he believes Bond actors should alternate between 'dark chocolate, milk chocolate' and so the new guy shouldn't be 'Daniel Craig 2'. If that aligns with EON's thinking, he could be in with a shout. Would he still be interested if they didn't want to go 'milk chocolate' or stray too far from Dan's iteration, though?
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,533
    Venutius wrote: »
    Wright's said in the past that he's got a pitch for Bond 26 but he's keeping it quiet until (or if) EON ask him. He also said that he believes Bond actors should alternate between 'dark chocolate, milk chocolate' and so the new guy shouldn't be 'Daniel Craig 2'. If that aligns with EON's thinking, he could be in with a shout. Would he still be interested if they didn't want to go 'milk chocolate' or stray too far from Dan's iteration, though?

    Well, I think it's only really internet hearsay and fan wishcasting which says EON wants to stick closely to Craig interpretation. There's never been any official source to substantiate that that's their plan, its just a theory that's picked up some steam on sites like this. I'm of the belief that EON will need a big shake up for future films in order distinguish this next era as having its own identity, and not inviting comparisons with what came before. I don't know if Edgar Wright is necessarily who you would want to direct the first adventure of a new Bond, but technically his next movie is coming out this year (The Running Man remake starring Glen Powell), so the schedules do make sense that he could be on EON's radar
  • 007HallY007HallY
    Posts: 4,437
    Venutius wrote: »
    Wright's said in the past that he's got a pitch for Bond 26 but he's keeping it quiet until (or if) EON ask him. He also said that he believes Bond actors should alternate between 'dark chocolate, milk chocolate' and so the new guy shouldn't be 'Daniel Craig 2'. If that aligns with EON's thinking, he could be in with a shout. Would he still be interested if they didn't want to go 'milk chocolate' or stray too far from Dan's iteration, though?

    I’m all for something a bit different with the next Bond, but the chocolate analogy is just stupid in my opinion, or at least simplistic. Every Bond (and indeed film) have shades to them. If anything Moore and Brosnan were a lot more harder edged in their first films, and Connery and Craig a lot more lighthearted in their later ones.

    I like a lot of Wright’s stuff but I’m not sure if he’s a mature enough director for Bond currently.
  • VenutiusVenutius Yorkshire
    Posts: 3,198
    Agreed - and he's been directing films for 20 years now, so if he isn't ready by this point, you have to wonder if he'll ever be. I don't think he'd be a good fit, tbh.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,533
    David Michods new movie wrapped filming on 15th November. Its a biopic, so I can't imagine it's a very long post production before he's a free agent. That's the type of exciting director that I think EON could be interested in working with, especially if they are true to their word on taking risks.
    I really think that another Sam Mendes is what EON are looking for. Someone with a strong flair and lots of ideas, but still conventional enough to not alienate the general cinema going public.
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