BECOMING BOND - new documentary feature on the other other fellow, George Lazenby

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  • Posts: 3,336
    Glad to see that it is getting such positive feedback.

    "Becoming Bond will be available on Hulu on May 20".

  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 5,131
    The documentary looks really interesting. But the guy cast as Lazenby looks awful from the trailer.
  • I've got to see this.

    Huge fan of OHMSS and GL here.
  • Major_BoothroydMajor_Boothroyd Republic of Isthmus
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    They should do one on the making of the 67 Casino Royale - that would be a hell of a story with plenty of crazy characters!
  • They should do one on the making of the 67 Casino Royale - that would be a hell of a story with plenty of crazy characters!

    I agree, even Peter Sellers said making that movie would be a good movie in itself. Probably the most chaotic film production ever (aside from Apoclypse Now)
  • SeanCraigSeanCraig Germany
    Posts: 732
    Since it would be a hazzle to see this some way on Hulu I just hope it will be sub-licensed by Amazon or Netflix for a European distribution (or on BluRay/DVD).
  • edited March 2017 Posts: 2,270
    SeanCraig wrote: »
    Since it would be a hazzle to see this some way on Hulu I just hope it will be sub-licensed by Amazon or Netflix for a European distribution (or on BluRay/DVD).

    Me too, I'll be dissapointed if it isn't.
  • Birdleson wrote: »
    I have a feeling this will fit into my future Bond-A-Thons.

    I certainly hope it's good enough for me to do the same. Looking forward to this one. On a quasi-related note, when are they going to release Everything or Nothing for sale in the States already?
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    I have a feeling this will fit into my future Bond-A-Thons.

    I certainly hope it's good enough for me to do the same. Looking forward to this one. On a quasi-related note, when are they going to release Everything or Nothing for sale in the States already?

    It's been out for a while. I saw the DVD at Best Buy over a year ago.
  • Murdock wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    I have a feeling this will fit into my future Bond-A-Thons.

    I certainly hope it's good enough for me to do the same. Looking forward to this one. On a quasi-related note, when are they going to release Everything or Nothing for sale in the States already?

    It's been out for a while. I saw the DVD at Best Buy over a year ago.

    In the US?
  • CommanderRossCommanderRoss The bottom of a pitch lake in Eastern Trinidad, place called La Brea
    Posts: 8,264
    I really want to see this one, but, reading his comments, I'm also very happy he didn't do the 7 picture deal.
  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
    Posts: 2,539
    'Becoming Bond' will be screening at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    They seem to have really put some effort in.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    Murdock wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    I have a feeling this will fit into my future Bond-A-Thons.

    I certainly hope it's good enough for me to do the same. Looking forward to this one. On a quasi-related note, when are they going to release Everything or Nothing for sale in the States already?

    It's been out for a while. I saw the DVD at Best Buy over a year ago.

    In the US?

    Yes, surprisingly.
  • Birdleson wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    I have a feeling this will fit into my future Bond-A-Thons.

    I certainly hope it's good enough for me to do the same. Looking forward to this one. On a quasi-related note, when are they going to release Everything or Nothing for sale in the States already?

    It's included in the last boxed set.

    Good to know, but after picking up Bond 50 (for which I really do like the packaging design) there's no way I'm buying the whole series all over again. I had thought at the time that that was a really big oversight of them not to include EoN, but I'm glad they've fixed that moving forward.
    Murdock wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    I have a feeling this will fit into my future Bond-A-Thons.

    I certainly hope it's good enough for me to do the same. Looking forward to this one. On a quasi-related note, when are they going to release Everything or Nothing for sale in the States already?

    It's been out for a while. I saw the DVD at Best Buy over a year ago.

    In the US?

    Yes, surprisingly.

    Wow, that's good to know too. I have never found it here, and I actually have looked. Do you know has it ever been released on Blu-Ray?

    And if anyone knows of a reputable online source selling the Region A Everything or Nothing, please do let me know!
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 5,131
    They should do one on the making of the 67 Casino Royale - that would be a hell of a story with plenty of crazy characters!

    I agree, even Peter Sellers said making that movie would be a good movie in itself. Probably the most chaotic film production ever (aside from Apoclypse Now)

    Allegedly Sellers was a twat. His attitude was half the problem.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    @Some_Kind_Of_Hero, I can't remember if it was on Bluray. I do know it was on DVD for sure but I can't remember it had a bluray copy.
  • suavejmf wrote: »
    They should do one on the making of the 67 Casino Royale - that would be a hell of a story with plenty of crazy characters!

    I agree, even Peter Sellers said making that movie would be a good movie in itself. Probably the most chaotic film production ever (aside from Apoclypse Now)

    Allegedly Sellers was a twat. His attitude was half the problem.

    That's how the story goes. Sellers rarely showed up to do his scenes, and when he did, he played it how he wanted to play it, which interfered with the whole spoof angle they were aiming for. He was constantly chasing around Britt Ekland, shot a blank from a gun directly into one of the actresses face, and most of all, the infamous fued with Orsen Welles. What didn't help the film was the lack of a coherent story, after all we're talking about a movie with 5 directors.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    I've never been able to watch it in one sitting,
    Tend to watch the start then get bored with it.
  • I rarely revisit the film hardly. To say it has quite the amazing ensemble as well, and the talent involved, but this production was doomed from the start. Too many cooks in the kitchen.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    Posts: 28,694
    suavejmf wrote: »
    They should do one on the making of the 67 Casino Royale - that would be a hell of a story with plenty of crazy characters!

    I agree, even Peter Sellers said making that movie would be a good movie in itself. Probably the most chaotic film production ever (aside from Apoclypse Now)

    Allegedly Sellers was a twat. His attitude was half the problem.

    That's how the story goes. Sellers rarely showed up to do his scenes, and when he did, he played it how he wanted to play it, which interfered with the whole spoof angle they were aiming for. He was constantly chasing around Britt Ekland, shot a blank from a gun directly into one of the actresses face, and most of all, the infamous fued with Orsen Welles. What didn't help the film was the lack of a coherent story, after all we're talking about a movie with 5 directors.

    I clearly need to look into this film more. @007ClassicBondFan, what was the spat with Welles about?
  • Apperently one time, when the Queen of England was at some event with both Sellers and Welles, Sellers went to greet her, but she rushed passed him to meet Welles, which upset the former quite a lot. They only filmed one scene in the same shot. The rest where filmed separately. From my understanding, Sellers was also unbalanced in someway, but I don't know the details. However, if you are interested, the YouTube Channel "HaphazardStuff" has pointed an interesting lookback of film. I recommend watching it, very insightful.
  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
    Posts: 2,539
    Screentv talks to Lazenby, Josh Lawson and Josh Greenbaum
    screenertv.com/television/oral-history-hulu-becoming-bond-george-lazenby/
  • stagstag In the thick of it!
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    I wonder if this programme will surface on You Tube at some stage?
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
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    suavejmf wrote: »
    They should do one on the making of the 67 Casino Royale - that would be a hell of a story with plenty of crazy characters!

    I agree, even Peter Sellers said making that movie would be a good movie in itself. Probably the most chaotic film production ever (aside from Apoclypse Now)

    Allegedly Sellers was a twat. His attitude was half the problem.

    That's how the story goes. Sellers rarely showed up to do his scenes, and when he did, he played it how he wanted to play it, which interfered with the whole spoof angle they were aiming for. He was constantly chasing around Britt Ekland, shot a blank from a gun directly into one of the actresses face, and most of all, the infamous fued with Orsen Welles. What didn't help the film was the lack of a coherent story, after all we're talking about a movie with 5 directors.

    Yes. That's what I meant. He also saw himself (apparently) as a serious Bond.....deluded. Neither the looks nor the acting ability.
  • suavejmf wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    They should do one on the making of the 67 Casino Royale - that would be a hell of a story with plenty of crazy characters!

    I agree, even Peter Sellers said making that movie would be a good movie in itself. Probably the most chaotic film production ever (aside from Apoclypse Now)

    Allegedly Sellers was a twat. His attitude was half the problem.

    That's how the story goes. Sellers rarely showed up to do his scenes, and when he did, he played it how he wanted to play it, which interfered with the whole spoof angle they were aiming for. He was constantly chasing around Britt Ekland, shot a blank from a gun directly into one of the actresses face, and most of all, the infamous fued with Orsen Welles. What didn't help the film was the lack of a coherent story, after all we're talking about a movie with 5 directors.

    Yes. That's what I meant. He also saw himself (apparently) as a serious Bond.....deluded. Neither the looks nor the acting ability.

    The looks yes, but then again, is isn't like Daniel Craig is a best looking out of the bunch. As far as acting territory, Sellers at this point in his career was looking to sort of change his image, and wanted to do more serious roles. That didn't happen here, as legend goes he was either fired or walked off set
  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 5,131
    suavejmf wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    They should do one on the making of the 67 Casino Royale - that would be a hell of a story with plenty of crazy characters!

    I agree, even Peter Sellers said making that movie would be a good movie in itself. Probably the most chaotic film production ever (aside from Apoclypse Now)

    Allegedly Sellers was a twat. His attitude was half the problem.

    That's how the story goes. Sellers rarely showed up to do his scenes, and when he did, he played it how he wanted to play it, which interfered with the whole spoof angle they were aiming for. He was constantly chasing around Britt Ekland, shot a blank from a gun directly into one of the actresses face, and most of all, the infamous fued with Orsen Welles. What didn't help the film was the lack of a coherent story, after all we're talking about a movie with 5 directors.

    Yes. That's what I meant. He also saw himself (apparently) as a serious Bond.....deluded. Neither the looks nor the acting ability.

    The looks yes, but then again, is isn't like Daniel Craig is a best looking out of the bunch. As far as acting territory, Sellers at this point in his career was looking to sort of change his image, and wanted to do more serious roles. That didn't happen here, as legend goes he was either fired or walked off set
    Ah yes. But Craig is a serious actor who oozes presence and charisma. On screen he is believably cool and wears a suit very well. Sellers is a comedy actor who wasn't cool at all.
  • suavejmf wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    suavejmf wrote: »
    They should do one on the making of the 67 Casino Royale - that would be a hell of a story with plenty of crazy characters!

    I agree, even Peter Sellers said making that movie would be a good movie in itself. Probably the most chaotic film production ever (aside from Apoclypse Now)

    Allegedly Sellers was a twat. His attitude was half the problem.

    That's how the story goes. Sellers rarely showed up to do his scenes, and when he did, he played it how he wanted to play it, which interfered with the whole spoof angle they were aiming for. He was constantly chasing around Britt Ekland, shot a blank from a gun directly into one of the actresses face, and most of all, the infamous fued with Orsen Welles. What didn't help the film was the lack of a coherent story, after all we're talking about a movie with 5 directors.

    Yes. That's what I meant. He also saw himself (apparently) as a serious Bond.....deluded. Neither the looks nor the acting ability.

    The looks yes, but then again, is isn't like Daniel Craig is a best looking out of the bunch. As far as acting territory, Sellers at this point in his career was looking to sort of change his image, and wanted to do more serious roles. That didn't happen here, as legend goes he was either fired or walked off set
    Ah yes. But Craig is a serious actor who oozes presence and charisma. On screen he is believably cool and wears a suit very well. Sellers is a comedy actor who wasn't cool at all.

    Exactly, Craig has the Sex Appeal, which is the most important thing when casting Bond. Sellers could've easily handled the one liners, but it's hard to see him be as cool a figure as Connerh, Brosnan, Craig, or any of the others. That's what always interested me too, Sellers in a serious version of James Bond. It would be fascinating to watch.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    I'm very much looking forward to 'Becoming Bond.'
    George Lazenby is such an interesting character, it's impossible not to like him. I've always loved OHMSS, and was lucky enough to meet him several years ago at a convention. Very down to earth and happy to answer questions. Certainly not the arrogant and abrasive person he's sometimes made out to be. The trailer for Becoming Bond looks like it could be a lot of fun. At least Bond fans (well those who like George and OHMSS) have something to look forward too this year.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    I think George has been able to realize that arrogance and acting like Mr. Celebrity can often harm you, lessons he learned through the biggest character in modern cinema. I really respect him, and through watching a lot of videos since 1969 that've detailed how he's faced his demons at different points in time, he's truly grown to be a very self-aware man who is simply happy for the opportunities he's had. It's easy to see him as a womanizer and nothing more if you read the set gossip of OHMSS, but once you go deeper and see him for who he really is and how he's changed, it's clear that many layers exist. He did not have it easy at all in 1969, with a lot of people gunning for him. But he took it all in stride, and happily embraces his short legacy as the character wherever he goes. There's a lot to be said for that, and how unwilling he is to have grudges.
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