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Well said. If it serves the story I have no problem with another agent holding 007; the only thing that would irk me is if Bond came back and was given a different 00 number.
My sentiments exactly.
But it doesn't really make sense, does it? 007 is an assigned code number. You seem to be saying, for some reason, Mi6 can only give 007 to a man called James Bond.
Oh naturally. I seeing Joe Don Baker when I wrote that.
As for the recent news. Ehh... comes off as if they're throwing a bone to the 'tolerant not tolerant' brigade. If so, then I don't think this will shut them up, but the opposite.
That’s the way it’s been for almost 60 years of this film series. The logo that represents this franchise is a stylized 007. I realize it’s just Bond’s ID number, and logically it could be reassigned, but in the public eye 007 is Bond. Call it a branding issue if you will, but that’s the way it’s been sold to audiences.
The iconic Goldfinger poster doesn’t even bother to credit Connery as James Bond, simply “agent 007.”
Well said, I completely agree with that
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Yep I reported that some days ago. Maratea's Statale 18 is officially a location for the movie and obviously cars will be involved.
Probably the best news I've read about Cary Fukunaga's Untitled Event Film so far! I've been on board with the idea of a temporary female 007 since it first was rumoured, but I have to admit that at first I did not want Lashana Lynch to play that role. Then I slowly warmed to her and now I'm very pleased!
We will have to wait and see. As much as I like the idea of a female 007 at the beginning of the movie, if Bond never gets his number back then it is kissing the ass of PC.
You can’t reasonably expect to suddenly turn and go against 60 years worth of branding ingrained in the minds of the public. The franchise has spent the entirety of the longest running film series in history associating James Bond and 007 as one and the same; interchangeable.
Bond will be 007. In the film there will be a temporary gimmick in which Lynch will be 007. And you'll have tons of fun with innuendos and double entendres. So much so, that while Lynch will be 007, the simple reference to it as being Bond's old number will make him more 007 than her. Hope that was clear. These are my hopes, anyway.
The thing is, it's just a gimmick. They don't have the minds to create a brilliant spy thriller story, so they're using some gimmicks. Hey, I'm all for positivism, but the last eleven years have taught me that they don't have the ability to come up with outstanding narratives. So I won't wait for them. I just want a fun and beautiful Bond film. If one day, they decide to stop with the gimmicks, homages,..., and truly tap into some intelligent narrative, I'll be over the moon. But it probably won't be now. Not with all these elements from past films and this sort of gimmickry.
I have no doubt that Phoebe and Cary will deliver an intelligent script with a so so narrative. The dialogue will be brilliant this time around, but the story will probably be...meh. And it will all look amazing ;)
We all did. And if Italy was Italy. Two reasons right there. But he now says he's a disaster tourist. And Barbara Broccoli is the incongruous one ;)
Well, since SP ended with Bond "choosing life" leaving the MI6, makes sense they promoted a new one. Plus Bond has always followed trends throughout the franchise, so after all the talking I'm not surprised about this idea of a female 007. They even wanted to do that back in 2001, after all.
This is easily Barbara's boldest move since casting Craig, I think she is well aware of the risks and the coming onslaught of criticism, but I think it will pay off in the end.
That was a long time ago, since then I have said that I'm OK with one or two scenes with Blofeld behind bars, which is what we will get.
Isn't it empowering for people of all ethnicities and races to see a strong black female lead? The only thing this disrupts is the status quo.......
Has anyone thought of the possibility that Eon may move forward with a series of films with Lynch as 007? Perhaps she is the next iteration of the character and any future (actual) Bond films will see Nomi and Bond team up......
I hope they keep Nomi's (or should we say 007's) look similar to this:
She's really cool and edgy. I'm into her.
She also has a lovely voice and seemingly a very engaging personality
Surprised people are upset by this. It hardly matters if its right for the story.
I'm VERY interested by these rumours that Miranda Frost in DAD was supposed to be 007. That's the first I've heard of that. Is that true?????
It certainly depends on the reception of 25. But since Bond is still a family driven business, I don't see them doubling the size of the franchise. They are barely able to release a film every 3/4 years.
If they actually go with this gimmick and it isn't just a tabloid rumor, I certainly hope your version of events is how they choose to execute this.
Aah very good ones, @MajorDSmythe! I´m on board with any of them. It´s a crime Jack Wade didn´t appear in every Bond film since GE. I would have loved to learn more About Jack´s gardening.