Official NTTD Poster Thread

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  • Posts: 16,162
    I actually like it, though I have some notes:
    Considering it's following the second longest gap in the series, most of which has been plagued by 'who should replace Daniel B.S." this poster desperately needs a "DANIEL CRAIG IS JAMES BOND" credit above the title.
    Also, where's the PPK? He could use a little sparkle in his eyes, and we could have gotten something similar to the NSNA early poster.

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  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    mtm wrote: »
    mtm wrote: »
    fanbond123 wrote: »
    I can imagine Cary Fukunaga saying to Daniel: "look apprehensive!" and they took a photo.

    Fukunaga then said "right, that will do as the poster. I'm off to play more Call of Duty!"

    :-j

    I don’t think he’s even posing for the photo though: it appears to be a still from the filming. The photo is ordinary, just lit by ambient light.

    As a designer this has the whiff of the client seeing an image they like and getting fixated on it, saying ‘that’s the poster right there; just put a title on it’ leaving the designer nowhere to go. It’s just... not a poster. It looks more like an editorial page from a film magazine.

    I'm a designer as well, and I agree - it does look a bit like an editorial piece with the typography and logos added. Nobody would have reacted negatively if this was just a part of a magazine spread.

    Yeah it’d be quite a nice page. But it’s not a poster. At best it’s a lobby card (remember them?)! :)

    Yes! It could be an OK lobby card - I think I have a few CR ones in a box, and if I remember correctly, there were a few of them that weren't really that interesting (much like this poster).

    I didn’t realise they were still doing them for CR.
  • NS_writingsNS_writings Buenos Aires
    Posts: 544
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    I actually like it, though I have some notes:
    Also, where's the PPK?[/img]

    Bond without the gun - worst idea EVER.

  • Posts: 3,327
    It's a terrible poster. Cheap, nasty, lacks imagination. Amateurish even. I've seen better student film posters.

    The type face is way too big for the composition of the image, and the image itself isn't particularly inspiring either. Craig is pulling a weird expression, and there is nothing in the backdrop that is attractive either.

    Easily one of the worst teaser campaign posters I've seen for any major Hollywood release, not just for the Bond franchise. How this got the green light by all the top execs beats the hell out of me. Who could honestly look at that image and say `Yes, brilliant! This is the best we can offer as a teaser poster! Doesn't get any better than this!'

    Utter shambles.
  • DrClatterhandDrClatterhand United Kingdom
    Posts: 349
    I love it. It's slightly off-kilter, and I think that's intentional. I think we're in for a very different ride this time. Well done. :')
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,206
    Several people have mentioned Daniel's expression and specifically his eyes; these were the first things that struck me as "off" about this poster. While it is not an inspired design by any means, a more intense, determined look, with hint of mischief in his eyes would have helped immensely.
  • Posts: 17,753
    mtm wrote: »
    mtm wrote: »
    mtm wrote: »
    fanbond123 wrote: »
    I can imagine Cary Fukunaga saying to Daniel: "look apprehensive!" and they took a photo.

    Fukunaga then said "right, that will do as the poster. I'm off to play more Call of Duty!"

    :-j

    I don’t think he’s even posing for the photo though: it appears to be a still from the filming. The photo is ordinary, just lit by ambient light.

    As a designer this has the whiff of the client seeing an image they like and getting fixated on it, saying ‘that’s the poster right there; just put a title on it’ leaving the designer nowhere to go. It’s just... not a poster. It looks more like an editorial page from a film magazine.

    I'm a designer as well, and I agree - it does look a bit like an editorial piece with the typography and logos added. Nobody would have reacted negatively if this was just a part of a magazine spread.

    Yeah it’d be quite a nice page. But it’s not a poster. At best it’s a lobby card (remember them?)! :)

    Yes! It could be an OK lobby card - I think I have a few CR ones in a box, and if I remember correctly, there were a few of them that weren't really that interesting (much like this poster).

    I didn’t realise they were still doing them for CR.

    Haven't seen them since, so that might be the last time. Could be wrong about this though.
  • BMW_with_missilesBMW_with_missiles All the usual refinements.
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    It's a terrible poster. Cheap, nasty, lacks imagination. Amateurish even. I've seen better student film posters.

    The type face is way too big for the composition of the image, and the image itself isn't particularly inspiring either. Craig is pulling a weird expression, and there is nothing in the backdrop that is attractive either.

    Easily one of the worst teaser campaign posters I've seen for any major Hollywood release, not just for the Bond franchise. How this got the green light by all the top execs beats the hell out of me. Who could honestly look at that image and say `Yes, brilliant! This is the best we can offer as a teaser poster! Doesn't get any better than this!'

    Utter shambles.

    I agree. I’ve seen significantly better fan arts than this.
  • NS_writingsNS_writings Buenos Aires
    Posts: 544
    talos7 wrote: »
    Several people have mentioned Daniel's expression and specifically his eyes; these were the first things that struck me as "off" about this poster. While it is not an inspired design by any means, a more intense, determined look, with hint of mischief in his eyes would have helped immensely.

    THIS!

  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    I saw this on Reddit. =))
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  • DoctorNoDoctorNo USA-Maryland
    Posts: 755
    I’m cool with doing something “different,” but it still has to be good. The only way this is good is if it becomes a series of teaser posters with Craig walking out the doorway into the street pointing his gun with a cool backdrop. Otherwise it’s just a generic picture with title over it.
  • Posts: 9,846
    It’s ok
  • Posts: 12,526
    Eon are seriously overpaying whoever these people are producing this? Casino Royale is head and shoulders above all the other DC films. Skyfall teaser would be my 2nd choice.
  • BMW_with_missilesBMW_with_missiles All the usual refinements.
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    They must’ve cut the advertising department budget as well. They hired a 16 year old with a pirated copy of Photoshop to paste some text over a production still is what it looks like.
  • Posts: 3,327

    They must’ve cut the advertising department budget as well. They hired a 16 year old with a pirated copy of Photoshop to paste some text over a production still is what it looks like.

    Not even Photoshop. It looks like its been created in Microsoft Paint by a 6 year old.
  • DenbighDenbigh UK
    Posts: 5,970
    As much as I’m a personal fan, I can’t wait to get my hands on some stills so I can create my own stuff.
  • edited October 2019 Posts: 6,709
    How on earth did they think that picture of Daniel with that expression and unflattering angle was worth being on the first poster they would show of their first Bond film in four years? It truly baffles me. I was so embarrassed of it that I didn't even show it to anyone today, not even to my wife. It's that bad. I usually use the teaser as a wallpaper immediately. I think I'll keep the one I currently have, made by our very own @Denbigh.
  • edited October 2019 Posts: 17,753
    What I find peculiar is that Empire Design hasn't posted the poster anywhere themselves. Meanwhile, photographer Greg Williams calls this poster "My new poster for #NoTimeToDie" on Instagram. This makes me wonder if Empire Design hasn't had anything to do with this teaser.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,206
    Univex wrote: »
    How on earth did they think that picture of Daniel with that expression and unflattering angle was worth being on the first poster they would show of their first Bond film in four years? It truly baffles me. I was so embarrassed of it that I didn't even show it to anyone today, not even to my wife. It's that bad. I usually use the teaser as a wallpaper immediately. I think I'll keep the one I currently have, made by our very own @Denbigh.

    I feel the same. When they released the photo of Craig in his dark shades, grey suit, striding confidently I couldn't share it enough, not so with this.
  • edited October 2019 Posts: 6,709
    What I find peculiar is that Empire Design hasn't posted the poster anywhere themselves. Meanwhile, photographer Greg Williams call this poster "My new poster for #NoTimeToDie" on Instagram. This makes me wonder if Empire Design hasn't had anything to do with this teaser.
    You're right. Well, it's their text over Greg's picture, so who knows? Maybe he only asked for permission on using their font.
  • RC7RC7
    Posts: 10,512
    Univex wrote: »
    How on earth did they think that picture of Daniel with that expression and unflattering angle was worth being on the first poster they would show of their first Bond film in four years? It truly baffles me. I was so embarrassed of it that I didn't even show it to anyone today, not even to my wife. It's that bad. I usually use the teaser as a wallpaper immediately. I think I'll keep the one I currently have, made by our very own @Denbigh.

    I actually think it’s far more interesting than the last few. The SP one is shite - it looks like someone’s turned up for their school photo with a holster. His expression in this, to me, is very much, ‘Who’s this c***?’.
  • edited October 2019 Posts: 17,753
    Univex wrote: »
    What I find peculiar is that Empire Design hasn't posted the poster anywhere themselves. Meanwhile, photographer Greg Williams call this poster "My new poster for #NoTimeToDie" on Instagram. This makes me wonder if Empire Design hasn't had anything to do with this teaser.
    You're right. Well, it's their text over Greg's picture, so who knows? Maybe he only asked for permission on using their font.

    Could be. Seems strange if Empire Design haven't been involved, but given that the poster looks very much like a movie still with the title logo and typography added, maybe their designers weren't needed for this particular piece.

    This is Empire Design's project page for NTTD. You'd think anything they've done for the film will be included here (like any other project on their page). If this teaser isn't included there at any point, then it's very likely a confirmation it's done by Greg Williams alone (or in collaboration with someone else).

    Edit: If he's the type to respond to Instagram messages/comments, maybe Greg Williams can confirm if he's done it with or without Empire Design?
  • Posts: 6,709
    Univex wrote: »
    What I find peculiar is that Empire Design hasn't posted the poster anywhere themselves. Meanwhile, photographer Greg Williams call this poster "My new poster for #NoTimeToDie" on Instagram. This makes me wonder if Empire Design hasn't had anything to do with this teaser.
    You're right. Well, it's their text over Greg's picture, so who knows? Maybe he only asked for permission on using their font.

    Could be. Seems strange if Empire Design haven't been involved, but given that the poster looks very much like a movie still with the title logo and typography added, maybe their designers weren't needed for this particular piece.

    This is Empire Design's project page for NTTD. You'd think anything they've done for the film will be included here (like any other project on their page). If this teaser isn't included there at any point, then it's very likely a confirmation it's done by Greg Williams alone (or in collaboration with someone else).

    Edit: If he's the type to respond to Instagram messages/comments, maybe Greg Williams can confirm if he's done it with or without Empire Design?

    Yes, someone on instagram could ask him. I'm not, so I can't, but it's a stellar idea as I think he's probably reachable/approachable.
  • BMW_with_missilesBMW_with_missiles All the usual refinements.
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    Here, I just put as much effort into this as EON did:SVjwkrH_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium
  • NS_writingsNS_writings Buenos Aires
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    Here, I just put as much effort into this as EON did:SVjwkrH_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium

    =)) =)) =)) =)) =))
  • MinionMinion Don't Hassle the Bond
    Posts: 1,165
    Birdleson wrote: »
    EON seems determined as Hell to set my expectations low.
    All the better to blow you away on release. :D
  • Posts: 1,680
    It’s obvious they’re going low tempo and gonna try and blow the audience out of the water.
  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
    Posts: 4,585
    Ask yourselves how, if you're calling this a "poster" you are not seeing a poster?

    This "poster" is a digital image for digital distribution. And that makes all the difference. It isn't really supposed to be a poster.

    Welcome to the 21st century.
  • RC7RC7
    Posts: 10,512
    When has poster ever been indicative of a film’s quality? Never. Quite the opposite. Like wading through the crèche on here.
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