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Best and worst case scenario for the Amazon Bond

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  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    echo wrote: »
    Best-case scenario: we'll get some news.

    Worst-case scenario: we got some news.

    "It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive" - Robert Louis Stevenson.

  • CommanderRossCommanderRoss The bottom of a pitch lake in Eastern Trinidad, place called La Brea
    Posts: 8,585
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    First of all, when will people finally learn the correct meaning of the word "franchise"? The Bond "franchise" includes everything they can sell, like books, games, comics, merchandise, and so forth.

    The film series, however, isn't necessarily dead either. Amazon will continue to make films, at least a few for starters. It may not feel the same, though. What was special about a next Bond picture may now be lost in the different work method of streaming services.

    Sorry @DarthDimi , braindead is just dead to me, even though the blood still may be flowing. When the soul is gone, there's nothing left worthwhile.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,508
    CommanderRoss wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    First of all, when will people finally learn the correct meaning of the word "franchise"? The Bond "franchise" includes everything they can sell, like books, games, comics, merchandise, and so forth.

    The film series, however, isn't necessarily dead either. Amazon will continue to make films, at least a few for starters. It may not feel the same, though. What was special about a next Bond picture may now be lost in the different work method of streaming services.

    Sorry @DarthDimi , braindead is just dead to me, even though the blood still may be flowing. When the soul is gone, there's nothing left worthwhile.

    At times, I share that pessimistic take on things, @CommanderRoss. But I also try to remain optimistic whenever I can. As long as we haven't heard from Amazon, we don't really know what direction the Bonds will take.
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    Best case scenario:
    We get a new Bond film every three years, four top. Production of the next Bond movie starts soon and everything goes smoothly. Amazon keeps things grounded, but glamorous and exotic. They rely heavily on Ian Fleming and the source material, which they respect. There's some continuity between the films, but not too heavy. Blofeld is Bond’s nemesis, but is used sparingly and introduced gradually. Again, they heavily use the source material for inspiration. They try to avoid sci-fi elements and they go low key. They make first and foremost spy thrillers with strong atmosphere and characters. If there are tense action scenes, they don't neglect quiet moments either. In summary, the people st Amazon make Bond movies as well as they adapted other works of fiction such as, errrmmm, well, you know... errmm... they adapt Bond well.

    Worst case scenario:
    They rush things to make a bombastic, poorly conceived Bond movie, heavy on spectacle and high in loud, fiery action scenes. Bond tropes are used heavily, but superficially. Imagine an omelette of Easter eggs. They cast an American as Bond with a phony British accent. They try to make us believe that's how British people really speak. Speaking of casting, British actors are mostly used for villainous roles. Bond is like Austin Powers, but better looking and more violent. In the meantime, they stretch themselves thin with spin-offs, prequels and other derivative tv series and films. Continuity is all around the place between every single by-product and conflicting creative vision. People lose interest. Need I go on?
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