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I'm not too worried and do feel this one may be different as Logan has written the bulk of the script instead of Purvis and Wade, unlike last time. Plus, a Logan only Bond may still arrive one day.
P+W can write basic screenplays, but dialogue, as some else said, is their weakness. Still better the devil you know, one might say.....
It isn't true...
well - it might be. But be brave, its all talked about start to finish already. Time will tell...
It does all make me uneasy though. When will the release date be? I can't believe that Mendes would have asked for P+W to be brought back in, so this is obviously being driven by EON. If EON feel the need to exert their control more, what does that mean for Mendes? Is he happy about what's going? I don't imagine he's the kind of director that appreciates the producers imposing re-writes at a late stage in the project.
Ever since that Logan interview came out and because of the general lack of info coming out, I've had this nagging suspicion that some kind of turmoil was going on behind the scenes.
Just hope this doesn't lead to a major delay in release. I'm just wondering if the next news is going to be that Mendes has left the project...? I don't think he'd do that to Craig, but it is all rather troubling.
If the news was that they'd brought in another quality writer to polish the script I would be happy, but not P+W. All the implications of this are worrying.
can bring something to the table.
Logan s Run from Bond is worrisome for me as well.
Let's all take a deep breath and wait till we hear the official line coming out of EON.
The same Eon that denied that Ben Whishaw had been hired to play Q? The same Eon that denied that John Logan had been hired to write Bond 24? That Eon?
I understand the wariness with the Daily Mail. But it's not like Eon shoots very straight at times.
EON are not going to advertise this kind of thing though, are they?
Yes, let's not over-react, but some of us were sensing something was up when the Logan interview came out. In the absence of solid news from EON, we can only speculate. To be honest, it's was more the lack of any announcements from EON that was beginning to make me concerned.
I agree with an earlier post that sometimes a little bit of pressure can produce good results. So the best possible outcome is that it spurs everyone to work do a tighter schedule. But if they don't start filming until December, it will obviously allow less time for post production and editing if they still want to release in Nov 2015.
They'd have to announce it if they plan on delaying filming. They can't phone Pinewood and say "Shh, don't tell anyone but we won't be there for another two months".
Any way, I think the very fact that EON have brought in P+W is indication of EON's determination to stick to the schedule. And it looks to me like they are imposing P+W on Mendes. I just cannot see any circumstances in which Mendes will be happy about this.
They'd have to inform Pinewood sooner rather than later if that is their plan because of other productions waiting to begin. I imagine they only have the studio booked for a specific time.
I just surmised with a two-month shooting delay that the film would have to be pushed back.
Also, Craig will turn 47 when this film is still shooting. At this rate (with delays and such bigger gaps between the films), he may be into his 50's by the time B25 starts shooting.
That's why he keeps repeating that contracts are......... paper. I agree. The success of the next will decide on that. Beter stop, while you are on top IMO. However this will turn out. They stole 1 film from him. 25 or not....
Let not get to worked up over this
Wait till we get news from EON they will tell us when there ready to.
Well, Baz does have a good track record, so I figured I would speak on the matter in case it is true. If it's not, then everyone will believe it still once its been debunked, as it has been passed around to all the major entertainment news sites that I've seen.
If you're referring to me, do you mean links to other sites, or links to news that Baz has been correct about?
Bring me in, so I can sprinkle in mature, plot-assisting things like boobies, fart jokes, sex jokes, and slide-whistles at random moments that don't fit at all.
EX: Bond is walking down a hall. Slide whistle.
You're hired!
i think he must have been supported in this by EON. It's Mendes who didn't want the two story arc. Now they're having issues with the script. Totally understandable that Logan is a bit annoyed. For all we know, he may have walked.
Logan does appear to alluding to not entirely loving his assignment and if BB has a genuine scoop then this makes sense that this has happened.
The thought that Mendes might jump ship has crossed my mind as well but I think he'll stay on board but wouldn't be surprised if he wasn't returning for Bond 25.
There is a tendency to think that this spells trouble, at least it's not been written by a committee like the Marvel house appears to do.
None of us know what kind of film this is going to be but those not keen on the humour in SF might have reason to worry, that film was huge for the series and right or wrong in your personal opinions it was part of what made SF a big hit with the general public. Which when all said and done these films are made for. Bond has never been there to give service to hardcore fans, yes there is mythology but your not going to get to much fan wankery like the Marvel, DC and Fox CB films have a tendency to do.
I think the best we can do is ride with this news as I've a feeling it's genuine and see where it takes us, until we have an idea of casting, locations and some hint of plot we are all getting our knickers in a twist over nothing yet.
And then Craig leaves, of course. Oh, the hysteria! :))
...forever.