EoN sells up - Amazon MGM to produce 007 going forwards (Heyman and Pascal confirmed as producers)

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  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    007HallY wrote: »
    It’ll be a few things I guess - initial meetings to ensure they’re all on the same page and can create a path going forward if there’s interest, then contract negotiations presumably which involves agents, fee negotiations etc.

    I dunno they seemed in a hurry to get the deal done and bring some producers on board. :-??
  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
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    Yes, a 250 million dollar behemoth channelling one man's vision (writer/director), with the aid of a set of supportive, experienced producers at his back. Dare I say we could be in for a true cinematic rarity in the age of focus-grouped slop.

    It sounds like you're describing Eon more or less. or Megalopolis. Or maybe Horizon.
  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
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    Kojak007 wrote: »
    I think Cuarón would be a decent choice, although I think there would be better options. At least he would be a more interesting choice than Nolan or Villeneuve.
    However, I fear he would like to make a period piece. If that happens, my anticipation will tend towards zero.

    Any of the three would be fantastic.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    TripAces wrote: »
    Kojak007 wrote: »
    I think Cuarón would be a decent choice, although I think there would be better options. At least he would be a more interesting choice than Nolan or Villeneuve.
    However, I fear he would like to make a period piece. If that happens, my anticipation will tend towards zero.

    Any of the three would be fantastic.

    There’s always another Bond movie for them to do.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    I’d be excited for John Williams of 1995 or even 2006 scoring Bond, but I don’t think I would for today. His more recent scores since CRYSTAL SKULL have been merely good and serviceable. Aside from a few cues like the crystal skull motif and Rey’s theme, his scores haven’t stood out the way they used to back in the day. It just feels like Williams going through the motions. Maybe the prospect of Bond would energize more enthusiasm, but I think his best years are behind.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    I’d be excited for John Williams of 1995 or even 2006 scoring Bond, but I don’t think I would for today. His more recent scores since CRYSTAL SKULL have been merely good and serviceable. Aside from a few cues like the crystal skull motif and Rey’s theme, his scores haven’t stood out the way they used to back in the day. It just feels like Williams going through the motions. Maybe the prospect of Bond would energize more enthusiasm, but I think his best years are behind.

    I just think it is a little eerie that John Williams stated a few years ago, at the age of 90 that he'd love to composer the Bond film, and now two of his old collaboraters could possibly be heading the project. Ofcourse when you're closing in on a century old a few years makes a big difference in terms of where your priorities might be, but if he's still healthy and fit I think it's a (slim) possibility he could still do it.
  • Posts: 4,973
    007HallY wrote: »
    It’ll be a few things I guess - initial meetings to ensure they’re all on the same page and can create a path going forward if there’s interest, then contract negotiations presumably which involves agents, fee negotiations etc.

    I dunno they seemed in a hurry to get the deal done and bring some producers on board. :-??

    Well, it’s only been 12 days since they announced new producers to be fair. I think it’s just a case of being very early into this process.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    007HallY wrote: »
    007HallY wrote: »
    It’ll be a few things I guess - initial meetings to ensure they’re all on the same page and can create a path going forward if there’s interest, then contract negotiations presumably which involves agents, fee negotiations etc.

    I dunno they seemed in a hurry to get the deal done and bring some producers on board. :-??

    Well, it’s only been 12 days since they announced new producers to be fair. I think it’s just a case of being very early into this process.

    I think "the process" has been active long before the new producers, or the Amazon deal, were announced.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    talos7 wrote: »
    007HallY wrote: »
    007HallY wrote: »
    It’ll be a few things I guess - initial meetings to ensure they’re all on the same page and can create a path going forward if there’s interest, then contract negotiations presumably which involves agents, fee negotiations etc.

    I dunno they seemed in a hurry to get the deal done and bring some producers on board. :-??

    Well, it’s only been 12 days since they announced new producers to be fair. I think it’s just a case of being very early into this process.

    I think "the process" has been active long before the new producers, or the Amazon deal, were announced.

    Yes, there have been murmurs about a script being in development for at least as long as the Cuaron rumours.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    Kojak007 wrote: »
    I think Cuarón would be a decent choice, although I think there would be better options. At least he would be a more interesting choice than Nolan or Villeneuve.
    However, I fear he would like to make a period piece. If that happens, my anticipation will tend towards zero.

    Why do you think that?
  • edited April 6 Posts: 4,973
    talos7 wrote: »
    007HallY wrote: »
    007HallY wrote: »
    It’ll be a few things I guess - initial meetings to ensure they’re all on the same page and can create a path going forward if there’s interest, then contract negotiations presumably which involves agents, fee negotiations etc.

    I dunno they seemed in a hurry to get the deal done and bring some producers on board. :-??

    Well, it’s only been 12 days since they announced new producers to be fair. I think it’s just a case of being very early into this process.

    I think "the process" has been active long before the new producers, or the Amazon deal, were announced.

    Yes, there have been murmurs about a script being in development for at least as long as the Cuaron rumours.

    I imagine something has been going on, yes, but I think it's reasonable to assume it's still early. The Cuaron rumours I don't think have been about long anyway and script development takes time.

    I can't give an exact date of when we'll get something, and all we can do is await announcements. We know they're working on it (or at least that's what they've said publicly). As I've said (and believe increasingly so) none of us can predict the future and we're utterly powerless in this. Hopefully we'll get a new Bond film, and obviously we're in for some news at some point. So let's see!
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    Do we think that Amazon could plan to film two movies back to back? Even EON always got a Bond actor's second movie within two years of their first. Amazon does have the money and resources to possibly make it happen.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    Eon did consider it for Craig’s fourth and fifth during the very early stages of SP. I would assume at this stage they’d want to focus on just one film project before trying out something like that.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    Eon did consider it for Craig’s fourth and fifth during the very early stages of SP. I would assume at this stage they’d want to focus on just one film project before trying out something like that.

    Yes, but history in some unique ways does repeat itself!
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    After seeing the latest footage of Williams on X, those couple of years have taken their toll. Perhaps we might be looking at one of the composers on the last few HP/Beast films.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    delfloria wrote: »
    After seeing the latest footage of Williams on X, those couple of years have taken their toll. Perhaps we might be looking at one of the composers on the last few HP/Beast films.

    Or David Arnold could be back. Michael Giacchino would be my choice based on his work (intimating John Barry though), for The Incredibles 1 & 2. John Murphy would be my other choice.
  • Posts: 1,971
    MaxCasino wrote: »
    delfloria wrote: »
    After seeing the latest footage of Williams on X, those couple of years have taken their toll. Perhaps we might be looking at one of the composers on the last few HP/Beast films.

    Or David Arnold could be back. Michael Giacchino would be my choice based on his work (intimating John Barry though), for The Incredibles 1 & 2. John Murphy would be my other choice.

    I just don't think they are going back to any of the main EON players. Giacchino could do it, though he can sound imitative when doing genre work. I would ad John Powell to that list.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    I have to imagine that Amazon's goal is 2027, and that being the case time is certainly of the essence. They need to be ready to start shooting in 2026, and there's still a lot of hurdles left to traverse.
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    I have to imagine that Amazon's goal is 2027, and that being the case time is certainly of the essence. They need to be ready to start shooting in 2026, and there's still a lot of hurdles left to traverse.

    They have plenty of time. I don't think it's that hard to choose a director or an actor.
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    As long as it’s out by 2029, the “at least two films per decade” streak can stay alive. If it’s 2027, we have a decent chance of a 2030 follow-up, which would finally be the first time a Bond film came out with a “0” at the end of the year (the one digit missing left).
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    I have to imagine that Amazon's goal is 2027, and that being the case time is certainly of the essence. They need to be ready to start shooting in 2026, and there's still a lot of hurdles left to traverse.

    They have plenty of time. I don't think it's that hard to choose a director or an actor.

    I agree, but if they want to hit 2027 then time is running out and they will have to make a decision, unless they want to release literally on the 31st of December.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    Maybe a meteor will hit the set of Bond 26 and further delay production! What could us fans possibly do if that happens knowing we may have to wait even longer???? :-O
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    I would be really curious to know what it is which made that person in Paris think Cuarón was talking about Bond if he didn't mention it by name. Apparently he said "There is indeed THIS project under discussion, and I have the desire - if it happens - to revisit this story in my own way." - had he specifically been asked about 007? Or just any big projects in the pipeline? It's a bit too vague at the moment.
    It seems like this Paris Cinema Club do put their Q&As on YouTube after a couple of weeks so maybe we'll see it.
  • LucknFateLucknFate 007 In New York
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    I have to imagine that Amazon's goal is 2027, and that being the case time is certainly of the essence. They need to be ready to start shooting in 2026, and there's still a lot of hurdles left to traverse.

    They have plenty of time. I don't think it's that hard to choose a director or an actor.

    I agree, but if they want to hit 2027 then time is running out and they will have to make a decision, unless they want to release literally on the 31st of December.

    From one fan to another, you don't want them to rush.
  • Posts: 1,795
    I have to imagine that Amazon's goal is 2027, and that being the case time is certainly of the essence. They need to be ready to start shooting in 2026, and there's still a lot of hurdles left to traverse.

    They have plenty of time. I don't think it's that hard to choose a director or an actor.

    I agree, but if they want to hit 2027 then time is running out and they will have to make a decision, unless they want to release literally on the 31st of December.

    They can release it even in 2026. They have time.
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    Here's what's under discussion. Next one, Villeneuve portrays Bond and Cuaron directs him. After that, vice versa. Third one out will have Nolan directing himself because, after all, no one could direct him but him. This all solves the "got a director but now who will play Bond" dilemma BTW...just saw the extended preview for - oh, really ? Yes ANOTHER Superman this time with a very unimpressive Superman actor but at least he's got a dog. Hoult is in it as Lex Luthor....and he speaks a line....and...oh, please keep him away from Bond.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    LucknFate wrote: »
    I have to imagine that Amazon's goal is 2027, and that being the case time is certainly of the essence. They need to be ready to start shooting in 2026, and there's still a lot of hurdles left to traverse.

    They have plenty of time. I don't think it's that hard to choose a director or an actor.

    I agree, but if they want to hit 2027 then time is running out and they will have to make a decision, unless they want to release literally on the 31st of December.

    From one fan to another, you don't want them to rush.

    Oh, no, I think them taking their time is the best outcome. If we don't see Bond until 2028 so be it.
  • DaltonforyouDaltonforyou The Daltonator
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    I think they would be wise to bring back a few players from Eon. David Arnold should be at the top of the list. Daniel Kleinman. Per Hallberg. Alex Witt, second unit. Roger Deakins would be cool as well. Would he pass up a chance to work with a grand auteur like Cuaron?
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    I think Deakins has said he’s fine with leaving his work on Bond with SF. Although anyone can change their minds.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    I don't think Deakins was desperate about the idea of doing a Bond, I don't think he'd do another.
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