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New interview with Logan
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/joshw24/news/?a=50098
http://collider.com/john-logan-james-bond-skyfall-interview/127574/
"Logan talked about how he first came aboard the project, his approach to scripting a film that’s part of a 50-year franchise, the process of crafting the series’ notorious action set-pieces with the aid of Mendes, and how he weaves action into the story. Hit the jump to read the full interview.
Mendes and Logan have known each other for years, so when the director asked Logan to come aboard the project he jumped at the chance:
“[Mendes] said there’s this great script by Purvis and Wade that existed, but he wanted me to come onboard and I did the ultimate thing you never do which is I said ‘Yes. I don’t care what you pay me, I don’t care what I have to do, yes,’ because I grew up—the first Bond movie I ever saw was Diamonds are Forever, I remember every moment of it.”
While it’s been said that Skyfall will be a standalone film in the series instead of a direct sequel like Quantum of Solace, Logan sees the pic a bit differently:
“It has nothing to do with being a standalone film, as far as I’m concerned, because I don’t think these films are standalone, I think they’re part of a legacy. When I was working on it I was deeply aware as much of Quantum of Solace and Casino Royale as I was of Thunderball, as I was of Ian Fleming in the 50’s writing it, you know you’re a float in a parade.”
That being said, Logan didn’t feel devoutly deferent to the series as he had a great sense of freedom when drafting the screenplay:
“What was particularly thrilling about this is the freedom, because I had the fear that you would going into a franchise movie that you have to put all the toys back in the sandbox, but I’ve never felt anything but completely free as a writer to explore different material, to explore different ideas with these characters and this world. It’s been amongst the best experiences I’ve ever had on a movie.”
Finally, when asked about how he approaches the action set-pieces in the film, Logan said that it’s an extremely collaborative process with Mendes extensively involved, though the action is always in service to the story:
“It’s a very collaborative process, and Sam is front and center on everything. He’s got an amazingly exciting adventure mind, which not all filmmakers do…The important thing for me is making sure that the action belongs in that movie, cause there’s such a thing as a Bond kind of action, and then there’s a subset of that which is our Skyfall kind of action, they all have their own definitions.”
They’re currently two weeks deep into production and the plot is being kept under lock and key, but I’m definitely enticed not only by the involvement of Logan and Mendes, but also the fantastic cast that they’ve put together. We’ll find out for certain if Skyfall delivers next November.
Here’s the part of Steve’s video interview with Logan on Bond followed by the transcript. Look for their full conversation soon."
http://collider.com/john-logan-james-bond-skyfall-interview/127574/
"Logan talked about how he first came aboard the project, his approach to scripting a film that’s part of a 50-year franchise, the process of crafting the series’ notorious action set-pieces with the aid of Mendes, and how he weaves action into the story. Hit the jump to read the full interview.
Mendes and Logan have known each other for years, so when the director asked Logan to come aboard the project he jumped at the chance:
“[Mendes] said there’s this great script by Purvis and Wade that existed, but he wanted me to come onboard and I did the ultimate thing you never do which is I said ‘Yes. I don’t care what you pay me, I don’t care what I have to do, yes,’ because I grew up—the first Bond movie I ever saw was Diamonds are Forever, I remember every moment of it.”
While it’s been said that Skyfall will be a standalone film in the series instead of a direct sequel like Quantum of Solace, Logan sees the pic a bit differently:
“It has nothing to do with being a standalone film, as far as I’m concerned, because I don’t think these films are standalone, I think they’re part of a legacy. When I was working on it I was deeply aware as much of Quantum of Solace and Casino Royale as I was of Thunderball, as I was of Ian Fleming in the 50’s writing it, you know you’re a float in a parade.”
That being said, Logan didn’t feel devoutly deferent to the series as he had a great sense of freedom when drafting the screenplay:
“What was particularly thrilling about this is the freedom, because I had the fear that you would going into a franchise movie that you have to put all the toys back in the sandbox, but I’ve never felt anything but completely free as a writer to explore different material, to explore different ideas with these characters and this world. It’s been amongst the best experiences I’ve ever had on a movie.”
Finally, when asked about how he approaches the action set-pieces in the film, Logan said that it’s an extremely collaborative process with Mendes extensively involved, though the action is always in service to the story:
“It’s a very collaborative process, and Sam is front and center on everything. He’s got an amazingly exciting adventure mind, which not all filmmakers do…The important thing for me is making sure that the action belongs in that movie, cause there’s such a thing as a Bond kind of action, and then there’s a subset of that which is our Skyfall kind of action, they all have their own definitions.”
They’re currently two weeks deep into production and the plot is being kept under lock and key, but I’m definitely enticed not only by the involvement of Logan and Mendes, but also the fantastic cast that they’ve put together. We’ll find out for certain if Skyfall delivers next November.
Here’s the part of Steve’s video interview with Logan on Bond followed by the transcript. Look for their full conversation soon."
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I think John Logan is one hell of a Bond-nerd, and THAT'S GOOD ;). Hail Johnny Logan!
if you really break down what he said - it more less translates to, he doesn't view each one as stand alone - it's all part of the legacy - or they are all connected in some way, and aren't by themselves, or separated from the pack... and while writing, he is constantly aware of where the series is at currently with the previous 2 films, as well as where it's been and where it was...
nice try though.... keep digging for those copyright transcripts ;)
“It has nothing to do with being a standalone film, as far as I’m concerned, because I don’t think these films are standalone, I think they’re part of a legacy."
:-O
If you read carefully, I didn't say anything basically. I just highlighted a quote from John Logan. So I do not understand why I am 'grasping at straws'. And to be honest, isn't it infectious to see a nerdy screenplay writer like John Logan working on 'Skyfall'? I actually like it. I can recall an interview with Michael G. Wilson from 1999, released shortly after TWINE. In that interview he admitted: "You actually have to be a fanatic, a nerd, to create the uttermost best Bond film."
from this interview alone I want Logan to return for bond 24 :D
This is my kind of writer!
:D
As long as his script hasn't been inspired by DAF! The second worst in the offical series behind AVTAK. We don't want another cross -dressing villain or cartoon sheriffs!
Oh look! Another fanboy with a sense of humour bypass.
DAF is a marvelously entertaining farce, with some wittiest dialogue in the series courtesy of Tom Mankiewicz.
"I didn't know there was a pool down there..."
I'd rather that than watch some pouting albino ape run through walls, suck fingers, and his best possible pick-up line being "I can't find the stationary."
Just like Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, DAF is a funny movie but that doesn't make it a good movie.
If you expect SF or any future Bond film to be like DAF, you're in for a huge disappointment. Just saying...
Humour alone does not make a good Bond Movie. At least DC is the closest interpretation to Fleming's Bond than all others, including, gasp, Mr Connery. Bond after all is a killer not a comedian!
Not alone no, but it's an important part of the equation. Lose it (like with QOS and a majority of CR) and the film suffers.
I'd say Lazenby, Dalton, Connery, Moore on occasion and even Brosnan in DAD came closer. Bond is a man of extremely refined tastes, world weary (he often reflects on the meaning of life, death and good vs. evil), and kills only when has to, but is not some superhuman killing machine (i.e. Red Grant or Craig's Bond). Fleming's Bond is not a jug eared thug in a tux, a sociopath or an assassin. He's a relic of the British Empire.
He's a killer with a sense of humour.
"Speak up now or forever hold your piece."
It does. It is a good movie, because it's humour works. A great movie? Nah, but decent.
Hopefully John Logan can prove you wrong.
I'm pretty sure Logan wrote an amazing screenplay and I'm also pretty sure it's nothing like DAF.
Then it isn't amazing.
don't play dumb with me sir.....
you were the one making a big deal about Blofeld returning.. and your little "AHA!" comment again gave you out that you were trying to prove that point - unless of course you had an 80s flashback which i highly doubt...
Blofeld isn't returning - let me say that again, so it can sink in a little...
Blofeld...
Who's rights still belong to McClory's estate...
...which means they cannot be used without consent or purchase, upon threat of legal rammifcations..
...IS NOT COMING BACK!
the end
First of all: You are wrong about the rights EON have. According to my post in here, http://www.mi6community.com/index.php?p=/discussion/comment/48009#Comment_48009 , EON officially possesses now rights to ALL Bond and Fleming related characters. I suggest you read this post carefully.
Secondly, don't call me....sir. I am a normal bloke. And there is no reason to patronize me like that.
Sorry, just split my sides laughing. I accept your dislike for Mr Craig (totally disagree but each to their own) but to say that DAF is the greatest script is surely inviting ridicule.