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  • 007Blofeld007Blofeld In the freedom of the West.
    edited March 2018 Posts: 3,126
    I liked spectre because I knew wouldn't see a bond film for a while and my prediction is sadly becoming truer each passing day that being said casino Royale is still my favourite of Craig's. I do like spectre for other things too then just the whole thing about we wouldn't be seeing a bond film for a while
  • 007Blofeld007Blofeld In the freedom of the West.
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    TheWizardOfIce wrote: »
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    Even the most trusted sites sometimes get it wrong. But if Boyle isn't directing Bond 25, who is?

    They need to find someone within a matter of months, time is running out.

    Personally I would love a Bond film in 2020 with a new actor.

    Personally I would just love another Bond film before I'm in my grave.
    PanchitoPistoles wrote: »
    FoxRox wrote: »
    Anyone. Anyone but EON; they can’t handle it anymore.
    Comment of the month! Take Chris Nolan for example, he can write AND produce AND direct a pretty solid movie every two years. Why do BB and MGW need 4 years to produce a mediocre film?

    I'm afraid I find myself struggling to disagree with that statement.

    I agree too
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    I'm fine with @FoxRox's remarks. I think it's good to let it out from time to time. Everything will be back to normal once we get our next bit of gossip or news.
  • DonnyDB5DonnyDB5 Buffalo, New York
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    All in all it’s a sad state of affairs. The only remote confirmation regarding Bond 25 we’ve had since SP came this past summer. Since then, crickets. It’s a long time to go without anything, especially for the die hard fans.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    RC7 wrote: »
    FoxRox wrote: »
    RC7 wrote: »
    jake24 wrote: »
    FoxRox wrote: »
    RC7 wrote: »
    FoxRox wrote: »
    I have many hobbies, and I’m a pretty busy person most days with lots of things I don’t even like to do. Bond happens to be one of my biggest interests. I’m not allowed to complain about this wait? We come to this site to discuss Bond, and to this particular thread to discuss the status of the next Bond film in development. Fear is a lot more rational right now than confidence things are going well, considering SP came out in 2015 and there has been next to no news about the next film. It’s all guesswork either way, but slamming us for being afraid is silly. You can sit back and not worry, but let us have our own opinions; it’s anyone’s guess what’s even happening.

    ‘Fear’, though? Sort yourself out.

    Oh please. Obviously I don’t mean I’m literally afraid. There’s nothing wrong with some worry.
    Much of this worry borders on hyperbole. Jumping to conclusions is never a good idea, especially if one has nothing concrete to base it on. Lack of news simply isn't enough.

    Again. I concur. There’s a lot of interesting negative discussion on here from members which is interesting, insightful and should be considered. Sadly there’s also a swathe of silly, hyperbolic outbursts (on both sides).

    I fail to see how I used hyperbole. EON has been failing with Bond for a while now; it’s an overwhelmingly shared opinion. Between the botched job with SP and the lack of news with Bond 25 (it’s been over two years now; come on), I have reason to be negative. I’m capable of being optimistic or pessimistic depending on the topic.

    You said...

    “EON needs to get it done then sell the franchise because they aren’t handling business well it appears.“

    “Bond feels more and more like a dead franchise every day.”

    “Anyone. Anyone but EON; they can’t handle it anymore.”

    Within 30 mins. If you believe it, good for you. But it’s hyperbolic.

    What’s hyperbolic about those?

    -EON is failing. Therefore nothing’s wrong with what I said.

    -Bond does “feel” dead. It’s the truth. I didn’t say it was dead, but it feels dead. The truth.

    -Look at the first.

  • 007Blofeld007Blofeld In the freedom of the West.
    edited March 2018 Posts: 3,126
    DonnyDB5 wrote: »
    All in all it’s a sad state of affairs. The only remote confirmation regarding Bond 25 we’ve had since SP came this past summer. Since then, crickets. It’s a long time to go without anything, especially for the die hard fans.

    Agree 100 percent
  • Benjamin_Weekly69Benjamin_Weekly69 London
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    The sky is falling. Without a quantum of solace, the spectre of cynicism washes over. We are getting royally screwed in the casino of life.
  • 001001
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  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    edited March 2018 Posts: 12,462
    @001
    “Soon” as in Revelation 22:12 soon?

    Sorry couldn’t resist.
  • DonnyDB5DonnyDB5 Buffalo, New York
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    The more I think of this the more things aren’t adding up...

    Why would Hodge be penning a script/screenplay for Bond if Boyle was already intending on directing a different movie? That makes zero sense to me at least.

    Also, has it been 100% confirmed that Denis Villieuve is completely out?
  • dominicgreenedominicgreene The Eternal QOS Defender
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    Nothing has been confirmed or denied.
  • thelivingroyalethelivingroyale
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    First Nolan now Boyle. Know it's my own fault for getting my hopes up but it'd be nice if these "insiders" would stop blue balling me. Make up some rumours I won't get excited over please.
  • Goldeneye0094Goldeneye0094 Conyers, GA
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    Yann Demange seems to be completely available
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    I was going to say. Demange is the potentially 'unexciting' default choice.
  • DoctorNoDoctorNo USA-Maryland
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    I don’t think he’s unexciting. Of the short list/rumor list he’s the most likely to give an edge back to Craig’s Bond.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited March 2018 Posts: 23,883
    I meant unexciting from a marketing standpoint. Many aren't all that knowledgeable or familiar with him, and now that names like Villeneuve, Nolan and more recently Boyle have apparently been contemplated the stakes are quite high.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    edited March 2018 Posts: 16,149
    007Blofeld wrote: »
    I liked spectre because I knew wouldn't see a bond film for a while and my prediction is sadly becoming truer each passing day that being said casino Royale is still my favourite of Craig's. I do like spectre for other things too then just the whole thing about we wouldn't be seeing a bond film for a while

    To be honest, I also felt immediately after seeing SPECTRE that it would be a long time before we saw Bond on the screen again, with or without Craig. I sometimes hate when I'm right.

    I also felt there was a good chance that unless a stronger approach was taken with B25, it could be the film that effs up so bad it ends the series. I never actually felt that way before after seeing a new Bond film, DAD amazingly included.

    Boyle directing some musical this summer doesn't really worry me. BOND 25 being delayed just to wait on him seems a bit unlikely, IMO. It's not like he directed FRWL or OHMSS and has a Bond track record behind him. I doubt Cubby would have waited a year or two more to make a new Bond film for a director he hadn't even yet hired.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    That new musical which Boyle has apparently signed up for is being distributed by Universal. I wonder if that means something re: the new distributor (assuming B25 is pushed back to accommodate him given the screwups with The Rhythm Section etc.)
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I saw '71 finally, several months back, and I really enjoyed it. I wouldn't mind him doing a Bond movie at all.
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    I'm sure Demange would do a good job, but nothing about '71 screamed "Bond" to me.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Is Campbell returning completely out of the question? He’s only delivered two of the series’ strongest films, one CR, which many consider the best. Is letting him conclude Craig’s tenure impossible?
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    talos7 wrote: »
    Is Campbell returning completely out of the question? He’s only delivered two of the series’ strongest films, one CR, which many consider the best. Is letting him conclude Craig’s tenure impossible?
    Yes, because like Nolan he would prefer to introduce a new actor, by his own admission.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    bondjames wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Is Campbell returning completely out of the question? He’s only delivered two of the series’ strongest films, one CR, which many consider the best. Is letting him conclude Craig’s tenure impossible?
    Yes, because like Nolan he would prefer to introduce a new actor, by his own admission.
    I know that is the common argument, and may very well be accurate, but at this point in life he may consider it.

  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,149
    I think Eon should approach Campbell at least. I prefer the motto of "The show must go on" as opposed to waiting around another year or more while their current prospect goes off to make a musical.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited March 2018 Posts: 23,883
    talos7 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    talos7 wrote: »
    Is Campbell returning completely out of the question? He’s only delivered two of the series’ strongest films, one CR, which many consider the best. Is letting him conclude Craig’s tenure impossible?
    Yes, because like Nolan he would prefer to introduce a new actor, by his own admission.
    I know that is the common argument, and may very well be accurate, but at this point in life he may consider it.
    Of course anything is possible, but he made the comment less than a year ago if I'm not mistaken.

    I don't blame him and always said that this would be the case because it just makes sense creatively. I mean, where is the real challenge? After all, he has introduced two new Bonds and reimagined the character twice under trying circumstances. In both cases he gave the actor in question their respective peak film (I don't expect B25 to come close to CR, despite dreams by some of a 'high').

    I suppose cleaning up the mess of the last film could pose some sort of challenge for him, but really I think he's smart enough to stay away from this.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    Good points.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    I predicted this would be the month we see new concrete Bond news, but of course like anything else, that's total guesswork. The longer we wait without any confirmations, the more likely a delay becomes sadly. It's hard to stay optimistic when almost nothing has been revealed. Two years after SF came out, we learned a lot about SP. Of course, it did have the same director, but is it really so hard to find a director for Bond? As far as I'm concerned, I don't need a big name. Just anyone who can direct a good Bond film. And that needn't be a "prestigious" director.
  • Benjamin_Weekly69Benjamin_Weekly69 London
    edited March 2018 Posts: 727
    Perfect time for Taika Waititi to swoop in. If anybody can bring fun it's him. Enough with morose Bond.

    Imagine if Spectre was directed by this bloke? It would be hundred times more exhilarating than whatever bloody mess we got.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    I have no problems with Waititi and think he could deliver a classic Bond with the necessary light touch that some of us have been clamouring for. However, I would prefer him to take the job after a new actor is in place. One who is able to fit in better with that sort of tone.
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
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    dominicgreene wrote: »
    Nothing has been confirmed or denied.
    This should be kept in mind.

    bondjames wrote: »
    I meant unexciting from a marketing standpoint. Many aren't all that knowledgeable or familiar with him, and now that names like Villeneuve, Nolan and more recently Boyle have apparently been contemplated the stakes are quite high.
    Though how much will an average audience member care about who directs a Bond film? Of those three names Nolan is the biggest one; his participation might make a difference. The other two are famous and everything but clearly not as much. I think it boils down to the Bond brand itself, rather than the director.
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