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Hold your horses. That isn’t what’s I said, is it? Don’t put words in my mouth.
I said in specific circumstances, i.e. on my death bed, I’d lap up the chance to see it via a phone.
However, and this was in response to a specific post about Netflix hopefully killing off theatres, I recognise there are many Philistines out there. Particularly here in the UK where we are playing catch-up with places like Germany who’ve ring-fenced 50bn to help workers in the freelance sectors of the arts/culture.
As someone who is in that sector I’m exceptionally lucky to still be in work unlike manly of my colleagues who are up shit creek without a paddle.
I’m fully aware of the horrific nature of this virus, and it’s impact is far reaching, but it doesn’t nullify all lines of conversation. I’m happy to wait and see this movie in theatres, even if it takes 18 months.
EDIT: Just to confirm - this is a point of view that I hold regardless of the current situation as the conversation of streaming v cinema is not a new one. I’m in no way being flippant about the impact this may have on people physically and mentally (myself included) going forward. Just to clarify.
Everything may be back to normal - means: All movie theaters are open to 100% of their capacity again - then NTTD has a huge chance to make more money than Skyfall did. But if it‘s open to maybe 50% EoN may think about another move or really a digital release.
I guess a lot comes down to these experimental digital releases and how much they can make utilizing this model. It will be very interesting to see.
Anyway - I don‘t mind to wait until November for NTTD ... but waiting another year then would really annoy me.
They will not postpone if for another year.
What happened to this thread? :-?
Christ! He looks pretty terrifying in this photo.
Yes, I didn't read what you said as being flippant or dismissive either and I am in full agreement with you regarding streaming. I can only speak for myself, but I am also happy to wait.
We're aware.
You can't release on streaming. These films costs a lot of money and they need theatrical distribution. Otherwise the current business model of $200m+ blockbusters cannot survive in the marketplace without global cinema releases. This is the ecosystem that model operates in.
The absolute worst case scenario is that all 2020 blockbusters become 2021 blockbusters.
This is more likely than people think as all the big 2021 film currently being filmed have stopped filming and may well not be ready for 2021.......
Adore this picture. Great find @Contraband
Clearly from the latest 'Bond on Set' or whatever it is that Greg William is working on....can we assume that the photo is Malek in costume?
We have only seen Safin in two costumes.....
This is a good, original point. I could have sworn I read it somewhere before, though! ;)
I know that all of us are aware. This streaming panic is not necessary at all.
Suaimhneas.
It's an interesting conversation though, mo chara!
Sláinte.
:)>-
@Pierce2Daniel I can't find the damn source, spanish magazine. Frustating. I would assume there's more pics of him from the set.
And I don't think it's Safin's clothes at all. Rami is dressed as himself in designers suit (Tom Ford maybe) for the photoshoot and Greg W / the magazine have just placed him in that cool environment.
Side note - I'm not sure why some people think that streaming = watching it on your phone. I wouldn't want to experience a new Bond for the first time on my phone, but streamed to my 4K television? Why not.
How much glass and highed there wil be this time..
;)
Deisgn/look already look like inprovement (very Dr No/GE), with i hope longer use of it too. If wil be big los if not.
I think it’s extremely good looking.
For a hearse, I mean.
Split the film into two. Release part 1 (or an excert, as a short-film) on streaming services to generate interest, and then the actual film at movie theaters, when things are finally better.
Just a thought!
In the current climate I can't see them going down that route
As for the streaming debate, I'm conflicted with this. After the years of waiting I'll take this film however it's presented frankly, it's been too long as it is without adding a further delay but I completely understand the argument about showing the film in cinemas because it's part of the experience.
There's something truly magical about sitting in the cinema, the lights go down, then you hear that magnificent Bond theme roar around the room, then white dot slowly begins to dance across the screen finally Bond strides in confidently turns and fires. In this moment you sit back and think I'm about witness something special and all your problems dissolve for 2 hours or so. You're transported into this amazing world that is James Bond, and honestly it's hard to replicate at home
With that said, we have to take into account the marketing already spent on the film (we've had quite the marketing campaign for approx. 6 months and a slew of trailers/TV spots since December) which has already cost EON/Universal millions. If that's ramped up again in the summertime, only for the film to get delayed AGAIN, that's millions more. I think it's best for them to cut their losses and release it online if November is a bust. Spending another 30+ million (or whatever the number was) on ramping up the marketing past that is a terrible move, and I would hope that they know that.
Few things provide the excitement that the lights going down and the gunbarrel beginning can bring, but for the sake of other fans who might not see the film, I'd be perfectly content with watching it on a television screen.
The reason I brought up the streaming conversation in the first place was because I personally cannot even conceive of watching a Bond film at home for the first time, no matter how big the screen, but there is another generation of fans now that could and would find it acceptable. which blows my mind. I'm hoping Bond stays cinema experience.
Nobody, ever, said that Bond will cease to be "cinema experience".
Also have some new photos compiled into montage (have 40 of those). Not the best quality but still..
I did.
Also, Weisz should be in Bond 26. Make her M!!!
Don't forget Naomie Harris!