No Time To Die: Production Diary

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  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    My thoughts exactly. Also, if Craig does return and it's his last film, I want to see it being marketed/promoted that way. It might even make Craig go the extra mile and give us something for the ages. Especially since he'll want to use it as the springboard for the rest of his career.
    Agree 100%.
  • DonnyDB5DonnyDB5 Buffalo, New York
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    They truly better market it that way.
  • dominicgreenedominicgreene The Eternal QOS Defender
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    bondjames wrote: »
    I'm increasingly of the opinion that Craig is still not on board, irrespective of what the so-called 'newspaper of record' (a joke) says.

    I just don't understand why they wouldn't have announced him yesterday.

    He may be waiting on the director before he finalizes his choice.

    I hope you're right.
  • dominicgreenedominicgreene The Eternal QOS Defender
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    A big screen and loud volume it is, then! The images I've seen looks good, so no doubting the cinematography by Hoyte van Hoytema. :-)

    Hands down, best and most impactful audio I've ever experienced. Every gunshot startled me, the airplane soaring sounded real and terrifying. Absolutely amazing.
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    Hands down, best and most impactful audio I've ever experienced. Every gunshot startled me, the airplane soaring sounded real and terrifying. Absolutely amazing.
    Dunkirk's sound design is quite possibly the best I've seen (or heard). What a riveting experience in IMAX.
  • edited July 2017 Posts: 11,119
    I'm glad Daniel Craig returns. And frankly, there were times when the more frequent posters loved the idea of a 'return to continuation'. Look, I am tired of the DC Comics and Marvel universes (although I liked "Wonder Woman", but it still isn't "The Dark Knight"). "Superman" this year just got it's 3rd reboot, with another new cast. I'm done with reboots. It has become a tired uninspired vehicle for continuation, when in essence you can actually do so much more with already established cast members. One simply has to write a great story, regardless of that. But I do think that Hollywood people and their franchises should try better to actually write great stories with established actors, instead of constantly trying to re-invent the same character with new actors! It was Bond's signature trademark for God sake to keep the flow going! Let's keep the reboot a one-off with "Casino Royale". At least for this moment. And let's welcome the return of Daniel Craig with a little bit more enthusiasm (Although it's already clear from this poll that most, less verbal, fans in here loved the idea of Craig returning: https://www.mi6community.com/discussion/14655/bond-polls-2016-craig-stays-or-leaves-choose-one-of-the-four-options#latest )! So Danny? Hold up that Walter PPK with dignity coming 2019!
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  • gt007gt007 Station G
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    I'm glad Daniel Craig returns. And frankly, there were times when the more frequent posters loved the idea of a 'return to continuation'. Look, I am tired of the DC Comics and Marvel universes (although I liked "Wonder Woman", but it still isn't "The Dark Knight"). "Superman" this year just got it's 3rd reboot, with another new cast. I'm done with reboots. It has become a tired uninspired vehicle for continuation, when in essence you can actually do so much more with already established cast members. One simply has to write a great story, regardless of that. But I do think that Hollywood people should try better to actually write great stories with established characters! It was Bond's signature trademark for God sake! Let's keep the reboot a one-off with "Casino Royale" for the moment. And let's welcome the return of Daniel Craig with a little bit more enthusiasm (Although it's already clear from this poll that most, less verbal, fans in here loved the idea of Craig returning: https://www.mi6community.com/discussion/14655/bond-polls-2016-craig-stays-or-leaves-choose-one-of-the-four-options#latest )! So Danny? Hold up that Walter PPK with dignity coming 2019!
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    Well said, @Gustav_Graves.
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    If Bond 25 is the last EON than Craig is 100% coming back for it.
  • QuantumOrganizationQuantumOrganization We have people everywhere
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    The reason he wasn't in the press release was because they didn't want it to dominate Logan Lucky. Let Craig have his moment. Hence, the announcement coming end of August September
  • RC7RC7
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    In the interest of keeping the British end up, can we remove 'fall' from the thread title please?
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    The reason he wasn't in the press release was because they didn't want it to dominate Logan Lucky. Let Craig have his moment. Hence, the announcement coming end of August September
    Then why announce anything at all? Why not do it all at once in Aug/Sep?

    Either way Craig's going to let it out of the bag when he's grilled. If anything this will make it more of a talking issue than them not having said anything. He could have then said he hadn't heard anything yet. Now he can't make that excuse.

    Very strange.
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    Shouldn't this thread be retitled "James Bond will return in autumn 2019"?
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    People are looking too much into Craig not being apart of a little announcement
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    jake24 wrote: »
    Dunkirk's sound design is quite possibly the best I've seen (or heard). What a riveting experience in IMAX.

    Never heard a film get so much credit for sound design here on the forum. Must be quite the treat for the ears!
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    Not too much obviously. I don't see any compelling reason mentioned in this article why he was always going to come back. If I'm wrong just cite the reason.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Where's this sudden panic that EON is going to sell the rights coming from? They're sitting on one of the most secure franchises in the world. Why sell?
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    The reason he wasn't in the press release was because they didn't want it to dominate Logan Lucky. Let Craig have his moment. Hence, the announcement coming end of August September

    Yeah, because it would have hurt LL so much if people knew that the guy who is playing Bond the last time in the next(LAST!) official EON Bond movie was starring in it.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Never heard a film get so much credit for sound design here on the forum. Must be quite the treat for the ears!
    I can vouch for it being absolutely phenomenal in this respect.
  • edited July 2017 Posts: 386
    a market placeholder as well as a prod for a recalcitrant leading man.

    as far as I know, the warmest thing he's said about Bond since SP wrapped was that he'd "miss it terribly". hardly a statement of intent.

    also, I find the concept of 'waiting to see who the director is' to be a little precious, if true. for one, wouldn't you trust that the producers know what they're doing?

    a shame the Craig question is playing out in radio silence, as I love his interpretation and his brand is being damaged.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    GetCarter wrote: »
    also, I find the concept of 'waiting to see who the director is' to be a little precious, if true. for one, wouldn't you trust that the producers know what they're doing?
    He is very particular in this respect apparently, so no. I think he would definitely want to know who he would be working with before signing on. In fact, I think he would want input into that choice, as he's had for every film since CR.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    bondjames wrote: »
    He is very particular in this respect apparently, so no. I think he would definitely want to know who he would be working with before signing on. In fact, I think he would want input into that choice, as he's had for every film since CR.

    There is no reason a Bond actor should have this type of power. Like you say its every film since CR that the trouble started. Part of the problem, and what is leading to these sluggish schedules, is that there are simply too many people who need pleasing. I believe that EON should in the position now that they can put trust in the director for one film. Let Marvel and DC do the whole cinematic universe thing. Just focus on the script, and someone to bring it to life. They are only making it more complicated for themselves.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    Sandy wrote: »
    I hope Babs and MGW don't sell the rights, but I can understand if they do. Obviously things have not been easy with the trouble at MGM, now getting a new distributor, etc. We sometimes forget Bond films are like big budget indies. Eon is a family business and like any family business it gets difficult when the time comes to prepare the next generation for taking the helm. I though MGW's two kids would somehow take over, they have been involved in last few installments after all. But what if they don't? What if MGW and BB don't feel like there's anyone who can carry out Cubby's legacy? In that case they might feel like it's better to bring someone else on board or sell. I've seen way too many good family companies down the drain because the heirs are not up to the task :(
    In any case, I hope Craig comes back for another one. I definitely think he's not done with it, and he still looks the part martinismiley.gif

    Nolan and Syncopy all day long if MGW is finished and Babs has had enough.

    Don't let the Wilson brothers anywhere near it. Need I remind anyone of the crime against humanity that was 007 Legends?
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    Do you have any idea what the plot of Bond 25 is going to be about?

    Nope.

    Me neither!

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    Nice to know the franchise is in safe hands. :P

  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    If it's Soderbergh then it would make sense to delay the announcement until after LL.

    I don't think it's him though.
  • JamesBondKenyaJamesBondKenya Danny Boyle laughs to himself
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    There has only been one time that P and W worked on a bond film solo without a third writer and its Die another day. They need to get a third writer in on this film fast. Hint
    Paul haggis

    Double hint
    Michael wilson?
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    Yeah
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    There has only been one time that P and W worked on a bond film solo without a third writer and its Die another day.
    Oh dear.

    Agree on Haggis. I miss his input. Just cut the love child b/s.
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    Allied (2016) is proof that Steven Knight could do wonders for a Bond film.
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    Haggis for sure. What is the love child reference?
    Believe that was his original pitch for QOS? Supposedly Vesper had a kid. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong.)

    Sounds like a poor idea, would've come down to execution in the end.
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