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  • ResurrectionResurrection Kolkata, India
    edited September 2018 Posts: 2,541
    Getafix wrote: »
    What's odd is that they've taken on a director with a reputation for not compromising and who is prepared to walk away when he doesn't get what he wants. Sounds a bit like Boyle.

    So what's changed? Has Fukunaga agreed to do what he's told?

    Or are EON now ready to offer Fukunaga what they apparently weren't willing to do for Boyle and give him total creative freedom?

    And if the latter, why weren't they able to go that extra mile to keep Boyle on board?

    All very odd.

    From what I heard he had creative difference with other film productions but BB won't risk another Boyle 2.0 and if he wants full control on the film which history tells he is that kind of Director than EON won't have any option but to give him that because there is delay and a lot reputation is on the line here, on a personal note I am glad about it.
  • fjdinardofjdinardo
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    EON most likely has Fukunaga locked into a contract which he can’t back out.
  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
    edited September 2018 Posts: 8,218
    PanchitoPistoles wrote: »
    CraigMooreOHMSS wrote: »
    Tuck91 wrote: »
    It doesn't feel right releasing in February, November/December is what we're used to and is an end of the year event.

    There's a James Bond film coming. Isn't that all that matters?
    Not for me. If SJ Clarkson was directing BOND 25, I wouldn't be looking forward to it at all. Fortunately, she isn't!

    There has to be a hole in that drum kit of yours by now.

    You're quite right though - thankfully Bond 25 isn't in the hands of someone who isn't widely known for their stellar, exciting, well-directed television work and has a large body of work to back-up their talent.
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
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  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited September 2018 Posts: 17,763
    I might remember what I read wrong, but regarding Fukunaga and True Detective; wasn't it said around the time he left, that creator and writer Nic Pizzolatto is a very difficult man to work with?
  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
    edited September 2018 Posts: 8,218
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    I might remember what I read wrong, but regarding Fukunaga and True Detective; wasn't it said around the time he left, that creator and writer Nic Pizzolatto is a very difficult man to work with?

    They both are, apparently. Fukunaga was able to back up his quirks with quality, though.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    Tuck91 wrote: »
    It doesn't feel right releasing in February, November/December is what we're used to and is an end of the year event.

    When I grew up in the '60s and '70s they were often released in June.

    And into the 80's!!.
    I remember being annoyed that GE was to be released end of year rather than the summer.
    Then it became the norm!
    Am hoping the series will return to the Summer again. It's when I have my fondest memories of it!
  • WalecsWalecs On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    Posts: 3,157
    Tuck91 wrote: »
    Everyone seems to be casually glossing over the fact that the film is delayed until 2020. That is pushing 5 years since spectre, everyone here would've went crazy if that came to light in 2017 or early 2018. We're not gonna see another bond film until 2024 at the earliest with a recast with this being Craig's final film. So much time has been wasted they could've been much further ahead by now. The film had better reach critical acclaim & be one of the best bond films ever made for this to be worth it. I love Craig's films but you can't come back 5 years later and do just one. There's clearly no long term plan.

    +1
  • RemingtonRemington I'll do anything for a woman with a knife.
    Posts: 1,534
    This better be one hell of a Bond film if we gotta wait this long.
  • RevelatorRevelator
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    Fukunaga shares something with Terence Young--he knows how to dress up and project savoir faire. A good sign in a Bond director!
  • UnivexUnivex
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    Revelator wrote: »
    Fukunaga shares something with Terence Young--he knows how to dress up and project savoir faire. A good sign in a Bond director!

    Very true. Although he can be quite eclectic. Saw a photo of him where he looked like John Mayer, hat&long hair and all. And another where he sported a braid. Still, good looking fella, with a sense of style.
  • DonnyDB5DonnyDB5 Buffalo, New York
    Posts: 1,755
    A lot of you are concerning me with the stories about this guy backing out of a production. I pray this doesn’t happen again.
  • bondsumbondsum
    edited September 2018 Posts: 3,333
    I think the major difference between Boyle and Fukunaga is that Fukunaga seems much more passionate about wanting to make a Bond movie, unlike Boyle, who always seemed rather reluctant, especially going on his past comments about it not really being his thing. If we take what Fukunaga said today: “I’ve wanted to do one of these [Bond films] for a long time, so that’s not new,” he said. “So right now it’s just kind of dealing with the shock that it’s real and the honor obviously and now the responsibility,” then that alone should be enough to soothe the nerves. This is clearly a dream job for him.

    I also see this comment as extremely positive. He knows it's a huge responsibility as well as a huge task, but he feels honoured to have been asked. Let's just sit back and see what Fukunaga conjures up. Personally, I'm more excited by Fukunaga's appointment than I would've been if Yann Demange had got the gig. Until there's further news, that's all take a collective breather and wait for more exciting announcements to come.
  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
    Posts: 8,218
    bondsum wrote: »
    I think the major difference between Boyle and Fukunaga is that Fukunaga seems much more passionate about wanting to make a Bond movie, unlike Boyle, who always seemed rather reluctant, especially going on his past comments about it not really being his thing. If we take what Fukunaga said today: “I’ve wanted to do one of these [Bond films] for a long time, so that’s not new,” he said. “So right now it’s just kind of dealing with the shock that it’s real and the honor obviously and now the responsibility,” then that alone should be enough to sooth the nerves. This is clearly a dream job for him.

    I also see this comment as extremely positive. He knows it's a huge responsibility as well as a huge task, but he feels honoured to have been asked. Let's just sit back and see what Fukunaga conjures up. Personally, I'm more excited by Fukunaga's appointment than I would've been if Yann Demange had got the gig. Until there's further news, that's all take a collective breather and wait for more exciting announcements to come.

    Spot on. All signs: positive.
  • LeChiffreLeChiffre
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    Unless we get a decent scriptwriter in place I'm seriously worried. Plus I hope we don't see Craig with a cgi face/mask over a stuntman body. Look to Tom Cruise for an example guys.
  • bondsumbondsum
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    Wasn't one of the preconditions in selecting a new director @LeChiffre, that he, or she, should also be a writer? It would appear that Fukunaga fulfils that certain criteria.
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    edited September 2018 Posts: 12,480
    All systems are a go, this looks GREAT. I think an excellent match up with director and Daniel Craig. Cary's work is visually stunning, interesting, and he is a very good writer. I am not concerned about any factor at this point. None. Only an add'l 4 month delay from what we were told; no worries on that either.

    I don't expect noticeable CGI, and I sure don't think there will be any "look" to this film that will immediately deemed influence by the MI films. Cary does his own thing, fortunately. I never felt MI films were a good comparison to Bond anyway.
  • Goldeneye0094Goldeneye0094 Conyers, GA
    Posts: 464
    I'm late to the game but I am very excited about this announcement and thankful they only delayed bond 25 to February of 2020 and I have never heard of cary fukunaga but I will definitely start watching his stuff to get a sense of what he will bring to bond 25 plus as an american myself I am very excited we now have an american director in the franchise!
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited September 2018 Posts: 23,883
    Univex wrote: »
    Revelator wrote: »
    Fukunaga shares something with Terence Young--he knows how to dress up and project savoir faire. A good sign in a Bond director!

    Very true. Although he can be quite eclectic. Saw a photo of him where he looked like John Mayer, hat&long hair and all. And another where he sported a braid. Still, good looking fella, with a sense of style.
    I agree, and hope that style transfers through to the film as well.
    DonnyDB5 wrote: »
    A lot of you are concerning me with the stories about this guy backing out of a production. I pray this doesn’t happen again.
    Nothing to worry about at the moment in my view. It's going to be a rush to the finish line now and I'm sure everyone is focused on just getting the job done.
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    I have no idea who this Fugunaga guy is, but I have seen the first fews episodes of True Detective, and had to stop watching because of how dour and cheerless it was.
    I'd recommend trying to get through it if you can. It's really a top notch season and a slow burn. It culminates in one of the most frightening finales I've seen in a tv series. This is a Craig film, so we have to expect a certain tone, but I don't doubt that this guy can bring something interesting to the mix from what little I've seen of his work.
    Getafix wrote: »
    What's odd is that they've taken on a director with a reputation for not compromising and who is prepared to walk away when he doesn't get what he wants. Sounds a bit like Boyle.

    So what's changed? Has Fukunaga agreed to do what he's told?

    Or are EON now ready to offer Fukunaga what they apparently weren't willing to do for Boyle and give him total creative freedom?

    And if the latter, why weren't they able to go that extra mile to keep Boyle on board?

    All very odd.
    I don't think we'll ever know for sure, but it's possible that there was a scope change in process and that's where the disagreements laid (e.g. midstream the producers decided they needed to shake it up a bit for whatever reason). In Fukunaga's case, the scope is being set in advance and so despite his predilections there is more of a clear understanding from the outset as to what they are attempting to achieve. Moreover, he seems to want to do a Bond film, whereas Boyle always had reservations about touching it.
  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Australia
    Posts: 2,540
    Barbara Broccoli has another play coming out in October/November 2018: ear for eye
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
    Posts: 11,139
    Getafix wrote: »
    What's odd is that they've taken on a director with a reputation for not compromising and who is prepared to walk away when he doesn't get what he wants. Sounds a bit like Boyle.

    So what's changed? Has Fukunaga agreed to do what he's told?

    Or are EON now ready to offer Fukunaga what they apparently weren't willing to do for Boyle and give him total creative freedom?

    And if the latter, why weren't they able to go that extra mile to keep Boyle on board?

    All very odd.

    Could be a case of time running out and beggars can't be choosers. Fukunaga enters this project from a very strong position of strength.
  • brinkeguthriebrinkeguthrie Piz Gloria
    Posts: 1,400
    PanchitoPistoles wrote: »
    Tuck91 wrote: »
    Everyone seems to be casually glossing over the fact that the film is delayed until 2020.
    Well, a late 2020 release seemed very possible even yesterday, so a 4-month delay is really nothing.

    3 months. Nov 8 2019
    2/14/20
  • bondsumbondsum
    Posts: 3,333
    Funnily enough I bought Fukunaga's first feature length movie Sin Nombre on DVD back in 2009.

    For those that aren't familiar with Fukunaga's work, check out the trailer for his new TV series which he wrote and directed called Maniac, below...

  • TR007TR007
    Posts: 1,165
    Late to the party on this but I am beyond thrilled with Fukanaga's appointment with Mr. Bond. Very, very excited to see how this goes! I was already counting down the hours to Maniac having been a huge fan of his work prior to this news.
  • JeremyBondonJeremyBondon Seeking out odd jobs with Oddjob @Tangier
    Posts: 1,318
    Anyone with me binging Maniac this weekend? Pop out the Appletini's & Heineken. Gather all around and parteh on!
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  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    What's the domestic and international distribution situation again?
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
    Posts: 15,423
    doubleoego wrote: »
    What's the domestic and international distribution situation again?
    MGM-Annapurna venture handles the domestic distribution while Universal handles the international.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
    edited September 2018 Posts: 13,820
    Fukunaga. Didn't he play cards in Casino Royale? Okay, okay.

    February 2020. Well, that's not even a delay, is it.

    Valentine's Day. Not bad. I would have gone with Groundhog Day myself. But still. Okay with it.

    Christmas in February. Nice. Surely everyone can get behind it.

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    https://youtube.com/watch?v=wBHI8s8bG8g

  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited September 2018 Posts: 17,763
    I actually like a February release. November (and December if watching a Bond film late) is always a busy time of year, IMO, whereas February is usually "just another month" which could do with some excitement.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
    Posts: 13,820
    Bond is gonna put the OO in 2O2O.
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