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[HellIsHere]

'Casino Royale' Shift Back to 2007? Shooting start delayed to Summer 2006 according to Variety

A new derail?

http://www.variety.c...egoryID=13&cs=1

[doublenoughtspy]

Jeez. They just keep delaying this thing.

[Bon-san]

Here's the text of the full article:

'Posted: Tue., May 17, 2005, 4:36am PT

Bond defects to the east
Bond 21 to shoot in Prague in summer 2006

By STEVEN GAYDOS, ARCHIE THOMAS

As word circulates along the Croisette that the next James Bond pic is set to move from its historic U.K. production base to Prague's Barrandov Studios, sources close to the production have told Variety that "Casino Royale" will begin its shoot in the summer of 2006, rather than later this year as has been erroneously reported.
An Eon spokesperson in London was tight-lipped about the move to Barrandov, commenting only, "we haven't confirmed any of our locations for 'Casino Royale.'" But sources close to Variety confirm the deal is done. The lead is still not cast.

Reaction from upbeat bizzers at the Czech pavilion on the Croisette was swift and ebullient. Pavel Strnad, chairman of Czech producer's association APAAPA, could not conceal his delight: "It is great for such a high profile film to come to Prague. This makes it clear that the Czech Republic is still great value, despite current currency exchange problems."

Barrandov's capture of the twenty-first Bond instalment is a major coup at a time when the Czech Republic is fending off stiff competition from neighbouring eastern European countries. "What is significant is not only are we successfully competing against countries like the U.K. and Canada, but we are successfully competing against countries in our own region which offer cost savings but do not have the quality of services and facilities to be found in Prague" added Strnad.

Bond's defection to the east has sent shock waves through the U.K. film industry, still smarting from Paramount's decision to pull "Watchmen" from Pinewood StudiosPinewood Studios.

"The Film Council is as concerned as anybody that we retain the high levels of productivity that we have seen over the last few years and we need to continue to have constant discussions with the government to avoid losing further high levels of investment into the British economy" said a U.K. Film Council spokesperson.'


I'm not sure I'd take the one line about the delay as gospel, at least until I had some more firm confirmation from Eon, rather than just "sources close to the production".

[Seannery]

If what this source has said to Variety is true and shooting is delayed on CR until Summer 2006 then those who wanted a 2007(and presumably a Summer 2007 release) Bond release will get their wish.

I still don't want to wait that long and I hate this may delay much longer the announcement of the new Bond. A cute marketing gimmick isn't worth that at all.

[Loomis]

Jeez.  They just keep delaying this thing.

Not exactly a surprise. But, if true, a pretty clear indication that they're having major problems in getting a new Bond (and therefore want more time for their search), and also that there won't be a Brosnan comeback.

CASINO ROYALE in 2007 - like I say, not exactly a surprise.

[HellIsHere]

I'm in shock... How long are they planing to stay in silence? They have no respect for the fans. Planning a 5 year hiatus, after the huge box-office from "Die Another Day" leaves me with no words...

[tdalton]

I've officially lost all faith in EON. We're going to have to wait 5 years in between Bond films? They were pushing it by making us wait 4 years, but 5 years, I believe, will mark the beginning of the end for the franchise. Also, I think this means that we're getting no announcement on the new Bond until at least December, possibly even into February or March of next year. Time to shut down the rumor mill.

I guess this could potentially put Clive Owen back in the mix for the role, though.

Edited by tdalton, 17 May 2005 - 02:27 PM.

[Loomis]

[quote name='tdalton' date='17 May 2005 - 14:26']5 years, I believe, will mark the beginning of the end for the franchise.

[Bon-san]

Reiterating my sentiments from my previous post in this thread:

I'm not sure I'd take the one line about the delay as gospel, at least until I had some more firm confirmation from Eon, rather than just "sources close to the production".

[doublenoughtspy]

I somewhat agree Bon-San, but this is Variety, not a tabloid or Moomoo.

[Seannery]

Reiterating my sentiments from my previous post in this thread:

I'm not sure I'd take the one line about the delay as gospel, at least until I had some more firm confirmation from Eon, rather than just "sources close to the production".

True it's not 100% confirmed yet--though it seems it's probably true. I'm hoping you are correct though.


Hopefully our friends at Cbn will track this down and find out for sure.

[Doctor Shatterhand]

There is a great deal of information behind the scenes that we are not privy to at present. Like the hiatus between LTK and GE, it is possible that Eon is fighting an internal war on the ownership of James Bond and this may be one of the main reasons we have not heard anything from their camp.

When all the dust settles than the truth will filter out. Unfortunately for the fans we must be patient.

[Skudor]

Very interesting, with all sorts of connotations if it is true.

This wouldn't have to mean that they haven't found their man. It could mean they have their man and need to wait for him to become available.

[Bon-san]

I somewhat agree Bon-San, but this is Variety, not a tabloid or Moomoo.

Yes, Variety is to be respected. But I'm always wary of quotes attributed to "sources close to.....". It doesn't mean the info being reported is not true. But by the same token, it makes me cautious as to embracing it as absolutely true.

[007 Agent]

This is fantastic news for Sony as it looks as if the studio will dominate the summer box office - Spider-man 3 and Casino Royale summer 2007. From a business perspective it makes 100 percent sense. Warner Bros, Dreamworks and the other studios will have to bring out some big films to stop Sony. Plus 2007 was too good a marketing gimmick to dismiss. As I said in another thread, 2007 only happens once in a 1000 years so it makes sense to use the number in the marketing of Casino Royale. So I'm not really surprised with this news of the delayed release. As for the new Bond - I haven't a clue who they should cast. But taking an educated or non-educated guess, I think it's pointing to an unknown or Ioan Gruffudd.

Edited by 007 Agent, 17 May 2005 - 03:10 PM.

[Loomis]

It could mean they have their man and need to wait for him to become available.

True. I didn't think of that.

[007 Agent]

Doubtful the actor is signed. That would mean he signed over a year before filming is set to commence. Were any of the other Bonds signed so far before production? I don't think so. And look at it like this - say, God forbid, the actor became unavailable just before shooting, say, a family matter, he would not be able to make the film. It seems too far in advance to cast Bond if the film won't be out for over two years. Life can be a bit unpredictable at times to guarantee the actor will play the part.

Edited by 007 Agent, 17 May 2005 - 03:17 PM.

[Loomis]

Yeah, that also sounds reasonable. Oh well, who knows what they're up to?

[Skudor]

Yeah, that also sounds reasonable. Oh well, who knows what they're up to?

I'm not sure they know. What they're up to, that is.

[tdalton]

So what would CASINO ROYALE be going up against in the summer of 2007, I wonder? SPIDER-MAN 3, perhaps. THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM, possibly. And maybe INDIANA JONES IV. Aw, heck, they could put it back again, to the winter of that year.

It'll also probably be going up against another Harry Potter film and also the first of the Batman Begins sequels. I would say Winter of '07 would be the smartest time to release it if they're going to push it back into 2007.

[007 Agent]

Winter 2007? Deleted expletive!! I can't wait that long. This film better be worth the wait, that's all I can say.

[Turn]

I somewhat agree Bon-San, but this is Variety, not a tabloid or Moomoo.

Yes, Variety is to be respected. But I'm always wary of quotes attributed to "sources close to.....". It doesn't mean the info being reported is not true. But by the same token, it makes me cautious as to embracing it as absolutely true.

Yeah, look at what that did for Newsweek.

[The Dove]

* insert swear words here!* This really bites big time!! I hope to god this latest "rumor" turns out to be false. To have yet another delay in the production of Casino Royale would really do some serious damage to my interest in Bond!

[Tim007]

I just did the mainpage story and put a question mark in the headline. Although it is coming from Variety, they have been far off the mark a lot of times in the past.

Remember that they reported even after shooting for Die Another Day began, that the title of Bond 20 would be "Beyond the ice". At this point of time, Eon had denied it at least one thousand times.

[tdalton]

Winter 2007? Deleted expletive!! I can't wait that long. This film better be worth the wait, that's all I can say.

You got that right, 007 Agent. I'm getting sick and tired of EON not being on top of their game with this film, and if they turn CR into another lousy installment in the Bond franchise, like what we saw with half of Brosnan's films, then I will become very disillusioned about the series and it would be very hard, IMO, for EON to woo back many of the hardcore Bond fans, like myself.

[Seannery]

I just did the mainpage story and put a question mark in the headline. Although it is coming from Variety, they have been far off the mark a lot of times in the past.

Remember that they reported even after shooting for Die Another Day began, that the title of Bond 20 would be "Beyond the ice". At this point of time, Eon had denied it at least one thousand times.

Yeah a question mark at this point seems wise. I just hope it IS wrong. One would think that Eon will have to SHORTLY either deny or verify this story. This is rather big and breaking news which will get attention in the media and film world and Eon will be asked about it a lot UNTIL they say either way if it's true or false. I expect we will know for sure VERY SHORTLY.

[tdalton]

I just did the mainpage story and put a question mark in the headline. Although it is coming from Variety, they have been far off the mark a lot of times in the past.

Remember that they reported even after shooting for Die Another Day began, that the title of Bond 20 would be "Beyond the ice". At this point of time, Eon had denied it at least one thousand times.

Yeah a question mark at this point seems wise. I just hope it IS wrong. One would think that Eon will have to SHORTLY either deny or verify this story. This is rather big and breaking news which will get attention in the media and film world and Eon will be asked about it a lot UNTIL they say either way if it's true or false. I expect we will know for sure VERY SHORTLY.

One would think that this is how they would have to go about doing things, but EON never likes to do things the easy way.

[SecretAgentFan]

Nowhere in the Variety article they said that CASINO ROYALE has got a new start date in 2007. In only says that the rumor on the Croisette is that Bond will shoot in summer 2006 in Prague. EON did not confirm this. But even if EON will shoot parts of CR in summer 2006, other parts can still be shot earlier and the winter release date 2006 won

[tdalton]

[quote name='SecretAgentFan' date='17 May 2005 - 11:10']Nowhere in the Variety article they said that CASINO ROYALE has got a new start date in 2007. In only says that the rumor on the Croisette is that Bond will shoot in summer 2006 in Prague. EON did not confirm this. But even if EON will shoot parts of CR in summer 2006, other parts can still be shot earlier and the winter release date 2006 won

[K1Bond007]

Stupid move if true. Very very stupid.