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[zencat]

Looks like this news has been made OFFICIAL.

Of course, you know where you read it first.

[[dark]]

When I first came across this, I thought finally EA have announced this game.

But nope. Connery's quote is the same one from Game Informer and the other quotes belong to some guy who works in the industry [but not EA].

I'm surprised it's taken the press so long to latch onto this story, though. It's big news and it's a change from the endless Bond #6 stories.

[zencat]

You're right. This still isn't from EA. In fact, there is still nothing on this game on the EA website.

[Qwerty]

Quite a few other sites finally picking this up. 'bout time.

[Aussie21]

Since I work in a GameStop video game store, last Saturday I saw the new Game Informer magazines on the rack when I walked in for my shift. I practically fell over when I saw Connery's likeness gracing the cover with the headline, "From Russia With Love."

I'm quite excited about this. Even though I can't say Connery was my favourite Bond, this turn of events could be huge for the Bond video game franchise.

Also, this is a welcomed change from what we've been given by EA in the past. GE:RA, while a well produced and sleek game, left something to be desired, not to mention the few games that preceeded it were alright, but nothing amazing. Maybe this could rejuvinate the Bond games.


...But then again, I said that about GE:RA before it was released.

[RITZ]

Connery is such a bloody hypocrite sometimes. He keeps saying he hates Bond and how he was "screwed over" by the producers and and he wishes he could "kill Bond", yet here he is doing voice-overs on a crappy video game.

Sir Sean, get back to writing those memoirs.

[[dark]]

It's funny... today's Google news is inundated with Sean is back as Bond! and Piece is back as Bond! stories.

[Qwerty]

It's funny... today's Google news is inundated with Sean is back as Bond! and Piece is back as Bond! stories.

I saw one site list as: Pierce Brosnan Back As Bond! - and the whole article is basically questioning just that. Contradicting.

[Skin 17]

That is great news. I plan on getting it I was wondering should I get it for the PSP or the Console version?

[Righty007]

That is great news. I plan on getting it I was wondering should I get it for the PSP or the Console version?

Console.

[Monsieur B]

I'm actually wondering if we're going to be able to get any clips, in the near future, of Sean's vioce being used. I'm interested in hearing whether after the 22 year absence of Bond (including NSNA), he still has it. I would love to hear Sean say "Bond, James Bond." once more.

Edited by K. A. B, 26 July 2005 - 06:39 PM.

[Skin 17]

I bet they did throw a lot of cash his way but oh well at least we're in for a treat.

[Red Grant 15]

Yeah, Connery is a hypocrit though.

[Skin 17]

Bond is back and it should be great

[Skin 17]

Yeah I wonder why he hates the franchise. I can understand doing new things but He is just being rediculous.

[Red Grant 15]

What I want to know is why Connery says he wants nothing to do with Bond, yet he keeps coming back.Not that I'm complaining, it's a great thing, I'd just like to know why.

[Skin 17]

All in all I just can't wait. This should be good. Especially after that stupid piece of crap called GoldenEye: Rogue Agent

[Vodka Martino]

What I want to know is why Connery says he wants nothing to do with Bond, yet he keeps coming back.Not that I'm complaining, it's a great thing, I'd just like to know why.

I always thought that the story was that Connery wanted nothing more to do with EON Productions, since he felt that he was never paid fairly towards the end of his run as Bond.
Besides, at the end of "Never Say Never Again" he did wink at the camera. Can't wait for this game. Although it will be a little strange hearing Bond speak with Sean's older "shounding voish".

Vodka Martino

[zencat]

A little tidbit about Sean's salary for FRWL in this article.

This year, he was rumoured to have been paid $1m just to do the voiceover for a new computer game, based on another Bond hit, From Russia With Love.

Although I never heard this salary "rumor." I actually thought he'd be paid more, maybe even a percentage of game sales. Seems crazy to say this, but I feel like $1M is too low. My guess is he made $3M at least.

[bryonalston]

How much does the average voice-over actor make? How much was Brosnan paid for EON???

[K1Bond007]

How much does the average voice-over actor make? How much was Brosnan paid for EON???

SAG actually just recently voted to increase wages by 25% for voice actors in video games (this applies to Electronic Arts). As a minimum (I believe anyway) actors earn $759 a day (day = session = 4 hours).

Edited by K1Bond007, 31 July 2005 - 06:35 AM.

[bryonalston]

Wow. That's a lot of money for someone who is never seen on camera.

[Qwerty]

While quite a nice number, I expected it to be higher as well.

[Skin 17]

It is good that he is lending his voice to the game, that way it will feel more authentic.

[rnblover1971]

About the voice,

I agree with other posters that Sean doesn't sound the way he did back in 1963. His Scottish accent is much more distinct these days.

Oh well, maybe they'll digitally enhance his voice to give it a younger looking sound but retain the essence of Sean Connery in it.

You know something, I have the same question about Clint Eastwood doing Dirty Harry. Clint sounds much more tired in his voice at 75 than did back in 1971.

I'm curious as to how they are going to pull it off for these legendary, but aging actors, or, er, voice artists.

[SeanValen00V]

How much does Sean's 1 million payment for FRWL game compare to his salary in his last 2 bond films I wonder.

LOL

[bogard]

While it's very cool that real Bond actors are lending their voices, I'm afraid it will all be for naught. Let's face it: EA have the Bond licence for years now, yet they still haven't been able to make one Bond game that's anything above average.

What I've seen of FRWL so far, I'm afraid it will be the same mess.
Come back Rare...