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[Head of S]

September 16, 1970

I just saw some pics of John Gavin walking to get some food at a cafeteria.

OMG! He will be the best Bond EVER EVER EVER! Connery and Lazenby suck compared to him!

Those luzers at johngavinnotbond.com are so lame! Boy will I have the last laugh!

John Gavin = Ian R Flemmmmming's James Bond!

- Triplenoughtspyer

( LOL. Good one, DoubleNought!)


16.09.1970

Yeah, I saw that picture about John Gavin. It's a shame George Lastenby can't do another one but that press release about him being too good for the role explained that.

Yeah, johngavinnotbond.com are real eggheads. Sheez, can't they just wait for the man to show us what he can do. I'm so thrilled with him that I have place a VERY LARGE bet at the bookies saying that Gavin will make the highest grossing Bond ever! If he doesn't I lose the fortune but don't worry, I won't lose.

Robert Leyland

I'm going to give Gavin the benefit of the doubt but I think Eon made a huge mistake letting Lazenbay go. Also, who's directing the new movie? Ever since Goldfinger we've had alternate directors - Hamilton, Young, Gilbert and Hunt. The reason Eon don't keep their directors is cause the producers are too much in control. I don't think we'll see any of them directing another Bond movie. I mean, can you really see directors of the calibre of Guy Hamilton and Lewis Gilbert ever doing another one? I rest my case.

[Mister Asterix]

September 16, 1970

I just saw some pics of John Gavin walking to get some food at a cafeteria.

OMG! He will be the best Bond EVER EVER EVER! Connery and Lazenby suck compared to him!

Those luzers at johngavinnotbond.com are so lame! Boy will I have the last laugh!

John Gavin = Ian R Flemmmmming's James Bond!

- Triplenoughtspyer

( LOL. Good one, DoubleNought!)


16.09.1970

Yeah, I saw that picture about John Gavin. It's a shame George Lastenby can't do another one but that press release about him being too good for the role explained that.

Yeah, johngavinnotbond.com are real eggheads. Sheez, can't they just wait for the man to show us what he can do. I'm so thrilled with him that I have place a VERY LARGE bet at the bookies saying that Gavin will make the highest grossing Bond ever! If he doesn't I lose the fortune but don't worry, I won't lose.

Robert Leyland

I'm going to give Gavin the benefit of the doubt but I think Eon made a huge mistake letting Lazenbay go. Also, who's directing the new movie? Ever since Goldfinger we've had alternate directors - Hamilton, Young, Gilbert and Hunt. The reason Eon don't keep their directors is cause the producers are too much in control. I don't think we'll see any of them directing another Bond movie. I mean, can you really see directors of the calibre of Guy Hamilton and Lewis Gilbert ever doing another one? I rest my case.

Give Gavin a chance. Cuby did say that John Gavin was Flemin's first choice.

[stamper]

John Gavin is OSS 117, how could he be Bond ? It's like saying Roger "The Saint" Moore could be Bond, total Heresy !

I say bring Back Seanory ! Don't tell me he couldn't and wouldn't be back ! Sean Connery IS james bond ! I cannot picture anyone else in his place, specially not that guy Timothy Dalton (too young, but I heard Broccoli is considering him) also, I think they should bring back Goldfinger as is twin brother or something out to get revenge, and get Hamilton to direct the sequel.

[Head of S]

John Gavin is OSS 117, how could he be Bond ? It's like saying Roger "The Saint" Moore could be Bond, total Heresy !

I say bring Back Seanory ! Don't tell me he couldn't and wouldn't be back ! Sean Connery IS james bond ! I cannot picture anyone else in his place, specially not that guy Timothy Dalton (too young, but I heard Broccoli is considering him) also, I think they should bring back Goldfinger as is twin brother or something out to get revenge, and get Hamilton to direct the sequel.

Connery's gone and he ain't never coming back - so get over it! No disrespect, but your Goldfinger twin brother plot is daft - good job the scriptwriters don't think like you do. I agree with you about Roger Moore, though. I mean, a blond Bond? Whatever next!

[Mister Asterix]

Connery's gone and he ain't never coming back - so get over it!

Never again?

[ACE]

COMPUSERVE READY
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> I HEAR THEY ARE REPLACING ROGER MORE. GOOD
> THING. HE IS TERRIBLE. HE WOULD NEVER LAST
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Genius! Just when I thought it couldn't get better or more creative, Mr * tops it!

[Kingdom Come]

I digress for two sentences - if this thread isn't the best commanderbond thread ever then it is . . . em. . . nearly the best.


Where was I? Oh yeah, does anyone think that once the Bond books are all filmed that the films will come to an end or is there a chance that they could go on with only Fleming as an inspiration? I hope Fleming writes some more as I want to increase the list of books I have never read or want to read.

[Loomis]

1970

Are Broccoli and Saltzman on some kind of crudely freebased, exceptionally strong and murderously addictive form of cocaine? They make all our dreams come true by hiring the one and only possible Bond, Connery, for a comeback outing (thank goodness we can now forget that the execrable On Her Majesty's Secret Service ever existed), yet have the utterly incomprehensible stupidity to hire Charles Gray to play Blofield. Yep, Charles Gray from You Only Live Twice! Who was not only a good guy in YOLT, but who also died in YOLT!

What a slap in the face to fans of the series. Continuity is now ruined. Let's get this straight: next summer, Bond will be avenging Tracy by going after a guy who was his buddy the last time we saw him, and who is also already dead into the bargain?!?!?!?! Because that's how it's going to look when people watch the most recent Connery film and its upcoming followup back-to-back at revival houses or on Super 8. How else is it going to look? And Charles Gray has hair, so how can he possibly be Blofield? How are they going to explain this in Diamonds Are Forever? Is it going to turn out that, in YOLT, Henderson was actually Blofield (wearing a disguise to play Henderson, or maybe when we see him played by Donald Pleasence that's the disguise), who faked his own death, presumably so Bond wouldn't pursue him, but it backfired, and so now he's back to his normal appearance, and if you insist on believing the events of that awful George Lazenby film also happened (although if you do I guess it's also Bond who does disguises, huh?), what about the earlobe question, aaaaaaaargh! It's all too complicated! What are Broccoli and Saltzman thinking?!?!?!?!

[doublenoughtspy]

Just found this one going through the Department of Defence files on Darpanet, the forerunner of the internet:

[Andrew]

1970

Are Broccoli and Saltzman on some kind of crudely freebased, exceptionally strong and murderously addictive form of cocaine? They make all our dreams come true by hiring the one and only possible Bond, Connery, for a comeback outing (thank goodness we can now forget that the execrable On Her Majesty's Secret Service ever existed), yet have the utterly incomprehensible stupidity to hire Charles Gray to play Blofield. Yep, Charles Gray from You Only Live Twice! Who was not only a good guy in YOLT, but who also died in YOLT!

What a slap in the face to fans of the series. Continuity is now ruined. Let's get this straight: next summer, Bond will be avenging Tracy by going after a guy who was his buddy the last time we saw him, and who is also already dead into the bargain?!?!?!?! Because that's how it's going to look when people watch the most recent Connery film and its upcoming followup back-to-back at revival houses or on Super 8. How else is it going to look? And Charles Gray has hair, so how can he possibly be Blofield? How are they going to explain this in Diamonds Are Forever? Is it going to turn out that, in YOLT, Henderson was actually Blofield (wearing a disguise to play Henderson, or maybe when we see him played by Donald Pleasence that's the disguise), who faked his own death, presumably so Bond wouldn't pursue him, but it backfired, and so now he's back to his normal appearance, and if you insist on believing the events of that awful George Lazenby film also happened (although if you do I guess it's also Bond who does disguises, huh?), what about the earlobe question, aaaaaaaargh! It's all too complicated! What are Broccoli and Saltzman thinking?!?!?!?!

AdamWest4Bond says: I know what you mean, the series will surely be dead soon! If Connery doesn't finish up his new 7 picture contract(thats what the word on the street is) I hope they sign someone like Adam West or Burt Reynolds(little know, he's been in a few films and television shows), they both have class and would be great in the role!

1983

JamesBrolin4Bond says: I can't wait to see this new Connery Bond film, ION or no ION! Connery sure showed his acting chops in Zardoz so I'm sure he'll bring some more depth to the character than we've ever seen!

Edited by Andrew, 23 February 2006 - 11:24 PM.

[Mister Asterix]

:)

[Kingdom Come]

I think Ian Ogilvy should be given a chance and people should stop jumping on the media bandwagon by bad mouthing him. Octopussy is a clumsy title for his first film but I do like the idea that they are going to set it in China.


Note to a moderator:

Hello,

I posted a few posts and one thread earlier today and don't seem to now see them!

Any ideas?



Response from a moderator: The only thing that was deleted was your "smallest room in the house" thread. Don't take it personal, but a thread on the topic of -house related movie titles is not considered appropriate.
How silly can it get???

stromberg


Response from Kingdomcome: Thank you for your message. Don't take it personal but some of you moderators have a sour approach to this site. Ironically it is those who frequent the site every now and again that are the most sour! I'm here every day of every week. You should have the same passion/commitment!

You ask how silly can it get? maybe as silly as some Bond films can get, some threads can get, some opinions can get. Loosen up. The site is an entertainment first and foremost.

I also find communication a problem with moderators. One thread idea is okay for one but not another! Example: I have had for years a thread called humour/humor and the 'smallest room in the house' was included! again you can clearly see my point about one thread is fine for some and not for other moderators.

In any case the threads and posts that do not 'make the final cut' I sneak in regardless!! You haven't been quick enough to spot em all!!

I enjoy my threads and posts HAVING to be read by moderators before inclusion!! keeps you keen!!

Anyway, thankz for your response.

Happy viewing and here's to Nov 006.

[ACE]

Just found this one going through the Department of Defence files on Darpanet, the forerunner of the internet:

Brilliant too, DNS! I keep getting blown away! Particularly like the poster of "Is M really an admiral?" - GENIUS. But then we both know that!

AdamWest4Bond says: I know what you mean, the series will surely be dead soon! If Connery doesn't finish up his new 7 picture contract(thats what the word on the street is) I hope they sign someone like Adam West or Burt Reynolds(little know, he's been in a few films and television shows), they both have class and would be great in the role!

1983

JamesBrolin4Bond says: I can't wait to see this new Connery Bond film, ION or no ION! Connery sure showed his acting chops in Zardoz so I'm sure he'll bring some more depth to the character than we've ever seen!

LOL. Love the "ION". The funny thing is, a lot of these posts are not that different from the real thing. We keep trying to push the boundaries but there seems to be no burlesque in Bondom!

[ACE]

1970

Are Broccoli and Saltzman on some kind of crudely freebased, exceptionally strong and murderously addictive form of cocaine?

(LOL. Is that the best opening line for a post on these boards? Ever?)

Yeah, they screw the carnnernooity on DAF real bad. Like, gittin' Shawn back is gonna make a difference. And I don't know where you git Blofeld from. I understand they gonna git Henry Farnda and Jack Palance to play the bad guys, the Spangs in DAF. So no carnnernooity prarblemz there. Only prarblem is, Farnda won't play a bad guy cowboy.

George was right. Barnd is yesterday's man. No-one's gonna go - the Double-O dude has run outta juice. George's has got it on ice, man. He's doin' a flick with that Chinaman, Bruce Lee who can break largs with his bare hands and does all kinds of shostakovitch with his bardy. And George is gonna do an action flick with the director of Zulu where he plays a way cool merc. Yeah, Barnd is now just a Government stiff barmbing those dudes in paddy fields in a place called Vietnam.

Roger Moore will not do Barnd because of the success of his Crossplot series. I figure those Gary Fenn movies (Crossplot, Target Straker and the next one, Friendly Persuaders) will keep him away frarm Barnd.

Those trippy Derek Flint movies were cool and I hear Fonda and Hopper are doing a new flick called "Easy, Spy Her". This time 'steadda Hargs, they gonna be drivin' red Mustangs. Git your motor runnin'...

[Andrew]

1986

AVTAKFAN1 says: I've heard from an insider that they've signed a New Zealander for the role of James Bond! Some guy named Dan Neill. What a raping of the franchise, Broccoli should just give up since this film is shaping up to be the biggest joke since OHMSS.

[ACE]

1986

AVTAKFAN1 says: I've heard from an insider that they've signed a New Zealander for the role of James Bond! Some guy named Dan Neill. What a raping of the franchise, Broccoli should just give up since this film is shaping up to be the biggest joke since OHMSS.

Yeah, all film experts agree that Jeoge Lastenby was crap as Bond. And this view will never diminish and the film will never be rehabilitated or considered by Bond fans the best one (even tho, when I watch it in private, I really like it and don't think Jeoge is a bad actor at all). Therefore, any more Aussies or Kiwis as 007 should be avoided. Anyway, Pierce Branston is going to do Warhead 8 for Kevin McClory so this Dan Neill guy better be good.

[doublenoughtspy]

News of The World 11/4/62

London - James Bond fans were outraged today to learn that actor Sean Connery does not enjoy foiling the plans of megalomaniac villains when he isn't acting.

Connery shocked interviewers at a press conference when asked what he did in his spare time. Instead of the expected answer of "Whatever Her Majesty's Secret Service asks me to do", Connery answered that he enjoyed sharing a pint with friends from Edinburgh, a quiet night out with his wife, and was considering taking up golf.

"I wanted to hear his views on why foreign people are bad", decried one fan from Tunbridge, Wells. "Instead he just complained about not being paid enough."

Connery plans to fly to America next month, in association with his role as James Bond, but again not in the way fans expected. "I thought he was going to there to take on the Spangled Mob - maybe investigate Goldfinger in Miami...but NOOOOO, he has to help with publicity on Dr No" complained Bond uber-geek Charles Helpingstein. "Uh, hello you are James Bond aren't you?" Helpingstein questioned.

"I was expecting a few interesting stories about fighting men with steel hands, maybe a tip or two on keeping Koreans away from your cats, instead I had to listen to him drone on about his working class roots and fat slob producers" said Ajay Chowderfast, before he hurried off to organize a Bob Hope protest group regarding the rumored "Bwana" film.

Double Seven Magazine publisher Graham Pumpernickle was the most indignant of the group. "This series is over before it started. Why on earth they hire an idiot actor to do a spy's job I'll never know."

[ACE]

News of The World 11/4/62

London - James Bond fans were outraged today to learn that actor Sean Connery does not enjoy foiling the plans of megalomaniac villains when he isn't acting.

Like a diamond bullet. Right between the eyes! Hill. Air. Ious!

(Messrs Helpingstein, Chowderfast and Pumpernickle? I think I've acted against that firm of solicitors once or twice. I certainly know a couple of the partners!)

[dunmall]

and have you heard the latest?

they've drafted in the chaps who made Thunderbirds to write a script of moonraker, which is only being made because that yawn fest 2001 was so popular last year...

intergalactic travel and puppets isn't what Bonds about! and there had better not be 20 minute long pans of space craft! if Gerry Anderson couldn't make his own Thunderbirds films into huge hits how are he and script editor Tony Barwick meant to make Bond a hit!?

[spynovelfan]

December 15 1965

I think the interweb has ruined journalism. This morning Deadbitch has reported that Casino Royale will star David Niven, Peter Sellers, Woody Allen and that Terence Cooper guy we've had all those planted stories about. Fine - except it claims all of the above WILL BE PLAYING JAMES BOND! Yes, all of them. AS IF! What's really sad is that the entire article is clearly filched from a thread on this very forum - KiwiGuy's lame 'What if James Bond is a codename?' in General Discussion.

A sad state of affairs.

[spynovelfan]

Here's a look at some of the 'new posts' on CBN on the morning of February 24 2008.


Clive Owen upcoming projects
Deadlier Than The Male, The Prisoner, The Liquidator

[stamper]

1971 :

I am aghast, that Connery left the role AGAIN ! But I heard from an insider that he had an indigestion of Broccoli with too much Saltz.

My guess is whoever they cast next, the series is dead. I doubt any other actor would be able to carry 6 or more films, like Connery did, into the eighties.

[spynovelfan]

Just found this one going through the Department of Defence files on Darpanet, the forerunner of the internet:

LOLOLOL! (Though surely nobody would post anything as idiotic as ThrillerNovelFan's thread? )

[doublenoughtspy]

Clive's 2008 projects look amazing!

I need to start saving for that auction. (rubs hands together with glee)

[ACE]

[quote name='spynovelfan' post='523196' date='24 February 2006 - 09:07']
Here's a look at some of the 'new posts' on CBN on the morning of February 24 2008.


Clive Owen upcoming projects
Deadlier Than The Male, The Prisoner, The Liquidator

[Mister Asterix]

Please visit my new site:

hopenotbwana.com

[Bon-san]

Muscle Magazine- Letters to the Editor- January, 1963

That Connery guy is built, but his chest is too hairy. Did they even consider Steve Reeves?

Disappointed
Santa Barbara, CA

[Andrew]

1961
TruFlemFan says: Has anyone SEEN the leaked photos from the Dr. No shoot? That Sean Connelly fellow is wearing BLUE PANTS. Thats not the Bond I know! Where's the tuxedo? Ioan is right...this guy isn't Jame Bond!

Edited by Andrew, 25 February 2006 - 06:43 PM.

[Lounge Lizard]

A post by 'BigTam' from the 'Commanderbond.net' of Planet Htrae, an obscure body in a solar system parallel to our own, today, 07:23 PM:


'OMG. Can you believe they've dumped Connery for this guy Craig? Eon must be out of their minds! They should have just coughed up the required 25 million $, 'cause Sean Lord Connery is worth every penny of it. People say he began to show his age in DAD, but have you ever seen a 72 year old look that fit? I agree he looked a little funny with that white bushy beard and the bald crown, but that was perfectly motivated by the story. Also, it really set you up to hate those sadistic Korean villains: imagine they did all that to your grandfather! By the time 007 was in the Hong Kong hotel suite, it was Bond business as usual (I disliked VinDieselFan's remarks about 'Peaceful Fountains of vıagra').

What Eon should have done was fire the writers that did the last ten Bond films, Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais, instead of Connery! Those 'Could you fill this beaker for me?' / 'From here?' exchanges have all but worn out.

That final kiss with Judi Dench in DAD was simply a brilliant gag at the expense of the viewer, I loved it to death- I mean, the sexual tension was all over the place in the last four films, this was the perfect resolution. And perfectly harmless too, because it was all a VR fantasy. I mean, how much more Flemminguesque (sp?) can it get: Bond with Q's VR glasses on, his right hand coming ruthlessly down into his pants and his lips curled in a cruel, sardonic smile! Would have been even funnier if Dench had caught him 'in the act'! LOL! She could have said: 'Could you fill this beaker for me, 007?' And he could have answered: 'From here?', in that rich voice of his. Oh, wait a second...

Connery haters are also claiming that it isn't proper for a Prime Minister of Scotland to combine a political career with a movie career: but we're not talking a mere mortal here, we're talking Sean Lord Connery.

So now it's Craig, eh? I say boycott the twit. All the true Bond fans know there's only one Bond: Connery! Always has been Bond. Well, all right, there was that 1983 Taliafilm flick I've Had My Say starring Rodger More, or whatever the git was called, and we all know what that travesty looked like.'

Edited by Lounge Lizard, 25 February 2006 - 08:42 PM.

[Andrew]

1994

Neeson4Bond says: Have you SEEN the leaked photograph?
http://www.cine-coll...ldeneye0058.jpg

Bond is wearing a JUNGLE uniform! It's obvious that Broccoli is just trying to cash in on the success of Jurassic Park. Bond is no longer the trailblazer it's offical.

Edited by Andrew, 25 February 2006 - 08:49 PM.