James Bond 007 in '007
#1
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:10 PM
And it's also known that Bond screenwriters Purvis and Wade have been working on the script for Bond 22 (or 2.2 whichever you prefer) since at least October.
And there are rumors that the plot for the next movie follows on from Casino Royale.
But are the Bond producers considering back-to-back filming with an eye to a 2007 release? It's not without Hollywood precedence. Back in the mid-1980s the movies DUNE and CONAN THE DESTROYER shared production facilities in an effort to cut down on costs. The later 1980s saw the filming of the second and third BACK TO THE FUTURE movies (which led scenes from the third one to appear at the end of the second one) and more recently the LORD OF THE RINGS movies and the two PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN sequals have used the practice to cut down on costs.
So, are the Bond producers planning the same move, the QuickNews item uncovered by zencat, which itself references a DAILY EXPRESS article would seem to indicate this is the case:
http://www.femalefir...ty/96862004.htm
#2
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:13 PM
No evidence to support this mind, just odd stories remembered. Nothing in imdb.com either...
#3
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:13 PM
#4
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:14 PM
#5
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:16 PM
It's not like they couldn't do it though. Same schedule as Royale assuming the script could get done. Craig could do whatever he wants from June (I would assume he's done with CR by then) until December. Thats a good enough break.... right?
#6
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:16 PM
Yes, terrible source. They published a lot of rubbish. And seeing as they link to criagnotbond at the end...Oh yeah, 'Female First' are really going to have the exclusive inside track on this
Besides, I think it's would be impossible to get Bond 22 out in 2007.
#7
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:18 PM
Oh yeah, 'Female First' are really going to have the exclusive inside track on this
Well the article actually points to a DAILY EXPRESS story. That would seem to be interesting since wasn't it THE MIRROR that broke the Craig casting?
#8
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:20 PM
#9
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:21 PM
But 2007? I doubt it.
#10
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:23 PM
Oh, .Stranger things have happened....
#11
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:23 PM
#12
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:23 PM
... And seeing as they link to criagnotbond at the end...
According to the rules of our "Tabloid drinking game", you have to down three shots and a glass of beer.
Cheers
#13
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:26 PM
I feel the JFK speech on the moon landings coming to mind:
[paraphrase since I don't have it front of me]
We choose to go to the moon and other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.
(I think Brett has a good point).
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Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:27 PM
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Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:34 PM
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Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:39 PM
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Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:44 PM
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Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:45 PM
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Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:54 PM
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Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:55 PM
#21
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:55 PM
For example, Back to the Future III made a lot less money than BTTF 2, and was conidered by many to be worst of the series. The final Matrix only took in about half of the second film. (a 300 million drop!) And I will tell you now the final Pirates film will make less than this year's.
Looking at Bond's history, TMWTGG took in less money than Live and Let Die and is generally (I know there are execptions) thought to be the worst in the series.
I hardly doubt that the producers (or Sony) are willing to sacrifice millions of dollars in order to keep Craig fresh in audience minds. I think it is a terrible idea.
#22
Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:57 PM
I hardly doubt that the producers (or Sony) are willing to sacrifice millions of dollars in order to keep Craig fresh in audience minds. I think it is a terrible idea.
Well, we can't put too much faith into the idea yet as it is this early on.
Welcome to CBn by the way, Mike00spy.
#23
Posted 03 May 2006 - 10:00 PM
"Horses have been seen vomiting in front of the pharmacy."
(old German saying, no kidding)
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Posted 03 May 2006 - 10:01 PM
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Posted 03 May 2006 - 10:19 PM
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Posted 03 May 2006 - 10:21 PM
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#28
Posted 03 May 2006 - 11:10 PM
Also, by this point in production, P&W aren't needed much anymore. They can work primarily on the Bond 22 script until, say, October/November. By that point, Broccoli and Wilson can start doing the other planning that is needed for the movie, while still giving the actors (Craig, Dench, etc) a few months off. Principal photography can start in late January (like CR) and there wouldn't be too much difficulty. I don't see what the fuss is all about.
#29
Posted 03 May 2006 - 11:45 PM
In short, yeah, I think they can do it. And I think it will be great.
#30
Posted 04 May 2006 - 12:09 AM
In fact it would show a great deal of support for (and confidence in) their new man to have him already green lit (and close to shooting) the second one when Casino Royale opens.