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[zencat]

You know unfortunately here, Kung Fu Panda also starring Craig (voice) comes out the same day. So does Iron Man. Then later on you got Indiana Jones for that summer and if it is still on track then probably Halo too.

And maybe SGT. ROCK.

Yeah, but I hear that movie has a crappy writer

Tell me about it. I hear he sits around all day arguing about why James Bond isn't at Comic Con instead of working.

[Righty007]

You know unfortunately here, Kung Fu Panda also starring Craig (voice) comes out the same day. So does Iron Man. Then later on you got Indiana Jones for that summer and if it is still on track then probably Halo too.

And maybe SGT. ROCK.

Yeah, but I hear that movie has a crappy writer

Tell me about it. I hear he sits around all day arguing about why James Bond isn't at Comic Con instead of working.

I heard he spends all his time goofing off on the greatest Young Bond site. What a hack!

[freemo]

Casino Royale this November, Bond 22 eighteen months later. Sounds pretty good to me.

I'm guessing the next one will probably be a similar timeframe after that too, as I'm expecting Craig to only do three and for those three to made over a rather short period of time.

[tdalton]

What's with all this 07/07/07 rubbish? Did people really think that Bond 22 would come out 8-9 months after Casino Royale? The only way there was ever going to be a Bond film out on 07/07/07 would be if they pushed CR back. Do you 07/07/07 freaks really want that?

Casino Royale this November, Bond 22 eighteen months later. Sounds pretty good to me.

Agreed. The only way that we would be getting a Bond film in 2007 would be for EON to push back Casino Royale. But, I would find it hard to believe that, after a two year search for a new Bond, and a total of 4 years between films, that EON and Sony would just sit on a finish film and wait for the year 2007. And then there's the fact that they would have, had they waited to release it, been releasing it in January or February of 2007, which isn't exactly the best time to put out a blockbuster-type film.

I never thought that they were going to actually be able to turn around and get Bond 22 ready for a November 2007 release. To do so, especially now that there doesn't appear to be a finished script, would probably not signal well for the film's quality as it would more than likely be rushed just to capitalize on "007 in 2007". Frankly, I'm very happy that they didn't try to rush a film into theaters just to capitalize on that marketing ploy. I'd rather have a good film in Summer 2008 than listen to that catchphrase for several months.

[Rolex]

Good news , any views on timelines for announcements (director, actors )and principal photography in 2007 for May 2008 release?

[stamper]

07/07/07 will actually be the release date of the improved, R1 DVDs of CR and all past films, in DVD as well as HD versions. I said it first !

[tdalton]

Good news , any views on timelines for announcements (director, actors )and principal photography in 2007 for May 2008 release?

If the story on the front page about Roger Michell being in negotiations to direct Bond 22, then I would imagine that we would hear something about a director sometime in the next couple of months.

[K1Bond007]

07/07/07 will actually be the release date of the improved, R1 DVDs of CR and all past films, in DVD as well as HD versions. I said it first !

Although I don't know if the release date that has already been reported is for R1, Casino Royale's DVD has already been announced for a May 22, 2007 release at least by a couple sources. 7/7/07 is a Saturday regardless. Nothing is ever released on Saturdays, generally on Tuesdays. The past films on DVD will be released this November.

Regardless, you said it first and were thus the one and probably only to be wrong.

You know unfortunately here, Kung Fu Panda also starring Craig (voice) comes out the same day. So does Iron Man. Then later on you got Indiana Jones for that summer and if it is still on track then probably Halo too.

And maybe SGT. ROCK.

Yeah, but I hear that movie has a crappy writer

Tell me about it. I hear he sits around all day arguing about why James Bond isn't at Comic Con instead of working.

I heard he spends all his time goofing off on the greatest Young Bond site. What a hack!

You did say 'goofing off' right? I read that as something else.

I should be ashamed.

[Lancaster]

This is fantastic news! Not only does it show clear direction from the producers and SONY, it shows a 100% backing of Craig. I could not be more pleased. For us fans who have had to wait 4 years for CR and had to sit through the 6 years after LTK, I have not problem in not having a 2007 Bond film. Just knowing the next one is filming is fine with me.

[Shrublands]

The Mirror strikes again. Even when they report blankly on an official press-release they mange to slip in a dig at Craig

“…Craig, 44, was chosen last year to replace…”

The Mirror-2ND BOND FOR CRAIG

I’m staring to find them quit funny.

Edited by Shrublands, 21 July 2006 - 07:29 AM.

[I never miss]

Great news about the release date. Eon are finally beginning to give us fans what we deserve in terms of news and information.
I'm a little surprised that less will be made of 2007 than could be - marketing etc - but the quality of the film is much more important. Once 2007 has passed no-one will even give it a thought.

So... one would imagine that Bond 23 will be released in Nov 2009 if they stick to 18 months, or May 2010 if they want to stick with summer releases. Either way, I can see Daniel's option-for-a-fourth film being released in 2012. I believe there is some sort of anniversary that year....

Edited by I never miss, 21 July 2006 - 07:43 AM.

[rebeck]

Eh, some of us knew it was too good to be true. Honestly, what do you want more? A great Bond film? Or a moderately ok Bond film in 2007?

Yeah, because all that time they put into DAD ended up with one of the best films ever! They ed up bigtime as far as I'm concerned. They've only had the franchise for 45 years but they couldn't make the one year with their hero's famous code number in it. Good job, guys. And like someone else said... Don't they EVER plan ahead??? They have to be the laziest production company in the history of film!

Edited by rebeck, 21 July 2006 - 07:49 AM.

[pieffra]

One year and an half, between one movie and another...
Now I'm sure, they're going back to the base.
And probably they found a new Connery's kind of actor.
Well, very well!!!!

Thought It's a little bit disappointing they miss a 2 007 release...

[Double-Oh Agent]

I am extremely disappointed and a little upset with this news. I was greatly looking forward to 007 in 2007. Yes, it's a marketing gimmick, but it's a great one. And one that is--at best--a once in a lifetime opportunity. This is something that could have happened and SHOULD have happened. Just think of all the publicity (free and otherwise) Bond 22 would have gotten. Now it will be one of the greatest missed opportunities of the series.

For those fearing quality issues with a 12-month break between Casino Royale and Bond 22, as has been pointed out, a three-year break didn't do much for Die Another Day, so why couldn't Bond 22 be successful with only one year? And it's not like EON is going to start producing Bond films every single year. This would have been a rare and special occasion. Besides, they had said upon announcing Daniel Craig as James Bond that the script for Bond 22 was already being worked on. So they were already ahead of Casino Royale's schedule. Now we're hearing that the script isn't ready--or won't be ready--one year later? That's ridiculous. Surely a polished script can be ready in that amount of time. After all, some of the characters are returning for Bond 22 so they don't even need to be created. No, I'm afraid I do not find this news all that rewarding or enjoyable.

And as for Bond returning to the summer? I'm a little leery. Winter has always been good to Bond from Sean Connery to George Lazenby to Pierce Brosnan. Summer wasn't bad for Roger Moore either, but Timothy Dalton had some issues--including a big one which will face Bond 22. That being a lot more stiff competition than is seen in the winter, a fact which was not a good thing for Licence To Kill regardless of the terrible lack of publicity, et al, it received in 1989. While I don't doubt that Bond 22 will do well in May 2008, I can't help feeling that after three or four weeks it will begin to be swallowed up by the action blockbuster competition--something that wouldn't happen for six weeks or so in the winter.

Anyway, I guess to sum it up, Bond will be back--just not soon enough.

[I never miss]

Missing the 2-007 opportunity is the only negative in a sea of postives here as far as I'm concerned. We have TWO Bond films released 18 months apart! TWO! Let's face it, if Eon aren't bothered about 2007 they could have announced that it would be Nov 2008 or even 2009. They probably wouldn't issue a press release this early if that was the case, but still we've got to look at the positives here:
1. Quickest successive release since LALD and TMWTGG
2. Sony and Eon obviously rate Craig VERY highly and are prepared to put their money down to back this feeling up
3. Extra time given to Bond 22 MAY improve it
4. 2008 gets the series on a even-year release course which lines it up nicely for 2012
5. 2008 is the Fleming centenary year
6. We are back to summer releases, which many of us prefer

Believe me, the HD-DVD Bond series, the new Bond game, and the release of CR on DVD will ensure that we are all kept very busy in 2007 and that our hero plays a prominent part in that year.

PS: I do not work for Eon's marketing or public relations department!

[Bond_Bishop]

Great to have that clarified. Not an all too long wait for Bond 22.

[Simon]

18 months is a cracking speed and a decision that shows the confidence in Craig, the picture and the follow on story that will surely be mentioned as Bond Returns in ....

To say that I am ecstatic that Bond is NOT to be released in 2007 is an understatement. Bond does not need a gimmick in the same way he does not need to attend Comic Con conventions - there is a maturity in this decision that is very pleasing to see.

I mean, who really gave a s--t that the new Omen film was released on 06.06.06? At the end of the day, it will always be remembered for how the film was received and viewed - the release date will pale into insignificance following its release.

Great news, good luck.

[Mr Malcolm]

It's not 2007, but it'll do. We're still getting another film fairly soon afterwards, and I'd much rather a great Bond 22 in 2008 than a rushed one in 2007. It would have been a cool marketting gimmick to have a Bond film out in 2007, but that's all it would have been: a gimmick.

[Lancaster]

I just hope that in this great news of a new Bond film in 18 months, people do not get depressed about missing out on 2007. Just think about it for a moment - the shortest gap for over 30 years.

[SeanValen00V]

It's amusing they wanna get work underway without actually seeing how Casino will do. I'm hoping Casino will fail and they'll get Brosnan back for one more. Their living in a bubble if they think the world will like Craig as Bond, they've gone insane.

In 2007, Hugh Jackman should of debuted as Bond, and Brosnan's last should of been in 2005, they messed it up, and can't believe how many people here actually think Casino will be successful.

[Simon]

Super attitude.

As to who is living in a bubble, I think the jury is still out on that.....

[Mr_Wint]

They are probably saving the marketing gimmick for 3007. Why use all bright ideas at once.

[marktmurphy]

Plus of course, as the IFP have noticed, May 2008 is the centenary of Fleming's birth; so it's still a special date for you!

[Righty007]

They are probably saving the marketing gimmick for 3007. Why use all bright ideas at once.

They're probably going to wait until 7007 to do it so it's 007 both ways. I think I'll start a countdown...

[Captain Grimes]

Great news in every respect. Sony is obviously very impressed with Craig, and a tighter release schedule could go a long way toward making Bond more of a cultural presence again.

And does anyone really think that the 2-007 gimmick would have increased ticket sales? No one I know goes to movies based on their release dates.

[Johnboy007]

I am extremely disappointed and a little upset with this news. I was greatly looking forward to 007 in 2007. Yes, it's a marketing gimmick, but it's a great one. And one that is--at best--a once in a lifetime opportunity. This is something that could have happened and SHOULD have happened. Just think of all the publicity (free and otherwise) Bond 22 would have gotten. Now it will be one of the greatest missed opportunities of the series.

For those fearing quality issues with a 12-month break between Casino Royale and Bond 22, as has been pointed out, a three-year break didn't do much for Die Another Day, so why couldn't Bond 22 be successful with only one year? And it's not like EON is going to start producing Bond films every single year. This would have been a rare and special occasion. Besides, they had said upon announcing Daniel Craig as James Bond that the script for Bond 22 was already being worked on. So they were already ahead of Casino Royale's schedule. Now we're hearing that the script isn't ready--or won't be ready--one year later? That's ridiculous. Surely a polished script can be ready in that amount of time. After all, some of the characters are returning for Bond 22 so they don't even need to be created. No, I'm afraid I do not find this news all that rewarding or enjoyable.

And as for Bond returning to the summer? I'm a little leery. Winter has always been good to Bond from Sean Connery to George Lazenby to Pierce Brosnan. Summer wasn't bad for Roger Moore either, but Timothy Dalton had some issues--including a big one which will face Bond 22. That being a lot more stiff competition than is seen in the winter, a fact which was not a good thing for Licence To Kill regardless of the terrible lack of publicity, et al, it received in 1989. While I don't doubt that Bond 22 will do well in May 2008, I can't help feeling that after three or four weeks it will begin to be swallowed up by the action blockbuster competition--something that wouldn't happen for six weeks or so in the winter.

Anyway, I guess to sum it up, Bond will be back--just not soon enough.

I'm not worried about competition. Considering LTK went against Batman and Indiana Jones, it did fine. Obviously Bond 22 will not face competition that stiff.

I might be alone in thinking this, but isn't 007 in 2007 somewhat cheesy/lazy?

[DLibrasnow]

HOLY CRAP! This is official! May 2, 2008!

IGN scores the scoop!!!

It's not 2007, but I am happy to see that we will not have to wait a full two to three years after Casino Royale for Bond 22.

Very good news

[tdalton]

I might be alone in thinking this, but isn't 007 in 2007 somewhat cheesy/lazy?

You're not alone. I've always thought that "007 in 2007" would have been a very lazy way to market a Bond film. I'm really glad that they decided to push it back to 2008 for several reasons. First of all, we're finally getting a Bond film in the summer (well, close to it anyway) and it probably won't be rushed since it's almost two years away, whereas having a film out by the end of next year might have been to much of a rush to get it done in time.

[DLibrasnow]

Some speculation from the literary side of the Bond world -- could this mean we will get a Bond 22 novelization, Young Bond 4, and the Centenary novel all in 2008? Three Bond books in one year. Nice.

EDIT: And the SilverFin graphic novel.

Four Bond books in one year...

Please excuse me while I salivate.

Casino Royale's DVD has already been announced for a May 22, 2007 release at least by a couple sources.

Not for Region 1. When I contacted SPHE my media contact there told me that no date had yet been set for the R1 release.

[The Dove]

You mean an extra half year The Dove...I'm thrilled it's gonna be just 1.5 years away from November...so, 2007 will have to be all about BOURNE!


Anyway, I'm very happy to have Bond back in theaters during the summer...Bond movies make me wanna go scuba diving and do summertime stuff! The 80s are back!

Ahh yes Tarl! Half a year is even better!! Thats right almost forgot Bourne Ultimatum is out next year.. plus hopefully Indy 4 and Die Hard 4, so I should be quite content til 2008 for the next Bond film!