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[supernova]

Does anyone know whether Barbara Broccoli and/or Michael Wilson have made any recent statements (or given interviews) regarding the great reviews, BAFTA awards and/or Casino Royale's financial success? Her silence is deafening! Or maybe I just missed the interviews when they came out? Does anyone know whether she has said anything recently about Daniel Craig and Casino Royale's BIG success?

[Qwerty]

I haven't heard any reports recently about either of them--but I would think that they're both probably pretty happy with Casino Royale's success.

[DLibrasnow]

I haven't heard any reports recently about either of them--but I would think that they're both probably pretty happy with Casino Royale's success.

I doubt they will make any public statement. Probably just let the box office figures do the talking.

[Four Aces]

It would be interesting to hear their opinions. Have they ever really talked in the past?

[dodge]

She's treading on real eggshells here. Craig's committed to three films at a salary much lower than previous Bonds. He's never complained about that. But he'll certainly want a far better payday if he signs on for a fourth. And if Barbara gets all gushy now...

Hell, though, she ought to say something!

[jaguar007]

I think she made a statement regarding DCinB.com, she stuck her tounge out and went "ne ner ne ner ne ner"

[brittany]

I found in an article the following:


Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, its producers, said they were "thrilled", especially for Craig and his co-star Eva Green, a candidate for the rising star award

to view the entire text:
http://enjoyment.ind...icle2149735.ece


But apart from that... silence

[lafemmefantome]

She's treading on real eggshells here. Craig's committed to three films at a salary much lower than previous Bonds. He's never complained about that. But he'll certainly want a far better payday if he signs on for a fourth. And if Barbara gets all gushy now...

Hell, though, she ought to say something!

Hmmm...I can just see the 2 second press conference...

The reporters gather in droves. There's a hush in the room and then Barbara speaks the word everyone has longed to hear...

SOMETHING

End of press conference?

But seriously, I don't feel she has to say anything. At the moment, I would venture to say they're already thinking about the next film. Besides, it's interesting that the moment they say anything to the press, any comment is changed, twisted, or just made outright silly. Therefore, perhaps they are being guarded at the moment.

And as far as Daniel Craig wanting a better payday, I hope I'm right in that his acting comes first and yes the payday is important, but he strikes me as an actor first and a celebrity second.

lafemme

[dodge]

She's treading on real eggshells here. Craig's committed to three films at a salary much lower than previous Bonds. He's never complained about that. But he'll certainly want a far better payday if he signs on for a fourth. And if Barbara gets all gushy now...

Hell, though, she ought to say something!

Hmmm...I can just see the 2 second press conference...

The reporters gather in droves. There's a hush in the room and then Barbara speaks the word everyone has longed to hear...

SOMETHING

End of press conference?

But seriously, I don't feel she has to say anything. At the moment, I would venture to say they're already thinking about the next film. Besides, it's interesting that the moment they say anything to the press, any comment is changed, twisted, or just made outright silly. Therefore, perhaps they are being guarded at the moment.

And as far as Daniel Craig wanting a better payday, I hope I'm right in that his acting comes first and yes the payday is important, but he strikes me as an actor first and a celebrity second.lafemme

Your points are valid and well-put. I don't see Craig ever becoming a money-grubbing hack. But it would be wise, natural and healthy for him to insist on being paid for his incredible gifts. This will support his passions for original paintings and beautiful women. In a position of power--reflected for button-down studio brains by the size of his paychecks--he'll have access to the world's best directors and scripts. Finally, with a nice cushion, he'll be free to pass in comfort on projects that don't meet his standards.

Interesting comparison: Eric Roberts was once regarded as one of the hottest and best young American actors. But at some point he began doing straight-to-videos. Not just a few, a lot of them. He wanted to keep working, he needed the dough, he had to take what was offered. Whenever it was offered. At this point, the industry seems to have lost respect for him. He failed to get into a power position. Failed to build a nest egg back when the going was good. Then he was forced to sell out.

All I want's for Daniel Craig to strike while he's hot--and then keep rocking on as an artist

[Bryce (003)]

How can they both NOT be pleased? They're laughing all the way to the bank, they've swatted the Craig doubters and they've revitalized the series in a way that would have had Cubby smiling.

I hope that both are somewhere exotic and luxurious, with their feet up, their mobiles switched off and basking in the sun taking a break.

They earned it.

Recharge of the batteries and then full speed ahead towards Bond 22.

[Four Aces]

...This will support his passions for original paintings and beautiful women...

I didn't know that about D. Craig - about the paintings

Great minds think like mine

Uh, and the women too!

[lafemmefantome]

Your points are valid and well-put. I don't see Craig ever becoming a money-grubbing hack. But it would be wise, natural and healthy for him to insist on being paid for his incredible gifts. This will support his passions for original paintings and beautiful women. In a position of power--reflected for button-down studio brains by the size of his paychecks--he'll have access to the world's best directors and scripts. Finally, with a nice cushion, he'll be free to pass in comfort on projects that don't meet his standards.

Interesting comparison: Eric Roberts was once regarded as one of the hottest and best young American actors. But at some point he began doing straight-to-videos. Not just a few, a lot of them. He wanted to keep working, he needed the dough, he had to take what was offered. Whenever it was offered. At this point, the industry seems to have lost respect for him. He failed to get into a power position. Failed to build a nest egg back when the going was good. Then he was forced to sell out.

All I want's for Daniel Craig to strike while he's hot--and then keep rocking on as an artist

Now that I can agree with. Somehow I have a feeling or call it woman's intuition that Craig will do what's best for him. I like the story about Eric Roberts. Makes me think about a movie coming out today The Hitcher with Sean Bean and well when I see that, the only thought I have is, "Must want to work or needs to pay the bills."

So, I'm guessing and I'm hoping that Craigs gets all that's due to him financially and that Mike and Barbara recognize that they do have a good thing going to pay the man accordingly.

lafemme

[Qwerty]

I found in an article the following:


Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, its producers, said they were "thrilled", especially for Craig and his co-star Eva Green, a candidate for the rising star award

to view the entire text:
http://enjoyment.ind...icle2149735.ece


But apart from that... silence

Ah. Good find, brittany.

[Turn]

I'm not sure what either of the producers could say other than they are thrilled about CR and the reaction to Craig. I guess some people would like them to stick out their tounges and blow rasperries at all the critics and naysayers who doubted the project and the selection of Craig. But what would that prove? The box office numbers and the critical reaction have likely been far beyond what even they have imagined.


As far as Craig's salary, he is likely getting some kind of shares of the profits of CR as is likely written into his contract. So I doubt he will be doing any type of Connery holdouts anytime soon.

[MattofSteel]

I always thought a specific contractual point of Bond actors (rumor: why Owen didn't sign, although that has since been refuted with the fact from Michael and Barbara that the film was never offered to anyone else) that gross/contract points are NOT included.

[DaveBond21]

I hope that both are somewhere exotic and luxurious, with their feet up, their mobiles switched off and basking in the sun taking a break.

I agree.


And I don't think they will be even thinking about James Bond - just for a couple of weeks.

[JCRendle]

Does anyone know whether Barbara Broccoli and/or Michael Wilson have made any recent statements (or given interviews) regarding the great reviews, BAFTA awards and/or Casino Royale's financial success?

Just ask them both on this forum ....

The trick though is to work out which ones of the 7917 members they are. Sorry, of the 7915 members, since I am not one and I am presuming you wouldn't ask yourself this question

Well, I'm not Babs that's for sure...

[RazorBlade]

Best thing to say is congrats to everyone on a job well done. Yes, best to get a little rest before going back to work on making Bond 22 even better.

As for DC's pay, I've said it before and repeat myself here- there's nothing wrong with getting well paid for something you love to do. Or for being recognized $$$wise for your job.

[DaveBond21]

Apparently Babs called Daniel into her office, to thank him personally.......and he was told to just arrive in his swimshorts.