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[zencat]

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USA Today: A 'Quantum' Leap For The James Bond Series

In-depth report with all new plot details (Greene's organization, the natural resource...), photos, and interviews

'Until my joints go I will keep going as Bond...'

Daniel Craig showing no signs of stopping

Mickey G let the cat is out of the bag to USA Today. Here we go:

Wilson explains: "The title we thought was appropriate for a couple of reasons. The villainous organization is called Quantum, and what Bond is looking for in his life is a measure of comfort, and that's what a 'quantum of solace' is. He's just trying to find a little bit of comfort because his life is in turmoil."

I actually knew this and wondered why they didn't say this earlier to shut up the press about the title.

I like.

[Qwerty]

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In-depth report with all new plot details (Greene's organization, the natural resource...), photos, and interviews

[Royal Dalton]

I suppose it was pretty obvious it would be called that, really. What with Greene's 'Q' lapel pin.

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[Harmsway]

Interesting name. I like, and I have no idea why they kept that detail under wraps until now. We also know many more things thanks to that new USA today article:

We know Greene's out to control the world's water supply, we know that Bond's character arc is about whether or not he'll let his desire for vengeance turn him into a monster, we know the details of the film's final confrontation, we know that Bond and Camille don't actually have a romantic relationship (and that his one fling in the movie is just a brief one-off with Fields).

Suddenly I'm a lot more excited by this film. A central Bond girl/Bond relationship without heavy romance? That's in keeping with the bold spirit of CASINO ROYALE.

It was also quite nice to read about Forster's comments about the final action sequence. It's nice to see that some genuine thought went into the action as to how it relates to Bond's character, not just putting together snazzy choreography.

[Righty007]

I just pissed my pants!

[Captain Tightpants]

I suppose it was pretty obvious it would be called that, really. What with Greene's 'Q' lapel pin.

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Sorry, but I'm not buying into it, and I cite the PAUL HAGGIS ARGUMENT as my case: a few weeks after the initial press conference Haggis stated that he didn't have anything to do with the title being selected, which contradicts the notion that the Organisation is called "Quantum". If it was to be called Quantum, it's likely he would have had some idea of what the title was before it was announced, which he stated was not the case. For the Organisation to be called "Quantum" in a film called Qunatum of Solace without the screenwriter having any idea as to what the title was is too big a coincidence for me to accept. No, I think the writer of this article has come to his own conclusion based on Dominic Greene's lapel pin.

We know Greene's out to control the world's water supply

Then explain to me this: how the hell does taking control of the driest place on Earth give you control of the world's water supply? If you read the article in full, Michael G. Wilson stated that Bolivia has seen problems with the control of its water supply in the past, which is where I think this author has gotten the idea from. If you listen to the audio commentary in the gallery, th author also states that the plot involves executing a coup d'etat in several South American countries, when we know it's just Bolivia that is involved.

[Harmsway]

I suppose it was pretty obvious it would be called that, really. What with Greene's 'Q' lapel pin.

http://img505.images...2/qos002sg3.jpg

Sorry, but I'm not buying into it,

There's a direct quote from MGW. No way around that.

We know Greene's out to control the world's water supply

Then explain to me this: how the hell does taking control of the driest place on Earth give you control of the world's water supply?

Secret water supply or what have you. They've clearly come up with a gimmick.

If you listen to the audio commentary in the gallery, th author also states that the plot involves executing a coup d'etat in several South American countries, when we know it's just Bolivia that is involved.

We actually don't know that. Haiti's also involved, and other countries may get mentioned without being visited.

[zencat]

I think you can believe it, Captain Tightpants (good name, btw). It's a direct quote from Michael G. Wilson. That's as good as it gets. And in regards to your argument that Haggis would have known the title... I actually heard the organization was called Quantum long ago. Before the title, before Haggis. I think it might have even been in 2006 (I was also told some info about what titles they would use which didn't exactly play out). So it was always Quantum. Or maybe it changed and then changed back. But believe it. And love it.

[Harmsway]

(I was also told some info about what titles they would use which didn't exactly play out).

Care to share, Zen? Surely it doesn't hurt now.

[License To Kill]

Can someone get a picture of Bond with PPK? That is the picture that really should be getting our attention!

[Royal Dalton]

Here are the pics from the photo gallery.

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http://img505.images...2/qos002sg3.jpg
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http://img519.images...5/qos004up4.jpg
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For the Organisation to be called "Quantum" in a film called Qunatum of Solace without the screenwriter having any idea as to what the title was is too big a coincidence for me to accept.

Well, why should Haggis have any idea, anyway? It's only a name. Mickey G. probably took his Biro out and changed the name sometime after Haggis had finished his draft of the screenplay.

[zencat]

(I was also told some info about what titles they would use which didn't exactly play out).

Care to share, Zen? Surely it doesn't hurt now.

Nope. I feel it's safe to talk about Quantum because the cat is out of the bag. But what I've heard about titles is still in the bag. When we get the title for Bond 23, I'll spill.

[MattofSteel]

I was just about to say - surprised no one had picked up on that yet. I rather like the P99, hopefully his PPK throwback is temporary.

[Righty007]

I smell a teaser trailer coming soon...

[Harmsway]

I feel it's safe to talk about Quantum because the cat is out of the bag.

Why wasn't it safe to talk about it earlier?

But what I've heard about titles is still in the bag. When we get the title for Bond 23, I'll spill.

I'll hold ya to that, Zen.

[zencat]

Well, why should Haggis have any idea, anyway? It's only a name. Mickey G. probably took his Biro out and changed the name sometime after Haggis had finished his draft of the screenplay.

Read my post, Royal Dalton. Quantum has been around for a while.

[License To Kill]

Here are the pics from the photo gallery.

http://img519.images...8/qos001jy9.jpg
http://img505.images...2/qos002sg3.jpg
http://img111.images...9/qos003mj7.jpg
http://img519.images...5/qos004up4.jpg
http://img169.images...8/qos005ac0.jpg
http://img253.images...3/qos006xo3.jpg

For the Organisation to be called "Quantum" in a film called Qunatum of Solace without the screenwriter having any idea as to what the title was is too big a coincidence for me to accept.

Well, why should Haggis have any idea, anyway? It's only a name. Mickey G. probably took his Biro out and changed the name sometime after Haggis had finished his draft of the screenplay.

Much appreciated, Dalton!

[zencat]

Can someone get a picture of Bond with PPK? That is the picture that really should be getting our attention!

I was just about to say - surprised no one had picked up on that yet.

Oh, I noticed. And I'm thrilled!!!

[Captain Tightpants]

I think you can believe it, Captain Tightpants (good name, btw). It's a direct quote from Michael G. Wilson. That's as good as it gets.

Yeah, someone over at MI6 just pointed that out. I can't believe I missed it; it was completely stupid of me. I blame my lack of sleep.

[tdalton]

Interesting to hear that the organization is called Quantum. It's an OK name for an organization, good but not great. It is significantly better than them going back to SPECTRE, though.

[Qwerty]

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[zencat]

I feel it's safe to talk about Quantum because the cat is out of the bag.

Why wasn't it safe to talk about it earlier?

Because I was told it in confidence. And it was always possible it wouldn't turn out to be true (or at least would change as the script evolved). But I'm happy it stuck. I think it's a cool name.

[Captain Tightpants]

I do believe this is what the embargo on the press conference was keeping sceret ...



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[tdalton]

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Now this is fantastic news. Hopefully this means that Craig will wrap up the Quantum story arc in either BOND 23 or BOND 24, and then get at least one standalone Bond film.

I'm also a bit more optimistic about the film (not much more, but a little bit) now. I think that the desert setting is great, and hopefully that will translate into a great finish for the film.

[Captain Tightpants]

Take a look at Olga Kurylenko's hand in ths picture ... I'm thinking she's Greene's lover (so she can get close enough to kill him and let him know who it is that is doing the killing) and that her being at odds with Bond is a product of her not wanting him to kill Greene.

Of course, Greene is completely savvy to all of this ...

[Royal Dalton]

Well, why should Haggis have any idea, anyway? It's only a name. Mickey G. probably took his Biro out and changed the name sometime after Haggis had finished his draft of the screenplay.

Read my post, Royal Dalton. Quantum has been around for a while.

I've read it now, Zen. But I don't think that necessarily means that the name "Quantum" was ever in Haggis's version of the script. It could still have been added later.

[Mr Teddy Bear]

Wait, so is Bond holding that PPK just for the publicity shot, or will this be Bond's pistol of choice throughout the film? I know which I'm hoping for..

Edited by Mr Teddy Bear, 04 April 2008 - 04:25 AM.

[Ian-FZer007even]

Looks like things are heating up... which is great news! It won't be long until QoS teaser hits...

[Royal Dalton]

Wait, so is Bond holding that PPK just for the publicity shot, or will this be Bond's pistol of choice throughout the film? I know which I'm hoping for..

It's definitely in the film. For the Siena sequence, at least.

[Righty007]

Wait, so is Bond holding that PPK just for the publicity shot, or will this be Bond's pistol of choice throughout the film? I know which I'm hoping for..

It's his pistol of choice again!