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Sam Mendes to direct Bond 23?


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#1 john007

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:03 PM

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Production on 23rd James Bond film reportedly being fast-tracked for a June start



Nikki Fenke claims Oscar winner will initially board Bond 23 as a "consultant"



"Sam always has lots of projects on the table that he might direct next."



Oscar winner refuses to be drawn on negotiations, citing MGM sale as a setback


Just posted on ComingSoon.net

http://www.comingsoo...ws.php?id=62122

#2 danslittlefinger

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:05 PM

Just posted on ComingSoon.net

http://www.comingsoo...ws.php?id=62122



Craig has worked with Mendes before as we know and are great friends.
This might work.
Lets hope Kate Winslet isn't a Bond girl although it could be worse.

#3 bondrules

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:06 PM

God willing!! Mendes is one of my three fav directors out there.

American Beauty, Road to Perdition (one of my top five all time) and Jarhead. Pretty good resume. I don't know about the action, but I'm sure he (unlike Forster) can manage.

#4 danslittlefinger

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:08 PM

I know that Craig and Sam were very buddy buddy at the 2009 Oscars. Maybe discussing?

Article in full:
Sam Mendes is in negotations to direct James Bond 23, reports Heat Vision.

The Hollywood Reporter Blog says that production is being fast-tracked and could begin as early as June with an eye toward a 2011 release.

Plans for the film, again starring Daniel Craig, are moving forward despite a possible sale of MGM.

Bond regulars Neal Purvis and Robert Wade are writing, along with Peter Morgan (Frost/Nixon). Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are producing.

#5 DamnCoffee

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:09 PM

Oh! :tdown:


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#6 bondrules

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:11 PM

The report also states:

The Hollywood Reporter Blog says that production is being fast-tracked and could begin as early as June with an eye toward a 2011 release.


So what about the Wilson quote from a couple days back?? Limbo / No Limbo, any thoughts ?

#7 danslittlefinger

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:15 PM

The report also states:

The Hollywood Reporter Blog says that production is being fast-tracked and could begin as early as June with an eye toward a 2011 release.


So what about the Wilson quote from a couple days back?? Limbo / No Limbo, any thoughts ?


Yes, I think EoN should release a statement pretty soon quoshing or reinforcing what is happening.
At present I go with the MGW quote.

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:20 PM

Boring. Why does Babs keep selecting endless drama directors to match with her equally absurd soap-opera idea of Bond? Apted, Tamahori and Forster.

Why not someone who's actually directed a hard-boiled thriller for once?

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:26 PM

Boring. Why does Babs keep selecting endless drama directors to match with her equally absurd soap-opera idea of Bond? Apted, Tamahori and Forster.

Why not someone who's actually directed a hard-boiled thriller for once?


Well going on the past Mendes resume, I really am not a hard core fan of his although he got a great performance out of Craig in RTP.
But is that enough? I do hope we are not going down the Forster route again.
But it might work and I use that loosely.

God where is Campbell and why isn't he coming back? :tdown:
Somebody should make him. B)

#10 Odd Jobbies

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:27 PM

Interesting news!

Seems to contradict Eon's very recent 'delay' statement. Wonder which is true?

Sam Mendes = Good...

'Film to be fast-tracked' = Bad...

Didn't they learn from the mistake of rushing QoS - shooting without a polished script?

Sure, the script's never really finished 'til the film's cut, but you still want to allow your prestigious, well payed writer (was Haggis, now Morgan) to be happy with it (Haggis said he wasn't, and if it's fast-tracked then Morgan won't be over the moon either).

QoS made stacks of cash, but much of that is from those who liked Casino Royale so much on DVD/Blu-ray, so they invested in QoS. If that trend continues it means much lower ticket sales on B23, since it split the audience.

Personally i loved it, but many didn't. the reason's they didn't could more or less have been fixed in the script polish they didn't do (patchy plotting and pace, plus ill prepared boat chase and plane chase/freefall. Another pass by the likes of Haggis could of found a better rhythm for these scenes, which would of given the Editor less headaches. Hope they're not about to rush things again - Morgan's already got a full plate - please give him time/make time for him to get his head into it and have a few passes at it.

Probable not true, anyhow.

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:29 PM

Well, hot off the heels of the latest news concerning the production delay, we get this...

The question now is, which one is right? This director news will certainly spark interest across the Internet, and I'll be honest, Mendes at the helm of a Bond film does intrigue me. I'm not so sure he's the right choice for a Bond film, but he is a very talented director.

So on the one hand MGM is fast tracking this, and on the other MGM is delaying it. Which will it be?

Edited by RivenWinner, 05 January 2010 - 10:30 PM.


#12 danslittlefinger

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:31 PM

Where is the voice of Bryce when we need it? :tdown:

Just saw this on Twitter:
"Sam Mendes to direct BOND 23? I look forward to Daniel Craig masturbating in a shower and a naked Moneypenny with rose petals."

(this twitter is NOT from Bryce just to clarify)

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#13 jaguar007

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:45 PM

Negotiations are possible, but I don't think EON is going to sign a director until the MGM mess is cleared up.

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:45 PM

Here's the Hollywood Reporter link

http://www.heatvisio...-007-movie.html

I think this would be a great move; Mendes is a terrific director; great with actors, always has a nice style to his movies and enough clout that he won't be rushed...

#15 Harmsway

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:47 PM

Sam Mendes? Impressive.

#16 MR. BOND 93

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:48 PM

I like Mendes ALOT, so this might work out. I might rather have a good action/thriller director though, like Matthew Vaughn...

#17 danslittlefinger

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:50 PM

Here's the Hollywood Reporter link

http://www.heatvisio...-007-movie.html

I think this would be a great move; Mendes is a terrific director; great with actors, always has a nice style to his movies and enough clout that he won't be rushed...


Well if this is being "fast tracked" that might not be an option for him.

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:52 PM

Here's the Hollywood Reporter link

http://www.heatvisio...-007-movie.html

I think this would be a great move; Mendes is a terrific director; great with actors, always has a nice style to his movies and enough clout that he won't be rushed...


Well if this is being "fast tracked" that might not be an option for him.


"Fast tracked" doesn't mean production is being rushed, it means green lighting and pre-production is moved up.....

#19 danslittlefinger

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:54 PM

Here's the Hollywood Reporter link

http://www.heatvisio...-007-movie.html

I think this would be a great move; Mendes is a terrific director; great with actors, always has a nice style to his movies and enough clout that he won't be rushed...


Well if this is being "fast tracked" that might not be an option for him.


"Fast tracked" doesn't mean production is being rushed, it means green lighting and pre-production is moved up.....


No I understand that but that feeling may overlap into filming. IMHO, QoS was typical of that. No offence to the likers of that film.

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:57 PM

The report also states:

The Hollywood Reporter Blog says that production is being fast-tracked and could begin as early as June with an eye toward a 2011 release.


So what about the Wilson quote from a couple days back?? Limbo / No Limbo, any thoughts ?


Yes, I think EoN should release a statement pretty soon quoshing or reinforcing what is happening.
At present I go with the MGW quote.


Yes, EON should say something soon. I would hope.

#21 Bryce (003)

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:58 PM

He's not a bad choice at all. I've certainly enjoyed his films.

Shark, I do concur that Bond 23 needs the hand of someone with a mystery/thriller background which, for myself, would ideally be whatever B23 would become.

One of the things I love about Moonraker, is that (both book and film) Bond is more of a detective than a spy in the first half of both. Something like that would be a great balance in the next film, but that's is also IMO what made CR as good as it was.

Mendes is a fine choice in my book though.

Although he's been off the radar for a bit, I've always wondered what Oliver Stone could do with a Bond film. Forgive my musings, but I just thought of it again while typing.

*shrugs*

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 11:05 PM

Mendes is just a smokescreen. The good news is that Paul Verhoeven is attached.

Working title is Rugmuncher.

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 11:12 PM

Yahoo is now reporting the news. THis seems to be traveling quickly, perhaps this is more than just a rumor.

Of course everything says "in negotiation" , so we may or may not get Mandes.

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 11:13 PM

Sam was also a frequent visitor to Craig's ASR play in NY recently.
He was observed several times not just a one time-goer by other frequent visitors.
Maybe negotiating with Babs and MGW?

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 11:15 PM

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#26 Odd Jobbies

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 11:18 PM

One of the things I love about Moonraker, is that (both book and film) Bond is more of a detective than a spy in the first half of both.


Hey, come on, Moonraker the book is one of the best, but while the movie was the first Bond i ever saw at the cinema and so i'm very fond of it, it has to be said that it's a poor effort. The most real detective work i remember Roger doing was deciding weather to go safari suit, or Gondola driver. Sorry, that's harsh - it had it's moments B)

I've always wondered what Oliver Stone could do with a Bond film. Forgive my musings, but I just thought of it again while typing.


You're forgiven, i'd love to see a Stoned Bond! He'd have real fun with the politics and wouldn't hold back on the violent action. Can't believe he sold out with 'World Trade Centre'! But i'm looking forward to Wall Street 2.

Edited by Odd Jobbies, 05 January 2010 - 11:23 PM.


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Posted 05 January 2010 - 11:21 PM

A great choice. I kept bringing him up in those "Who should direct Bond 21/22/23" threads. So thanks for taking my advice, EON B)

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 11:22 PM

I guess when you combine the hint from the screenwriter that the plot will be "shocking"- with the selection of Mendes as director - that this all sounds entirely plausible. I think it is an excellent choice!

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 11:25 PM

Well, it's hard to say. If true it would be exciting to get someone like him on, if only I didn't feel we'd had our fingers burnt by previous directors who are in a similar vein. I'd prefer someone a bit more thriller-y.

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 11:26 PM

A great choice.

How exactly is Mendes a great choice?

This is the tail wagging the dog. Dench and Craig want Mendes, but what can he bring to Bond?