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[Zorin Industries]

Interesting. June 8th 1994?

[sthgilyadgnivileht]

Can't remember the exact date of that, but it would have been around that time yes. It slated the original release date of GE as summer 1995, before it got pushed back to it's eventual release date.

[Shrublands]

Thanks. I remember that press release being reported on, only for there to be another delay with Goldeneye.
Starkly different in tone to what we have now. Full of quotes and plaudits.

[sthgilyadgnivileht]

Yeah, but times were different back then for the series. A lot of that was predicated on there being a new Bond and selling Brosnan.

[Shrublands]

Yeah, but times were different back then for the series. A lot of that was predicated on there being a new Bond and selling Brosnan.

Oh I know. But we were still getting something of that tone with the announcement of the writers on Bond 23 before the recent shut down. In fact, Bond press releases are always like that until now.

Not a big deal, just an interesting change in my opinion.

[Zorin Industries]

Less is more. It's not been the easiest of journeys to get BOND 23 to this stage of announcement so no-one wants to assume or tempt fate right now. And a lot won't be finalised to make those sort of announcements. Even that GOLDENEYE statement holds back on everything but Brosnan and some general nods to locations. And it was in those pre-web days where everything and everyone knew every stage of production. Put yourselves in Eon's shoes... would you really want every Tom, Dick and Harriet knowing every location and shooting schedule.

A wider detailed statement will no doubt follow. Maybe with that elusive title folk are wanting (....?!).

[blueman]

It's not been the easiest of journeys to get BOND 23 to this stage of announcement

But inevitable none the less: Bond 23 = half a billion at least, just like CR and QOS.

[Matt_13]

Man isn't it great to be able to talk about this stuff again?

[Goodnight]

"Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions wishes Goodnight a happy birthday!"

Thank you Sir.

Bond 23 annouced on MY BIRTHDAY!?


BAM!!!!

Is this your best birthday present?

Well I spent all day in London, then when once I got back home I opened my presents...and then I heard this.

Rounded the day off pretty well.

[Guy Haines]

Thought you might be interested in this, from the Daily Telegraph,
http://www.telegraph...James-Bond.html

Interesting how the media, which not so long ago had written off the future of Bond film series, is now going into overdrive about a film which no one will see until 9th November 2012. Proof, if proof were needed, that almost 50 years on the Bond films still attract attention and comment.

Bond 23 annouced on MY BIRTHDAY!?


BAM!!!!

As good a day as any, don't you think? Belated happy birthday greetings Goodnight!

[Goodnight]

Bond 23 annouced on MY BIRTHDAY!?


BAM!!!!

As good a day as any, don't you think? Belated happy birthday greetings Goodnight!

Thank you Sir.



11 + 1 + 11 = 23

11/01/11 - Bond 23 offically announced...on my birthday!!


Remember the date, remember the name

[Guy Haines]

Bond 23 annouced on MY BIRTHDAY!?


BAM!!!!

As good a day as any, don't you think? Belated happy birthday greetings Goodnight!

Thank you Sir.



11 + 1 + 11 = 23

11/01/11 - Bond 23 offically announced...on my birthday!!


Remember the date, remember the name

Well spotted! It makes perfect sense!

[Publius]

I don't think we'll be seeing Quantum again. The last film was badly received compared with CR. And the 4 year gap. Probably best for box office if they now just don't mention that organisation again.

But it was still received well, better than any Bond movie in the last 25 years not titled GoldenEye or Casino Royale. And a 4 year gap is pretty normal for sequels, people are used to it and will remember Quantum, or can be reminded in seconds. Plus, of everything that was negatively received about Craig's movies, the return of a SPECTRE-like enemy to Bond's world was probably one of the most popular ideas.

So the screenwriter of Gladiator, The Last Samurai, The Aviator, and Hugo Cabret is probably brought on to add depth and structure to what ever plot Purvis & Wade have concocted. This guy has worked with Scorsese, is Oscar nominated, and has a past with Mendes. I sure am conflicted, I want to believe, but I sure smell more Quantum than Royale.

No. There is a third aroma about this one... the new fragrance from Eon... *** ****** ** * **** *** (i.e. the next film).

The Shadow of a Dead Sun?
The Bullet of a Gold Gun?
Die Golden on a Dead Spy?

...that's all I've got.

Here's food for thought; the gap between Bond 23 and QOS will have been as long as the gap between DAD and CR

And when the film is in the can, it will be the longest gap between films with the same actor playing Bond.

Well, technically there was a 4.5 year gap between You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever. But I know what you meant.

[dinovelvet]

So the screenwriter of Gladiator, The Last Samurai, The Aviator, and Hugo Cabret is probably brought on to add depth and structure to what ever plot Purvis & Wade have concocted. This guy has worked with Scorsese, is Oscar nominated, and has a past with Mendes. I sure am conflicted, I want to believe, but I sure smell more Quantum than Royale.

No. There is a third aroma about this one... the new fragrance from Eon... *** ****** ** * **** *** (i.e. the next film).

The Shadow of a Dead Sun?
The Bullet of a Gold Gun?
Die Golden on a Dead Spy?

...that's all I've got.

Oh I've got it...it's THE PROPERTY OF A LADY MAN, focusing on Bond's drunken adventures in Thailand.

[00Twelve]

So the screenwriter of Gladiator, The Last Samurai, The Aviator, and Hugo Cabret is probably brought on to add depth and structure to what ever plot Purvis & Wade have concocted. This guy has worked with Scorsese, is Oscar nominated, and has a past with Mendes. I sure am conflicted, I want to believe, but I sure smell more Quantum than Royale.

No. There is a third aroma about this one... the new fragrance from Eon... *** ****** ** * **** *** (i.e. the next film).

The Shadow of a Dead Sun?
The Bullet of a Gold Gun?
Die Golden on a Dead Spy?

...that's all I've got.

Oh I've got it...it's THE PROPERTY OF A LADY MAN, focusing on Bond's drunken adventures in Thailand.

Much as I'd be in a seat at midnight for that, I have a hunch it's HOW DEADLY IS A DEAD MAN (Question mark optional?).

[Captain Tightpants]

The Bullet of a Gold Gun?

BULLET FROM A COLD GUN might work. I also kind of like SHADOWS OF A DEAD SUN, largely because it's close to a fan fiction that I wrote once, PITILESS AS THE SUN.

[jaguar007]

Well, technically there was a 4.5 year gap between You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever. But I know what you meant.

Well if you want to get real technical, the biggest actor gap would be 12 years between DAF and NSNA

[CardShark]

Not to get technical but doesn't this thread deserve a sticky? As this is the first press release with good news for bond 23.

[LoneWolf]

Cool

Edited by LoneWolf, 13 January 2011 - 10:04 PM.

[Chief of SIS]

Guys, I got some awesome unfortunate news...

http://www.mirror.co...15875-22845060/

...Sheen rumors are back.

[Red Barchetta]

So, I take it MGM's not going to use "The Lady with the Golden Bullet"?

[CardShark]

Guys, I got some awesome unfortunate news...

http://www.mirror.co...15875-22845060/

...Sheen rumors are back.

and apparently
http://www.aceshowbi...w/00037882.html

so are the Weisz rumors.


Shall we make a game of this which old rumor will be resurected next. My money is on The Property of a lady any takers.

[col_007]

Guys, I got some awesome unfortunate news...

http://www.mirror.co...15875-22845060/

...Sheen rumors are back.

Whats unfortunate about that rumour

[blueman]

Guys, I got some awesome unfortunate news...

http://www.mirror.co...15875-22845060/

...Sheen rumors are back.

I thought you meant Charlie Sheen at first.

What is wrong with Michael Sheen? Do you hate the rumor because you don't like the actor or that he's alleged to be playing Blofeld? Clearly The Mirror has a source on the set, because they have a picture of him in Blofeld's outfit, presumably doing a make up test or costume fitting. I thought Michael Sheen was one of the best actors in TIMELINE, right after Paul Walker.

Better Michael than Charlie or Martin.

That pic os Sheen is soooo shopped.

Nice set of rumors today (waits for someone to say we shouldn't be talking about them...).

[Chief of SIS]

Yeah, but 6-12 months from now we can be like, "Oh man! That rumor was real! NO WAY!"

Rumour on.

[CardShark]

Agreed. Now i suppose any of the rumors could technically be real.

Sheen in bond 23, I'd be ok with that same with Weisz and Beale.

[Matt_13]

I'd like a bit more creative casting. Hopefully Mendes doesn't just appoint friends to key roles.


On the subject of Beale, the thought crossed my mind last night that Broccoli wouldn't go see a play of his in person just to cast him as a secondary character to be used once in one film. She could have easily viewed his cinematic work and made a judgment call there. I get the distinct impression that we'll either be looking at a new M or, more likely, a new Q in Beale. Speculation of course, but it does come across as odd that Broccoli would go to such lengths to cast a supporting role for one Bond film. She must have bigger plans for him.

[Nicolas Suszczyk]

Well, since you brought it up...I mean, maybe they should take Fleming's name off of the credits. He's had it good for too long, sponging off the 007 name for nearly 50 years and stuff. It's like, you know, Fleming needs to let go, move on, and go create other stuff. It's time to let other people share in the credit. For example:

Albert R. Broccoli's EON Films Presents
Daniel Craig as John Gardner's James Bond 007 in:
ICEBREAKER

Absolutely not! John Gardner didn't created Bond, and the Bond you like to see in the silver screen is Ian Fleming's James Bond, not John Gardner's, Raymond Benson's, Sebastan Faulks', or Jeffrey Deaver's. Fleming is far more than Bond's writer. He's Bond's creator, that's why he deserved the credit all these 49 years!

[CardShark]

I'd like a bit more creative casting. Hopefully Mendes doesn't just appoint friends to key roles.


On the subject of Beale, the thought crossed my mind last night that Broccoli wouldn't go see a play of his in person just to cast him as a secondary character to be used once in one film. She could have easily viewed his cinematic work and made a judgment call there. I get the distinct impression that we'll either be looking at a new M or, more likely, a new Q in Beale. Speculation of course, but it does come across as odd that Broccoli would go to such lengths to cast a supporting role for one Bond film. She must have bigger plans for him.

Perhaps or perhaps the Kerim Bey Mathis character is planned to return a few times like mathis did twice.

[Zorin Industries]

Perhaps or perhaps the Kerim Bey Mathis character is planned to return a few times like mathis did twice.

What KERIM BAY/MATHIS character, QOS007?