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[marktmurphy]

Very interesting. Naturally, they mean MI6 rather than MI5, but I'm still intrigued by the fact that the authorities obviously appear to be aware of the attack before it happens but are unable to stop it.

I suppose it depends; they can see MI5 from the bridge.

But it is more likely to be MI6; I suppose the synopsis mentioned MI6 under attack.

MI6, most certainly, as she's stopped when driving towards the MI6 building, coming from the direction of the MI5 building.

To be fair; if the MI5 building blew up and you're the boss of MI6, you'd probably stop and have a look no matter which way you're driving!

But I don't doubt it is the SIS building which is under attack.

[Mr_Wint]

Sounds good: the whole secret service base being demolished. A country destabilized. M possibly kind of responsible for it. And Bond the only chance to save the day.

Solid, isn´t it?

No.

Deffo Dominic...I mean, the attack on MI6 in 'TWINE' was really good I thought. Because it hadn't been done before, I thought it worked really well, and for that typical action-sequence that Brosnan fared well in, I thought it was a brave set-up.

We did see an attack on MI-6 already in TLD, with the attack on Blayden.

[sharpshooter]

But I don't doubt it is the SIS building which is under attack.

Yeah. The synopsis did say MI6 comes under attack. I think there's enough differentiation going on here. They're taking it right to their front door, not a safe house, and it does seem like we're looking at a levelling - not a hole in the wall ala TWINE, and seemingly are aware of the attack whereas in TWINE they were not.

[SecretAgentFan]

Sounds good: the whole secret service base being demolished. A country destabilized. M possibly kind of responsible for it. And Bond the only chance to save the day.

Solid, isn´t it?

No.

Why not? Exciting start for a thriller.

[Mr_Wint]

Sounds good: the whole secret service base being demolished. A country destabilized. M possibly kind of responsible for it. And Bond the only chance to save the day.

Solid, isn´t it?

No.

Why not? Exciting start for a thriller.

Because I am sick and tired of Dench-M and would not welcome any story idea which could give her more to do.
Or did you mean that they should blow up the MI-6 building with Dench-M inside?

[Germanlady]

Because I am sick and tired of Dench-M and would not welcome any story idea which could give her more to do.
Or did you mean that they should blow up the MI-6 building with Dench-M inside?

Then the cards are not good for you. But even though we saw a lot of her in the pics, it doesn't mean, she is in many of the interior shoots as well. I am perfectly aware of the fact, that quite a few dislike Dench M, but in the end - does it really matter, WHO is giving the story its twist? IMO Dench is as good as any other person for that job.

[Ace Roberts]

But I don't doubt it is the SIS building which is under attack.

Yeah. The synopsis did say MI6 comes under attack. I think there's enough differentiation going on here. They're taking it right to their front door, not a safe house, and it does seem like we're looking at a levelling - not a hole in the wall ala TWINE, and seemingly are aware of the attack whereas in TWINE they were not.

Not to be argumentative - but wouldn't you think if there was a leveling of Mi6 - that there would have been more than 8 coffins paraded in the funeral scene?

[Vauxhall]

But I don't doubt it is the SIS building which is under attack.

Yeah. The synopsis did say MI6 comes under attack. I think there's enough differentiation going on here. They're taking it right to their front door, not a safe house, and it does seem like we're looking at a levelling - not a hole in the wall ala TWINE, and seemingly are aware of the attack whereas in TWINE they were not.

Not to be argumentative - but wouldn't you think if there was a leveling of Mi6 - that there would have been more than 8 coffins paraded in the funeral scene?

I agree, I think it will be more of a precision attack specifically targeting an individual or individuals.

[Shrublands]

But I don't doubt it is the SIS building which is under attack.

Yeah. The synopsis did say MI6 comes under attack. I think there's enough differentiation going on here. They're taking it right to their front door, not a safe house, and it does seem like we're looking at a levelling - not a hole in the wall ala TWINE, and seemingly are aware of the attack whereas in TWINE they were not.

Not to be argumentative - but wouldn't you think if there was a leveling of Mi6 - that there would have been more than 8 coffins paraded in the funeral scene?

I agree, I think it will be more of a precision attack specifically targeting an individual or individuals.

Perhaps M and Tanner will be in the Jag talking about some emergency meeting of top agents that they are on their way to.
Then, when they are almost there, having been delayed for some reason, KABOOM!

[sharpshooter]

Not to be argumentative - but wouldn't you think if there was a leveling of Mi6 - that there would have been more than 8 coffins paraded in the funeral scene?

That's true. I haven't been following the film that much lately. If they were aware of an attack maybe they evacuated part of it?

[Ace Roberts]

But I don't doubt it is the SIS building which is under attack.

Yeah. The synopsis did say MI6 comes under attack. I think there's enough differentiation going on here. They're taking it right to their front door, not a safe house, and it does seem like we're looking at a levelling - not a hole in the wall ala TWINE, and seemingly are aware of the attack whereas in TWINE they were not.

Not to be argumentative - but wouldn't you think if there was a leveling of Mi6 - that there would have been more than 8 coffins paraded in the funeral scene?

I agree, I think it will be more of a precision attack specifically targeting an individual or individuals.

Perhaps M and Tanner will be in the Jag talking about some emergency meeting of top agents that they are on their way to.
Then, when they are almost there, having been delayed for some reason, KABOOM!

Wouldn't it be cool if they could somehow reconstruct the Mi6 room from Thunderball where the 00's get their assignment from M for that scene!

[Skudor]

I'm not convinced that the eight coffins are agents - seem unlikely candidates for public funerals. I'm guessing politicians or similar.

[dirtymind]

But I don't doubt it is the SIS building which is under attack.

Yeah. The synopsis did say MI6 comes under attack. I think there's enough differentiation going on here. They're taking it right to their front door, not a safe house, and it does seem like we're looking at a levelling - not a hole in the wall ala TWINE, and seemingly are aware of the attack whereas in TWINE they were not.

Not to be argumentative - but wouldn't you think if there was a leveling of Mi6 - that there would have been more than 8 coffins paraded in the funeral scene?

I agree, I think it will be more of a precision attack specifically targeting an individual or individuals.

Perhaps M and Tanner will be in the Jag talking about some emergency meeting of top agents that they are on their way to.
Then, when they are almost there, having been delayed for some reason, KABOOM!

Wouldn't it be cool if they could somehow reconstruct the Mi6 room from Thunderball where the 00's get their assignment from M for that scene!

That would be very cool.

[Gobi-1]

I don't see a problem with MI6 headquaters being attacked again. Considering it sounds like it will be more severe leading into a different storyline. MI6 is a high value target and multiple plots against it would be very likely.

[thecasinoroyale]

Yeah, the attack on MI6 in 'The Living Daylights' was totally different to me, that was just one KGB agent abducting another. It was still a good idea though.

'The World Is Not Enough' touched upon an even better idea, but that was smoothed over too quick for me to give way for the Thames chase.

If 'Skyfall' can just elaborate on the danger, the threat and the impact it has on London and MI6 itself, I will be a very happy Bond fan!

[Major Tallon]

I suppose Bond could always say, "Didn't this happen to the other fellow?"

[Skudor]

I suppose Bond could always say, "Didn't this happen to the other fellow?"

Good point.

There are a remarkable number of similarities between SF and TWINE. I just hope there aren't too many in the wrong area.

[Mr_Wint]

I don't think it was a good idea to move James Bond to Vauxhall in GE. It makes it so totally obvious where he is, and ruins the 'Universal Exports' cover. It would make more sense if the elite Double-0 Section was hiding somewhere else in London.

[Skudor]

I don't think if it was a good idea to move James Bond to Vauxhall in GE. It makes it so totally obvious where he is, and ruins the 'Universal Exports' cover. It would make more sense if the elite Double-0 Section was hiding somewhere else in London.

I agree on this.

[Leon]

I don't think if it was a good idea to move James Bond to Vauxhall in GE. It makes it so totally obvious where he is, and ruins the 'Universal Exports' cover. It would make more sense if the elite Double-0 Section was hiding somewhere else in London.

I agree on this.

Me too - somewhere like.. a discrete office building off Regent's Park.

[thecasinoroyale]

Maybe this will come up as something if their HQ is targeted, they must have another base of local operations (not Scotland as seen in 'TWINE'). So you never know, we may see a collective gathering of agents once more.

[Captain Tightpants]

It is believed that there is a secret underground bunker located somewhere in London within the world of the film.

[Major Tallon]

It is believed that there is a secret underground bunker located somewhere in London within the world of the film.

Which actually makes more sense than having the entire headquarters of the Secret Service relocate to Scotland.

[thecasinoroyale]

Well you probably know about the myth of there being dozens of underground tunnels and passages underneath London connecting major locations in times of crisis. Maybe this was hinted at in 'Die Another Day' in the dis-used Tube station.

However it is a fact, as my Uncle worked as a contractor on the design and specifications of these tunnels and passageways, but obviously I wasn't told much detail and I respect him for that, but it certainly did stick with me that this was out there.

And for SIS to use this somehow so they actually stay in London in the 'crisis' area would be fascinating to see.

[Major Tallon]

Secret London has been fairly well documented. I've got a book called London Beneath London that covers just a bit of it.

[Gernot]

Sony Pictures has just released a "new" picture from the skyfall set (we already saw it a little bit smaller @empire some weeks ago)

http://www.jamesbond...021400x1046.jpg

[PPK_19]

Sony Pictures has just released a "new" picture from the skyfall set (we already saw it a little bit smaller @empire some weeks ago)

http://www.jamesbond...021400x1046.jpg

Thanks for this, though yes it did appear in Empire magazine 2 issues ago. I want the teaser trailer dammit!

[BourneAgainBond]

thanks for posting it. i didn't see it from empire, now i'll have to stop by the convenience store and see if they still have it.

hope M is not being blackmailed for looking at pørnography on at work, that dirty birdie. it happens to me all the time j/k.

Edited by BourneAgainBond, 17 February 2012 - 07:15 PM.

[Vauxhall]

New clapperboard image... "Room full of mystery".

[PPK_19]

New clapperboard image... "Room full of mystery".

I just saw this on Facebook. This is the worst clapperboard they've released. And they're all pretty anyway.