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[Zen Razor]

I believe their are rumors that other 00's will appear in the film. Daniel only has this and Bond 25, He did mention saying he loves playing Bond and that he would do it for as long as they want him too. I'm not sure who can replace Craig he did such an outstanding job. It feels like SkyFall just came out awhile ago but I'm dying to see another Bond film. I have only recently really gotten into Bond the only one I saw in theaters was Die Another Day and SkyFall I want to add some more to my list so I can feel like a veteran.

[L4YRCAKE]

Craig is officially signed on for two more films as of Bond 25, (and I thiiiiink it's been confirmed that they're being written consecutively, so there's a strong chance it's a two parter?) but Bond producer Michael Wilson has stated that he'd like to see Craig make a total of 8 films, which I'm overwhelmingly in favor of.  I also believe we will see the return of Blofeld, and perhaps SPECTRE or Quantum?  If so, it should be interesting to see if they tackle that one head on, or pretend Quantum never happened, or perhaps pit the two of them against each other with Bond and the other 00's caught in the crossfire?   Who knows.

 

Frustrating that they can pump out a Harry Potter every year but can't get Bond (or even Star Trek, for that matter) on a bi-yearly basis.  Le sigh...

Also, John Logan, the screenwriter of the next two Bonds, has said fairly recently that Skyfall was just the tip of the iceberg and they were going to build from the elements started there, so that's exciting.  And he's said 'Bond should always fight Blofeld'.   

[Walecs]

Frustrating that they can pump out a Harry Potter every year but can't get Bond (or even Star Trek, for that matter) on a bi-yearly basis.  Le sigh...

 

True, but compare the quality. Even Die Another Day and Quantum of Solace are better than the best Harry Potter movie. The books, on the other hand, were pretty good (obviously not as good as Fleming's).

Edited by Walecs, 23 April 2014 - 07:49 AM.

[RMc2]

 

Frustrating that they can pump out a Harry Potter every year but can't get Bond (or even Star Trek, for that matter) on a bi-yearly basis.  Le sigh...

 

True, but compare the quality. Even Die Another Day and Quantum of Solace are better than the best Harry Potter movie. The books, on the other hand, were pretty good (obviously not as good as Fleming's).

 

 

That's a little unfair on the Harry Potter films.

 

Anyway, to suggest an answer to L4YRCAKE, I think the main logistical difference between the Potter films and the Bond films is that EON no longer has any ready-made stories to faithfully adapt into screenplays and shoot in ready-made locations and sets. Meanwhile, the talent for the Potter films was essentially kept on retainer after the third film, whereas the talent is constantly changing for the Bond films - and its main players (in front of and behind the camera) like to work on other things between films. The last two Potter films were made simultaneously too, which is something the Bond series wants to avoid.

 

EON could do more to ensure scripts are ready to go as soon as one film is released, but they have a different style of filmmaking to the unstoppable Potternaut. Besides, it's precisely that pressure to deliver a new film every two years that gave us the diminishing returns of the Brosnan era and the disappointment of QoS.

 

That said, I don't think SF really reflects the time taken to develop its story... Guess the absence of a Fleming plot is always going to cause problems.

Edited by RMc, 23 April 2014 - 10:57 AM.

[Turn]

From what I understood, the Potter films were in development from the start, so they were always working on the effects and the actors were already obligated and all that, so they were always ready to go when it came time, particularly when the studio was expecting a sure moneymaker. There was always a clear beginning and end and they met it. I quite like them and could never dismiss them on the basis of my higher enjoyment of Bond.

 

We've all seen MGM or Sony or whoever distributes Bond these days always moaning when there's not a new Bond in release how their earnings suffer. Sure they'd like one annually or even every two years but it just doesn't happen that way any more for various reasons.

 

Thing is movies are harder than ever to get made. This isn't the studio system when even the biggest stars would be required to pump out 4 or more films a year due to their contracts. There's more logistical concerns, more of everything else to consider. 

[DamnCoffee]

 

Frustrating that they can pump out a Harry Potter every year but can't get Bond (or even Star Trek, for that matter) on a bi-yearly basis.  Le sigh...

 

True, but compare the quality. Even Die Another Day and Quantum of Solace are better than the best Harry Potter movie. The books, on the other hand, were pretty good (obviously not as good as Fleming's).

 

 

 

That's an incredibly harsh thing to say. I can think of a few Harry Potter films that are actually worthy of a high amount of praise. Prisoner of Azakaban for one. A film that is easily one of the best Potter adaptations. The one film that they do everything right, the acting is great, the directing, the cinematography, everything. The Philosophers Stone and The Chamber of Secrets are near perfect as well. The first 3 films are the ones that completely captured the magic. The next 3 are just terrible. Deathly Hallows kinda makes up for it, but even that isn't brilliant. The first 3 however. Amazing. Die Another Day or Quantum of Solace don't really hold a candle to them. 

[tdalton]

Frustrating that they can pump out a Harry Potter every year but can't get Bond (or even Star Trek, for that matter) on a bi-yearly basis.  Le sigh...

 
True, but compare the quality. Even Die Another Day and Quantum of Solace are better than the best Harry Potter movie. The books, on the other hand, were pretty good (obviously not as good as Fleming's).

I would have to agree, although I'd rank Quantum of Solace much higher and say that it's also better than a large majority of what EON churned out over the years.

That said, I've always found the Potter films to be incredibly overrated. I've seen a few of them, and was somehow dragged to the theater to see one of them, and I just don't get the appeal. I'd also gladly sit down to a viewing of Die Another Day, which is actually one of a small handful of Bond films that I don't even like, than watch another Potter film.

[Pushkin]

 

Frustrating that they can pump out a Harry Potter every year but can't get Bond (or even Star Trek, for that matter) on a bi-yearly basis.  Le sigh...

 

True, but compare the quality. Even Die Another Day and Quantum of Solace are better than the best Harry Potter movie. The books, on the other hand, were pretty good (obviously not as good as Fleming's).

 

 

I am a bigger Bond fan than I am a Potter fan but for my money, the Potter films is probably the best franchise in film in history for one reason - consistent quality. Rating the Potter films I would put them all at very good or excellent and I can't say that for Bond. It has been very hit a miss and while I enjoyed seeing them all, there are some pretty poor Bond films (I will say even the bad ones have some great elements). But I know this is a matter of taste and that many will find my opinion to be sacrelige and that's fine. 

[Matt_13]

I have to agree that the Harry Potter franchise earns extra points for maintaining a consistency in quality over the course of its 8 films. Even the fourth film, which I consider to be a slight stumble compared to the rest, is very well put together. As for Craig's contractual obligations, I believe he has the option for one more after this one, and then I'm 99% sure he'll walk away.

[havok_007]

Theres no chance of him doing 8. They are so slow at making the damn films. Its been 8 years since Casino Royale already and they haven't even got a date for filming the 4th film. Or a release date, which will be likely to be the end of 2015. Hes already looking old and they poked fun at his age and fitness already in Skyfall.

I would be happy to see him do another two films then hang up the boots. As for Blofield, I don't care much for. I'd rather see a new villain again and leave the whole Quantum thing alone in my opinion.

As for the jab at the Harry Potter films above, that was a ridiculous thing to say. I like 007 a lot more than HP don't get me wrong. But credit where credit is due, the whole HP series was done fantastically and each film was great in its own way. Unlike the wobbly 007 films.

Just wish they would hurry up with the next film.

Edited by havok_007, 24 April 2014 - 05:22 AM.

[Iceskater101]

I have to agree that the Harry Potter franchise earns extra points for maintaining a consistency in quality over the course of its 8 films. Even the fourth film, which I consider to be a slight stumble compared to the rest, is very well put together. As for Craig's contractual obligations, I believe he has the option for one more after this one, and then I'm 99% sure he'll walk away.

 

I am very biased when it comes to Harry Potter because this was in my generation and I absolutely loved it. And I love all the movies except that they leave a lot out of the books and usually every other summer I re read all of the Harry Potter books. 

 

Theres no chance of him doing 8. They are so slow at making the damn films. Its been 8 years since Casino Royale already and they haven't even got a date for filming the 4th film. Or a release date, which will be likely to be the end of 2015. Hes already looking old and they poked fun at his age and fitness already in Skyfall.

I would be happy to see him do another two films then hang up the boots. As for Blofield, I don't care much for. I'd rather see a new villain again and leave the whole Quantum thing alone in my opinion.

As for the jab at the Harry Potter films above, that was a ridiculous thing to say. I like 007 a lot more than HP don't get me wrong. But credit where credit is due, the whole HP series was done fantastically and each film was

great in its own way. Unlike the wobbly 007 films.

Just wish they would hurry up with the next film.

 

I also agree with the jab at Harry Potter. It's unnecessary to compare that to James Bond in my opinion.. 

 

I also think that it needs to be announced soon! I love the James Bond franchise and I want another movie to come out soon!

[Janus Assassin]

According to Logan, shooting starts in October. 

[Bourbon Woman]

Prediction: We'll start hearing rumors in late summer, there will be a presser in autumn, and filming will begin a few days later. That's how it was with Skyfall. 

[The Dove]

Yes, I'd expect the full press announcement, including the announcement of the title, to happen just before shooting starts in Oct..However, I'd be expecting some rumors and tidbits about the filming locations and more casting to start popping up anytime now. With so little time left before shooting begins, I really can't imagine that Sam Mendes and MGW and BB haven't decided on where the film is going to take place and who will be cast..

[Simon]

I am sure all of that is contractually in the works but yes, it does seem surprisingly low on location rumours, if nothing else.

[Janus Assassin]

We should get something soon. I mean were about 17 months from release and we only have a smidge of information and it's only about the returning cast from Skyfall. 

[seawolfnyy]

 

I have to agree that the Harry Potter franchise earns extra points for maintaining a consistency in quality over the course of its 8 films. Even the fourth film, which I consider to be a slight stumble compared to the rest, is very well put together. As for Craig's contractual obligations, I believe he has the option for one more after this one, and then I'm 99% sure he'll walk away.

 

I am very biased when it comes to Harry Potter because this was in my generation and I absolutely loved it. And I love all the movies except that they leave a lot out of the books and usually every other summer I re read all of the Harry Potter books. 

 

Theres no chance of him doing 8. They are so slow at making the damn films. Its been 8 years since Casino Royale already and they haven't even got a date for filming the 4th film. Or a release date, which will be likely to be the end of 2015. Hes already looking old and they poked fun at his age and fitness already in Skyfall.

I would be happy to see him do another two films then hang up the boots. As for Blofield, I don't care much for. I'd rather see a new villain again and leave the whole Quantum thing alone in my opinion.

As for the jab at the Harry Potter films above, that was a ridiculous thing to say. I like 007 a lot more than HP don't get me wrong. But credit where credit is due, the whole HP series was done fantastically and each film was

great in its own way. Unlike the wobbly 007 films.

Just wish they would hurry up with the next film.

 

I also agree with the jab at Harry Potter. It's unnecessary to compare that to James Bond in my opinion.. 

 

I also think that it needs to be announced soon! I love the James Bond franchise and I want another movie to come out soon!

 

Agree with pretty much everything. Harry Potter is different as the plan for each film was known from the start. They were adapting stories that were for the most part already written. I'll admit that I thought the last 5 films were much better than the first 3, once the producers allowed the movies to be their own stories rather than strictly following the books. Also, kudos for pumping out high quality films adapted from such long books. (Unlike some other YA series....)

 

Personally, while I would like to see a more consistent release schedule for Bond, I don't mind the (slightly longer waits) for a stronger film. Casino Royale and Skyfall were two of the series' best. While I still have a special place for Quantum of Solace, I do admit it feels rushed with a shoehorned story and a criminally underused Gemma Arterton (although I still feel Craig was even better in QoS than CR). I just don't want the 4 year gap to become the norm. 3 years is perfect in my opinion.

[RMc2]

I heard from a reliable source that some location shooting was being done in London last week, with Craig and 'other cast members' present. It was unclear whether the 'shoot' was film or publicity stills.

[The Dove]

Any chance you could "pump your source for more information" ?   Location filming at this stage seems a bit doubtful to me..however it could be that some location SCOUTING could have been going on as it's most likely we are at that stage in pre-production. I would think that Daniel Craig and some of the MI6 regulars like Rory Kinnear or Ben Whishaw could have been present but none of the as-of-yet-unnounced cast, i.e. the Scandinavian actress or Chiwetel Ejiofor (if he is indeed going to be the villain). Still though, let the speculation begin!

[RMc2]

Any chance you could "pump your source for more information" ?   Location filming at this stage seems a bit doubtful to me..however it could be that some location SCOUTING could have been going on as it's most likely we are at that stage in pre-production. I would think that Daniel Craig and some of the MI6 regulars like Rory Kinnear or Ben Whishaw could have been present but none of the as-of-yet-unnounced cast, i.e. the Scandinavian actress or Chiwetel Ejiofor (if he is indeed going to be the villain). Still though, let the speculation begin!

 

 

I agree, it seems far too soon to be filming actual scenes, especially since the script is apparently unfinished as of last week. More likely, you're right and it was location scouting - the 'shooting' could be location stills for reference. Although why Craig and other actors needed to be there is beyond me...

[SecretAgentFan]

If true - was there a special event to be caught on film?  Like the horse race for QOS?

[Vauxhall]

If true - was there a special event to be caught on film?  Like the horse race for QOS?

Such is the world we now live in, I'd expect social media to have at least a few mentions or photos of the cast out and about, and I've seen nothing so far. At most, I'd guess there might have been some scouting.

[Shrublands]

The only thing I can think of is that they might have needed shots of London in the Summer, perhaps in one of the parks. 

But I agree with Vauxhall, it's odd that nobody noticed this going on in a city like London and there has been nothing anywhere on social media that I know of.

On the other hand, there are private outdoor spaces where this could have been done in secret, I suppose, we'll see. 

 

RMc, is there any chance of you getting any more information from your source? 

[RMc2]

The only thing I can think of is that they might have needed shots of London in the Summer, perhaps in one of the parks. 

But I agree with Vauxhall, it's odd that nobody noticed this going on in a city like London and there has been nothing anywhere on social media that I know of.

On the other hand, there are private outdoor spaces where this could have been done in secret, I suppose, we'll see. 

 

RMc, is there any chance of you getting any more information from your source? 

 

Yep, they confirmed that it was just location scouting. Actual filming in London is scheduled to begin in the next couple of months...

[Vauxhall]

The only thing I can think of is that they might have needed shots of London in the Summer, perhaps in one of the parks. 
But I agree with Vauxhall, it's odd that nobody noticed this going on in a city like London and there has been nothing anywhere on social media that I know of.
On the other hand, there are private outdoor spaces where this could have been done in secret, I suppose, we'll see. 
 
RMc, is there any chance of you getting any more information from your source?

 
Yep, they confirmed that it was just location scouting. Actual filming in London is scheduled to begin in the next couple of months...

Great stuff! Twitter sleuths at the ready...

[The Dove]

Ahh..great! Thanks for confirming that RMc... So we know that London is definitely one of the locations for Bond 24..like, was there any doubt?

[SecretAgentFan]

Hopefully, it´s not the main location again.

[tdalton]

Hopefully, it´s not the main location again.

Agreed. The amount of scenes devoted to London and the trio of M, Moneypenny, and "Q" should be kept to an absolute minimum.

[007jamesbond]

Hopefully, it´s not the main location again.

 

it probably for debriefing scene, or maybe we finally get a blade scene or M meeting with foreign secretary 

[The Dove]

(Apologies if this is not the appropriate thread for this) Not much to get too excited about, but... amongst the titles of upcoming releases unveiled at the Licensing Expo in Vegas...Bond 24! Ok, most likely it's just a temp logo as it's in the same font as Bond 23/ Skyfall was, and I'd imagine that we'll get a different font for whatever the final title of B24 is.. Still, it's kind of cool to see some visual proof that things are in motion as far as Bond 24 goes.. Hopefully we'll get some sort of news and or tidbits coming soon. Hard to believe that Star Wars Ep. VII news is like an open book compared with the production of Bond, up to this point at any rate..

 

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