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[Pushkin]

Pretty vague comments from Naomie Harris but worth the read.

 

http://www.nme.com/f...nd-plans/327644

[Janus Assassin]

I don't understand why. They completed the story. What else could they really continue on from Skyfall? Bond going after Silva's employer (if he had one)??

[FutureJamesBond]

Oh no, not this again. It seems like it'll be another Quantum-type thing, then, god forbid. 

[AMC Hornet]

Am I the only one who suspects that we will learn that Silva was a Quantum asset?

[Walecs]

Skyfall needs no continuation, Quantum of Solace does.

[ChrissBond007]

Interesting. It could mean that there was a connection between Skyfall and Quantum or that a new organization/person was behind the events of the movie. I'm defenitely all for a return of Quantum. 

Edited by ChrissBond007, 10 December 2013 - 04:41 PM.

[S K Y F A L L]

I took it more as the story that 'needs completely' was between her character Moneypenny and Bond. Interesting stuff though, how about Silva was the head of Quantum which is an asset to Spectre?

[rubixcub]

You'll note she prefaces her comments with the words "I feel like..."

 

My guess is she meant that "Skyfall" is part of a continuing story in the sense of the MI6 family, which was reassembled with the familiar characters in SF.  In that way, yes, Bond 24 will be a continuation of that reboot of the MI6 staff introduction.  The piece wasn't really about plot details but her feelings/opinions.

 

Dave

[Leon]

Yes, I doubt this means a continuation of the Silva element or anything from QoS. I've felt exactly the same thing myself - that Mendes needed to return and the continuity of the set designs and such would be important for making the most out of the next film. Skyfall redesigned the whole MI6 set-up and even ended with momentum as Bond gets tossed a fresh job by the new M.

I think that the style, feel and character continuity into the next film is important. I also am of those who feel Mendes returning was the best decision in this case. However I think with the way they ended Skyfall the next film could really revive the more classic style of Bond story.

Personally I feel that the PTS should be something unrelated to the main villain/plot, can have a good bit of action, then after the titles they should start the film with Bond playing cards at his London club on his time off. Not trying to copy anything directly from Dr No though, just the general situation. Bond could spot something or someone unusual there and start having a sniff around. Instead of the main plot being thrust upon the audience with whatever - a big action/chase scene or someone else giving Bond a mission to do with such-a-villain in such-a-place - have Bond stumble upon it for a change and slowly start unraveling a big plot. This sort of storytelling really gets the audience going along with Bond and feeling captivated by the plot.

 

[Matt_13]

I really hope they continue to develop the MI6 team. A side story involving them that eventually dovetails into the main narrative would be brilliant. Tanner and Q seem to get on so hopefully we get to see them working together and maybe even giving one another a hard time. Think that'd be fun. Love Naomi too, so I hope they give her something fun to do. I think even pairing her and Q would be fun to see.

[AgenttiNollaNollaSeitsemän]

Very vague indeed, but interesting.

[Professor Pi]

Interesting. It could mean that there was a connection between Skyfall and Quantum or that a new organization/person was behind the events of the movie. I'm defenitely all for a return of Quantum. 

 

If you listen to Silva's introductory speech, where he talks about manipulating currencies for multi-nationals and buying elections in South American countries, it could be that Quantum contracted out some work to him.  If they are to return, their role in Bonds 24-25 may be like that of SPECTRE in TB and YOLT (do the Castle of Death, this time EON!)

[AgenttiNollaNollaSeitsemän]

Perhaps the villain in Bond 24 mentions that Silva had unknowingly worked for Quantum...

[AMC Hornet]

Or knowingly - why not?

Perhaps when Quantum gets smashed once and for all, its shadowy leader will pull together the remnants and create a more overt criminal/terrorist organization called...

Lessee, what would you call such a special executive?

[SecretAgentFan]

You'll note she prefaces her comments with the words "I feel like..."

 

My guess is she meant that "Skyfall" is part of a continuing story in the sense of the MI6 family, which was reassembled with the familiar characters in SF.  In that way, yes, Bond 24 will be a continuation of that reboot of the MI6 staff introduction.  The piece wasn't really about plot details but her feelings/opinions.

 

Dave

 

You´re absolutely right.

[glidrose]

Or knowingly - why not?
Perhaps when Quantum gets smashed once and for all, its shadowy leader will pull together the remnants and create a more overt criminal/terrorist organization called...
Lessee, what would you call such a special executive?

The Democratic National Committee?
American Federation of Teachers?

[JamesBondRadio.com]

I bet that rumour of 24 and 25 being a two part story arc will come true. I can't see there being anything in Skyfall that they could really continue, apart from the stuff about Bond being a bit older and past his best, etc.

[Professor Pi]

 

Or knowingly - why not?
Perhaps when Quantum gets smashed once and for all, its shadowy leader will pull together the remnants and create a more overt criminal/terrorist organization called...
Lessee, what would you call such a special executive?

The Democratic National Committee?
American Federation of Teachers?

 

 

Some school administrations are far, far more evil!   Even the incompetent ones cause more harm and cost more money than any teacher union could.

[RMc2]

http://www.empireonl...y.asp?NID=39861

[Leon]

http://www.empireonl...y.asp?NID=39861

Interesting that he supposedly avoided answering if Blofeld will return. Of course, he may be be deliberately wanting to get the hopes up of people who've been wanting a re-imagining of that character to be revealed as behind the whole Quantum thing or a birth of SPECTRE for the modern age maybe - despite not having any intention of involving Blofeld.

It could also be that the writer of the article deliberately worded that paragraph as such in order to get more hits, but the actual quote was in response to a general 'what about the villain?' sort of question.

Though it's also possible that Logan's been considering it and didn't want to respond to the question.

[S K Y F A L L]

I feel like Logan is hinting at something when he says, "You know, I think our villain's appropriate to the story we're telling," I just can't seem to pin point it probably just trying to hard to make something out of nothing though. 

[sharpshooter]

I feel like Logan is hinting at something when he says, "You know, I think our villain's appropriate to the story we're telling," I just can't seem to pin point it probably just trying to hard to make something out of nothing though. 

It's a very vague comment which applies to any script.

 

I agree with rubixcub that Bond 24 and 25 are continuations of the MI6 family. The Skyfall story has been wrapped up, onwards we go.

[Walecs]

 

I feel like Logan is hinting at something when he says, "You know, I think our villain's appropriate to the story we're telling," I just can't seem to pin point it probably just trying to hard to make something out of nothing though. 

It's a very vague comment which applies to any script.

 

I agree with rubixcub that Bond 24 and 25 are continuations of the MI6 family. The Skyfall story has been wrapped up, onwards we go.

 

 

 

I interpreted it as : "We are having Quantum back, and we need a great villain as head of the organization: Blofeld."

 

BUT, it's just MY point of view. I could obviously be very wrong.

[sharpshooter]

Well, I wouldn't be against Quantum returning. Could be a good thing, especially if Craig wants to leave at Bond 25. They could write a solid one, two punch finale which in turn adds credence to 2008's Quantum of Solace. 

[tdalton]

There's really nothing to read into Logan's statement.  The writer wanted him to give up information on the villain, and Logan declined to do so.  Of course the villain is appropriate for the story they're telling.  It would be a pretty bad movie if he or she wasn't.

[RMc2]

There's really nothing to read into Logan's statement.  The writer wanted him to give up information on the villain, and Logan declined to do so.  Of course the villain is appropriate for the story they're telling.  It would be a pretty bad movie if he or she wasn't.

 

Well said.

[univex]

Exactly, safe to say no one knows anything at this stage. Still, it´s good publicity, self and whatnot, to talk loosely about being part of the next Bond film. Good for them.

[AMC Hornet]

Is it already time to start ignoring/avoiding rumours?

Blimey, see you in 21 months...

[thecasinoroyale]

I for one also can't see that 'Skyfall' can continue as a story. It closed a chapter on Craig's "old" Bond, and paved the way for his "new" Bond, thanks to establishing characters and settings. The world of Craig's Bond can continue, but not the 'Skyfall' story.