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[SecretAgentFan]

 

With Mendes losing Deakins and - if I remember correctly - Newman, a new approach might be just what the doctor ordered to keep this from being too much like SKYFALL.

 

Mendes could certainly do worse than sticking to "Tinker, tailor..." and not only hiring its cinematographer but also its composer, Alberto Iglesias.  His score for "Tinker, tailor..." was excellent.

Keeping Newman wouldn't make it being too much like Skyfall, in fact, it would give Newman the ability to further explore sounds and themes in the next film. I haven't read or found anything on the net about Newman leaving or returning, but seeing how Newman won a BAFTA and Grammy (If I recall) not mention other numerous awards for scoring Skyfall, I'd be shocked if Newman wasn't called back by Mendes and EON. If Newman doesn't return, then I'd be certainly fine with Alberto Iglesias scoring, though I'd personally go for Daniel Pemberton. His first big break was scoring Ridley Scott's The Counselor, and it sits as one of my favorite scores of 2013. I'd honestly would like anyone other than David Arnold. I don't think Arnold's style of Bond Scores fits Daniel Craig's era. Sounds too much like Brosnan's era (duh, obviously)

 

 

Maybe I remember it wrong - but I do recall one bit of news/rumor/whatever quoting Newman as unwilling to do another Bond.

 

Which would be a shame - I love his SKYFALL score.  If he can be persuaded to return - yes, please!

[Shrublands]

 

 

With Mendes losing Deakins and - if I remember correctly - Newman, a new approach might be just what the doctor ordered to keep this from being too much like SKYFALL.

 

Mendes could certainly do worse than sticking to "Tinker, tailor..." and not only hiring its cinematographer but also its composer, Alberto Iglesias.  His score for "Tinker, tailor..." was excellent.

Keeping Newman wouldn't make it being too much like Skyfall, in fact, it would give Newman the ability to further explore sounds and themes in the next film. I haven't read or found anything on the net about Newman leaving or returning, but seeing how Newman won a BAFTA and Grammy (If I recall) not mention other numerous awards for scoring Skyfall, I'd be shocked if Newman wasn't called back by Mendes and EON. If Newman doesn't return, then I'd be certainly fine with Alberto Iglesias scoring, though I'd personally go for Daniel Pemberton. His first big break was scoring Ridley Scott's The Counselor, and it sits as one of my favorite scores of 2013. I'd honestly would like anyone other than David Arnold. I don't think Arnold's style of Bond Scores fits Daniel Craig's era. Sounds too much like Brosnan's era (duh, obviously)

 

 

Maybe I remember it wrong - but I do recall one bit of news/rumor/whatever quoting Newman as unwilling to do another Bond.

 

Which would be a shame - I love his SKYFALL score.  If he can be persuaded to return - yes, please!

 

 

I think you may be remembering this wrongly. 

I don't remember Neman saying anything like this or any rumours that he felt this way. I could have missed it, perhaps.

For what it's worth, Arnold keeps saying on his Twitter feed that he fully expects it to be Newman, when people ask.

[Judo chop]

I'm happy with this news.  LET THE RIGHT ONE IN is one of my favorite movies in the last few years, not least because of how it looks.  (Although I guess it's been more than just a 'few' years by now.   Yargh.)

 

I trusted Mendes to pick wisely and it seems that trust was not misplaced, so sleep well tonight Sammy.  You made ol' Judo happy.

 

I'm not setting my expectations so high that I'll be disappointed if B24's photographical excellence doesn't match that of SKYFALL (which impresses me more everytime I watch it) but I WILL expect something very good.   Seems like a safe approach, no?  Yes.  I think so.  So that's what I'm doing and that's that.

[Trip_Aces]

I was just thinking that, with Hoytema on board as cinematographer, Bond 24 could be the fourth consecutive film of the Craig-era with stellar and enriching visual photography. It's kind of cool - to me, anyway - that each of his films have developed a sense of originality in the way the films look.

[tdalton]

I was just thinking that, with Hoytema on board as cinematographer, Bond 24 could be the fourth consecutive film of the Craig-era with stellar and enriching visual photography. It's kind of cool - to me, anyway - that each of his films have developed a sense of originality in the way the films look.

 

For the most part, the Craig films have had excellent cinematography, but I'd have to disagree with Bond 24 representing a chance to get four films in a row with superb visuals.  Quantum of Solace and Skyfall are both beautiful films to look at, but I can't say the same thing for Casino Royale.  I've never been a fan of the way that film was done in terms of its visuals.  It's oversaturated, sometimes extremely so, to the point that it becomes distracting. 

[Trip_Aces]

I was just thinking that, with Hoytema on board as cinematographer, Bond 24 could be the fourth consecutive film of the Craig-era with stellar and enriching visual photography. It's kind of cool - to me, anyway - that each of his films have developed a sense of originality in the way the films look.

 
For the most part, the Craig films have had excellent cinematography, but I'd have to disagree with Bond 24 representing a chance to get four films in a row with superb visuals.  Quantum of Solace and Skyfall are both beautiful films to look at, but I can't say the same thing for Casino Royale.  I've never been a fan of the way that film was done in terms of its visuals.  It's oversaturated, sometimes extremely so, to the point that it becomes distracting.

Hmmm... Can't argue with that. I'll agree with you, tdalton, on Casino Royale: there were definite times throughout the film where the over saturation was really distracting (namely during the Madagascar scene and the interrogation scene)...but on the whole, a very visually arresting film nonetheless.

[S K Y F A L L]

This is exciting, let the games begin.

[glidrose]

I was just thinking that, with Hoytema on board as cinematographer, Bond 24 could be the fourth consecutive film of the Craig-era with stellar and enriching visual photography. It's kind of cool - to me, anyway - that each of his films have developed a sense of originality in the way the films look.

 
For the most part, the Craig films have had excellent cinematography, but I'd have to disagree with Bond 24 representing a chance to get four films in a row with superb visuals.  Quantum of Solace and Skyfall are both beautiful films to look at, but I can't say the same thing for Casino Royale.  I've never been a fan of the way that film was done in terms of its visuals.  It's oversaturated, sometimes extremely so, to the point that it becomes distracting.

Hmmm... Can't argue with that. I'll agree with you, tdalton, on Casino Royale: there were definite times throughout the film where the over saturation was really distracting (namely during the Madagascar scene and the interrogation scene)...but on the whole, a very visually arresting film nonetheless.

I also hated the look of CR'06 but for different reasons. I thought the film was too grimy looking. No visual flair. Workmanlike camera set-ups, etc.

[Shrublands]

According to the IMDB (I know, not 100% reliable at this stage in production) but it is interesting and I could see it turning out to be true,

Lee Smith will be the Bond 24 Editor.

He'd be joining Hoyte Van Hoytema from working on 'Interstellar'. 

[x007AceOfSpades]

According to the IMDB (I know, not 100% reliable at this stage in production) but it is interesting and I could see it turning out to be true,

Lee Smith will be the Bond 24 Editor.

He'd be joining Hoyte Van Hoytema from working on 'Interstellar'. 

Bummed Stuart Baird isn't returning. Though I didn't like The Dark Knight Rise, Lee Smith's work on Nolan's films is absolutely flawless. If this turns out to be true, then this is shaping up to be a great one.

[dtuba]

 

According to the IMDB (I know, not 100% reliable at this stage in production) but it is interesting and I could see it turning out to be true,

Lee Smith will be the Bond 24 Editor.

He'd be joining Hoyte Van Hoytema from working on 'Interstellar'. 

Bummed Stuart Baird isn't returning. Though I didn't like The Dark Knight Rise, Lee Smith's work on Nolan's films is absolutely flawless. If this turns out to be true, then this is shaping up to be a great one.

 

This would be awesome. 

The opening sequence of TDK (where the Joker robs the bank) should be in every film students' textbook for shooting and editing.  One of the greatest opening sequences in the history of action/adventure cinema IMO. 

[x007AceOfSpades]

The opening sequence of TDK (where the Joker robs the bank) should be in every film students' textbook for shooting and editing.  One of the greatest opening sequences in the history of action/adventure cinema IMO. 

I wouldn't go as far as to call it textbook.

[dirtymind]

 

The opening sequence of TDK (where the Joker robs the bank) should be in every film students' textbook for shooting and editing.  One of the greatest opening sequences in the history of action/adventure cinema IMO. 

I wouldn't go as far as to call it textbook.

 

 

Nolan said he was heavily influenced by the bank robbery from Heat. So the credit should go to Michael Mann.

[univex]

Just to say that I´m very, very happy about Hoytema being the cinematographer. Great choice! Very happy about all these latest news. All good stuff so far.

[RMc2]

 

 

I was just thinking that, with Hoytema on board as cinematographer, Bond 24 could be the fourth consecutive film of the Craig-era with stellar and enriching visual photography. It's kind of cool - to me, anyway - that each of his films have developed a sense of originality in the way the films look.

 
For the most part, the Craig films have had excellent cinematography, but I'd have to disagree with Bond 24 representing a chance to get four films in a row with superb visuals.  Quantum of Solace and Skyfall are both beautiful films to look at, but I can't say the same thing for Casino Royale.  I've never been a fan of the way that film was done in terms of its visuals.  It's oversaturated, sometimes extremely so, to the point that it becomes distracting.

Hmmm... Can't argue with that. I'll agree with you, tdalton, on Casino Royale: there were definite times throughout the film where the over saturation was really distracting (namely during the Madagascar scene and the interrogation scene)...but on the whole, a very visually arresting film nonetheless.

 

 

I agree CR has some oversaturated scenes, but I don't think it's any worse than SF's overly desaturated scenes.

 

When CR came out I thought it was the most beautiful Bond film ever, in terms of cinematography. Then QoS did even better (when you look past the editing), then SF had an entirely different but undeniably gorgeous look. Now Van Hoytema is on Bond 24 and I couldn't be more excited. He's terrific, I can't wait to see what he does.

 

The Craig Bonds look to be the best-looking run of films in the series.

[Shrublands]

Van Hoytema is now fully in London preparing for the 24th James Bond adventure.

 

"For now, I'm busy with the new James Bond film. I have almost daily discussions. Hopefully we start filming this year. But I can't say anything about it. " 

Van Hoytema did not accept the job necessarily because it's James Bond. "No, I always look first to the director. I did that with Interstellar too. In this case, it is Sam Mendes, who I admire a lot and with whom I really wanted to work. The fact that I'm now part of the James Bond franchise is a lovely thing. If you have to work on a film franchise, then why not James Bond"

 

 

Word from Hoyte van Hoytema about working on Bond 24.

 

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[Simon]

Nice piece.

[x007AceOfSpades]

That's a great little piece. I admire him for wanting to work with the director. The perk of shooting a Bond film just comes with it. Just got back from Interstellar. I think he's going to be a great successor to Deakins' work from Skyfall. Absolutely breathtaking stuff he's done on that film.

[S K Y F A L L]

Saw another Interstellar trailer looks amazing. Can't wait to see it. Will have to watch Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy again and some of Hoyte's other works...

[x007AceOfSpades]

Saw another Interstellar trailer looks amazing. Can't wait to see it. Will have to watch Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy again and some of Hoyte's other works...

The Fighter is a small film, but Van Hoytema's work during the boxing scenes are great. Also check out Her from Spike Jonze. That film is just visually rich. Very impressive and layered looking.

[Call Billy Bob]

Saw another Interstellar trailer looks amazing. Can't wait to see it. Will have to watch Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy again and some of Hoyte's other works...

Let the Right One In. All day, every day. Love how that film looks.

[dirtymind]

http://www.hitfix.co...ilm/single-page

 

Van Hoytema: "I'm going onto film [for Bond 24], yeah. I love film."

[RMc2]

http://www.hitfix.co...ilm/single-page

 

Van Hoytema: "I'm going onto film [for Bond 24], yeah. I love film."

 

Dang, you beat me to it

 

Just saw this on Collider - very good news!

 

Very interesting of EON to go back to film. Given how much less time they've got to shoot this one compared to SkyFall (at least one month less), I'd have thought shooting digital - especially after SF proved it can be done beautifully - would be their first choice. Goes to show how much creative freedom EON have given Mendes & co.

[x007AceOfSpades]

I like his views on the whole Film vs. Digital debate. There's ultimately no real winner or loser, it's just a matter of preference and comfort with the director and the cinematographer. When I was at a Q&A for the 25th anniversary of Manhunter, Michael Mann was asked what was easier to shoot in. He said that over the years, film has actually evolved to become much easier to shoot and set up with then it was when he was using it. Ultimately he chooses to shoot digitally with a specific shutter that gives his film a distinct quality that otherwise film stock cannot really achieve. He shot the nightclub scene in Collateral in film since it was actually going to be much easier to film than digital (mind you that it was the early early stages of digital filmmaking with the Viper HiStream camera) and filmed the pilot of the HBO series Luck in film. In the end, it's just just preference.

With that, it is funny to continue shooting on film when everything just gets converted and distributed digitally to theaters now, which is why several people, including theater owners saw Paramount's film stock distribution for Interstellar as backwards. In way it is, but digital distribution and projection costs less and works better. For the most part. Then again, directors like Nolan, Tarantino, Scorsese, and PTA can continue to shoot on film, as there's still some theaters that still project film stock. I know there's only two small multiplexes near me that do so.

With Skyfall being shot digitally, it was more of Deakins decision than Mendes. I guess the two had some small clashes over it, but ultimately, Mendes let Deakins shoot Skyfall digitally. The film came out stellar and earned several wins and nominations for Deakins' cinematography. Having said that, the film did get an IMAX conversion in post-production to their format to be distributed digitally (of course), which worked beautifully since it was shot digitally and the process was easier. With Mendes and Hoyte shooting Bond 24 on film, I'd be shocked if the major action sequences weren't shot on 65 or 70mm let alone IMAX 70mm.

Since both are enthusiastic about shooting it on film if approached by IMAX, which I'm fairly certain they will be, as I believe IMAX would be crazy not to, Bond 24 could possibly shoot on IMAX, which is the highest form of film quality there is for IMAX -- 70mm. A Bond film being shot on actual IMAX cameras instead of digital conversion in post-production is something I've wanted for some time now. Being that Hoyte Van Hoytema now has the experience of shooting on IMAX and 65 and 70mm, I'm sure that's got to catch Mendes' visual eye in wanting to shoot the action sequences in such a similar way.

 

I could be entirely wrong too, but I'm just going to go forth with my wishful thinking.

[Shrublands]

I'd be shocked if the major action sequences weren't shot on 65 or 70mm let alone IMAX 70mm.

 

I agree. 

 

IMAX CEO Richard Gelford told investors during a conference call back in September that there was a likelihood that Bond 24 (together with Star Wars) would use IMAX cameras. 

Now that it has been confirmed by Hoytema that Bond 24 will be shot on film, I really do expect certain sequences to use IMAX 70mm.

[x007AceOfSpades]

 

I'd be shocked if the major action sequences weren't shot on 65 or 70mm let alone IMAX 70mm.

 

I agree. 

 

IMAX CEO Richard Gelford told investors during a conference call back in September that there was a likelihood that Bond 24 (together with Star Wars) would use IMAX cameras. 

Now that it has been confirmed by Hoytema that Bond 24 will be shot on film, I really do expect certain sequences to use IMAX 70mm.

 

Isn't Abrams shooting Star Wars with the IMAX digital 3D camera though? I could be wrong, but that's great that there's at least a form of enthusiasm (probably the wrong word) from IMAX wanting Bond 24 to use the IMAX cameras.

 

IMAX 70mm could easily do the larger scenes (stuff that doesn't require a whole lot of dialogue, those camera's are noisy!) or use the 65-70mm for that and just reserve the IMAX camera for the action sequences. I think this is a great likelihood to happen.

 

Thanks, Shrublands!

[Shrublands]

No problem. 

Gelford's comments have not really been reported on, it was just something of interest I came across whilst investigating. 

 

He didn't say the same sort of IMAX cameras for Star Wars and Bond, just IMAX cameras and format.

 

EDIT: There is clearly a very serious chance that some of Bond 24 will be filmed on an IMAX camera. Here is a transcript of what IMAX CEO Gelford actually said to his investors during the conference call. 

 

"December - you have Star Wars which J.J. Abrams is shooting a part of with IMAX cameras and Bond is probably going to have either our cameras or our aspect ratio."

[Agent 76]

I prefer film , but some scenes in IMAX would be interesting to watch for sure. 

[Shrublands]

I prefer film , but some scenes in IMAX would be interesting to watch for sure. 

 

We are talking IMAX film, not digital. 

[x007AceOfSpades]

The aspect ratio could very well work if Mendes and Hoytema choose to shoot the big sequences in 65-70mm if they end up not using the IMAX cameras.

Having said this, I think the film will most definitely use the camera's and is probably one of the reasons why Mendes chose Hoytema in first place. Being that he has worked with those cameras and know how to operate them as well, on top of Hoytema's choice of shooting on film. .