Bond 23 back to MGM
youknowmyname
Gainesville, FL, USAPosts: 703MI6 Agent
I posted this in another thread regarding Craig's 5 movie deal, but thought I would also start a new topic.
MGM is going to take back control of the Bond franchise starting with Bond 23. The Sony chief is a little upset, there is nothing official from the MGM office as of yet (unless one of you internet sleuths can find something I couldn't).
http://www.mi6.co.uk/news/index.php?itemid=5536
What do you think about this? Good move/bad move/indifferent?
I think it will be a bad move in some ways. I don't know how much Sony had to do with CR being so energy filled and publicized so well, but I daresay they had to do something with it. CR went over really well and it is a shame to see them only get to helm 2 films. Just take a look at the fact that they did such good research on the Bond popularity of Craig (although MGM could've had something to do with this). Plus, Sony is in my backyard (I had my senior prom on their backlot) and I like the things they do.
However, I also am a traditionalist and like seeing that lion before the Bond films. It's part of putting on the DVD for me. Additionally, MGM have pulled off some great projects, although I don't think as well or widely publicized and pushed. So, it may be good as well.
P.S. We should get a Bond 23 forum going. With Sony's announcement regarding the release date (although this may change?) and this new announcement, there will be more to come I am sure. Plus, once Bond 22 gets rolling in January, Bond 23 is soon to be the next big topic of discussion.
MGM is going to take back control of the Bond franchise starting with Bond 23. The Sony chief is a little upset, there is nothing official from the MGM office as of yet (unless one of you internet sleuths can find something I couldn't).
http://www.mi6.co.uk/news/index.php?itemid=5536
What do you think about this? Good move/bad move/indifferent?
I think it will be a bad move in some ways. I don't know how much Sony had to do with CR being so energy filled and publicized so well, but I daresay they had to do something with it. CR went over really well and it is a shame to see them only get to helm 2 films. Just take a look at the fact that they did such good research on the Bond popularity of Craig (although MGM could've had something to do with this). Plus, Sony is in my backyard (I had my senior prom on their backlot) and I like the things they do.
However, I also am a traditionalist and like seeing that lion before the Bond films. It's part of putting on the DVD for me. Additionally, MGM have pulled off some great projects, although I don't think as well or widely publicized and pushed. So, it may be good as well.
P.S. We should get a Bond 23 forum going. With Sony's announcement regarding the release date (although this may change?) and this new announcement, there will be more to come I am sure. Plus, once Bond 22 gets rolling in January, Bond 23 is soon to be the next big topic of discussion.
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Because I feel however good change can be it is nice to always keep the old relics lying about, and keep some of Bond the same. Because MGM has in some way got the franchise to where it is today.
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That alone is a plus!
So true, honestly as I keep watching the movie it bugs me more and more. Imagine if product placement was that rampant in times past, it would've been ridiculous.