Bond 25, shooting news and Rumours. ( possible Spoilers)

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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,425MI6 Agent
    Purvis and Wade may be writing Bond 25. M16 is a fan site, so i'm taking this as a pinch of salt.

    https://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/bond-25-neal-purvis-robert-wade-interview?id=04214

    Actually the article says they are probably not involved in Bond 25.
  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,326MI6 Agent
    edited March 2017
    https://twitter.com/BazBam/status/839976961317412865


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    Maybe hehadalotofguts meant this news....

    Also some guys at mi6 forum say:
    Baz's track record when it comes to Bond is: he reported M's death, the fact that Harris would play Moneypenny, the Purvis & Wade rewrite, Waltz's casting, Seydoux's casting, etc
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  • HowardBHowardB USAPosts: 2,767MI6 Agent
    Probably more than likely the dynamic duo or terrible two depending on your opinion of P&W are doing a polish/re-write of an existing treatment. If you read "Some Kind of Hero" you can see how so many of the Bond scripts have gone through an incredible number of treatments, re-writes, etc.
  • HalfMonk HalfHitmanHalfMonk HalfHitman USAPosts: 2,357MI6 Agent
    HowardB wrote:
    Probably more than likely the dynamic duo or terrible two depending on your opinion of P&W are doing a polish/re-write of an existing treatment. If you read "Some Kind of Hero" you can see how so many of the Bond scripts have gone through an incredible number of treatments, re-writes, etc.

    But this could just as well be a CR situation, where they do the initial pass and then someone else comes along to revise their work. Spectre (bringing them in late to rewrite) was the outlier, not the norm.

    And yep, Baz was right about pretty much all of his Skyfall and Spectre scoops.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,425MI6 Agent
    welshboy78 wrote:
    https://twitter.com/BazBam/status/839976961317412865


    17190642_1653910897958669_6867473091477987102_n.jpg?oh=c54534b1ee9a055e5df7902bf80dc320&oe=596A91C9

    Maybe hehadalotofguts meant this news....

    Also some guys at mi6 forum say:
    Baz's track record when it comes to Bond is: he reported M's death, the fact that Harris would play Moneypenny, the Purvis & Wade rewrite, Waltz's casting, Seydoux's casting, etc

    Yes, Baz Bamigboye is one of the best non-official Bond sources there is.
  • OakvaleOakvale Pennsylvania Posts: 155MI6 Agent
    Skyfall, Spectre, and Shatterhand? I guess you could call it the S trilogy.
  • HowardBHowardB USAPosts: 2,767MI6 Agent
    I just keep getting the feeling that the distribution deal hinges on whether Craig returns. My guess is when Craig decides, a deal is announced along with Craig's return, et al.
  • Gala BrandGala Brand Posts: 1,173MI6 Agent
    edited March 2017
    HowardB wrote:
    I just keep getting the feeling that the distribution deal hinges on whether Craig returns. My guess is when Craig decides, a deal is announced along with Craig's return, et al.

    I don't see how this can be true.

    From reading these boards I've learned that Craig is wooden, lacks screen presence, has no chemistry with his co-stars, is too old to play Bond, and is the worst actor to ever play Bond.

    Why would any distributor want such a mediocre (at best) actor to return?
  • CheverianCheverian Posts: 1,456MI6 Agent
    Gala Brand wrote:
    HowardB wrote:
    I just keep getting the feeling that the distribution deal hinges on whether Craig returns. My guess is when Craig decides, a deal is announced along with Craig's return, et al.

    I don't see how this can be true.

    From reading these boards I've learned that Craig is wooden, has no chemistry with his co-stars, is too old to play Bond, and is the worst actor to ever play Bond.

    Why would any distributor want such a mediocre (at best) actor to return?

    You forgot to mention that he is too short.

    So what if his four Bond films have grossed nearly $3 billion at the worldwide box office?

    Can't imagine why anyone would want him back.
  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,616MI6 Agent
    Gala Brand wrote:
    HowardB wrote:
    I just keep getting the feeling that the distribution deal hinges on whether Craig returns. My guess is when Craig decides, a deal is announced along with Craig's return, et al.

    I don't see how this can be true.

    From reading these boards I've learned that Craig is wooden, lacks screen presence, has no chemistry with his co-stars, is too old to play Bond, and is the worst actor to ever play Bond.

    Why would any distributor want such a mediocre (at best) actor to return?

    I don't think anyone ever said that Craig is too old to play Bond, just that he looks old. (I know your comment was directed at me.)
    Cheverian wrote:

    You forgot to mention that he is too short.

    So what if his four Bond films have grossed nearly $3 billion at the worldwide box office?

    Can't imagine why anyone would want him back.

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  • JarvioJarvio EnglandPosts: 4,241MI6 Agent
    Craig still deciding? This is getting stupid.
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  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,924Chief of Staff
    HowardB wrote:
    I just keep getting the feeling that the distribution deal hinges on whether Craig returns. My guess is when Craig decides, a deal is announced along with Craig's return, et al.

    No it doesn't...at all -{
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  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,616MI6 Agent
    Jarvio wrote:
    Craig still deciding? This is getting stupid.

    I agree. There is no way he hasn't made up his mind, and the producers know what his answer is. If he said that he doesn't know yet, they would tell him to F off. He can't be that immature.
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  • HowardBHowardB USAPosts: 2,767MI6 Agent
    Matt S wrote:
    Jarvio wrote:
    Craig still deciding? This is getting stupid.

    I agree. There is no way he hasn't made up his mind, and the producers know what his answer is. If he said that he doesn't know yet, they would tell him to F off. He can't be that immature.

    Thinking about it dispassionately your point is well taken. Whether you love or loath Craig as Bond to think they haven't known whether he is returning for 25 or not for some time now is just plain silly. Also, again love or loath Craig as Bond, he is a professional and close with the folks at EON, especially Barbara, so thinking he would leave them hanging for so long doesn't seem to fit either. What is not good publicity for the next Bond film is the idea being put out there that Craig is waiting to look at the script and who the director is before deciding. If Craig does not return the assumption then is that the script for Bond 25 is not very good nor the choice of director. Now if Craig does return he can always claim he was set to leave but the script is just so amazing and the director so fabulous that he just could not resist returning to make the greatest Bond film ever. I guess if Craig is done, EON (and Craig) will just need to deny there was any truth to the issue of the script, etc. I just don't see what the advantage is to string things along if it is known that Craig is not returning. It all beats the hell out of me. I just show up to the theater, pay my money and always hold out hope that this one's gonna be a classic. -{
  • HowardBHowardB USAPosts: 2,767MI6 Agent
    Sir Miles wrote:
    HowardB wrote:
    I just keep getting the feeling that the distribution deal hinges on whether Craig returns. My guess is when Craig decides, a deal is announced along with Craig's return, et al.

    No it doesn't...at all -{

    and to you Sir Miles: why is it I sometimes get the feeling that you are off somewhere having a bit of a giggle at the rest of us who
    are walking around in blind circles with our theories and guesses. Come clean....and admit you really are Michael Wilson :s :)) -{
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,924Chief of Staff
    HowardB wrote:
    Sir Miles wrote:
    HowardB wrote:
    I just keep getting the feeling that the distribution deal hinges on whether Craig returns. My guess is when Craig decides, a deal is announced along with Craig's return, et al.

    No it doesn't...at all -{

    and to you Sir Miles: why is it I sometimes get the feeling that you are off somewhere having a bit of a giggle at the rest of us who
    are walking around in blind circles with our theories and guesses. Come clean....and admit you really are Michael Wilson :s :)) -{

    If only, huh ? :D

    Everything is speculation :v some facts are out there though...it's known that DC told Eon he quit nearly a year ago...Eon have screen tested...they needed a back up plan should they not be able to persuade DC back...Hiddleston was their pick...a distribution deal will be done when they are ready, it's all 'posturing'...

    Could all be Bollox though :))
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  • HowardBHowardB USAPosts: 2,767MI6 Agent
    Sir Miles wrote:
    HowardB wrote:
    Sir Miles wrote:

    No it doesn't...at all -{

    and to you Sir Miles: why is it I sometimes get the feeling that you are off somewhere having a bit of a giggle at the rest of us who
    are walking around in blind circles with our theories and guesses. Come clean....and admit you really are Michael Wilson :s :)) -{

    If only, huh ? :D

    Everything is speculation :v some facts are out there though...it's known that DC told Eon he quit nearly a year ago...Eon have screen tested...they needed a back up plan should they not be able to persuade DC back...Hiddleston was their pick...a distribution deal will be done when they are ready, it's all 'posturing'...

    Could all be Bollox though :))

    That about summs it up -{
  • zaphod99zaphod99 Posts: 1,415MI6 Agent
    Matt S wrote:
    Jarvio wrote:
    Craig still deciding? This is getting stupid.

    I agree. There is no way he hasn't made up his mind, and the producers know what his answer is. If he said that he doesn't know yet, they would tell him to F off. He can't be that immature.

    I doubt that he is being immature at all. I suspect that he knows full well what the score is but is playing nice and buying EON some time probably out of loyalty until they sort themselves out. An announcement that he's left would be awkward without all of the other Ducks in a row
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  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,458MI6 Agent
    For absolute definite, Wilson and Broccoli know Dc's stance, it's crazy to think they are not in communication about what's happening. I've said before I believe there was some sort of Fall out or negative vibe during sp, it explains Dc's demeanor towards bond. My personal take is that dc was unhappy with sp's reviews and story, I also believe he was/is unprepared to commit until he's seen a story and or script, this being the case eon have screentested and have the next bond ready for 25 if dc hates the script or 26 if he does a last one.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • James BoldmanJames Boldman Amherst, MAPosts: 464MI6 Agent
    A Twitter report said that EON bought the vintage helicopter for a yet to be named History film project, and not Bond 25.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,425MI6 Agent
    The Bell helicopter has been around since Vietnam, so it could be used in a historical movie. Not to mention that helicopters played a major part in the two last Bond movies. Then again, they could be lying to us.
    Do we know of any EON projects set in 1968 or later?
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    A remake of Casino Royale 67 ? :D
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,425MI6 Agent
    Rather a sequel titled Casino Royale '68 :))
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 38,078Chief of Staff
    Number24 wrote:
    Do we know of any EON projects set in 1968 or later?

    Well, we know of one made in 1968...

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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,425MI6 Agent
    After a quick google (CCBB is practically unknown here), this is unlikely. The Bell helicopters are still in use, sadly also by our military, so the machine can be used in a movie set any time after that year.
  • sniperUKsniperUK UlsterPosts: 594MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    After a quick google (CCBB is practically unknown here), this is unlikely. The Bell helicopters are still in use, sadly also by our military, so the machine can be used in a movie set any time after that year.

    RNoAF no longer use the UH-1D they went out of service in 1990, what they use is the Bell 412 , twin engine, four bladed rotor, a very different beast from the Huey D. Using a D in any modern based movie is just lazy.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,425MI6 Agent
    The helicopter is still used by many, including the Norwegian Air Force :#
    I think the civilized version is also widely used. Be sides, it is said to be a historical movie.
  • Red_SnowRed_Snow Posts: 297MI6 Agent
    Eon and Sony are working on an adaptation of "Remote Control" by Mark Burnell, which "follows a war correspondent-turned-British corporate intelligence analyst who goes on the run with a former lover when he gets caught up in a conspiracy to destabilize the Chinese economy."

    The helicopter could possibly be used in this, perhaps.
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,425MI6 Agent
    I tried to find some more info about it, but a lot of stuff comes up when I goodle REMOTE CONTROL + SONY :))
  • ToTheRightToTheRight Posts: 314MI6 Agent
    I'm thrilled Eon has some projects green lit- a'la the historical war epic with SONY, the bio-pic on Gloria Grahame and so forth. But why oh why couldn't one of these many projects green-lit be the new Bond film?
    I wonder what details and specifics for the distribution deal are holding things back? I would love a new Bond film out before even the youngest members on this board reach Roger's age in AVTAK.
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