My advice: Don't sweat it. We are all just victims of the wait between Bond films, the uncertainty of who will be Bond and the absence of any real news. It is during these difficult times that our minds begin to wonder, and become clouded with the worst possible scenarios. James Bond will return in .......?
Just to add to the mix (why not, right) I have heard that a Craig announcement will be coming beginning of August tied to a distribution company announcement.
That's great news!
I had a feeling there might be some kind of announcement before the Logan Lucky interviews to make life a bit easier for Craig.
As for Eon selling their rights to Bond? never.
"...the purposeful slant of his striding figure looked dangerous, as if he was making quickly for something bad that was happening further down the street." -SMERSH on 007 dossier photo, Ch. 6 FRWL.....
I suppose this deafening silence could well presage major changes. I think it will be struggle to stifle a yawn if DC does do his one last 'only for the money' Bond. After all this time and speculation it will seem a bit 'meh' in a way that it wouldn't otherwise.If we had an unequivocal and enthusiastic 'I'm in' all would have been fine, but now not so much. However if he is back I'm convinced that he would give it his all to make it a fitting Swansong (pun entirely intended) as he is supremely professional.
Of that of which we cannot speak we must pass over in silence- Ludwig Wittgenstein.
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,920Chief of Staff
Just to add to the mix (why not, right) I have heard that a Craig announcement will be coming beginning of August tied to a distribution company announcement.
Certainly about time for some GOOD Bond news. Great to hear!
It's not really 'good' news though, is it? A one picture deal and everyone is done...I don't find that 'good news' at all sorry...
Just throwing this out there, and very likely to be wrong, but do you think they're planning on killing off James Bond in 25? Which is a big reason why they want Craig to return for one more?
Then they could commence with their silly idea of a brand new series of films starring the female lead, purely to try and fit in with all the PC sheep.
Just throwing this out there, and very likely to be wrong, but do you think they're planning on killing off James Bond in 25? Which is a big reason why they want Craig to return for one more?
It's something DC has wanted to do...it wouldn't shock me if they did.
Then they could commence with their silly idea of a brand new series of films starring the female lead, purely to try and fit in with all the PC sheep.
The idea of a Logan-style movie is pretty great. Firstly it will be fresh for the franchise and secondly it will actually end the character's arc for the first time since 1962.
How about an R-rated Bond? ) I know it's unreal but to be honest, the "CR" novel was pretty brutal and erotic so I wonder how it would work on a big screen.
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
Very 'outside the box' discussion here B-) But the fable of the goose and the golden egg comes to mind...I could certainly envision it happening just prior to the expiration of the copyright, however -{
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Just to add to the mix (why not, right) I have heard that a Craig announcement will be coming beginning of August tied to a distribution company announcement.
Certainly about time for some GOOD Bond news. Great to hear!
It's not really 'good' news though, is it? A one picture deal and everyone is done...I don't find that 'good news' at all sorry...
I'm conflicted. New beginnings are interesting, but endings are sad. Nothing is known (by us Muggles) for certain but the game does indeed seem to be "afoot "
Of that of which we cannot speak we must pass over in silence- Ludwig Wittgenstein.
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
A nice compromise would be to end it like the YOLT novel - the first true cliffhanger ending in franchise history. Then #26 features Hiddleston (or whomever) in an organic 'soft reboot.'
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
What they could do is to make it look like Bond dies at the end of the movie. Pretending Bond dies in the PTS has been done several times, but they can do it between movies.
What they could do is to make it look like Bond dies at the end of the movie. Pretending Bond dies in the PTS has been done several times, but they can do it between movies.
use the midcredit/postcredit teaser trick they now do in all the Marvel Comics films
film proper ends with Dr Shatterhand's castle exploding, Bond apparently caught in the blast
followed by solemn scene of M and the gang, and maybe some politicos, at the funeral
credits roll
credits end
surprise reveal of amnesiac Bond living in paradise, eating oysters, in the Village of the Topless Diving Girls, for those who patiently sat through the credits
I've written this before but you could have Craig's Bond die at the end of the movie and then start the PTS of the next Bond film with a 6-2, dark haired, handsome, cleft-chinned guy in bed with a beautiful blonde. The guy awakens with a shriek. The blonde asks him what's wrong.
"I dreamed that I died," the man says.
"That's terrible, James," she coos.
"What's worse, I was short, ugly, and none of my suits fit correctly."
"Oh, my!"
And you're off and running on the reboot.
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
What they could do is to make it look like Bond dies at the end of the movie. Pretending Bond dies in the PTS has been done several times, but they can do it between movies.
use the midcredit/postcredit teaser trick they now do in all the Marvel Comics films
film proper ends with Dr Shatterhand's castle exploding, Bond apparently caught in the blast
followed by solemn scene of M and the gang, and maybe some politicos, at the funeral
credits roll
credits end
surprise reveal of amnesiac Bond living in paradise, eating oysters, in the Village of the Topless Diving Girls, for those who patiently sat through the credits
I like it :007)
Check out my Amazon author page!Mark Loeffelholz
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Just throwing this out there, and very likely to be wrong, but do you think they're planning on killing off James Bond in 25? Which is a big reason why they want Craig to return for one more?
Then they could commence with their silly idea of a brand new series of films starring the female lead, purely to try and fit in with all the PC sheep.
Or he can simply "die" at the very end of a movie, just to meet him again in the next one with some explaination of how he survived. Just a thought worth considering, I'm not sure myself how I'd react if they really did it.
I think the "Logan" ending would be a great idea to end the Craig era. Additionally if that were to happen there wouldn't be a mystery at the end of the film if he were going to do another.
I hope they leave the YOLT stuff alone for now. I can't imagine them doing it properly at this point. I would give Nolan the opportunity to use that material with a new Bond.
I suppose this deafening silence could well presage major changes. I think it will be struggle to stifle a yawn if DC does do his one last 'only for the money' Bond. After all this time and speculation it will seem a bit 'meh' in a way that it wouldn't otherwise.If we had an unequivocal and enthusiastic 'I'm in' all would have been fine, but now not so much. However if he is back I'm convinced that he would give it his all to make it a fitting Swansong (pun entirely intended) as he is supremely professional.
'Skyfall' was Bond's childhood home.
'Swansong' was Bond's childhood duck pond.
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
They may as well bill #25 as Craig's swan song up front, and milk the publicity for all it's worth.
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,920Chief of Staff
They may as well bill #25 as Craig's swan song up front, and milk the publicity for all it's worth.
They won't need to 'milk it' for that reason...
Granted, but IMO they should, and maximize the opportunity to tell a story that dovetails. Just one fan's opinion, naturally - they have their script, and as always will do what they do.
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Mr MartiniThat nice house in the sky.Posts: 2,709MI6 Agent
So Craig is coming back for one more. I wonder if Waltz is coming back for one more to?
Some people would complain even if you hang them with a new rope
So Craig is coming back for one more. I wonder if Waltz is coming back for one more to?
Jeez Loiuse I hope not. That would most likely mean a continuation of that hokey storyline. I can't think of a more talented actor squandered in the series so far (unless you know different...)
Of that of which we cannot speak we must pass over in silence- Ludwig Wittgenstein.
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,920Chief of Staff
They may as well bill #25 as Craig's swan song up front, and milk the publicity for all it's worth.
They won't need to 'milk it' for that reason...
Granted, but IMO they should, and maximize the opportunity to tell a story that dovetails. Just one fan's opinion, naturally - they have their script, and as always will do what they do.
What I meant was that there are 'stronger' reasons, publicity wise, to 'milk it'... -{
I've written this before but you could have Craig's Bond die at the end of the movie and then start the PTS of the next Bond film with a 6-2, dark haired, handsome, cleft-chinned guy in bed with a beautiful blonde. The guy awakens with a shriek. The blonde asks him what's wrong.
"I dreamed that I died," the man says.
"That's terrible, James," she coos.
"What's worse, I was short, ugly, and none of my suits fit correctly."
I've written this before but you could have Craig's Bond die at the end of the movie and then start the PTS of the next Bond film with a 6-2, dark haired, handsome, cleft-chinned guy in bed with a beautiful blonde. The guy awakens with a shriek. The blonde asks him what's wrong.
"I dreamed that I died," the man says.
"That's terrible, James," she coos.
"What's worse, I was short, ugly, and none of my suits fit correctly."
"Oh, my!"
And you're off and running on the reboot.
If done well, it could work...
I think Bob Newhart is too old for James Bond
(I'm not sure if people outside of America would get this)
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
So Craig is coming back for one more. I wonder if Waltz is coming back for one more to?
I hope not, Waltz is a fine actor but his Blofeld left little to no impact on the audience so its best they come up with an original villain now and ditch the SP storyline.
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I had a feeling there might be some kind of announcement before the Logan Lucky interviews to make life a bit easier for Craig.
As for Eon selling their rights to Bond? never.
It's not really 'good' news though, is it? A one picture deal and everyone is done...I don't find that 'good news' at all
Then they could commence with their silly idea of a brand new series of films starring the female lead, purely to try and fit in with all the PC sheep.
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
It's something DC has wanted to do...it wouldn't shock me if they did.
Please don't joke about that
How about an R-rated Bond?
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I'm conflicted. New beginnings are interesting, but endings are sad. Nothing is known (by us Muggles) for certain but the game does indeed seem to be "afoot "
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
film proper ends with Dr Shatterhand's castle exploding, Bond apparently caught in the blast
followed by solemn scene of M and the gang, and maybe some politicos, at the funeral
credits roll
credits end
surprise reveal of amnesiac Bond living in paradise, eating oysters, in the Village of the Topless Diving Girls, for those who patiently sat through the credits
"I dreamed that I died," the man says.
"That's terrible, James," she coos.
"What's worse, I was short, ugly, and none of my suits fit correctly."
"Oh, my!"
And you're off and running on the reboot.
I like it :007)
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
In a word....no
Best,
Stefan
'Skyfall' was Bond's childhood home.
'Swansong' was Bond's childhood duck pond.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
They won't need to 'milk it' for that reason...
Granted, but IMO they should, and maximize the opportunity to tell a story that dovetails. Just one fan's opinion, naturally - they have their script, and as always will do what they do.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Jeez Loiuse I hope not. That would most likely mean a continuation of that hokey storyline. I can't think of a more talented actor squandered in the series so far (unless you know different...)
What I meant was that there are 'stronger' reasons, publicity wise, to 'milk it'... -{
If done well, it could work...
I think Bob Newhart is too old for James Bond
(I'm not sure if people outside of America would get this)
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM