Good stuff, brief clip is of them filming a key scene, a bit spoilerish in that you may be able to piece together something from it and extrapolate. Avoid if you wish to hold off for a while.
Positive stuff from Daniel Craig, also saying that he want's to make bigger and better films and leave his mark. The brief clips of the scenes being filmed are in London.
Craig saying that he will keep going until they ask him to stop is not something I would have expected him to say when he was initially cast as Bond 6. He struck me at the time as the type of actor who would not wan't to be typecast in one role for too long.
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True, however Craig has demonstrated well that he is incredibly diverse purely by the number of films and the variation of films he has done since being Bond. So I don't think he will be type cast at all.
True, however Craig has demonstrated well that he is incredibly diverse purely by the number of films and the variation of films he has done since being Bond. So I don't think he will be type cast at all.
I think he played down-and-out-journalist in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo nicely.
And I have to say he's looking really good... much better than the pics I've seen. :x
Although his really short hair cut doesn't suit him..... but there could be an explanation for this...
Great post!
The short hair has lost some of its luster and warmth, so yes, he should grow it out and show that he really still has some! I will say he has been less startlingly aged-looking in the most recent shots of him, IMO.
Looks like they're recreating Temple tube station** in Pinewood too; to do that I'm guessing it's quite a major scene being filmed. The XJL making a break for it against the flow of police cars too - M making a hasty retreat with Bond at the wheel??
**Temple is on the Victoria Embankment, no? It's a couple of miles from Whitehall and further from MI6...
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Looks like they're recreating Temple tube station** in Pinewood too; to do that I'm guessing it's quite a major scene being filmed. The XJL making a break for it against the flow of police cars too - M making a hasty retreat with Bond at the wheel??
**Temple is on the Victoria Embankment, no? It's a couple of miles from Whitehall and further from MI6...
Indeed, I did some checking on Google Earth. Temple tube station is on the North embankment right next to the Thames. So, from a storyline perspective, its a decent car chase distance from the Whitehall offices, Fleet Street, The Houses Of Parliament and The Vauxhaull building.
A positive interview. Daniel Craig clearly seems to be a lot happier with the set up on Skyfall than he was on Quantum of Solace, "the tricky second album" as he called it. He really likes the script and is enjoying working alongside a pretty stellar cast. Not forgetting that he has also worked with Sam Mendes before.
The subject of typecasting was raised and Craig stated that the role of Bond was a privilege and too good an opportunity to miss and he would have to take the rough with the smooth and get on with life. All good stuff.
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Here is one for Spanish speakers amongst us. An interview with Javier Bardem. It features the same footage from the film as the BBC in their interview with Daniel Craig. Craig says he is strong, a super villain.
EDIT: Here is an extended clip of Javier Bardem's interview.
The article translates part of it.
"It's been a fun adventure. But more importantly, also has everything you would expect from a James Bond film, a powerful story and a character with flesh."
"When you see the material and the character, you forget a bit of a James Bond movie and see it's a great movie, and that's what attracted me much."
Wasn't similar propaganda put out before we got the "Masterpiece " QOS.
I seem to remember " Great script" "keeping many of the traditional elements " etc.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
A more detailed translation of Javier Bardem's interview with Spanish TV (TVE) has emerged. Bardem talks about his role as Raoul Silva (amongst other things). He says that the character is out to give Bond a hard time and puts him into some curious and interesting difficulties.
A more detailed translation of Javier Bardem's interview with Spanish TV (TVE) has emerged. Bardem talks about his role as Raoul Silva (amongst other things). He says that the character is out to give Bond a hard time and puts him into some curious and interesting difficulties.
Wasn't similar propaganda put out before we got the "Masterpiece " QOS.
I seem to remember " Great script" "keeping many of the traditional elements " etc.
What do you expect. " Script is terrible" "Script is just ok" when promoting a film? Just like a sports interview youre gonna get the usual cliches.
Well they did keep many traditional elements. Unfortunately in the franchises 50 yrs that has never guaranteed a good film.
Wasn't similar propaganda put out before we got the "Masterpiece " QOS.
I seem to remember " Great script" "keeping many of the traditional elements " etc.
What do you expect. " Script is terrible" "Script is just ok" when promoting a film? Just like a sports interview youre gonna get the usual cliches.
Well they did keep many traditional elements. Unfortunately in the franchises 50 yrs that has never guaranteed a good film.
Another thing to keep in mind. . .the experience of making a film has no bearing on the finished, edited, and assembled film. Those involved with Casablanca variously reported that they thought they were making nothing more than a standard studio "B" picture; and many actors and actresses have talked about working from a great script and having a wonderful time on the set--but the finished product was a disaster. Take Craig and everyone else at their word: they like what they're doing. Let's just hope that the completed film lives up to their and our expectations.
MTV News recently visited the set of Skyfall at Pinewood. They interviewed Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem and Berenice Marlohe. Perhaps the most interesting comment from Craig is when he mentions the very important relationship between Bond and Silva that gives the film a richer context. Bardem says Silva is really complex, not an easy guy.
Craig saying that he will keep going until they ask him to stop is not something I would have expected him to say when he was initially cast as Bond 6.
Quite so; it appears he's made peace with it, which is good :007) I'm curious to see how many Bond films he finishes with.
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Yahoo! visited the set at Pinewood and the subject of comedy brought this response from Daniel Craig. "You have to have a script that has the bones of comedy. Comedy in Bond films, for me, comes out of the situations people get into. They're exciting, and hopefully heart-stopping, and the comedy comes out of the one-liners and things. When Sam [Mendes] came in, it was key for all of us that there's a lightness of touch in the writing that's not been as evident in the past two."
More comment from Craig, Barbara Broccoli, Javier Bardem and Judi Dench. There is also detailed description of a scene in the film.
Yahoo! visited the set at Pinewood and the subject of comedy brought this response from Daniel Craig. "You have to have a script that has the bones of comedy. Comedy in Bond films, for me, comes out of the situations people get into. They're exciting, and hopefully heart-stopping, and the comedy comes out of the one-liners and things. When Sam [Mendes] came in, it was key for all of us that there's a lightness of touch in the writing that's not been as evident in the past two."
More comment from Craig, Barbara Broccoli, Javier Bardem and Judi Dench. There is also detailed description of a scene in the film.
Thanks for posting! I'm perfectly fine with this; after the last couple, there's room for a bit of the trademark humour that's always been a part of the cinematic Bond legacy---and if anybody can find the proper balance, IMO it's Craigger. Looks like the old time tradition (Connery, Moore)---of an actor's 3rd outing being a landmark---is going to be back in play.
Very much looking forward to Skyfall! :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
Yahoo! visited the set at Pinewood and the subject of comedy brought this response from Daniel Craig. "You have to have a script that has the bones of comedy. Comedy in Bond films, for me, comes out of the situations people get into. They're exciting, and hopefully heart-stopping, and the comedy comes out of the one-liners and things. When Sam [Mendes] came in, it was key for all of us that there's a lightness of touch in the writing that's not been as evident in the past two."
More comment from Craig, Barbara Broccoli, Javier Bardem and Judi Dench. There is also detailed description of a scene in the film.
Thanks for posting! I'm perfectly fine with this; after the last couple, there's room for a bit of the trademark humour that's always been a part of the cinematic Bond legacy---and if anybody can find the proper balance, IMO it's Craigger. Looks like the old time tradition (Connery, Moore)---of an actor's 3rd outing being a landmark---is going to be back in play.
Very much looking forward to Skyfall! :007)
I am also very much looking forward to Skyfall, Loeffelholz. I am getting the same vibe as you that it could be pretty special. Now, if I was replying to you last November when the first photo's emerged of Daniel Craig with the grey stubble I would have been making comment regards another old time tradition (Connery, Moore)---of an actor's 7th outing.
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I'm pissed at the moment, but all the same it looks an odd film. All that darkened sky and locale, very odd and unlike any other film, a bit of a Scottish vibe what's ll taht about>? ?:) But not bad in any way perhpahs a bt unglamorous so far but we shall see. Moody.
I'm pissed at the moment, but all the same it looks an odd film. All that darkened sky and locale, very odd and unlike any other film, a bit of a Scottish vibe what's ll taht about>? ?:) But not bad in any way perhpahs a bt unglamorous so far but we shall see. Moody.
Scottish countryside vibes are some of my favorite vibes.
Really, they are. It is part of why I love Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 so much (who's costume designer is now designing SkyFall wardrobes by the way).
I love that Craig and the others acknowledge that they were missing the signature lightness brought on by the one-liners, but they are contrasting it with the dark and gritty that Craig's Bond outings are known for.
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Craig saying that he will keep going until they ask him to stop is not something I would have expected him to say when he was initially cast as Bond 6. He struck me at the time as the type of actor who would not wan't to be typecast in one role for too long.
I think he played down-and-out-journalist in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo nicely.
Although his really short hair cut doesn't suit him..... but there could be an explanation for this...
Great post!
The short hair has lost some of its luster and warmth, so yes, he should grow it out and show that he really still has some! I will say he has been less startlingly aged-looking in the most recent shots of him, IMO.
**Temple is on the Victoria Embankment, no? It's a couple of miles from Whitehall and further from MI6...
Indeed, I did some checking on Google Earth. Temple tube station is on the North embankment right next to the Thames. So, from a storyline perspective, its a decent car chase distance from the Whitehall offices, Fleet Street, The Houses Of Parliament and The Vauxhaull building.
London Tube map....
http://www.londonsorted.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/london-underground-tube-map.gif
Re the headline, Excellent news!!
Daniel Craig on James Bond film legacy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17608983
The subject of typecasting was raised and Craig stated that the role of Bond was a privilege and too good an opportunity to miss and he would have to take the rough with the smooth and get on with life. All good stuff.
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Javier Bardem Interview
http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/telediario/javier-bardem-se-enfrenta-james-bond-gran-pantalla-interpretando-supervillano/1368103/
EDIT: Here is an extended clip of Javier Bardem's interview.
The article translates part of it.
"It's been a fun adventure. But more importantly, also has everything you would expect from a James Bond film, a powerful story and a character with flesh."
"When you see the material and the character, you forget a bit of a James Bond movie and see it's a great movie, and that's what attracted me much."
Javier Bardem Extended Interview
http://www.rtve.es/noticias/20120404/javier-bardem-se-voy-hacer-pasar-canutas-james-bond/513667.shtml
I seem to remember " Great script" "keeping many of the traditional elements " etc.
The FULL article.
Javier Bardem Speaks
http://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/bond_23_apr07_javier_bardem_tv_interview.php3?s=bond23&id=03132
Explaining why Raoul Silva will be blonde, Bardem says, "I don't know, ..."
Well they did keep many traditional elements. Unfortunately in the franchises 50 yrs that has never guaranteed a good film.
Another thing to keep in mind. . .the experience of making a film has no bearing on the finished, edited, and assembled film. Those involved with Casablanca variously reported that they thought they were making nothing more than a standard studio "B" picture; and many actors and actresses have talked about working from a great script and having a wonderful time on the set--but the finished product was a disaster. Take Craig and everyone else at their word: they like what they're doing. Let's just hope that the completed film lives up to their and our expectations.
Daniel Craig Talks 'Bigger Better' Bond On 'Skyfall' Set
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682783/skyfall-daniel-craig.jhtml
Quite so; it appears he's made peace with it, which is good :007) I'm curious to see how many Bond films he finishes with.
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"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Exclusive SKYFALL on-set interviews
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpAx93mM3YM&feature=player_embedded#!
More comment from Craig, Barbara Broccoli, Javier Bardem and Judi Dench. There is also detailed description of a scene in the film.
SPOILER ALERT!
Daniel Craig: One liners back for new Bond Skyfall
http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/daniel-craig--one-liners-are-back-for-new-bond-skyfall.html
Thanks for posting! I'm perfectly fine with this; after the last couple, there's room for a bit of the trademark humour that's always been a part of the cinematic Bond legacy---and if anybody can find the proper balance, IMO it's Craigger. Looks like the old time tradition (Connery, Moore)---of an actor's 3rd outing being a landmark---is going to be back in play.
Very much looking forward to Skyfall! :007)
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I am also very much looking forward to Skyfall, Loeffelholz. I am getting the same vibe as you that it could be pretty special. Now, if I was replying to you last November when the first photo's emerged of Daniel Craig with the grey stubble I would have been making comment regards another old time tradition (Connery, Moore)---of an actor's 7th outing.
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Scottish countryside vibes are some of my favorite vibes.
Really, they are. It is part of why I love Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 so much (who's costume designer is now designing SkyFall wardrobes by the way).
I love that Craig and the others acknowledge that they were missing the signature lightness brought on by the one-liners, but they are contrasting it with the dark and gritty that Craig's Bond outings are known for.
I am truly excited for this one.