That leads, quite naturally, into a discussion of the role that Dalton is still most famous for: James Bond, who Dalton played in 1987's The Living Daylights and 1989's Licence to Kill.
Dalton waves away the idea that the fear of stagnation was a part of his relatively short tenure as 007. "That was my worry going into the James Bond franchise, certainly," he explains. "But it wasn't why I left." That doesn't mean he didn't have some concerns about the franchise: "On [Licence to Kill], I think I saw the script about two weeks before we started shooting. You know, that's not great, is it?"
Licence to Kill wasn't supposed to be his final James Bond movie; a third 007 movie, which would have starred Dalton, entered preproduction in 1990. "We had the script. They were interviewing directors. We were really rolling forward, ready to start. It was actually quite a good story, I thought," says Dalton. But a lengthy legal dispute between Eon Productions and MGM delayed the film indefinitely — and gave Dalton an out. "Because of the lawsuit, I was free of the contract," Dalton explains. "And [producer] Mr. Broccoli, who I really respected as a producer and as a friend, asked me what I was going to do when it was resolved. I said, 'Look, in all honesty, I don't think that I will continue.' He asked me for my support during that time, which of course, I gave him."
That's why Dalton has always been my personal favorite Bond -{ Apparently Anthony Hopkins was going to be the Villain in his third Film, but thats just a Rumor.
1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
“My agent said ‘it’s about love not war right now’. James Bond is the opposite, he said it was going to die and that’s why Connery gave it up,” said Lazenby.
“He told me I could make that kind of money doing movies in Italy. Clint Eastwood was getting $500,000 for doing Westerns in Italy and he didn’t have to speak.”
Lazenby said he took that advice and refused to sign a seven movie contract offered to him – a contract reportedly worth a million dollars.
“When I wouldn’t sign the contract, they put out the word that I was difficult to handle and no film company wants to know about that so I couldn’t get a job for years. So I gave up looking,” he said.
“There’s an element of me that thinks I should have done two Bond films to prove that they didn’t get rid of me.”
“On the other hand, I wouldn’t have the life I’ve had. I have beautiful kids, which I may not have had if I continued with Bond, instead I was Bond-ing with my children!”
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
I think a LTK style plot with DC would have been a good film of the series, not too OTP etc as EON and Dalton themselves admit, LTK was kind of ahead of its time and too dark for a Bond film back then
JAMES Bond legend Roger Moore entertained a packed house at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton last night.
The 86-year-old, who played 007 in multiple movies, was on fine form as he regaled the audience with tales of his career which has spanned more than seven decades.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
http://www.sportstalkflorida.com/how-roger-moore-became-james-bond/
How Roger Moore Became James Bond :
Radio interview with the great man.
“We met where all future James Bonds shouldn’t meet, producers of Bond films, on the gaming tables. I used to gamble with them before I knew what they did. We became friends, family friends…I was at that time making a television series. I was one of the first choices, Fleming’s choices, though I don’t believe that because he had died before I took over.”
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
" Hopefully, I am confident about the zip on my trousers. They say that the beginning of senility is when you forget to zip up; and the worst comes when you forget to zip down !"
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
If you missed Roger Moore's appearance (or was it George Lazenby? ) in the spoof documentary Brian Pern: A Life in Rock, it is now available on the BBC iPlayer for the next 28 days. Well worth watching.
Roger Moore is Michael Berkeley's guest on BBC Radio 3's Private Passions next Sunday (28th Dec) at 12.00. The programme will be available on the BBC's iPlayer (link below) shortly after broadcast.
Roger Moore is Kate Thornton's guest on BBC Radio 2's Paper Cuts next Wednesday (7th Jan) at 22.00. Roger looks back on his life and career through his print headlines, from modelling knitwear to becoming James Bond. The programme will be available on the BBC's iPlayer (link below) shortly after broadcast.
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I thought here might do !
http://theweek.com/article/index/261349/timothy-dalton-opens-up-about-penny-dreadful-leaving-james-bond-and-the-demon-in-all-of-us
Timothy Dalton on Bond and Penny Dreadful !
That leads, quite naturally, into a discussion of the role that Dalton is still most famous for: James Bond, who Dalton played in 1987's The Living Daylights and 1989's Licence to Kill.
Dalton waves away the idea that the fear of stagnation was a part of his relatively short tenure as 007. "That was my worry going into the James Bond franchise, certainly," he explains. "But it wasn't why I left." That doesn't mean he didn't have some concerns about the franchise: "On [Licence to Kill], I think I saw the script about two weeks before we started shooting. You know, that's not great, is it?"
Licence to Kill wasn't supposed to be his final James Bond movie; a third 007 movie, which would have starred Dalton, entered preproduction in 1990. "We had the script. They were interviewing directors. We were really rolling forward, ready to start. It was actually quite a good story, I thought," says Dalton. But a lengthy legal dispute between Eon Productions and MGM delayed the film indefinitely — and gave Dalton an out. "Because of the lawsuit, I was free of the contract," Dalton explains. "And [producer] Mr. Broccoli, who I really respected as a producer and as a friend, asked me what I was going to do when it was resolved. I said, 'Look, in all honesty, I don't think that I will continue.' He asked me for my support during that time, which of course, I gave him."
Another nice interview from Higgins's favourite Bond .
http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/comment/articles/2014-05/20/timothy-dalton-movies-penny-dreadful
Richard Kiel -{
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/about-town/bond-and-beyond-george-lazenby-sets-the-record-straight-20140621-zsh9s.html
“My agent said ‘it’s about love not war right now’. James Bond is the opposite, he said it was going to die and that’s why Connery gave it up,” said Lazenby.
“He told me I could make that kind of money doing movies in Italy. Clint Eastwood was getting $500,000 for doing Westerns in Italy and he didn’t have to speak.”
Lazenby said he took that advice and refused to sign a seven movie contract offered to him – a contract reportedly worth a million dollars.
“When I wouldn’t sign the contract, they put out the word that I was difficult to handle and no film company wants to know about that so I couldn’t get a job for years. So I gave up looking,” he said.
“There’s an element of me that thinks I should have done two Bond films to prove that they didn’t get rid of me.”
“On the other hand, I wouldn’t have the life I’ve had. I have beautiful kids, which I may not have had if I continued with Bond, instead I was Bond-ing with my children!”
the car over the cliff, and had to be talked into it.
See it gets much respect from the fans now.
Ha - I think it will actually end up being iconic (prob already is)
If it was one of the previous Bonds then I would agree but I think everybody was surprised to see a pumped up muscular Bond emerging out of the water.
a review of Sir Roger's one man show, ( four out of Five stars) {[]
JAMES Bond legend Roger Moore entertained a packed house at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton last night.
The 86-year-old, who played 007 in multiple movies, was on fine form as he regaled the audience with tales of his career which has spanned more than seven decades.
How Roger Moore Became James Bond :
Radio interview with the great man.
“We met where all future James Bonds shouldn’t meet, producers of Bond films, on the gaming tables. I used to gamble with them before I knew what they did. We became friends, family friends…I was at that time making a television series. I was one of the first choices, Fleming’s choices, though I don’t believe that because he had died before I took over.”
http://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2014/sep/27/how-i-get-ready-roger-moore
" Hopefully, I am confident about the zip on my trousers. They say that the beginning of senility is when you forget to zip up; and the worst comes when you forget to zip down !"
Nice little piece on Roger's films
It's over rated.
Brian Pern: A Life in Rock
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04vss64/brian-pern-a-life-in-rock-series-2-episode-2
BBC Radio 3 - Private Passions
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04vdgbq
BBC Radio 2 - Paper Cuts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04w75pb