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James Bond 23 Suspended Indefinitely
April 19th, 2010 by The Mayor

James BondOf all the movies that should be ‘suspended’, I don’t really think James Bond would be found anywhere on the list.  It wasn’t long ago I was talking about Sam Mendes directing Bond 23 and the casting of the girls, now it’s all just a dream.  Franchise producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have issued a statement that production of the next installment has been delayed until further notice:

“Due to the continuing uncertainty surrounding the future of MGM and the failure to close a sale of the studio, we have suspended development on ‘Bond 23′ indefinitely. We do not know when development will resume and do not have a date for the release of Bond 23.”

Now who knows what we’ll end up with and when we’ll end up with it?  What happens with the cast and crew that now have to move on to other work?  This does not mean that the Bond franchise is dead. But without a money backer, nothing further will happen.  Well, now they have time to check out The District Attorney’s wish list for a proper Bond flick.

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I Can Sleep Now, Bond Girls Cast
March 21st, 2010 by The Mayor

Freida Pinto & Oliva Wilde, am I right?

MGM is in the middle of prepping BOND 23, which is being directed by Sam Mendes. Daniel Craig will reprise his role as James Bond and according to Yahoo UK MGM may have found their new Bond girls, Oliva Wilde (House M.D.) and Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire).

Pinto has apparently signed on to the film to play Bond’s new love interest, and Tron Legacy’s Oviva Wilde has been approached to play a double-crossing UN worker in the film, which will be based in Afghanistan.

An inside source had this to say about Sam Mendes and his James Bond film: (more…)

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The City V. 007
February 4th, 2010 by The District Attorney

So the hype is gearing up again; the rumors are swirling, the buzz is building, and the martinis are being shaken. As if there was any doubt; James Bond’s return to the silver screen is quickly approaching. It seems like just yesterday that an underwhelming Quantum of Solace was debuting nationwide. But fear not, whether it is as a ‘special advisor’, or in a directorial capacity, Sam Mendes has been tabbed to helm the next 007 adventure. With such films as American Beauty, Road to Perdition, and Jarhead under his belt, fans are craving a return to Casino Royale form. With that, let’s take a gander at the District Attorney’s latest case: The City V. 007. In this case we will examine 3 areas in which Mendes can improve upon to breathe life back into this franchise.

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sam mendes to direct next james bond?
January 5th, 2010 by The Mayor

Ah the question mark, could this news be a rumor?  Could be.  Could it be for real by the time you have read it?  Certainly.  Is it a slow news day so CoF has to resort to asking questions aloud?  Absolutely.

News was yesterday that the next Bond movie was slow going because MGM only has stupid Tolkien movies and James bond to work with and might be sold – now today it may have a new Director in Sam Mendes (Road to Perdition which also starred Daniel Craig, American Beauty).  Mendes will helm the 23rd James Bond film says the Hollywood Reporter, he is in negotiations with the production team to direct Daniel Craig’s third outing as 007.  He is one of my favorite Directors and let it be known that Road to Perdition is a strangely underrated masterpiece.  Another favorite Revolutionary Road had him directing his wife Kate Winslet (schwing!) alongside her soul mate Jack Leonardo DiCaprio.

YouTube Preview Image Bond might be a womanizer.

According to producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, “Well, our timeline’s a little up in the air what with the situation at MGM, so we have to be flexible. We just don’t know enough about the situation to comment, but we know it’s uncertain.” Read more on the uncertain timeline at MI6. Sony, who co-produced and distributed the last two films, Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, are out of the picture now that their two-film deal under the previous acquisition deal has expired. That is unless Sony is part of another MGM purchase, as the debt-ridden studio is expecting bids later this month. Lionsgate, Liberty Media and News Corp are rumoured to be take-over bid front-runners.

Don't ask, but The District Attorney has the exact same chest hair.

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