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007.com Re-Launched, The Hype Begins For SKYFALL

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

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2012 is the 50th anniversary of the Bond film series, so there’s going to be a lot going on I’m sure.  One thing they did was turn 007.com into the Skyfall website.  There is a short video (posted below) to welcome you that shows off some credit sequence making for the film.

Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

Skyfall is shooting now with director Sam Mendes and the cast of Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Judi Dench, Albert Finney, Berenice Malohe and Naomie Harris.  The 23rd Bond film will be released on November 9th.  Until then stay on the official facebook page and 007.com for more.

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[updated] Bond 23 Finally Gets It’s Title

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

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Well for those who have seen some of my posts around the City of Films, I am a huge James Bond fan. And of course I wanted to quickly share the news that Bond 23 has a title. And what is that title? Skyfall.

My initial thought was that this doesn’t sound like a typical Bond title. But if you dig back far enough you will find single word titles of such great films as: Goldfinger, Thunderball, etc. I have a feeling it will grow on me.

Either way, I am excited this project is moving forward. Daniel Craig and Judi Dench will reprise their roles from the previous 2 films. Sam Mendes will be directing, and the addition of Javier Bardem as the villain will be a most excellent casting choice.

Skyfall hits theaters November 9, 2012.

UPDATE:  Sony Pictures held a press conference today and announced many details on the 23rd James Bond film, which we now know is titled SKYFALL.  Here are some other details via Deadline.

  • In regards to the title, Barbara Broccoli says, “It has emotional context which will be revealed in the film.”
  • The official James Bond twitter, @007, tweeted the logline: “Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.”
  • The film also stars Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney, and Ben Whishaw.
  • Shooting on Skyfall began today.
  • Berenice Marlohe is the new Bond girl.

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James Bond 23 Hits November 9th, 2012

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
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It looks like James Bond is finally back on track.  Deadline reports that Bond 23 is currently set for November 9, 2012.  Sam Mendes is attached to direct and Daniel Craig will return as Bond.  Originally a script from Neal Purvis, Robert Wade (Casino Royale) and Peter Morgan (Frost/Nixon) was going to be used, Deadline is now reporting that Mendes will work from a script by Purvis, Wade, and John Logan (Gladiator).  Production is set to begin late this year.  Stay tuned fore more!

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Bond 23 In Theaters In November 2012

Friday, November 5th, 2010

James BondSo the story goes that MGM recently officially filed for bankruptcy and began restructuring so they could make movies again.  The first film is the long awaited The Hobbit that will begin filming in February.  News is coming in that James Bond, the other MGM franchise, will be headed back to the big screen in November 2012.

It would arrive one month before The Hobbit, the studio will be seeking a partner to fund the film and if all goes according to plan, future installments will arrive every two years.

That sounds pretty swell on paper, but most actors and creative people in Hollywood move on from a project once pronounced dead.  Sam Mendes who was once attached to direct might have a full schedule to keep him away, and more importantly, Daniel Craig is a busy man more and more each year it seems – he signed up for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo—and its two sequels—along with The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn and the thriller Dream House.  So we wait.
DYK: Bond films did arrive every two years up until the 90′s when longer gaps appeared with the longest one marked by the six-year distance between 1989′s License To Kill and 1995’s Goldeneye.

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James Bond 23 Suspended Indefinitely

Monday, April 19th, 2010

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

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

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

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

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?

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

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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