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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

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.

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Daniel Craig: One liners back for new Bond Skyfall
http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/daniel-craig … yfall.html

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

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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.

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!   ajb007/bond

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

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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.

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!   ajb007/bond


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.  ajb007/biggrin

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

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>?   ajb007/confused  But not bad in any way perhpahs a bt unglamorous so far but we shall see. Moody.

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

Napoleon Plural wrote:

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>?   ajb007/confused  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. ajb007/biggrin

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.

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This could be a good or bad thing. Careful what you wish for...

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

A Danish film magazine has visited the set. But this time it is Adana, Turkey, not Pinewood. Ola Rapace reveals that his character Patrice is a man of few words who loves violence. Naomie Harris refers to her character, "I like the fact that Eve is such a strong peasant-woman."........Yes, the translation is not the best.

There is also a detailed description of a stunt scene.

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James Bond set-visit to Adana
http://translate.google.be/translate?hl … d%3Dimvnso

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

I'm all for a bit of humor now and then, but PLEASE don't overdo it! (Yes, I'm looking at you, Roger!)  Keep it on the Connery level (pre-DAF) and we're good.

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

Sky Movies were yet another media outlet who visited the set at Pinewood. Presenter Alex Zane interviews Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem.

Skyfall on set: Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem
http://skymovies.sky.com/skyfall/35mm-skyfall-special

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

A detailed article from comingsoon.net on their set visit to Pinewood. There are descriptions of the sets and locations plus interviews with Daniel Craig, Barbara Broccoli and Javier Bardem.

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Bond Week: From the Set of Skyfall
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=88991

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

Here is another detailed article, this one from IGN on their set visit to Pinewood. It's pretty much on the same lines as comingsoon.net (above) but also contains comment from Judi Dench and Berenice Marlohe.

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IGN Has Seen the Skyfall
http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/122/1222670p1.html

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

A detailed on set interview with Judi Dench from comingsoon.net. Amongst other things, she is asked to comment on the long gap after Quantum of Solace, the relationship between M and Bond in Skyfall, the benefits of being a female M, and the differences and likenesses of Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig as Bonds.

Bond Week: On-Set Interview with Dame Judi Dench
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=89247

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

Moore Than wrote:

A detailed on set interview with Judi Dench from comingsoon.net. Amongst other things, she is asked to comment on the long gap after Quantum of Solace, the relationship between M and Bond in Skyfall, the benefits of being a female M, and the differences and likenesses of Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig as Bonds.

Bond Week: On-Set Interview with Dame Judi Dench
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=89247

Very cool; thanks!  I love Dame Judi...but in a way it'll be a relief when there's another M, and perhaps he can just send 007 on his missions again.  Looks like we're getting an extra dose of the lady this time round.  I don't mind terribly, as long as it's a good story.

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My only major concern (apart from the dull leading ladies) is that with so many high quality actors in the cast will we get enough Bond? Really hope that this does not turn out to be a Judi Dench movie with James Bond in it. Good as she is I can't wait for her to get out of the way.

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

Zap - How can you tell if the leading ladies are "dull" if the film hasn't come out yet???  You haven't seen how they handle their roles, so are you just basing your opinion on the fact that apparently you don't find these women to be particularly attractive? (And for the record - they look quite fine to me!) Just asking.

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My only major concern (apart from the dull leading ladies) is that with so many high quality actors in the cast will we get enough Bond? Really hope that this does not turn out to be a Judi Dench movie with James Bond in it. Good as she is I can't wait for her to get out of the way.

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

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Zap - How can you tell if the leading ladies are "dull" if the film hasn't come out yet???  You haven't seen how they handle their roles, so are you just basing your opinion on the fact that apparently you don't find these women to be particularly attractive? (And for the record - they look quite fine to me!) Just asking.

Was pretty much wondering the same thing!  ajb007/biggrin

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

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Zap - How can you tell if the leading ladies are "dull" if the film hasn't come out yet???  You haven't seen how they handle their roles, so are you just basing your opinion on the fact that apparently you don't find these women to be particularly attractive? (And for the record - they look quite fine to me!) Just asking.

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My only major concern (apart from the dull leading ladies) is that with so many high quality actors in the cast will we get enough Bond? Really hope that this does not turn out to be a Judi Dench movie with James Bond in it. Good as she is I can't wait for her to get out of the way.


A purely superficial reaction on my part I'm afraid. Also find that Bernice is very much in the Olga whatshername and Eva Green type mould, dark hair, olive skin...I would have liked a greater change towards old school glamour. basically  wanted  Christina Hendricks or similar.
Fed up with Tom- boys.

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

I'm not sure where you're from Zap old boy, but if Olga Kurylenko and Eva Green are considered to be "Tom-boys" in that part of the world, then I'm booking my flight NOW!

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Zap - How can you tell if the leading ladies are "dull" if the film hasn't come out yet???  You haven't seen how they handle their roles, so are you just basing your opinion on the fact that apparently you don't find these women to be particularly attractive? (And for the record - they look quite fine to me!) Just asking.

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My only major concern (apart from the dull leading ladies) is that with so many high quality actors in the cast will we get enough Bond? Really hope that this does not turn out to be a Judi Dench movie with James Bond in it. Good as she is I can't wait for her to get out of the way.


A purely superficial reaction on my part I'm afraid. Also find that Bernice is very much in the Olga whatshername and Eva Green type mould, dark hair, olive skin...I would have liked a greater change towards old school glamour. basically  wanted  Christina Hendricks or similar.
Fed up with Tom- boys.

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

Here is an article from The Washington Post on their visit to the Pinewood set. The emphasis in the first part is on the humour. "I'm so camp in this one, I've gone quite far," says Craig.

SPOILER ALERT!
On the set of Bond film 'Skyfall,' almost everything is top secret
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle … story.html

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

A detailed video from Steven liebt Kino! on the set at Pinewood. It's mainly in German with interviews in English. Interviews with Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Berenice Marlohe, Chris Corbould, Dennis Grassner and Jany Termine. Also features talk and clips of other films.

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Steven liebt Kino! - Folge 21: Am Set von James Bond
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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

Moore Than wrote:

Here is an article from The Washington Post on their visit to the Pinewood set. The emphasis in the first part is on the humour. "I'm so camp in this one, I've gone quite far," says Craig.

SPOILER ALERT!
On the set of Bond film 'Skyfall,' almost everything is top secret
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle … story.html

Sounds very intriguing...more about humour in this one---and it's the first I've heard of Adele possibly doing the theme, which would be a VERY good fit, IMO   ajb007/bond

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I'm not sure where you're from Zap old boy, but if Olga Kurylenko and Eva Green are considered to be "Tom-boys" in that part of the world, then I'm booking my flight NOW!

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Zap - How can you tell if the leading ladies are "dull" if the film hasn't come out yet???  You haven't seen how they handle their roles, so are you just basing your opinion on the fact that apparently you don't find these women to be particularly attractive? (And for the record - they look quite fine to me!) Just asking.


A purely superficial reaction on my part I'm afraid. Also find that Bernice is very much in the Olga whatshername and Eva Green type mould, dark hair, olive skin...I would have liked a greater change towards old school glamour. basically  wanted  Christina Hendricks or similar.
Fed up with Tom- boys.

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Ok perhaps Tom boy is a bit harsh for Eva Green. The point that I really wanted to make was that if you take the last two movies the ladies including Solange (who was glamorous BTW) conform to a particular type and I was hoping for someone a bit different, maybe a Blond or Redhead (please no body bother to point out ' blink and you'll miss her Fields'  as that was to my mind no more than a Cameo)

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

According to MI6, Daniel Craig will play James Bond for at least two more films. No source is provided for this "news". Craig stated recently in an interview with the BBC that he would stay on as long as he was asked to, so this could be true.

5 Bond's For Craig
http://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles … p;id=03269

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

Moore Than wrote:

According to MI6, Daniel Craig will play James Bond for at least two more films. No source is provided for this "news". Craig stated recently in an interview with the BBC that he would stay on as long as he was asked to, so this could be true.

5 Bond's For Craig
http://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles … p;id=03269

Welcoming news for me, though they really need to knock these two out in the next 5 years, no longer!

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Re: Daniel Craig to continue as Bond "as long as he can".

Wonder if Mendes is interested in another if Skyfall is a success