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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Every time I read about Tom Hiddleston being #1 pick and the whole "DC is not coming back" the less I believe it. This does not resemble to what Babs and MGW would do. I mean DC is the only bond they have tried since the fiasco of DAD, and DC made EON millions for it he owned the press he owned the fans (at he least great part of them), his movies are proof of a modern evolution in the franchise and its critical receptions have been great (never had a big flop like DAD or anything like it).
In this age in cinema, being on your late 40s or 50s is not an impediment to be an action star, Just look at the expendables! The average age in that cast must be like 60!! and they are about to make their fourth movie! or SW:TFA Harrison Ford was the big star and he is on his way to be in Indy 5! I am not saying that DC has to stay THAT long, but making 1 or 2 more entries should not be considered wild. DC has all the cards to have his license renewed! :007)
I just not seeing it happen. If DC really wants to quit, I think Broccoli and wilson will take quite a break in order to plan who is going to take over the role (just like they did with Brosnan). EON have struggled to reposition and reinvent Bond to take such a bold and careless decision just yet.
EON could keep making Bond films. They would just have competition.
Which could help the quality :007)
I think you'd get a wide spectrum, just as with Sherlock Holmes. A lot would be crap, but some would be brilliant, probably better than anything EON has done.
I though EON had trademarked "James Bond" and they used that mark against a company who had a Bond-type character in an ad, but apparently not.
That's a very interesting article. In SP, EON started to assert their character once again rather than Fleming's character. To ensure that they stay relevant after the Fleming copyright has expired, they need to take full advantage of what they won't lose and be sure that people associate Bond with that. It won't please the people who are fans of Fleming first, but I think it can work with the majority of people.
What are the legal aspects of using the James Bond Theme? Clearly Never Say Never Again couldn't use it. Does it belong to EON? It's something EON should start taking advantage of again since in Craig's films it has mostly been limited to the end titles (a poor decision IMHO, particularly in SP).
Every time I read about Tom Hiddleston being #1 pick and the whole "DC is not coming back" the less I believe it. This does not resemble to what Babs and MGW would do. I mean DC is the only bond they have tried since the fiasco of DAD, and DC made EON millions for it he owned the press he owned the fans (at he least great part of them), his movies are proof of a modern evolution in the franchise and its critical receptions have been great (never had a big flop like DAD or anything like it).
In this age in cinema, being on your late 40s or 50s is not an impediment to be an action star, Just look at the expendables! The average age in that cast must be like 60!! and they are about to make their fourth movie! or SW:TFA Harrison Ford was the big star and he is on his way to be in Indy 5! I am not saying that DC has to stay THAT long, but making 1 or 2 more entries should not be considered wild. DC has all the cards to have his license renewed! :007)
I just not seeing it happen. If DC really wants to quit, I think Broccoli and wilson will take quite a break in order to plan who is going to take over the role (just like they did with Brosnan). EON have struggled to reposition and reinvent Bond to take such a bold and careless decision just yet.
Hello, ellipsis man, and welcome to AJB {[]
I'm afraid the decision to retain or replace Craig is out of Eon's hands; if he wants to depart, and is willing to take a financial loss to do so, all they can do is wave more cash at him, which already isn't working, so we'll just have to wait and see...and I have a feeling we won't be waiting a great deal longer.
As for DAD being a 'big flop,' well, it has its detractors, to be sure, but it also has many devotees...and it made a profit. The least successful Bond films have still made a profit.
Once again, welcome aboard! :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
Every time I read about Tom Hiddleston being #1 pick and the whole "DC is not coming back" the less I believe it. This does not resemble to what Babs and MGW would do. I mean DC is the only bond they have tried since the fiasco of DAD, and DC made EON millions for it he owned the press he owned the fans (at he least great part of them), his movies are proof of a modern evolution in the franchise and its critical receptions have been great (never had a big flop like DAD or anything like it).
In this age in cinema, being on your late 40s or 50s is not an impediment to be an action star, Just look at the expendables! The average age in that cast must be like 60!! and they are about to make their fourth movie! or SW:TFA Harrison Ford was the big star and he is on his way to be in Indy 5! I am not saying that DC has to stay THAT long, but making 1 or 2 more entries should not be considered wild. DC has all the cards to have his license renewed! :007)
I just not seeing it happen. If DC really wants to quit, I think Broccoli and wilson will take quite a break in order to plan who is going to take over the role (just like they did with Brosnan). EON have struggled to reposition and reinvent Bond to take such a bold and careless decision just yet.
Hello, ellipsis man, and welcome to AJB {[]
I'm afraid the decision to retain or replace Craig is out of Eon's hands; if he wants to depart, and is willing to take a financial loss to do so, all they can do is wave more cash at him, which already isn't working, so we'll just have to wait and see...and I have a feeling we won't be waiting a great deal longer.
As for DAD being a 'big flop,' well, it has its detractors, to be sure, but it also has many devotees...and it made a profit. The least successful Bond films have still made a profit.
Once again, welcome aboard! :007)
Thank you! Years reading this site. I am glad being part of it now haha ) -{
Would Craig stepping down and a new Bond be announced at the same time? I'd find that rather disrespectful to Craig. I think that if there is an announcement it will be purely about Craig staying or leaving and not about a new Bond yet.
Does anyone remember if Brosnan was given the honours to be announced as stepping down? I don't recall. But putting all that behind, the best thing for the producers would be to announce once stepping down and the other one taking over at the same time. With both in attendance.
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Would Craig stepping down and a new Bond be announced at the same time? I'd find that rather disrespectful to Craig. I think that if there is an announcement it will be purely about Craig staying or leaving and not about a new Bond yet.
Does anyone remember if Brosnan was given the honours to be announced as stepping down? I don't recall. But putting all that behind, the best thing for the producers would be to announce once stepping down and the other one taking over at the same time. With both in attendance.
I seem to recall an announcement that Brosnan wouldn't be returning (and him being publicly angry and disappointed about it)...and then there was a period of much speculation about his successor. I expect it will be different this time. They could well do it simutaneously; since Craig is departing of his own volition, there should be no perceived disrespect.
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I don't think there will be any "passing on of the tux and PPK". If a new Bond actor is announced it will be just that. Craig's retirement from the role will be announced with great appreciation and thanks for his tenure by EON and the new Bond will be rolled out. If it's Fassbender I breath a sigh of relief and look forward to the continuation of a new golden age of Bond. If it's Hiddleston, I take a deep breadth and remind myself that EON wouldn't flush it all down the toilet with a bad casting decision and rationalize: if you take Hiddleston in the Night Manager and add a bit of Loki and the guy in the car ad you could get a very good Bond. The one question (besides can Craig can be persauded to return or the obvious if not, who replaces him) is does EON believe they need to make a big splash in casting Bond to follow the huge success of Craig (Fassbender would fit that IMO); do they go pretty much unknown? or choose the middle ground, which would be Hiddleston. One thing I do believe re Hiddleston, based upon the effort and preparation he put into playing Hank Williams (losing 20lbs, doing his own singing, etc) he would approach Bond the same way much like Craig did.
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I don't think there will be any "passing on of the tux and PPK". If a new Bond actor is announced it will be just that. Craig's retirement from the role will be announced with great appreciation and thanks for his tenure by EON and the new Bond will be rolled out. If it's Fassbender I breath a sigh of relief and look forward to the continuation of a new golden age of Bond. If it's Hiddleston, I take a deep breadth and remind myself that EON wouldn't flush it all down the toilet with a bad casting decision and rationalize: if you take Hiddleston in the Night Manager and add a bit of Loki and the guy in the car ad you could get a very good Bond. The one question (besides can Craig can be persauded to return or the obvious if not, who replaces him) is does EON believe they need to make a big splash in casting Bond to follow the huge success of Craig (Fassbender would fit that IMO); do they go pretty much unknown? or choose the middle ground, which would be Hiddleston. One thing I do believe re Hiddleston, based upon the effort and preparation he put into playing Hank Williams (losing 20lbs, doing his own singing, etc) he would approach Bond the same way much like Craig did.
Agreed. I don't see a changing of the guard with both Craig and Hiddleston present - just an announcement as you said.
I'm disappointed that Craig won't be back, as frankly I'd rather he do two more, but I'm also excited, because a change in lead actors is exciting :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
Would Craig stepping down and a new Bond be announced at the same time? I'd find that rather disrespectful to Craig. I think that if there is an announcement it will be purely about Craig staying or leaving and not about a new Bond yet.
Does anyone remember if Brosnan was given the honours to be announced as stepping down? I don't recall. But putting all that behind, the best thing for the producers would be to announce once stepping down and the other one taking over at the same time. With both in attendance.
I seem to recall an announcement that Brosnan wouldn't be returning (and him being publicly angry and disappointed about it)...and then there was a period of much speculation about his successor. I expect it will be different this time. They could well do it simutaneously; since Craig is departing of his own volition, there should be no perceived disrespect.
I don't recall an official announcement that Brosnan wouldn't be returning. Or it was an official announcement and Brosnan found out at the same time as the public. I remember the whole thing being a mess, and I can't imagine that happening again with Craig.
Does anyone remember if Brosnan was given the honours to be announced as stepping down? I don't recall. But putting all that behind, the best thing for the producers would be to announce once stepping down and the other one taking over at the same time. With both in attendance.
I seem to recall an announcement that Brosnan wouldn't be returning (and him being publicly angry and disappointed about it)...and then there was a period of much speculation about his successor. I expect it will be different this time. They could well do it simutaneously; since Craig is departing of his own volition, there should be no perceived disrespect.
I don't recall an official announcement that Brosnan wouldn't be returning. Or it was an official announcement and Brosnan found out at the same time as the public. I remember the whole thing being a mess, and I can't imagine that happening again with Craig.
Yes, the fact that Craig isn't losing a gig that he still wants automatically makes it a completely different circumstance.
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
If they had just left it at Bond figuring out who he was and left it at that then things would not have been too bad - however if I remember rightly Blofeld brings it up at the torture scene and old MI6 building? I think no need to say anymore on it and what can they poss add? Was not like it was his real brother
Im guessing in typical Bond fashion Swann will just be ignored / forgotten about like many of his other birds which i don't have a problem with and is the norm as far as I am concerned
I always kind of assume the women get forgotten, I don't think many would care if Madeline is just forgotten
Who's Madeline Swann? I must have forgotten already! )
Every time I read about Tom Hiddleston being #1 pick and the whole "DC is not coming back" the less I believe it. This does not resemble to what Babs and MGW would do. I mean DC is the only bond they have tried since the fiasco of DAD, and DC made EON millions for it he owned the press he owned the fans (at he least great part of them), his movies are proof of a modern evolution in the franchise and its critical receptions have been great (never had a big flop like DAD or anything like it).
In this age in cinema, being on your late 40s or 50s is not an impediment to be an action star, Just look at the expendables! The average age in that cast must be like 60!! and they are about to make their fourth movie! or SW:TFA Harrison Ford was the big star and he is on his way to be in Indy 5! I am not saying that DC has to stay THAT long, but making 1 or 2 more entries should not be considered wild. DC has all the cards to have his license renewed! :007)
I just not seeing it happen. If DC really wants to quit, I think Broccoli and wilson will take quite a break in order to plan who is going to take over the role (just like they did with Brosnan). EON have struggled to reposition and reinvent Bond to take such a bold and careless decision just yet.
DAD was never a flop!
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A refresher on how Brosnan learnt he'd been sacked: a phone call from Mike and Babs:
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I'm afraid the decision to retain or replace Craig is out of Eon's hands; if he wants to depart, and is willing to take a financial loss to do so, all they can do is wave more cash at him, which already isn't working, so we'll just have to wait and see...and I have a feeling we won't be waiting a great deal longer.
mmm very true. Although I think if he is offered a juicy script he will return, he initially rejected casino royale, it was after he read the script that he really wanted to be part of it. And Spectre did felt rather stale any actor would have felt awkward doing it (IMO), he is an actor driven entirely by the story, he certainly loves the origins of drama with all the plays he has done. Oh well, I hope Barbara and michael offer him a good story that might seal the deal.
Not sold on Hiddleston. He has the charm and elegance that Craig lacks (IMO) but he rather reminds me of a backbench Conservative MP with his bouffant hair. I still think that - with a shave and haircut - Aidan Turner is by far the best and most Bondian candidate.
Prefer Tom Hughes over both Turner and Hiddleston. Hughes only just turning 30 could get a fair few films in. If there is a new Bond I really hope they bin all the back story, personnel, Bonds related to bloody everybody nonsense and send him on individual missions no revenge or going rogue. Love to keep Fiennes as M though but keep him in the office and just sends 007 on his missions. I don't ask a lot
I think you'd get a wide spectrum, just as with Sherlock Holmes. A lot would be crap, but some would be brilliant, probably better than anything EON has done.
I though EON had trademarked "James Bond" and they used that mark against a company who had a Bond-type character in an ad, but apparently not.
That's a very interesting article. In SP, EON started to assert their character once again rather than Fleming's character. To ensure that they stay relevant after the Fleming copyright has expired, they need to take full advantage of what they won't lose and be sure that people associate Bond with that. It won't please the people who are fans of Fleming first, but I think it can work with the majority of people.
What are the legal aspects of using the James Bond Theme? Clearly Never Say Never Again couldn't use it. Does it belong to EON? It's something EON should start taking advantage of again since in Craig's films it has mostly been limited to the end titles (a poor decision IMHO, particularly in SP).
I have no idea who owns the rights to NSNA. At most, EON would've gotten McClory's rights (I'm sure there were other producers and McClory may have sold his rights in the meantime) and, frankly, I'm not sure EON wants any part of NSNA.
BTW, the article was a little off-base on this: "After all, Fleming used both SPECTRE and Blofeld (seemingly without objection) in two subsequent novels. For his part, McClory later claimed copyright over all aspects of SPECTRE, including Blofeld, with this leading EON to abandon all mention of them after the film Diamonds Are Forever."
After McClory's lawsuit (which Fleming lost quite badly) it was agreed that Fleming would retain the literary rights to Thunderball, SPECTRE, Blofeld, etc. while McClory would get the film rights (along with a producer's credit on Thunderball, the equivalent in today's money of over $1,000,000, and his agreement that he wouldn't remake Thunderball for at least ten years).
I believe Eon have the rights to NSNA now, which enabled them to use Blofeld and SPECTRE in SPECTRE.
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I think you'd get a wide spectrum, just as with Sherlock Holmes. A lot would be crap, but some would be brilliant, probably better than anything EON has done.
I though EON had trademarked "James Bond" and they used that mark against a company who had a Bond-type character in an ad, but apparently not.
That's a very interesting article. In SP, EON started to assert their character once again rather than Fleming's character. To ensure that they stay relevant after the Fleming copyright has expired, they need to take full advantage of what they won't lose and be sure that people associate Bond with that. It won't please the people who are fans of Fleming first, but I think it can work with the majority of people.
What are the legal aspects of using the James Bond Theme? Clearly Never Say Never Again couldn't use it. Does it belong to EON? It's something EON should start taking advantage of again since in Craig's films it has mostly been limited to the end titles (a poor decision IMHO, particularly in SP).
I have no idea who owns the rights to NSNA. At most, EON would've gotten McClory's rights (I'm sure there were other producers and McClory may have sold his rights in the meantime) and, frankly, I'm not sure EON wants any part of NSNA.
BTW, the article was a little off-base on this: "After all, Fleming used both SPECTRE and Blofeld (seemingly without objection) in two subsequent novels. For his part, McClory later claimed copyright over all aspects of SPECTRE, including Blofeld, with this leading EON to abandon all mention of them after the film Diamonds Are Forever."
After McClory's lawsuit (which Fleming lost quite badly) it was agreed that Fleming would retain the literary rights to Thunderball, SPECTRE, Blofeld, etc. while McClory would get the film rights (along with a producer's credit on Thunderball, the equivalent in today's money of over $1,000,000, and his agreement that he wouldn't remake Thunderball for at least ten years).
I was asking about the rights to the James Bond Theme, not to NSNA.
>>After The Sunset turned out to be absolutely turgid film<<
I found the movie absolutely great!
I enjoyed it as well! -{
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Not sold on Hiddleston. He has the charm and elegance that Craig lacks (IMO) but he rather reminds me of a backbench Conservative MP with his bouffant hair.
I've been wondering about the hair - will Eon make adjustments? I would think so; no pompadour for Our Hero ) Perhaps just a bit shorter on top; more 'conservative' if you will...I agree that Tom's strength will be the urbane, refined side of Bond. He'll have to work a bit on the brutality, just as (to some, not me) Craig's biggest deficit was the elegant side of Cinematic Bond.
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Not sold on Hiddleston. He has the charm and elegance that Craig lacks (IMO) but he rather reminds me of a backbench Conservative MP with his bouffant hair.
I've been wondering about the hair - will Eon make adjustments? I would think so; no pompadour for Our Hero ) Perhaps just a bit shorter on top; more 'conservative' if you will...I agree that Tom's strength will be the urbane, refined side of Bond. He'll have to work a bit on the brutality, just as (to some, not me) Craig's biggest deficit was the elegant side of Cinematic Bond.
The blond highlights will definately be gone. Hiddelston's hair is apparently naturally curly and reddish brown. If anyone is familiar with Hiddelston's portrayal of Loki in the Marvel films he is able to deliver cruel wit and black humor very well while engaging in extreme acts of violence and cruelty....things that would translate to Bond very well especially when coupled with all the smooth charm and manners. Again, he's not my #1 but I can see some strong positives.
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Not sold on Hiddleston. He has the charm and elegance that Craig lacks (IMO) but he rather reminds me of a backbench Conservative MP with his bouffant hair.
I've been wondering about the hair - will Eon make adjustments? I would think so; no pompadour for Our Hero ) Perhaps just a bit shorter on top; more 'conservative' if you will...I agree that Tom's strength will be the urbane, refined side of Bond. He'll have to work a bit on the brutality, just as (to some, not me) Craig's biggest deficit was the elegant side of Cinematic Bond.
The blond highlights will definately be gone. Hiddelston's hair is apparently naturally curly and reddish brown. If anyone is familiar with Hiddelston's portrayal of Loki in the Marvel films he is able to deliver cruel wit and black humor very well while engaging in extreme acts of violence and cruelty....things that would translate to Bond very well especially when coupled with all the smooth charm and manners. Again, he's not my #1 but I can see some strong positives.
Of course you're right about his Loki - very sinister indeed! Eon could certainly do worse.
I like that he's younger than Craig was when he took the job; that bodes well. I'm hoping for an era of standalone, non-personal Bond adventures...but I'm curious about what they do with Blofeld and SPECTRE. We can be assured that the organization isn't going away altogether, even if they were to take a break from it for a picture or two---which I don't think they will do at all.
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
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Totally agree on the standalone story's and Spectre should be left alone as IMO I think they totally messed up with Blofeld and Spectre. Should have had the head of Quantum as Bonds brother ( or whatever he was) that would have tied up Craigs tenure a lot better again IMO.
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
In this age in cinema, being on your late 40s or 50s is not an impediment to be an action star, Just look at the expendables! The average age in that cast must be like 60!! and they are about to make their fourth movie! or SW:TFA Harrison Ford was the big star and he is on his way to be in Indy 5! I am not saying that DC has to stay THAT long, but making 1 or 2 more entries should not be considered wild. DC has all the cards to have his license renewed! :007)
I just not seeing it happen. If DC really wants to quit, I think Broccoli and wilson will take quite a break in order to plan who is going to take over the role (just like they did with Brosnan). EON have struggled to reposition and reinvent Bond to take such a bold and careless decision just yet.
That's a very interesting article. In SP, EON started to assert their character once again rather than Fleming's character. To ensure that they stay relevant after the Fleming copyright has expired, they need to take full advantage of what they won't lose and be sure that people associate Bond with that. It won't please the people who are fans of Fleming first, but I think it can work with the majority of people.
What are the legal aspects of using the James Bond Theme? Clearly Never Say Never Again couldn't use it. Does it belong to EON? It's something EON should start taking advantage of again since in Craig's films it has mostly been limited to the end titles (a poor decision IMHO, particularly in SP).
Hello, ellipsis man, and welcome to AJB {[]
I'm afraid the decision to retain or replace Craig is out of Eon's hands; if he wants to depart, and is willing to take a financial loss to do so, all they can do is wave more cash at him, which already isn't working, so we'll just have to wait and see...and I have a feeling we won't be waiting a great deal longer.
As for DAD being a 'big flop,' well, it has its detractors, to be sure, but it also has many devotees...and it made a profit. The least successful Bond films have still made a profit.
Once again, welcome aboard! :007)
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
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Does anyone remember if Brosnan was given the honours to be announced as stepping down? I don't recall. But putting all that behind, the best thing for the producers would be to announce once stepping down and the other one taking over at the same time. With both in attendance.
I seem to recall an announcement that Brosnan wouldn't be returning (and him being publicly angry and disappointed about it)...and then there was a period of much speculation about his successor. I expect it will be different this time. They could well do it simutaneously; since Craig is departing of his own volition, there should be no perceived disrespect.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Agreed. I don't see a changing of the guard with both Craig and Hiddleston present - just an announcement as you said.
I'm disappointed that Craig won't be back, as frankly I'd rather he do two more, but I'm also excited, because a change in lead actors is exciting :007)
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I don't recall an official announcement that Brosnan wouldn't be returning. Or it was an official announcement and Brosnan found out at the same time as the public. I remember the whole thing being a mess, and I can't imagine that happening again with Craig.
Yes, the fact that Craig isn't losing a gig that he still wants automatically makes it a completely different circumstance.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Who's Madeline Swann? I must have forgotten already!
DAD was never a flop!
http://www.cinemablend.com/m/new/How-Pierce-Brosnan-Learned-He-Been-Dumped-James-Bond-95967.html
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
>>After The Sunset turned out to be absolutely turgid film<<
I found the movie absolutely great!
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
mmm very true. Although I think if he is offered a juicy script he will return, he initially rejected casino royale, it was after he read the script that he really wanted to be part of it. And Spectre did felt rather stale any actor would have felt awkward doing it (IMO), he is an actor driven entirely by the story, he certainly loves the origins of drama with all the plays he has done. Oh well, I hope Barbara and michael offer him a good story that might seal the deal.
Show Dannyboy "the instruments" >>see-we can go with another actor if you are playing this out<< and bring him back to the company.
Don't see that it's realistic but I really want him for another one.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I have no idea who owns the rights to NSNA. At most, EON would've gotten McClory's rights (I'm sure there were other producers and McClory may have sold his rights in the meantime) and, frankly, I'm not sure EON wants any part of NSNA.
BTW, the article was a little off-base on this: "After all, Fleming used both SPECTRE and Blofeld (seemingly without objection) in two subsequent novels. For his part, McClory later claimed copyright over all aspects of SPECTRE, including Blofeld, with this leading EON to abandon all mention of them after the film Diamonds Are Forever."
After McClory's lawsuit (which Fleming lost quite badly) it was agreed that Fleming would retain the literary rights to Thunderball, SPECTRE, Blofeld, etc. while McClory would get the film rights (along with a producer's credit on Thunderball, the equivalent in today's money of over $1,000,000, and his agreement that he wouldn't remake Thunderball for at least ten years).
I was asking about the rights to the James Bond Theme, not to NSNA.
I enjoyed it as well! -{
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I've been wondering about the hair - will Eon make adjustments? I would think so; no pompadour for Our Hero
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
{[] {[] Salma Hayek in various bikinis and you automatically have a winner
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
The blond highlights will definately be gone. Hiddelston's hair is apparently naturally curly and reddish brown. If anyone is familiar with Hiddelston's portrayal of Loki in the Marvel films he is able to deliver cruel wit and black humor very well while engaging in extreme acts of violence and cruelty....things that would translate to Bond very well especially when coupled with all the smooth charm and manners. Again, he's not my #1 but I can see some strong positives.
Of course you're right about his Loki - very sinister indeed! Eon could certainly do worse.
I like that he's younger than Craig was when he took the job; that bodes well. I'm hoping for an era of standalone, non-personal Bond adventures...but I'm curious about what they do with Blofeld and SPECTRE. We can be assured that the organization isn't going away altogether, even if they were to take a break from it for a picture or two---which I don't think they will do at all.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM