He seemed to have zero joy or excitement in his body language.
I don't think it was his fault, everyone else seemed just as awkward during the stream... none of them were 'feeling it' or oozing charisma. It felt a very amateur event, considering the money behind this thing.
He seemed to have zero joy or excitement in his body language.
I don't think it was his fault, everyone else seemed just as awkward during the stream... none of them were 'feeling it' or oozing charisma. It felt a very amateur event, considering the money behind this thing.
I agree. People could even be heard chatting in the background! The questions from the net were incredibly bland and uninteresting too.
I am glad Barbara was taking notes on what the host said. She's turning into quite the fan.
"This is of course where Fleming wrote the books." "Did you know Dr. No and Live and Let Die was shot here?"
So for me, even though it wasnt brilliantly delivered I have quite a bit t be pleased with, I'm over the moon Jeff Wright s back, he's a tremendous actor and a brilliant Felix, he and DC are friends so we should get some good interplay between the two. The female cast members are well chosen, I'm glad to have Rami Malik on board, I'm also pleased not to see Waltz there too. Norway was confirmed as a proper shoot, other locations sound great and DC looks fine even with the dubious footwear again. If David Arnold comes on board then 3 of my wishes have been granted (no waltz and Wright returning) this live stream won't however go down as the slickest Bond event done. I'm not that bothered about the title not being released, I don't think they have one yet tbh. But MGW needs to watch some Bond films, it was always "James Bond will return in......"
Not "James Bond may return when we can get our act together in a film we don't know what to call"
Thanks for those closeup photos of the watch canoe2 and the details Peppermill—I think i'm happily wrong on this one with the Pepsi thought. The bezel did look red/blue on that initial closeup and since DC owns a Pepsi, jumped to that conclusion.
Keen to see some more of those photos from the photocall! Keep them coming gentlemen -{
Seems the consensus is (1) promising cast, (2) terrible production quality on the reveal, (3) Craig looks reasonably good, and (4) the locations are interesting.
It was absolutely the height of stupidity to release this on the day Endgame premiers. It will quickly be swallowed up. That said, the production was so lazy and third rate that maybe it’s better the general public won’t pay much attention.
Also, despite a number of promising details being revealed, did anyone else get a general sense of malaise from Barbara, MGW, and Craig? It’s worrisome. I sense that this franchise needs some new blood at the top. Anyone who can’t see that doesn’t want to seee it.
Also, despite a number of promising details being revealed, did anyone else get a general sense of malaise from Barbara, MGW, and Craig? It’s worrisome. I sense that this franchise needs some new blood at the top. Anyone who can’t see that doesn’t want to seee it.
Ha! 'You're lying to yourself if you disagree with me'? )
It's Craig's last one so I'm not sure what else you want there!
I have a theory: Good guys on the right of frame. Bad guys on the left.
Moneypenny and Q as villains? Never... )
More so each actor's position relative to their name. All the MI6 regulars are positioned to the right of their name. Save for Tanner (perhaps for a reason?)
Also, despite a number of promising details being revealed, did anyone else get a general sense of malaise from Barbara, MGW, and Craig? It’s worrisome. I sense that this franchise needs some new blood at the top. Anyone who can’t see that doesn’t want to seee it.
Ha! 'You're lying to yourself if you disagree with me'? )
It's Craig's last one so I'm not sure what else you want there!
I'm not sure if it's malaise or they've just been doing so long they are just very casual about it! Who knows, but I've felt fr a while they need to step up their game a bit and this televised meeting while on holiday doesn't help I do start to get a sense that this may be it though
I agree with many of my friends here that the return of Jeffrey Wright as Felix is one of the best pieces of news about this whole production. I’m so looking forward to that!
I agree with many of my friends here that the return of Jeffrey Wright as Felix is one of the best pieces of news about this whole production. I’m so looking forward to that!
Yes! By far the most exciting development for me. Hopefully his role is a significant one.
It was a good day for Craig to get away from the press (for how it treats him, I'm glad), not so interesting for the fan. Barbara, Michael, and Craig all seemed very concerned with telling the audience repeatedly 'Did you know he wrote the books here?' and 'Of course, Dr. No and Live and Let Die were filmed here, you know!' And despite what Michael says, they have always had a title up and running by now, which only leads to speculate that they have about two they are battling with and they are both lackluster.
Craig looked good as always. He's never been over enthusiastic simply because he's not plastic like most actors. He seemed excited. The press wasn't there to ask him any dumb questions like in Skyfall when they asked him to compare Bond and Mikael Bromkvich and he said they had nothing in common. No one to take his dry humor out of context and spin it as a literal threat of suicide. No one to ask who should replace him. Fan questions were cherry picked so as not to allow dumb questions there either. Lea Seydoux was drop-dead gorgeous and I can't wait to see her in a bikini in that swamp pool.
Personally, I think we just saw a bunch of people who just got off a plane, were sped through hair, makeup and wardrobe, and then stuck in front of a live camera with a less-than-talented event host. I don't think there was a lack of enthusiasm. Rather, the whole thing felt rushed, like they weren't given a chance to settle in and get ready mentally. They probably weren't even given the "questions from the audience" in advance to prepare answers.
I'd cut the cast some slack and place the blame for any lack of professionalism squarely on the shoulders of whoever organized and produced the event.
Personally, I think we just saw a bunch of people who just got off a plane, were sped through hair, makeup and wardrobe, and then stuck in front of a live camera with a less-than-talented event host. I don't think there was a lack of enthusiasm. Rather, the whole thing felt rushed, like they weren't given a chance to settle in and get ready mentally. They probably weren't even given the "questions from the audience" in advance to prepare answers.
I'd cut the cast some slack and place the blame for any lack of professionalism squarely on the shoulders of whoever organized and produced the event.
It’s a fair point. Craig is Craig and he’ll do his usual good job once the cameras role. But it still speaks to Babs and MGW.
Poorly presented - sure the presenter may not be into cars but a bit of research wouldn’t have gone amiss - how can she not know the DB5??!? Just embarrassing as was the inane q and a...
Pros- Gorgeous Ana de Armas, Jeffrey Wright is back, Rami Malek, Goldeneye setting, though could have been used more, David Dencik - was great in Tinker Tailor.
Cons- no title!? Only had 4 years to come up with one! Also Lea Seydoux’s return and Bond not being on active service at the outset suggests a quick appearance by Seydoux followed by the obligatory Bond goes it alone to get revenge story (I hope not)
Still pros definitely outweigh the cons, quietly optimistic Craig will go out on a high.
Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
THE 25TH JAMES BOND ADVENTURE
SET TO START PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga
Produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli
Starring Daniel Craig as James Bond 007
JAMAICA, APRIL 25, 2019 - GoldenEye in Jamaica. James Bond Producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today confirmed the start of principal photography on the 25th official James Bond film begins on 28 April 2019. From Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, the film is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his fifth film as Ian Fleming's James Bond 007.
Metro Goldwyn Mayer will release the 25 th James Bond feature film domestically through their United Artists Releasing banner on April 8, 2020; through Universal Pictures International and Metro Goldwyn Mayer in the UK and internationally from April 3, 2020.
Director, Cary Joji Fukunaga confirmed the returning cast, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Jeffrey Wright and introduced Ana de Armas, Dali Benssalah, David Dencik, Lashana Lynch, Billy Magnussen and Rami Malek.
Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.
The 007 production will be based at Pinewood Studios in the UK, and on location in London, Italy, Jamaica and Norway.
Wilson and Broccoli commented, "We're thrilled to return to Jamaica with Bond 25, Daniel Craig's fifth instalment in the 007 series, where Ian Fleming created the iconic James Bond character and Dr No and Live And Let Die were filmed."
Written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade, Scott Z. Burns with Cary Joji Fukunaga and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, other members of the creative team are; Director of Photography Linus Sandgren, Editor Tom Cross and Elliot Graham, Production Designer Mark Tildesley, Costume Designer Suttirat Larlarb, Supervising Stunt Coordinator Olivier Schneider, 2nd Unit Stunt Coordinator Lee Morrison and Visual Effects Supervisor Charlie Noble. Returning members to the team are; 2nd Unit Director Alexander Witt, Special Effects and Action Vehicles Supervisor Chris Corbould and Casting Director Debbie McWilliams.
Spectre, the 24 th James Bond film, was a global box office hit, opening #1 in 81 territories around the world, including the U.S., and earning $880 million at the global box office. The film broke a new all-time box office record in the UK with the biggest seven-day opening of all time at $63.8 million. Skyfall , the 23 rd film in the series, earned $1.1 billion worldwide.
The start of production launch of Bond 25 was streamed live on the official James Bond channels: 007.com , Twitter , YouTube , Facebook , and the video is now available on demand on all of these sites.
NOTES:
The announcement took place at GoldenEye in Jamaica, once the home of Ian Fleming where he created the James Bond character in 1952. Ian Fleming wrote 12 novels and two collections of short stories on the island. GoldenEye is owned and operated by Island Outpost, founded by Chris Blackwell who formerly owned Island Records.
GoldenEye will not be used as a filming location for Bond 25.
The first 007 film, Dr No, produced by Albert R Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, Fleming's sixth novel, filmed on location in Jamaica in 1962 starring Sean Connery.
The production has employed approximately 500 local Jamaican cast and crew and has support from the Government of Jamaica led by the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism and the Film Commission.
James Bond is the longest running, and one of the most successful franchises of all time, with twenty-four films produced and the twenty-fifth about to commence principal photography. Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli succeeded Albert R 'Cubby' Broccoli and have produced the past eight Bond films together, including the highly successful Skyfall and Spectre . All of the James Bond films have been made in collaboration with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios or United Artists, its predecessor.
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I don't think it was his fault, everyone else seemed just as awkward during the stream... none of them were 'feeling it' or oozing charisma. It felt a very amateur event, considering the money behind this thing.
I agree. People could even be heard chatting in the background! The questions from the net were incredibly bland and uninteresting too.
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"This is of course where Fleming wrote the books." "Did you know Dr. No and Live and Let Die was shot here?"
Moneypenny and Q as villains? Never...
IG: @thebondarchives
Check it out, you won’t be disappointed
Appears to be a Planet Ocean (bracelet, bezel and most important, thickness) but not a GMT (i can only see 3 hands).
Not "James Bond may return when we can get our act together in a film we don't know what to call"
Not sure what it is, but I am sure it’s not a Rolex.
Keen to see some more of those photos from the photocall! Keep them coming gentlemen -{
It was absolutely the height of stupidity to release this on the day Endgame premiers. It will quickly be swallowed up. That said, the production was so lazy and third rate that maybe it’s better the general public won’t pay much attention.
Also, despite a number of promising details being revealed, did anyone else get a general sense of malaise from Barbara, MGW, and Craig? It’s worrisome. I sense that this franchise needs some new blood at the top. Anyone who can’t see that doesn’t want to seee it.
Ha! 'You're lying to yourself if you disagree with me'?
It's Craig's last one so I'm not sure what else you want there!
More so each actor's position relative to their name. All the MI6 regulars are positioned to the right of their name. Save for Tanner (perhaps for a reason?)
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Seems like he needed to be held at gunpoint to make this
Yes! By far the most exciting development for me. Hopefully his role is a significant one.
Craig looked good as always. He's never been over enthusiastic simply because he's not plastic like most actors. He seemed excited. The press wasn't there to ask him any dumb questions like in Skyfall when they asked him to compare Bond and Mikael Bromkvich and he said they had nothing in common. No one to take his dry humor out of context and spin it as a literal threat of suicide. No one to ask who should replace him. Fan questions were cherry picked so as not to allow dumb questions there either. Lea Seydoux was drop-dead gorgeous and I can't wait to see her in a bikini in that swamp pool.
I'd cut the cast some slack and place the blame for any lack of professionalism squarely on the shoulders of whoever organized and produced the event.
It’s a fair point. Craig is Craig and he’ll do his usual good job once the cameras role. But it still speaks to Babs and MGW.
Pros- Gorgeous Ana de Armas, Jeffrey Wright is back, Rami Malek, Goldeneye setting, though could have been used more, David Dencik - was great in Tinker Tailor.
Cons- no title!? Only had 4 years to come up with one! Also Lea Seydoux’s return and Bond not being on active service at the outset suggests a quick appearance by Seydoux followed by the obligatory Bond goes it alone to get revenge story (I hope not)
Still pros definitely outweigh the cons, quietly optimistic Craig will go out on a high.
THE 25TH JAMES BOND ADVENTURE
SET TO START PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga
Produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli
Starring Daniel Craig as James Bond 007
JAMAICA, APRIL 25, 2019 - GoldenEye in Jamaica. James Bond Producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today confirmed the start of principal photography on the 25th official James Bond film begins on 28 April 2019. From Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, the film is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his fifth film as Ian Fleming's James Bond 007.
Metro Goldwyn Mayer will release the 25 th James Bond feature film domestically through their United Artists Releasing banner on April 8, 2020; through Universal Pictures International and Metro Goldwyn Mayer in the UK and internationally from April 3, 2020.
Director, Cary Joji Fukunaga confirmed the returning cast, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Jeffrey Wright and introduced Ana de Armas, Dali Benssalah, David Dencik, Lashana Lynch, Billy Magnussen and Rami Malek.
Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.
The 007 production will be based at Pinewood Studios in the UK, and on location in London, Italy, Jamaica and Norway.
Wilson and Broccoli commented, "We're thrilled to return to Jamaica with Bond 25, Daniel Craig's fifth instalment in the 007 series, where Ian Fleming created the iconic James Bond character and Dr No and Live And Let Die were filmed."
Written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade, Scott Z. Burns with Cary Joji Fukunaga and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, other members of the creative team are; Director of Photography Linus Sandgren, Editor Tom Cross and Elliot Graham, Production Designer Mark Tildesley, Costume Designer Suttirat Larlarb, Supervising Stunt Coordinator Olivier Schneider, 2nd Unit Stunt Coordinator Lee Morrison and Visual Effects Supervisor Charlie Noble. Returning members to the team are; 2nd Unit Director Alexander Witt, Special Effects and Action Vehicles Supervisor Chris Corbould and Casting Director Debbie McWilliams.
Spectre, the 24 th James Bond film, was a global box office hit, opening #1 in 81 territories around the world, including the U.S., and earning $880 million at the global box office. The film broke a new all-time box office record in the UK with the biggest seven-day opening of all time at $63.8 million. Skyfall , the 23 rd film in the series, earned $1.1 billion worldwide.
The start of production launch of Bond 25 was streamed live on the official James Bond channels: 007.com , Twitter , YouTube , Facebook , and the video is now available on demand on all of these sites.
NOTES:
The announcement took place at GoldenEye in Jamaica, once the home of Ian Fleming where he created the James Bond character in 1952. Ian Fleming wrote 12 novels and two collections of short stories on the island. GoldenEye is owned and operated by Island Outpost, founded by Chris Blackwell who formerly owned Island Records.
GoldenEye will not be used as a filming location for Bond 25.
The first 007 film, Dr No, produced by Albert R Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, Fleming's sixth novel, filmed on location in Jamaica in 1962 starring Sean Connery.
The production has employed approximately 500 local Jamaican cast and crew and has support from the Government of Jamaica led by the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism and the Film Commission.
James Bond is the longest running, and one of the most successful franchises of all time, with twenty-four films produced and the twenty-fifth about to commence principal photography. Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli succeeded Albert R 'Cubby' Broccoli and have produced the past eight Bond films together, including the highly successful Skyfall and Spectre . All of the James Bond films have been made in collaboration with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios or United Artists, its predecessor.