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Daniel Craig Returns As 007 In First Photo From SKYFALL

Check out the first official shot released from SKYFALL of James Bond (DANIEL CRAIG) from a scene set in Shanghai. Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures/EON Productions’ action adventure SKYFALL.

Official Synopsis:

Daniel Craig is back as James Bond 007 in Skyfall, the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time. In Skyfall, 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 Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe, Albert Finney, Ben Whishaw, Helen McCrory and Rory Kinear.

The film, from Albert R. Broccoli’s Eon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, is directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his third film as James Bond 007. The screenplay is written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and John Logan. SKYFALL, which went into production on Monday, November 7th, will begin its worldwide roll-out in the UK and Ireland on October 26th 2012 and in North America on November 9th 2012.

007 fans can learn more about SKYFALL at the James Bond franchise Facebook page at www.facebook.com/JamesBond007 and on Twitter @007

Visit the official site: http://www.007.com/

PHOTO BY: Francois Duhamel
COPYRIGHT: Skyfall ©2012 Danjaq, LLC, United Artists Corporation, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

JAMES BOND 23 – SKYFALL Launch Event Video; Synopsis Revealed; Sam Mendes, Daniel Craig In Attendance

JAMES BOND 23 Title Announced
SKYFALL

Albert R. Broccoli’s Eon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment held a launch event today (3rd November) to mark the start of production on the 23rd James Bond adventure. Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli presented new Bond director Sam Mendes and cast members Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, Javier Bardem, and Berenice Marlohe, appearing together for the first time.

Synopsis: In SKYFALL, 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.

Details that were confirmed at the Launch Event:

  • The title…SKYFALL
  • It will be filming in China, Scotland and Turkey.
  • Shooting begins Monday
  • Albert Finney, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe and Javier Bardem all confirmed.
  • Ralph Fiennes confirmed.
  • Director Sam Mendes says there will be “lots of surprises”.
  • Naomie Harris plays a field agent called Eve.
  • Bérénice Marlohe will play Severin
  • Javier Bardem is confirmed as the villain.

Cast: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Dame Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe, Ben Whishaw

Directed By Sam Mendes

Screenplay By Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and John Logan

Produced By Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli

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007 social networking:

You can “Like” 007 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/JamesBond007
Follow the film on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/007

The UK release date for the eagerly anticipated 23rd James Bond adventure will be Friday, October 26, 2012 opening at the Odeon Leicester Square and in cinemas across the UK and Ireland. The film will open in the United States on November 9, 2012.

The last two films, Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, had record-high grosses for the Bond franchise, with Casino Royale taking in $599 million in worldwide ticket sales and Quantum of Solace generating $577 million

JAMES BOND 23 Launch Event On Thursday; Look For 007 On Facebook & Twitter

Albert R. Broccoli’s Eon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment are delighted to announce a launch event on Thursday 3rd November to mark the start of production on the 23rd James Bond adventure. Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will present new Bond director Sam Mendes and key members of the cast, appearing together for the first time.

In the meantime, 007 has joined the social networking world.

You can “Like” 007 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/JamesBond007
Follow the film on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/007

The UK release date for the eagerly anticipated 23rd James Bond adventure will be Friday, 26TH OCTOBER, 2012 opening at the Odeon Leicester Square and in cinemas across the UK and Ireland. The film will open in the United States on November 9, 2012.

BOND 23 will see Daniel Craig continue his role as James Bond in the iconic movie franchise, with British director Sam Mendes at the helm of the as-yet untitled 23rd James Bond adventure. The film will be produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

The last two films, Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, had record-high grosses for the Bond franchise, with Casino Royale taking in $599 million in worldwide ticket sales and Quantum of Solace generating $577 million

Netflix Nuggets: September 2011

Netflix has revolutionized the home viewing market for movies with their instant streaming service. Netflix Nuggets is my way of spreading the word about films of all genres worth holding a spot on your instant viewing queue. (Release dates are subject to change.) Continue reading Netflix Nuggets: September 2011

MGM and Sony Pictures Entertainment Announce October 26, 2012 UK Release Date for BOND 23

LONDON – (June 2011) MGM and Sony Pictures Entertainment are delighted to announce the UK release date for the eagerly anticipated 23rd James Bond adventure will be Friday, 26TH OCTOBER, 2012 opening at the Odeon Leicester Square and in cinemas across the UK and Ireland.

The film will open in the United States on November 9, 2012.

BOND 23 will see Daniel Craig continue his role as James Bond in the iconic movie franchise, with British director Sam Mendes at the helm of the as-yet untitled 23rd James Bond adventure. The film will be produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

The last two films, Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, had record-high grosses for the Bond franchise, with Casino Royale taking in $599 million in worldwide ticket sales and Quantum of Solace generating $577 million.

MGM Down, But Not Out!

MGM has just finished remaking itself with what one may call a “stimulus” fund of $500 million. So, what does that buy a major studio that nearly went under? It gives them a green light to continue making movie, hopefully good ones. While that’s a lot of dough, the very first film that’s expected to be on their comeback list is the 23rd entry into the James Bond franchise.

With 007 being the most likely candidate as MGM’s phoenix rising return to the box office, the big question is whether Daniel Craig will return to reprise the role of the British agent. Parallel to this, MGM has apparently been planning a possible year-long, 50th anniversary commemoration of DR. NO, the first “official” film in the James Bond franchise. (Some folks still like to consider 1966 version of CASINO ROYALE, but they’re few and not normally taken seriously.

Spyglass Entertainment’s Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum, who will both serve as co-chairs and CEO, had this to say about the MGM scenario:

“MGM is emerging from one of the most challenging periods of its storied history,” the duo said. “We are honored and inspired at the opportunity of leading one of Hollywood’s most iconic studios into its next generation of unforgettable filmmaking, global television production and distribution and aggressively pursuing, developing and exploiting new digital entertainment platforms.”

MGM is reportedly also planning to request an additional loan of more than $250 million for THE HOBBIT. Boy, I sure hope that loan goes through, but we’ll have to wait and see. Nothing is set in stone, so time will tell for Bond and Bilbo, then maybe with success we’ll start hearing about more projects in the works. As for what’s likely to hit screens first, the remake of RED DAWN, Joss Wehdon’s CABIN IN THE WOODS and the film ZOOKEEPER are among films now ready to be released.

Source: Variety

Bond 23 Film Cancelled… Indefinitely

ITN reported on the Bond film cancellation the morning of July 4th.

The new James Bond film, due for release by 2012, has been cancelled due to a cash crisis.

Production crew were told in April the £132 million blockbuster, starring Daniel Craig, had been postponed amid “financial problems” at debt ridden movie studio MGM, which co-funded the film.

The studio has now confirmed that filming of Bond 23 has been axed completely – and it could be years before the secret agent is back on the big screen.

American Beauty director Sam Mendes had been lined up to direct the twenty-third film in the franchise.

But production company EON have confirmed in a statement: “We do not know when development will resume and cannot comment further at this stage.”

Source: ITN

WAMG Exclusive: Fox Acquiring James Bond Distribution

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James Bond is finding a new home, and he’ll have Jedi and aliens to welcome him into the fold.  For the last few weeks, movie goers have been curious as to what is going to become of some of MGM’s more prominent franchises.  Over the last, couple of days, the company has entered into a forbearance agreement.  The agreement expires in the middle of December, and, for now, ‘The Hobbit’ is safe and sound where it is.  However, the company said nothing of the future of 007 adventures.

Well, fear not you shaken-not-stirred fanatics.  A source close to the dealings has let We Are Movie Geeks know that Bond is alive and well, and will be settling into his new domicile for marketing and distribution at 20th Century Fox.  That’s right, expect the official word to come out any day now, but it looks like ‘Bond 23’ is going to be running behind the Fox banner.

Sony, who acquired MGM in 2004, has run the last, two James Bond films, ‘Casino Royale’ and ‘Quantum of Solace’ through their own, Sony Pictures distribution and marketing company.  Up until these, two films, Fox handled all home video and international marketing for MGM, so the transition to Fox for domestic releases for the Bond franchise from here on out should not be that difficult a move.

There is no word in what state this leaves ‘Bond 23,’ though, with MGM/Sony still backing the production side, this bit of news shouldn’t cause much if any kind of delay.  The film is still tentatively scheduled for release in 2011.

Update on Boyle’s Name Being Linked to ‘Bond 23’

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UPDATE: Just a quick update.   We told you this one was probably just a rumor.   Once again, The Sun has been proven wrong.   A rep told MTV News that the news about Boyle being suggested for ‘Bond 23’ is absolutely untrue.

“While Danny says he always has and always will enjoy the Bond movies he has no plans to direct one. Danny is naturally flattered to be thought of””

Okay, stamp this one with a big, fat “RUMOR ALERT” stamp, as it comes from The Sun, not exactly the most accurate news source when it comes to film-related news.   Nevertheless, it is an interesting rumor that might even delve into simple fan wishfulness when all is said and done. Continue reading Update on Boyle’s Name Being Linked to ‘Bond 23’

Danny Boyle’s Name Battered Around ‘Bond 23’?

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Okay, stamp this one with a big, fat “RUMOR ALERT” stamp, as it comes from The Sun, not exactly the most accurate news source when it comes to film-related news.   Nevertheless, it is an interesting rumor that might even delve into simple fan wishfulness when all is said and done.

The Sun is reporting that Boyle’s name is in the mix as far as directors go for the next film in the ‘James Bond’ franchise.

Here’s what a “source” had to say:

“Danny is the man of the moment and he is being bombarded with offers from studios.

“He has been offered the chance to direct the 23rd Bond film by Barbara (Broccoli). The EON team love his vision and think that it would work perfectly for the new look of Bond.

“Danny has always insisted he is more interested in the film than the money.

“However, with Daniel Craig’s involvement and the way the films are now structured — with the emphasis on the characters and plot rather than gags and gadgets — it is right up Danny’s street.

“Everyone on the EON team thinks Danny would be a fantastic addition to the Bond family.†

And now it comes to opinions, because the chances of this news being accurate are growing less and less likely.   On paper, Boyle as a Bond director seems to be an awesome choice.   He has an amazing visual style, and I’m sure he would have no problem moving his camera around some big-budget action.

However, I thought the exact same thing about Marc Forster, and ‘Quantum of Solace’ was a huge step back in the franchise from ‘Casino Royale’.   If anything, I think bringing Boyle onto the project would put some heart back into the series.   Bond might not be the cold, surgical knife he was in ‘Quantum of Solace’, and certain fans of that film might not welcome a friendlier, even if slightly so, Bond to the mix.

What do you think?   Would Danny Boyle be a good choice for the 23rd ‘Bond’ film?   Is there any accuracy to this story whatsoever?   Have you ever not seen Boyle smiling?   Let us know by commenting below!

Source: The Sun