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Rumor: Penélope Cruz Already Eyed to Seduce James in 'Bond 24'
Considering that Sam Mendes was just reported to be taking on James Bond 24, and perhaps even James Bond 25, we're going to take this next casting report with a grain of salt since it still seems way too early to start down that road. However, Yahoo UK isn't one for unfounded gossip, and they have word that the lovely Spanish actress Penélope Cruz is already in talks to play one of the iconic Bond girls in the next 007 sequel starring Daniel Craig. By the time production begins (sometime in 2014), Cruz will actually be 40 years old, making her the oldest actress to play a Bond girl in the long-running spy franchise. More below!
› Posted June 3 in Casting, James Bond, Movie News, Rumors | Comments
Exclusive: Nicolas Winding Refn Could Be Directing the Next Bond
"I love Bond... I love him." I might have landed a pretty big scoop, if a big smile is any kind of confirmation. At the end of the Cannes Film Festival, I was invited to interview Danish writer/director Nicolas Winding Refn (Bronson, Valhalla Rising, Drive), who was there with his divisive new film Only God Forgives. At the end of the interview (being posted soon), I asked him about a project I heard he might be involved in - the next James Bond movie. His reaction is very interesting to watch, as his body language and big smile seem to indicate he might be a top contender, however he doesn't actually say yes at all. View the clip below.
› Posted May 28 in Feat, James Bond, Movie News, Rumors | Comments
Top 5 Directors Perfect to Replace Sam Mendes on James Bond 24
Earlier today we learned that Skyfall director Sam Mendes would not be returning for James Bond 24 to continue the British secret agent franchise. While that leaves the sequel without a director, we're also still wondering whether or not this means the proposed two-part back-to-back story, written by John Logan (Skyfall), might come back into play with Mendes stepping away from what he would have wanted to be a standalone film. More importantly, we're wondering who will step up to sit in the director's chair for 007's next venture. Daniel Craig is already slated to return, so who is the best director be to keep him in action?
› Posted March 6 in Discuss, Editorial, James Bond | Comments
'Skyfall' Director Sam Mendes Will Not Be Back for James Bond 24
Last month we heard that director Sam Mendes was seriously considering a return to the James Bond franchise after his stellar installment Skyfall wowed audiences last year (it was also my favorite film of 2012). However, it sounds like the filmmaker has now had a reluctant change of heart. Empire recently spoke with Mendes and he will not be returning to direct James Bond 24. He said, "It has been a very difficult decision not to accept Michael [Wilson] and Barbara [Broccoli]’s very generous offer to direct the next Bond movie." It sounds like commitments to the theatre will keep him busy over the next year or so.
› Posted March 6 in Development, James Bond, Movie News | Comments
Watch Kees van Dijkhuizen's Better Tribute to 50 Years of James Bond
Let's be honest, that James Bond tribute celebrating 50 years of Agent 007 was really lame. Aside from not having any of the actors who've played the spy over the years, the montage was pretty lame, not giving much screen time to Roger Moore or Timothy Dalton. Word on the street is everyone except for Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan wanted to take part, and the producers decided it had to be everything or nothing (just like the James Bond documentary you can watch right now). But one of our favorite editors, Kees van Dijkhuizen (who delivered his final film retrospective in 2012) has paid his respects. Watch!
› Posted February 26 in Cool Stuff, James Bond, To Watch | Comments
Rumor: Could We See the Bond Franchise Get an IMAX 3D Upgrade?
The name's IMAX, 3D IMAX. Where do they go next after blowing up the box office? James Bond's Skyfall, during the Bond franchise's 50th anniversary year, went on to earn a massive $1.1 billion at the box office worldwide. They've released all 23 films on Blu-Ray, held conventions and exhibits around the world, now what? But of course - 3D. There's a rumor originating from Bleeding Cool today (via Collider) hinting that we might just see Dr. No, the original Bond movie, in IMAX 3D sometime soon. All based on breadcrumbs found around the web, starting with the Taiwanese Blu-ray 3D re-release of the movie (cover teased above).
› Posted February 18 in 3D, James Bond, Movie News, Rumors | Comments
Director Sam Mendes Now Very Likely to Return for 'Bond 24' Next
Completing my 23-film Bond 50 set and arriving on Blu-Ray this week is one of my favorite movies of 2012, James Bond's Skyfall, directed by Sam Mendes (who we interviewed last year). We're still two years out from seeing the next Bond movie (possibly late 2014) but ever since Skyfall was released in November, fans have been anxiously awaiting details on the next one, especially because this last one was so damn good. Would Chris Nolan direct? Would we finally see SPECTRE? Well, while nothing is confirmed yet, a report from Baz Bamigboye on The Daily Mail hints that Sam Mendes could be returning for more 007 after all.
› Posted February 15 in Discuss, Hype, James Bond, Movie News | Comments
Editorial: 007's 'Skyfall', 'Home Alone' and Cinematic Reference Points
It's been four long years since we've seen superspy James Bond on the big screen, but his newest outing, Skyfall, is already the most succesful Bond film of all time. The movie has certainly been well represented here at FS.net, with Alex raving about it himself, interviewing the producers, director Sam Mendes, and even Ben Whishaw (the new Q) while Jeremy gave it top marks for Bond accuracy. But could the 00 agent with a license to kill have borrowed a few tricks from a classic 1990 holiday film for its action-packed third act, or was that sequence a shout-out to a Sam Peckinpah classic? And does it even matter? Discuss below!
› Posted November 21 in Discuss, Editorial, James Bond | Comments
Must Watch: 007 Doc, 'Skyfall' Opening Credits & Sound Featurette
It's the week after Skyfall already hit theaters and dominated the box office, but the James Bond goodies keep on coming like gadgets out of Q Branch. Yesterday, we let you try your hand at guessing the James Bond alphabet, but now we have three news videos for your pleasure. One is a feature length documentary called Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 from director Stevan Riley. It looks at the history of James Bond including the making of the now 23-film franchise that spawned from Ian Fleming's stories. In addition, we have a the opening credits to Skyfall with Adele's spellbinding theme song, and a very cool SoundWorks featurette with the sound mixing and editing crew. They're all worth watching now!
› Posted November 15 in Hype, James Bond, To Watch | Comments
Sound Off: Sam Mendes' Bond Movie 'Skyfall' - What Did You Think?
Now that you've seen it, what did you think? 007 reporting for duty. Now playing in theaters is the 23rd James Bond film, Skyfall, marking the triumphant 50th anniversary of the character's big screen appearance. American Beauty director Sam Mendes takes the reigns, directing Daniel Craig in his 3rd Bond movie as Agent 007. He's joined by Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Javier Bardem, Bond girls Bérénice Marlohe and Naomie Harris, plus Ben Whishaw as the new Q. So how is it? One of the best Bond movies ever? Or an overlong forgettable mess? Once you've seen it, post a comment with your thoughts on Skyfall.
› Posted November 9 in Discuss, James Bond, Sound Off | Comments
Interview: James Bond Producers Barbara Broccoli & Michael Wilson
For as long as I can remember, I've been a Bond fan. I've boasted numerous times about my VHS/DVD/Blu collection of all 22 (soon 23) films and extensive history with the series. A few weeks ago, I was honored to sit down with the two masterminds behind the 50 year old franchise - producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Barbara is the daughter of the legendary Albert R. Broccoli, known as "Cubby", who is the father of the original Bond movies starting with Dr. No in 1962. I was excited to talk with them about Skyfall, directed by Sam Mendes with Daniel Craig as 007, and the status of the Bond franchise. Dive in!
› Posted November 9 in Feat, Interview, James Bond | Comments
Review: Sam Mendes' 'Skyfall' Earns Top Marks for Bond Accuracy
50 years. 23 movies. A franchise as rambunctious and stubborn as its lead character, the James Bond series wouldn't have lasted as long as it has without a few great movies here and there in its arsenal. Skyfall is a great movie. Not as elaborately charged or as gun-wrenchingly explosive as one might expect, it still finds a way, thanks to director Sam Mendes, to bridge a gap between old and new schools of spy film, the Sean Connery smoothness of Goldfinger with the electricity of Daniel Craig. Skyfall earns tops marks for James Bond accuracy and continues a groundbreaking, cinematic tradition with a pinpoint bullet.
› Posted November 8 in James Bond, Review | Comments
TGB Episode 132: 007 - Shaken Not Stirred (Guest: Jacob S. Hall)
On this week's episode of The Golden Briefcase, Tim and Jeremy are joined by guest Jacob S. Hall from Movies.com to go over their latest picks of the week, the newest in DVD & Blu-ray releases, new trailers for Elijah Wood's Maniac remake and Steven Soderbergh's Side Effects and much more. The main topic of the night was covering the James Bond Franchise, in honor of the 23rd film Skyfall hitting theaters this week. The guys talk over all aspects of the Bond universe including best and worst films, gadgets, girls and cars. They talk about where Bond will be headed in the future and if Daniel Craig will continue playing 007.
› Posted November 8 in Golden Briefcase, James Bond, Podcasts | Comments
Video Interview: 'Skyfall' Director Sam Mendes on Bond, James Bond
"To me, the true father of the Bond movies is Hitchcock." Bond is back, and better than ever. And the man responsible for bringing him back in one of the greatest Bond movies of the modern era is director Sam Mendes. The Oscar winning director's filmography includes American Beauty, Road to Perdition, Jarhead, Revolutionary Road and Away We Go, but he finally takes the leap into action and intensity with 007. After seeing the film a few weeks ago in New York City, I had the chance to interview Mr. Mendes and discuss everything we could about Bond, James Bond and the 23rd 007 movie. "From one Bond fan to another..."
› Posted November 7 in Interview, James Bond, To Watch | Comments
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