With Daniel Craig bowing out after his James Bond was blasted into the afterlife at the end of 2023's "No Time to Die," the question of who will take on the iconic role next has been following the franchise for quite some time. In 2024, as our cultural norms shift and evolve, there's no reason why the super spy couldn't be played by anybody — maybe even, dare I suggest, a woman?
Prior to the release of "No Time to Die," the internet was abuzz with rumors that British actress Lashana Lynch would be the next 007. When the film arrived, it was revealed that Lynch's character, Nomi, did indeed inherit the codename from her predecessor. Later in the film, however, she requests that the title be given back to Bond, after which she takes on the codename 005. So, we didn't get a female Bond, but we sort of did for...
Prior to the release of "No Time to Die," the internet was abuzz with rumors that British actress Lashana Lynch would be the next 007. When the film arrived, it was revealed that Lynch's character, Nomi, did indeed inherit the codename from her predecessor. Later in the film, however, she requests that the title be given back to Bond, after which she takes on the codename 005. So, we didn't get a female Bond, but we sort of did for...
- 4/12/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
James Bond isn’t just another name. It’s an entire legacy on its own. Stemmed from Ian Fleming’s novels, the British secret agent quickly became a household name, and eventually, a huge part of the film industry. Seven actors have had their turn of bringing the character to life but it all started with Sean Connery all the way back in 1962.
Sean Connery as James Bond in Dr. No (1962)
While Sean Connery’s portrayal of the character still remains an iconic one, Ian Fleming was initially not his biggest fan. In fact, when Sean Connery was finally cast as James Bond, the author was quick to comment that the actor was not the “elegant man” he had quite hoped for. To top it all off, Ian Fleming was actually interested in another actor altogether!
Ian Fleming Had His Doubts about Sean Connery
Never Say Never Again (1983)
Starting with Dr. No,...
Sean Connery as James Bond in Dr. No (1962)
While Sean Connery’s portrayal of the character still remains an iconic one, Ian Fleming was initially not his biggest fan. In fact, when Sean Connery was finally cast as James Bond, the author was quick to comment that the actor was not the “elegant man” he had quite hoped for. To top it all off, Ian Fleming was actually interested in another actor altogether!
Ian Fleming Had His Doubts about Sean Connery
Never Say Never Again (1983)
Starting with Dr. No,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Lashana Lynch became the first woman to own the 007 title in the 2021 James Bond tentpole “No Time to Die,” but it turns out a plan to make James Bond a woman was actually pitched over 60 years prior. In Nicholas Shakespeare’s upcoming biography of Bond author Ian Fleming, titled “Ian Fleming: The Complete Man,” it’s confirmed that producer Gregory Ratoff floated the idea of casting Susan Hayward in a film adaptation of Fleming’s first Bond novel “Casino Royale.”
Shakespeare writes in the biography (via IndieWire): “Since the mid-1950s, many well-known actors had been approached [to play Bond]. Gregory Ratoff had the arresting idea of having Bond played by a woman, Susan Hayward. Ian had entertained several possibilities, from Richard Burton (‘I think that Richard Burton would be by far the best James Bond’), to James Stewart (‘I wouldn’t at all mind him as Bond if he can slightly...
Shakespeare writes in the biography (via IndieWire): “Since the mid-1950s, many well-known actors had been approached [to play Bond]. Gregory Ratoff had the arresting idea of having Bond played by a woman, Susan Hayward. Ian had entertained several possibilities, from Richard Burton (‘I think that Richard Burton would be by far the best James Bond’), to James Stewart (‘I wouldn’t at all mind him as Bond if he can slightly...
- 4/8/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Yes, a female James Bond has been over a half-century in the making.
Before Lashana Lynch briefly donned the 007 title in “No Time to Die,” the film adaptation of “Dr. No,” a woman was in talks to lead the franchise 50 years prior.
In Nicholas Shakespeare’s upcoming biography of Bond author Ian Fleming, titled “Ian Fleming: The Complete Man,” it’s revealed that original “Casino Royale” producer Gregory Ratoff had imagined a woman in the titular lead role. In fact, Oscar-winning actress Susan Hayward was in Ratoff’s mind to take the part.
Prior to “Casino Royale,” the two Bond films had floundered with “Thunderball” and “Casino Royale” receiving poor reviews, hence the proposed gender-swap.
Shakespeare writes in the biography, “Since the mid-1950s, many well-known actors had been approached. Gregory Ratoff had the arresting idea of having Bond played by a woman, Susan Hayward. Ian had entertained several possibilities,...
Before Lashana Lynch briefly donned the 007 title in “No Time to Die,” the film adaptation of “Dr. No,” a woman was in talks to lead the franchise 50 years prior.
In Nicholas Shakespeare’s upcoming biography of Bond author Ian Fleming, titled “Ian Fleming: The Complete Man,” it’s revealed that original “Casino Royale” producer Gregory Ratoff had imagined a woman in the titular lead role. In fact, Oscar-winning actress Susan Hayward was in Ratoff’s mind to take the part.
Prior to “Casino Royale,” the two Bond films had floundered with “Thunderball” and “Casino Royale” receiving poor reviews, hence the proposed gender-swap.
Shakespeare writes in the biography, “Since the mid-1950s, many well-known actors had been approached. Gregory Ratoff had the arresting idea of having Bond played by a woman, Susan Hayward. Ian had entertained several possibilities,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
When it comes to action-packed stunts as well as explosive special effects, no one dares to match James Bond. The iconic British spy has been delighting viewers for over fifty years with his death-defying deeds and heart-pounding adventures.
Similarly, in the 2015 film Spectre, Daniel Craig’s portrayal of James Bond ascended to new heights with an enormous explosion that went on to earn the Guinness World Record for Largest Film Stunt Explosion. This explosion, which took place in the Moroccan desert, was a breathtaking spectacle that had viewers on the brink of their seats.
Sean Connery as James Bond
But, as we eagerly await the release of the next James Bond flick, the question on everyone’s mind is whether upcoming spy movies could break this impressive world record.
Spectre: Guinness World Record For The Largest Movie Stunt Explosion
Starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, Spectre has a 63% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes,...
Similarly, in the 2015 film Spectre, Daniel Craig’s portrayal of James Bond ascended to new heights with an enormous explosion that went on to earn the Guinness World Record for Largest Film Stunt Explosion. This explosion, which took place in the Moroccan desert, was a breathtaking spectacle that had viewers on the brink of their seats.
Sean Connery as James Bond
But, as we eagerly await the release of the next James Bond flick, the question on everyone’s mind is whether upcoming spy movies could break this impressive world record.
Spectre: Guinness World Record For The Largest Movie Stunt Explosion
Starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, Spectre has a 63% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
It has been reported by E News! that Aaron Taylor-Johnson has not been offered the role of James Bond. Consequently, it appears that he is not in the frontrunner position, and the search for 007 continues. So, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson now have to continue searching for the right actor.
Daniel Craig as James Bond in a still from Spectre
There are plenty of actors vying for the coveted role, but finding the perfect fit for 007 won’t be easy. James Bond is more than just a character — he’s a cultural icon.
Over the years, various actors have put their own spin on the role, but they all need to capture the essence of Bond as established in decades of books and films.
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Daniel Craig as James Bond in a still from Spectre
There are plenty of actors vying for the coveted role, but finding the perfect fit for 007 won’t be easy. James Bond is more than just a character — he’s a cultural icon.
Over the years, various actors have put their own spin on the role, but they all need to capture the essence of Bond as established in decades of books and films.
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- 3/25/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Steven Soderbergh is assembling quite the cast for his upcoming spy thriller, Black Bag, and THR has reported that Pierce Brosnan, Naomie Harris, and Tom Burke are the latest additions to the project.
Plot details are being kept under wrap, but the cast of Black Bag also includes Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Regé Jean Page, and Marisa Abela. Soderbergh will direct from a script by David Koepp, and production is expected to begin in May in London.
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Of course, Pierce Brosnan and Naomie Harris are no stranger to spy movies, with Brosnan playing James Bond in Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, and Die Another Day, and Harris playing Eve Moneypenny in Skyfall, Spectre, and No Time to Die. Tom Burke played Orson Welles in David Fincher’s...
Plot details are being kept under wrap, but the cast of Black Bag also includes Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Regé Jean Page, and Marisa Abela. Soderbergh will direct from a script by David Koepp, and production is expected to begin in May in London.
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Of course, Pierce Brosnan and Naomie Harris are no stranger to spy movies, with Brosnan playing James Bond in Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, and Die Another Day, and Harris playing Eve Moneypenny in Skyfall, Spectre, and No Time to Die. Tom Burke played Orson Welles in David Fincher’s...
- 3/19/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
As far as the next James Bond is concerned, it seems the name’s Taylor-Johnson, Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Or at least that’s what British tabloid The Sun would have us believe.
The newspaper has sparked viral speculation that the Kick-Ass star is just moments away from signing a deal to play one of cinema’s most iconic characters.
In a report featured on its front page, The Sun said Taylor-Johnson has been “formally offered the job” and “is going to sign his contract in the coming days.”
James Bond producer Eon Productions declined to comment on the report, but that is not unusual for the company helmed by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
As a source at Eon sagely pointed out to Deadline, if it spent its days reacting to reports about who is replacing Daniel Craig as 007, it would have time for little else.
This person steered us...
The newspaper has sparked viral speculation that the Kick-Ass star is just moments away from signing a deal to play one of cinema’s most iconic characters.
In a report featured on its front page, The Sun said Taylor-Johnson has been “formally offered the job” and “is going to sign his contract in the coming days.”
James Bond producer Eon Productions declined to comment on the report, but that is not unusual for the company helmed by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
As a source at Eon sagely pointed out to Deadline, if it spent its days reacting to reports about who is replacing Daniel Craig as 007, it would have time for little else.
This person steered us...
- 3/19/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The name’s Taylor-Johnson. Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The world awaits the announcement of the next James Bond actor after Daniel Craig’s incarnation would be conclusively laid to rest. The producers of the property were said to be looking for younger talent, so the actor can commit to multiple projects over a number of years. Michael G. Wilson, one of the producers said, “We’ve tried looking at younger people in the past but trying to visualize it doesn’t work. Remember, Bond’s already a veteran. He’s had some experience – he’s a person who has been through the wars, so to speak. He’s probably been in the Sas or something. He isn’t some kid out of high school that you can bring in and start off […] That’s why it works for a thirty-something.”
Well, perhaps wait no more. Although, you may have to as it has not been totally confirmed.
Well, perhaps wait no more. Although, you may have to as it has not been totally confirmed.
- 3/19/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Oh, the allure of a James Bond TV spinoff. Like a shaken martini, it promised to stir things up, but instead, it’s left some fans with a bitter aftertaste. Let’s dive into the world of snubs and missed opportunities that have left Bond aficionados both shaken and stirred. TV or Not TV That Is the Question So, the word on the street was that James Bond might be sneaking off the big screen and onto our TVs. The excitement was palpable, like expecting a gadget-laden Aston Martin under your Christmas tree. But wait, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson...
- 3/2/2024
- by Jane Wiggle
- TVovermind.com
Henry Cavill’s presence seems wanted in every movie nowadays since he dropped from Netflix’s The Witcher. After his unfortunate exit as Superman from the Dceu, the actor has been rumored to appear in huge franchises such as James Bond and Marvel Studios.
Henry Cavill from Man of Steel
As Cavill has been in the running to lead the upcoming James Bond movie, a new door of opportunity opened up for him after rumors of his casting in a Marvel role spread online. In fact, he has been eyed to play either of the two popular Marvel characters: Doctor Doom and Captain Britain.
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Henry Cavill from Man of Steel
As Cavill has been in the running to lead the upcoming James Bond movie, a new door of opportunity opened up for him after rumors of his casting in a Marvel role spread online. In fact, he has been eyed to play either of the two popular Marvel characters: Doctor Doom and Captain Britain.
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- 2/22/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Known for his incredible performances in The Witcher and as Superman in the DC Extended Universe, Henry Cavill has long been a fan favorite for the iconic role of James Bond. With rumors swirling about Cavill potentially being the next actor to Don the Tuxedo, he once spoke out about how his then upcoming role in the action comedy Argylle might influence his chances.
Henry Cavill in Argylle (2024)
Directed by Matthew Vaughn, Argylle features Cavill in the role of the super spy similar to James Bond. The actor, however, is still optimistic about his prospect of landing the role as he shared that the decision is totally on the James Bond producing duo, Barbara Broccoli, and Michael G. Wilson.
Henry Cavill Addressed the Impact of Argylle on His James Bond Casting
During an interview with Total Film, actor Henry Cavill shared his perspective on whether his role in Argylle would...
Henry Cavill in Argylle (2024)
Directed by Matthew Vaughn, Argylle features Cavill in the role of the super spy similar to James Bond. The actor, however, is still optimistic about his prospect of landing the role as he shared that the decision is totally on the James Bond producing duo, Barbara Broccoli, and Michael G. Wilson.
Henry Cavill Addressed the Impact of Argylle on His James Bond Casting
During an interview with Total Film, actor Henry Cavill shared his perspective on whether his role in Argylle would...
- 2/19/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Daniel Craig is an unquestionably charismatic actor, demonstrating remarkable acting prowess since his career’s inception with Casino Royale. His James Bond movies, in particular, have achieved widespread success, with Craig leaving an indelible mark on the franchise. He redefined James Bond with his charming and charismatic action sequences and performances. With him out of the picture now, it appears Michael Caine has one specific Marvel star in mind to portray James Bond.
Casino Royale
Daniel Craig starred in five films as part of the James Bond franchise over the years. Beginning with Casino Royale in 2006, he continued with Quantum of Solace in 2008, followed by Skyfall in 2012, Spectre in 2015, and concluding his run with No Time to Die in 2021.
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Casino Royale
Daniel Craig starred in five films as part of the James Bond franchise over the years. Beginning with Casino Royale in 2006, he continued with Quantum of Solace in 2008, followed by Skyfall in 2012, Spectre in 2015, and concluding his run with No Time to Die in 2021.
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- 2/16/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Planet of the Apes is one of the most successful and durable science fiction franchises in Hollywood history. Starting in 1968 with the original film, the Apes series has generated more than $2.1 billion in box office grosses over the course of just nine movies, with a highly-anticipated 10th entry, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, due for release this May. The property has also spawned both a live-action and animated TV series, books, comics, video games, and toys – the latter produced in the wake of the first film’s success and arguably the template for future movie merchandising campaigns.
And yet, as we’ve seen over and over again with blockbuster pop culture milestones like Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and numerous others, Hollywood at the beginning was loathe to touch the property. After publicist-turned-producer Arthur P. Jacobs secured the rights to the novel upon which the original film was based,...
And yet, as we’ve seen over and over again with blockbuster pop culture milestones like Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and numerous others, Hollywood at the beginning was loathe to touch the property. After publicist-turned-producer Arthur P. Jacobs secured the rights to the novel upon which the original film was based,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
It's been a good two years since Daniel Craig's swan song as James Bond, "No Time to Die" and its divisive ending debuted in theaters. But even before Craig's finale arrived, rumors continued to swirl that Henry Cavill was still in the running to take on the role following Craig's retirement. The "Man of Steel" actor had almost clinched the role back in the early 2000s when longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson were casting for 2006's "Casino Royale." Unfortunately for Cavill, he just lost out to Craig -- who reinvigorated the franchise with a fresh take on England's greatest spy.
Cavill has since remained a favorite to play Bond, despite the fact that he's now 40 and would have been in his early 20s the last time he came close to being cast. He's even spoken openly about what he would have done in the role,...
Cavill has since remained a favorite to play Bond, despite the fact that he's now 40 and would have been in his early 20s the last time he came close to being cast. He's even spoken openly about what he would have done in the role,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
When Pierce Brosnan Called The Steamy Scenes From His James Bond Films Pathetic ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
James Bond is a fictional character created by British novelist Ian Fleming in 1953. Several films are made on the fictional character, with many actors taking up the mantle. Pierce Brosnan played the role from 1995 to the early 2000s throughout four films. The movies are known to be very stylized and have steamy scenes with female actresses, but Brosnan called his intimate scenes ‘pathetic.’
The senior actor made his first appearance in the role in 1995’s Golden Eye. After him, Daniel Craig took on the role, and he has also retired from the part. Names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Idris Elba, and Henry Cavill came up in the mix for the next James Bond. Craig’s Bond movies have done really well at the box office, followed by Brosnan’s movies.
In 2014, after a decade of...
James Bond is a fictional character created by British novelist Ian Fleming in 1953. Several films are made on the fictional character, with many actors taking up the mantle. Pierce Brosnan played the role from 1995 to the early 2000s throughout four films. The movies are known to be very stylized and have steamy scenes with female actresses, but Brosnan called his intimate scenes ‘pathetic.’
The senior actor made his first appearance in the role in 1995’s Golden Eye. After him, Daniel Craig took on the role, and he has also retired from the part. Names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Idris Elba, and Henry Cavill came up in the mix for the next James Bond. Craig’s Bond movies have done really well at the box office, followed by Brosnan’s movies.
In 2014, after a decade of...
- 12/30/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
James Bond is currently in limbo. Following the end of the Daniel Craig era, no one is quite sure what long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have in store for the next 007 installment, and it might be some time before we find out.
In the meantime, several actors have been touted as frontrunners to don the tux. But what about the villain? Bond antagonists are almost as important as the man himself, and there's no shortage of actors who'd be willing to play one. Brian Cox, for example, mistakenly thought he was about to be the next Bond villain when he got the call for "007: Road to a Million." Speaking to Jimmy Fallon (via The Hollywood Reporter), Cox said, "For years I thought, 'Yeah, I'd love to be a James Bond villain. It'd be really interesting.' And I thought, 'This is my moment.' But it wasn't.
In the meantime, several actors have been touted as frontrunners to don the tux. But what about the villain? Bond antagonists are almost as important as the man himself, and there's no shortage of actors who'd be willing to play one. Brian Cox, for example, mistakenly thought he was about to be the next Bond villain when he got the call for "007: Road to a Million." Speaking to Jimmy Fallon (via The Hollywood Reporter), Cox said, "For years I thought, 'Yeah, I'd love to be a James Bond villain. It'd be really interesting.' And I thought, 'This is my moment.' But it wasn't.
- 12/27/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Zack Snyder has spent the last several years attempting to launch new IP for Netflix, be it his action zombie epic “Army of the Dead” or his new space opera franchise “Rebel Moon,” but the 57-year-old filmmaker is better known for putting his stamp on famed IP, from “Watchmen” to “Man of Steel,” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” and “Justice League.” Would he ever return to tackling a pre-existing franchise?
“I mean, like, how much IP is there?” Snyder recently said in an interview with The Atlantic before thinking of at least one bit of IP he might like to tackle one day.
“It’d be cool to see, like, 20-year-old James Bond,” Snyder said. “The humble roots that he comes from. Whatever trauma of youth that makes you be able to be James Bond. There has to be something there.”
With Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond...
“I mean, like, how much IP is there?” Snyder recently said in an interview with The Atlantic before thinking of at least one bit of IP he might like to tackle one day.
“It’d be cool to see, like, 20-year-old James Bond,” Snyder said. “The humble roots that he comes from. Whatever trauma of youth that makes you be able to be James Bond. There has to be something there.”
With Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond...
- 12/27/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
The James Bond rumour mill continues, as Paul Mescal appears to be the candidate of choice for the minute.
We’re still clearly some time away from the new James Bond film, and from the identity of the next 007. Given that it’s been two years since the release of No Time To Die, and around four years since a James Bond film was actually shooting, nobody could accuse Barbara Broccoli and the team at Eon of not taking their time.
Just as they promised they would, in fairness. And it hasn’t stopped the rumour mill continuing to turn in the absence of actual news.
The latest example comes from The Sun, the newspaper that showed its true colours in its reporting of the Hillsborough disaster.
In this instance, its source reckons that James Bond will be played two actors in whatever James Bond 26 turns out to be. That sounds like utter hokum really,...
We’re still clearly some time away from the new James Bond film, and from the identity of the next 007. Given that it’s been two years since the release of No Time To Die, and around four years since a James Bond film was actually shooting, nobody could accuse Barbara Broccoli and the team at Eon of not taking their time.
Just as they promised they would, in fairness. And it hasn’t stopped the rumour mill continuing to turn in the absence of actual news.
The latest example comes from The Sun, the newspaper that showed its true colours in its reporting of the Hillsborough disaster.
In this instance, its source reckons that James Bond will be played two actors in whatever James Bond 26 turns out to be. That sounds like utter hokum really,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
The British Film Institute (BFI) will present English director Christopher Nolan with its highest honor, the BFI Fellowship, in recognition of the Oppenheimer filmmaker’s “extraordinary achievements and enormous contribution to cinema,” the BFI announced Monday.
The BFI Fellowship will be presented to Christopher Nolan at the BFI Chair’s Dinner in London on February 14, 2024, hosted by BFI Chair Tim Richards. This will be followed by an “In Conversation” event with Nolan on Feb.15 at the BFI Southbank theater and a special introduction to Nolan’s 2020 sci-fi film Tenet at the BFI IMAX.
In a statement, the BFI called Nolan the “rare director who marries his epic vision with an intelligent, unique approach to filmmaking and storytelling” and listed his many achievements for his films, which have won a total of 11 Oscars.
“I’m delighted to be honoring and recognizing Christopher Nolan with a BFI Fellowship,” said Richards. “Christopher Nolan...
The BFI Fellowship will be presented to Christopher Nolan at the BFI Chair’s Dinner in London on February 14, 2024, hosted by BFI Chair Tim Richards. This will be followed by an “In Conversation” event with Nolan on Feb.15 at the BFI Southbank theater and a special introduction to Nolan’s 2020 sci-fi film Tenet at the BFI IMAX.
In a statement, the BFI called Nolan the “rare director who marries his epic vision with an intelligent, unique approach to filmmaking and storytelling” and listed his many achievements for his films, which have won a total of 11 Oscars.
“I’m delighted to be honoring and recognizing Christopher Nolan with a BFI Fellowship,” said Richards. “Christopher Nolan...
- 12/4/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan is being accorded a BFI Fellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the British Film Institute.
“The fellowship recognizes Nolan’s extraordinary achievements and enormous contribution to cinema as one of the world’s most successful and influential film directors, constantly pushing the limits of what large-scale filmmaking can be whilst retaining a reverence for the history of the medium and the primacy of cinema-going,” the BFI said in a statement.
The fellowship will be presented to Nolan at the BFI chair’s dinner in London on Feb. 14, 2024, hosted by BFI Chair Tim Richards. This will be followed on Feb. 15, 2024, by an In Conversation event at BFI Southbank and an introduction to “Tenet” at BFI Imax. During his visit, Nolan will also visit the BFI National Archive’s Conservation Centre.
Nolan’s films, which also include “Memento,” “Batman Begins,” “Inception” and “Dunkirk,” have won 11 Oscars and grossed some $6.1 million globally.
“The fellowship recognizes Nolan’s extraordinary achievements and enormous contribution to cinema as one of the world’s most successful and influential film directors, constantly pushing the limits of what large-scale filmmaking can be whilst retaining a reverence for the history of the medium and the primacy of cinema-going,” the BFI said in a statement.
The fellowship will be presented to Nolan at the BFI chair’s dinner in London on Feb. 14, 2024, hosted by BFI Chair Tim Richards. This will be followed on Feb. 15, 2024, by an In Conversation event at BFI Southbank and an introduction to “Tenet” at BFI Imax. During his visit, Nolan will also visit the BFI National Archive’s Conservation Centre.
Nolan’s films, which also include “Memento,” “Batman Begins,” “Inception” and “Dunkirk,” have won 11 Oscars and grossed some $6.1 million globally.
- 12/4/2023
- by K.J. Yossman and Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Major franchises such as Marvel and DC typically announce years’ worth of projects at once, and Edgar Wright is longing for the days when major tentpoles had a bit of breathing room between them.
Edgar Wright didn’t name any franchises in particular, but while speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, he expressed frustration with how studios handle their slates.
“One of the problems with film franchises is sometimes when they announce — I’m not mentioning any names or anything — when they announce like massive slates of films and TV shows […] there’s a danger of killing the golden goose,” Wright said. “It is a weird thing: If I could go back to when I was a young film fan, and I’ve just enjoyed a movie, and people are saying, ‘Guess what? They’ll be one every three years for the rest of your life.’ I’d be like,...
Edgar Wright didn’t name any franchises in particular, but while speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, he expressed frustration with how studios handle their slates.
“One of the problems with film franchises is sometimes when they announce — I’m not mentioning any names or anything — when they announce like massive slates of films and TV shows […] there’s a danger of killing the golden goose,” Wright said. “It is a weird thing: If I could go back to when I was a young film fan, and I’ve just enjoyed a movie, and people are saying, ‘Guess what? They’ll be one every three years for the rest of your life.’ I’d be like,...
- 11/28/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
There have been rumors that Christopher Nolan would direct the next James Bond movie for… well, ever, but the Oppenheimer director has officially shot them down.
“No, sadly no — no truth to those rumors,” Christopher Nolan recently told The Associated Press. As Nolan is a huge fan of the franchise, these rumors are easy to believe, but Bond franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are unlikely to give Nolan the creative control he would want.
The latest rumor that Nolan would take on the Bond franchise emerged just two months ago, claiming that the director would helm multiple movies in the series and take on an executive producer role going forward. It also claimed that the next movie would be a full reboot with a period setting, and would stick more closely to Ian Fleming’s original novels.
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“No, sadly no — no truth to those rumors,” Christopher Nolan recently told The Associated Press. As Nolan is a huge fan of the franchise, these rumors are easy to believe, but Bond franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are unlikely to give Nolan the creative control he would want.
The latest rumor that Nolan would take on the Bond franchise emerged just two months ago, claiming that the director would helm multiple movies in the series and take on an executive producer role going forward. It also claimed that the next movie would be a full reboot with a period setting, and would stick more closely to Ian Fleming’s original novels.
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- 11/22/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Christopher Nolan says he’s not doing a Bond, James Bond, movie as his next project.
The director shot down speculation he might pivot to the 007 franchise after the blockbuster success of his summer period drama Oppenheimer.
“No, sadly no — no truth to those rumors,” Nolan told The Associated Press in an interview while promoting the home video release of Oppenheimer, which is breaking records as the highest-grossing World War II-related film and highest-grossing biopic, having raked in $950 million globally since July.
Nolan fans went into a frenzy after several entertainment sites reported in October that the director was in talks to direct “two or three” films for the franchise and was on board “in principle” to make movies that recast Bond in the original period setting of Ian Fleming’s novels from the 1950s.
And Nolan himself has long suggested he’d be down.
“The influence of those...
The director shot down speculation he might pivot to the 007 franchise after the blockbuster success of his summer period drama Oppenheimer.
“No, sadly no — no truth to those rumors,” Nolan told The Associated Press in an interview while promoting the home video release of Oppenheimer, which is breaking records as the highest-grossing World War II-related film and highest-grossing biopic, having raked in $950 million globally since July.
Nolan fans went into a frenzy after several entertainment sites reported in October that the director was in talks to direct “two or three” films for the franchise and was on board “in principle” to make movies that recast Bond in the original period setting of Ian Fleming’s novels from the 1950s.
And Nolan himself has long suggested he’d be down.
“The influence of those...
- 11/22/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With a buzzy fall festival run for his turn opposite Paul Mescal in “All of Us Strangers” and a lead role in Netflix’s upcoming “Ripley” limited series on the horizon, Andrew Scott has had a big 2023. But his recent string of successes prompted the “Fleabag” star to revisit one of his more disappointing professional experiences: playing the villainous C in Sam Mendes’ “Spectre,” widely considered one of the worst James Bond films of the 21st century.
In a new interview with British GQ, Scott reminisced about his “Spectre” experience and explained why he now feels like he’s better suited to more nuanced roles.
“If I’m honest, it’s not a territory that I feel like I would want to go over again,” Scott said of his attempt to play a Bond villain. “Now I know who I am a little bit more, I feel like the work...
In a new interview with British GQ, Scott reminisced about his “Spectre” experience and explained why he now feels like he’s better suited to more nuanced roles.
“If I’m honest, it’s not a territory that I feel like I would want to go over again,” Scott said of his attempt to play a Bond villain. “Now I know who I am a little bit more, I feel like the work...
- 11/11/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
If "007: Road to a Million" didn't have the James Bond branding it would be a little less strange than it is. But for some reason, the producers made a global adventure reality competition show and slapped the 007 logo on it, seemingly just because longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson gave the all-clear. Oh, and Brian Cox is also in it.
The "Succession" star acts as a kind of host/games master and presumably some sort of Bond villain figure, overseeing the contestants' struggles with a calm insouciance and adding to their suffering with ever more physically and mentally demanding challenges. But then he's also the one doling out the challenges via cryptic phone calls and suitcase-mounted iPads, so is he supposed to be like M? It's all a bit confusing, especially when you consider the only thing that remotely ties this to James Bond are the exotic locations.
The "Succession" star acts as a kind of host/games master and presumably some sort of Bond villain figure, overseeing the contestants' struggles with a calm insouciance and adding to their suffering with ever more physically and mentally demanding challenges. But then he's also the one doling out the challenges via cryptic phone calls and suitcase-mounted iPads, so is he supposed to be like M? It's all a bit confusing, especially when you consider the only thing that remotely ties this to James Bond are the exotic locations.
- 11/11/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Brian Cox was ready to play the big bad in the James Bond franchise — just not on reality TV.
The “Succession” star admitted during “The Tonight Show” that he mistook the Prime Video competition series “007: Road to a Million” as the next Bond film installment.
“I thought it was the new James Bond film. So I said, ‘They’re finally getting me in a James Bond film!'” Cox said.
He added, “For years, I thought I’d love to be a James Bond villain. It would be really interesting. I thought, ‘This is my moment!’ But it wasn’t.”
The Bond-inspired reality series follows nine contestants who trek around the world for challenges, with the chance to win £1 million — or $1.3 million — each. Cox is “The Controller,” the narrator/mastermind behind the challenges who picks where the paired contestants travel to for specific missions.
“I put real people into...
The “Succession” star admitted during “The Tonight Show” that he mistook the Prime Video competition series “007: Road to a Million” as the next Bond film installment.
“I thought it was the new James Bond film. So I said, ‘They’re finally getting me in a James Bond film!'” Cox said.
He added, “For years, I thought I’d love to be a James Bond villain. It would be really interesting. I thought, ‘This is my moment!’ But it wasn’t.”
The Bond-inspired reality series follows nine contestants who trek around the world for challenges, with the chance to win £1 million — or $1.3 million — each. Cox is “The Controller,” the narrator/mastermind behind the challenges who picks where the paired contestants travel to for specific missions.
“I put real people into...
- 11/8/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It is more than two years since No Time To Die drew a firm line under the Daniel Craig era. And in that time, we've had plenty of speculation over who will inherit the guns, gadgets and guts of the James Bond character. And because of how the character has been going, probably a dollop of existential angst. But according to Bond boss Barbara Broccoli, we shouldn't expect much movement on any future movies just yet.
Talking to The Guardian, Broccoli admitted that she and producing partner/half-brother Michael G. Wilson are taking their time: “I think these movies reflect the time they are in, and there’s a big, big road ahead reinventing it for the next chapter and we haven’t even begun with that.”
And she reflects on the fact that the franchise has been counted out before: “I go back to GoldenEye when everyone was saying,...
Talking to The Guardian, Broccoli admitted that she and producing partner/half-brother Michael G. Wilson are taking their time: “I think these movies reflect the time they are in, and there’s a big, big road ahead reinventing it for the next chapter and we haven’t even begun with that.”
And she reflects on the fact that the franchise has been counted out before: “I go back to GoldenEye when everyone was saying,...
- 10/23/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
The name’s Broccoli. Barbara Broccoli. And when it comes to news about James Bond, she’s the one you want to be listening to. As the daughter of Albert R. Broccoli and someone who first entered the Bond universe with 1977’s The Spy Who Loved Me before taking over the franchise (along with half-brother Michael G. Wilson) after his death, Barbara Broccoli knows the franchise better than anyone else. No, we don’t have news on who the next 007 will be, but the co-head of the series does know he’ll need some major reinvention to keep up with modern audiences.
Speaking with The Guardian, Barbara Broccoli suggested it’s important to be aware of audience expectations but to know they may be way off. Citing the first movie she served as producer, she said, “I go back to GoldenEye when everyone was saying ‘the cold war is over,...
Speaking with The Guardian, Barbara Broccoli suggested it’s important to be aware of audience expectations but to know they may be way off. Citing the first movie she served as producer, she said, “I go back to GoldenEye when everyone was saying ‘the cold war is over,...
- 10/22/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Los Angeles, Oct 22 (Ians) The iconic action spy thriller franchise ‘James Bond’ is on a hiatus as there has been no work done post the Daniel Craig era. It is not even decided who will take up the mantle of the MI6 agent 007 after Craig left the franchise with ‘No Time To Die’, as revealed by producer Barbara Broccoli.
Broccoli, who helms the film series with her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, explained that it’s important for the next installment to depict the way the world has changed since Craig took on the role of James Bond in 2006, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The character of James Bond has been reinvented and modernised over the decades with many new iterations covering different eras, episodes, and socio-political scenarios. This has also led to various different versions of the character ranging from the womanising, and charming portrayal by Sean Connery and Roger Moore,...
Broccoli, who helms the film series with her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, explained that it’s important for the next installment to depict the way the world has changed since Craig took on the role of James Bond in 2006, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The character of James Bond has been reinvented and modernised over the decades with many new iterations covering different eras, episodes, and socio-political scenarios. This has also led to various different versions of the character ranging from the womanising, and charming portrayal by Sean Connery and Roger Moore,...
- 10/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Los Angeles, Oct 22 (Ians) The iconic action spy thriller franchise ‘James Bond’ is on a hiatus as there has been no work done post the Daniel Craig era. It is not even decided who will take up the mantle of the MI6 agent 007 after Craig left the franchise with ‘No Time To Die’, as revealed by producer Barbara Broccoli.
Broccoli, who helms the film series with her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, explained that it’s important for the next installment to depict the way the world has changed since Craig took on the role of James Bond in 2006, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The character of James Bond has been reinvented and modernised over the decades with many new iterations covering different eras, episodes, and socio-political scenarios. This has also led to various different versions of the character ranging from the womanising, and charming portrayal by Sean Connery and Roger Moore,...
Broccoli, who helms the film series with her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, explained that it’s important for the next installment to depict the way the world has changed since Craig took on the role of James Bond in 2006, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The character of James Bond has been reinvented and modernised over the decades with many new iterations covering different eras, episodes, and socio-political scenarios. This has also led to various different versions of the character ranging from the womanising, and charming portrayal by Sean Connery and Roger Moore,...
- 10/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
James Bond being recast is a long way off yet.Barbra Broccoli, who runs the money-spinning 007 franchise with her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, has admitted there is a "big, big road ahead reinventing" the iconic role of the suave spy after Daniel Craig's Bond died in his final outing, 2021's 'No Time To Die'.Speaking to The Guardian, she said: “I go back to [1995’s] 'GoldenEye' when everyone was saying ‘the cold war is over, the wall is over. “Bond is dead, no need for Bond, the whole world’s at peace, and now there’s no villains’ – and boy, was that wrong!”This is despite many actors having been tipped to portray the MI6 secret agent, including Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Rege-Jean Page and Cillian Murphy, to name a few.Broccoli added: “Daniel gave us the ability to mine the emotional life of the character … and...
- 10/22/2023
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
Of all the James Bond movies, "Die Another Day" is perhaps the most detested. Maybe you think it's an underrated Bond film deserving of more respect, but the prevailing view of this early 2000s outing is that of a truly shameful blunder in the canon. Of course, perspectives shift over time. At one point, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" was treated with similar derision to "Die Another Day," and now George Lazenby's only outing in the tux is viewed as one of the best in Bond's 60-year on-screen run. But there's something about "Die Another Day" that I can't help but feel will forever keep it from achieving the same respect.
The ice palaces, invisible cars, and Korean colonels using plastic surgery to transform into insufferable British toffs, are all beyond ridiculous. But they're funny, and Bond has been funny and lighthearted at various points throughout his career to great effect.
The ice palaces, invisible cars, and Korean colonels using plastic surgery to transform into insufferable British toffs, are all beyond ridiculous. But they're funny, and Bond has been funny and lighthearted at various points throughout his career to great effect.
- 10/22/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
It’s likely going to be some time before fans know who’s taking over for Daniel Craig as the next 007.
Franchise producer Barbara Broccoli told The Guardian, in an interview published online Saturday, there is a “big road ahead” before the iconic character is “reinvented for the next chapter.” She added that executives also “haven’t even begun” to modernize the franchise yet.
Broccoli, who helms the film series with her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, explained that it’s important for the next installment to depict the way the world has changed since Craig took on the role of James Bond in 2006. But this is nothing new, as the producer noted that 007 has typically been reinvented and modernized over the decades.
“I go back to GoldenEye when everyone was saying. ‘The Cold War is over, the wall is over, Bond is dead, no need for Bond, the whole world...
Franchise producer Barbara Broccoli told The Guardian, in an interview published online Saturday, there is a “big road ahead” before the iconic character is “reinvented for the next chapter.” She added that executives also “haven’t even begun” to modernize the franchise yet.
Broccoli, who helms the film series with her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, explained that it’s important for the next installment to depict the way the world has changed since Craig took on the role of James Bond in 2006. But this is nothing new, as the producer noted that 007 has typically been reinvented and modernized over the decades.
“I go back to GoldenEye when everyone was saying. ‘The Cold War is over, the wall is over, Bond is dead, no need for Bond, the whole world...
- 10/22/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Martin Campbell's "GoldenEye" is one of the most important films in the history of the James Bond franchise. The series had been mothballed for six years after the box office disappointment of "License to Kill" in 1989, which brought the two-film Timothy Dalton era to a premature halt. While producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson searched for Dalton's successor, the world went through a rapid metamorphosis. The Berlin Wall fell in 1989, precipitating the end of the Warsaw Pact and the breakup of the Soviet Union. The Cold War was over. The West won. Where did Bond fit in this new world order?
Old hostilities die hard, especially in spy fiction, so it's no surprise that screenwriters Jeffrey Caine and Bruce Feirstein (working from a story by Michael France) concocted a Russia-centric adventure revolving around an electromagnetic weapon that would plunge the Cold War victors into a global financial crisis.
Old hostilities die hard, especially in spy fiction, so it's no surprise that screenwriters Jeffrey Caine and Bruce Feirstein (working from a story by Michael France) concocted a Russia-centric adventure revolving around an electromagnetic weapon that would plunge the Cold War victors into a global financial crisis.
- 10/14/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
2006's "Casino Royale" is the best Bond movie for many reasons. It successfully reinvented 007 for the modern age, delivering not only a great action film but a surprisingly affecting love story, with Eva Green's Vesper Lynd providing a worthy match for Daniel Craig's rugged Bond. But "Royale" is also noteworthy for sticking remarkably close to the source material, i.e. Ian Fleming's 1953 novel of the same name.
The first Bond book in the series, "Royale" was actually the 21st Bond movie, and saw longtime 007 producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson return to the source. Of course, not everything from the novel made it into the film, but for the most part, "Royale" was about as faithful to a Fleming book as a Bond movie had ever been, right down to the antagonist, Le Chiffre, played by Mads Mikkelsen.
In the book, Le Chiffre runs finances...
The first Bond book in the series, "Royale" was actually the 21st Bond movie, and saw longtime 007 producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson return to the source. Of course, not everything from the novel made it into the film, but for the most part, "Royale" was about as faithful to a Fleming book as a Bond movie had ever been, right down to the antagonist, Le Chiffre, played by Mads Mikkelsen.
In the book, Le Chiffre runs finances...
- 10/7/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
When Amazon bought MGM and in doing so nabbed the rights to the Bond franchise, fans were worried that it could mean the birth of a hundred different TV spin-offs, or a film about where Oddjob got his signature razor-edged bowler. Eon team bosses Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have been so far steadfast in resisting all of that, though they did given their blessing to reality competition series 007: Road To A Million, overseen. Now the trailer has arrived, which sadly features not one moment where he swears at anyone.
007: Road To A Million features pairs of contestants teaming up to take on MI6-esque obstacles around the globe, with Bond-centric locations like Jamaica, Venice, and the Scottish Highlands on the itinerary.
Cox’s The Controller is the nefarious-sounding man who might end up giving them a million-pound prize package. “The Controller is villainous and cultured, and...
007: Road To A Million features pairs of contestants teaming up to take on MI6-esque obstacles around the globe, with Bond-centric locations like Jamaica, Venice, and the Scottish Highlands on the itinerary.
Cox’s The Controller is the nefarious-sounding man who might end up giving them a million-pound prize package. “The Controller is villainous and cultured, and...
- 10/5/2023
- by James White
- Empire - TV
Are you as brave as James Bond? Have you ever fantasized about sipping a martini while thwarting a dastardly plot to upend a nation? You have? Then I’ve got good news! 007: The Road to a Million, the first James Bond-inspired reality game show, is here to make fantasy come true!
Hosted by Succession actor Brian Cox, 007: Road to a Million “follows nine pairs of everyday people as they are unleashed on an epic global adventure through a series of Bond-inspired challenges for a shot at each winning a life-changing £1,000,000 ($1.2 million) prize,” and promises that the challenges will “push their physical strength and mental reserves to the limit.”
In the show, Cox plays “The Controller,” the “mastermind behind the game, who dictates where the pairs go, what they must do, and sets their questions. He monitors each pair’s quest, delighting in the unfolding drama of his intricately devised and often relentless challenges.
Hosted by Succession actor Brian Cox, 007: Road to a Million “follows nine pairs of everyday people as they are unleashed on an epic global adventure through a series of Bond-inspired challenges for a shot at each winning a life-changing £1,000,000 ($1.2 million) prize,” and promises that the challenges will “push their physical strength and mental reserves to the limit.”
In the show, Cox plays “The Controller,” the “mastermind behind the game, who dictates where the pairs go, what they must do, and sets their questions. He monitors each pair’s quest, delighting in the unfolding drama of his intricately devised and often relentless challenges.
- 10/5/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Brian Cox is joining the James Bond franchise, in one way or another.
The “Succession” Emmy winner hosts Bond-inspired reality competition series “007: Road to a Million” for Prime Video.
Nine contestants embark on a global adventure to participate in a series of challenges for a shot at winning win £1 million — or $1.3 million — each. Cox, aka “The Controller,” is the mastermind behind the challenges and picks where the paired contestants travel to for specific missions.
“I put real people into a James Bond adventure to win a million pounds,” Cox says in the teaser. “The only thing standing in their way is me!”
Contestants compete in two-person teams and are tasked with passing physical obstacles as well as answering questions hidden in different locations around the world to advance to the next challenge.
As announced in 2022, “007: Road to a Million” was in the works for four years at Prime Video,...
The “Succession” Emmy winner hosts Bond-inspired reality competition series “007: Road to a Million” for Prime Video.
Nine contestants embark on a global adventure to participate in a series of challenges for a shot at winning win £1 million — or $1.3 million — each. Cox, aka “The Controller,” is the mastermind behind the challenges and picks where the paired contestants travel to for specific missions.
“I put real people into a James Bond adventure to win a million pounds,” Cox says in the teaser. “The only thing standing in their way is me!”
Contestants compete in two-person teams and are tasked with passing physical obstacles as well as answering questions hidden in different locations around the world to advance to the next challenge.
As announced in 2022, “007: Road to a Million” was in the works for four years at Prime Video,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The first James Bond-inspired TV series has released a teaser trailer: Prime Video’s 007: Road to a Million brings the superspy branding to the small screen with a reality competition series hosted by Succession star Brian Cox.
The show “follows nine pairs of everyday people as they are unleashed on an epic global adventure through a series of Bond-inspired challenges for a shot at each winning a life-changing £1,000,000 ($1.2 million) prize,” and promises that the challenges will “push their physical strength and mental reserves to the limit.”
Cox plays “The Controller,” the “mastermind behind the game, who dictates where the pairs go, what they must do, and sets their questions. He monitors each pair’s quest, delighting in the unfolding drama of his intricately devised and often relentless challenges.”
The teaser trailer shows off some of the global locations in the series, such as the Scottish Highlands, Chile’s Atacama Desert,...
The show “follows nine pairs of everyday people as they are unleashed on an epic global adventure through a series of Bond-inspired challenges for a shot at each winning a life-changing £1,000,000 ($1.2 million) prize,” and promises that the challenges will “push their physical strength and mental reserves to the limit.”
Cox plays “The Controller,” the “mastermind behind the game, who dictates where the pairs go, what they must do, and sets their questions. He monitors each pair’s quest, delighting in the unfolding drama of his intricately devised and often relentless challenges.”
The teaser trailer shows off some of the global locations in the series, such as the Scottish Highlands, Chile’s Atacama Desert,...
- 10/5/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Laughs blended with tears tonight at the Beverly Hilton as many in Hollywood remembered late MGM Theatrical Distribution Boss and big screen champion Erik Lomis who was lauded posthumously with the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation’s Pioneer of the Year award. Lomis passed suddenly at 64 on March 22.
It was a fitting tribute for Lomis, who was a force to be reckoned with in fundraising for the org which assists those working in distribution and exhibition in need. One longtime friend and MGM colleague of Lomis described his fundraising talents for Will Rogers: “When Erik called you, you never said ‘No’.” It was only a year ago that Lomis served as the charity’s co-Chair and hosted last year’s fun-filled fundraiser which bestowed the Pioneer of the Year award to his longtime colleagues, 007 franchise producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
Paul Thomas Anderson, whose movies The Master and Licorice Pizza,...
It was a fitting tribute for Lomis, who was a force to be reckoned with in fundraising for the org which assists those working in distribution and exhibition in need. One longtime friend and MGM colleague of Lomis described his fundraising talents for Will Rogers: “When Erik called you, you never said ‘No’.” It was only a year ago that Lomis served as the charity’s co-Chair and hosted last year’s fun-filled fundraiser which bestowed the Pioneer of the Year award to his longtime colleagues, 007 franchise producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
Paul Thomas Anderson, whose movies The Master and Licorice Pizza,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Natalie Sitek
- Deadline Film + TV
Phoebe Waller-Bridge has become something of a national treasure in th UK. Her work on "Fleabag" – the hit show she wrote and featured in as the lead character – turned her into a household name. With its comedic genius and moments of breaking the fourth wall, the series was quickly praised for the way it dealt with complex topics like grief, and even won the Golden Globe Award for best television series and best actress for Waller-Bridge in 2020.
The TV mogul went on to write and produce the series "Killing Eve," which was based on novels by Luke Jennings. She also served as the showrunner for season one of the TV thriller. Waller-Bridge additionally held a pivotal role in the creation of the screenplay of the James Bond movie, "No Time to Die." Her work saw the franchise moving away from the sexist depiction of women characters it had long been known for,...
The TV mogul went on to write and produce the series "Killing Eve," which was based on novels by Luke Jennings. She also served as the showrunner for season one of the TV thriller. Waller-Bridge additionally held a pivotal role in the creation of the screenplay of the James Bond movie, "No Time to Die." Her work saw the franchise moving away from the sexist depiction of women characters it had long been known for,...
- 9/25/2023
- by Gabriella Ferlita
- Popsugar.com
In the shocking climax to 2021's "No Time to Die," James Bond finally shuffled off this mortal coil. I say "shuffled" as if it were a humble and dignified affair, but what I really mean is, went out in a blaze of... well, glory isn't the right word. Perhaps "entirely unnecessary and gratuitous grandiosity" would be a better phrase? Either way, Bond died for the first time on-screen since 1962's "Dr. No," the film that kicked off cinema's most enduring franchise. Pummeled by a barrage of ballistics, Daniel Craig's version of 007 is well and truly gone, and the hunt for the next Bond actor has begun.
All we know so far is that the new Bond definitely won't be Taron Egerton, but an official announcement regarding who will wield the famous Walther Ppk next is surely imminent. Otherwise, the future of the character is as uncertain as it's ever...
All we know so far is that the new Bond definitely won't be Taron Egerton, but an official announcement regarding who will wield the famous Walther Ppk next is surely imminent. Otherwise, the future of the character is as uncertain as it's ever...
- 9/18/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
James Bond has been a franchise that Christopher Nolan has always been interested in dabbling in. But some critics already felt he borrowed heavily from the franchise when making one of his projects.
Christopher Nolan felt the wrong film got called out for ripping off James Bond Christopher Nolan | Gisela Schober/Getty Images
It’s no secret that Nolan has gotten inspiration from many of his features from the James Bond franchise.
“I’ve been plundering ruthlessly from the Bond movies in everything I’ve done, forever. They’re a huge influence on me,” Nolan once told Empire (via Den of Geek).
Audiences can find some of these Bond influences in films like Batman Begins.
“The globe trotting elements of Batman Begins mostly came from the Bond films. One of the first films I remember seeing was The Spy Who Loved Me and at a certain point the Bond films...
Christopher Nolan felt the wrong film got called out for ripping off James Bond Christopher Nolan | Gisela Schober/Getty Images
It’s no secret that Nolan has gotten inspiration from many of his features from the James Bond franchise.
“I’ve been plundering ruthlessly from the Bond movies in everything I’ve done, forever. They’re a huge influence on me,” Nolan once told Empire (via Den of Geek).
Audiences can find some of these Bond influences in films like Batman Begins.
“The globe trotting elements of Batman Begins mostly came from the Bond films. One of the first films I remember seeing was The Spy Who Loved Me and at a certain point the Bond films...
- 9/11/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The world was a drastically different place when the James Bond film series kicked off in 1962 with "Dr. No." Gender roles were still set in stone. It was a man's world, one in which women were expected to keep a clean and orderly house while the breadwinner put in his forty hours a week. Should a woman seek employment outside of the home, it's because they were single and could type or file up a storm.
In movies, unmarried women tended to be tragic figures or femme fatales (when they weren't queens or goddesses). If they weren't desperate for a good man to make them whole, they were hellbent on compromising and destroying one. Or they were tools of wealthy, nefarious men, like the Bond girls. Beginning with Ursula Andress' Honey Ryder, the Bond girl was typically a femme fatale who helplessly fell for the British secret agent's rough charm...
In movies, unmarried women tended to be tragic figures or femme fatales (when they weren't queens or goddesses). If they weren't desperate for a good man to make them whole, they were hellbent on compromising and destroying one. Or they were tools of wealthy, nefarious men, like the Bond girls. Beginning with Ursula Andress' Honey Ryder, the Bond girl was typically a femme fatale who helplessly fell for the British secret agent's rough charm...
- 9/11/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
The James Bond saga is about as well-established a film franchise as you can get. But somewhere, there's an alternate timeline in which the first ever Bond movie was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Today, there's a lot of discussion surrounding whether or not Christopher Nolan will finally be given a crack the secret agent. Nolan certainly seems up for directing a 007 entry, and has been for quite some time. With the Daniel Craig era drawing to a divisive close in "No Time To Die," there's every chance the revered British filmmaker could bring his cerebral approach to the next Bond outing. Of course, that would require producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson allowing him the complete creative control he demands.
But this isn't the first time a highly-regarded British director with a penchant for meticulous oversight has been touted as the ideal filmmaker to take on England's greatest spy.
Today, there's a lot of discussion surrounding whether or not Christopher Nolan will finally be given a crack the secret agent. Nolan certainly seems up for directing a 007 entry, and has been for quite some time. With the Daniel Craig era drawing to a divisive close in "No Time To Die," there's every chance the revered British filmmaker could bring his cerebral approach to the next Bond outing. Of course, that would require producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson allowing him the complete creative control he demands.
But this isn't the first time a highly-regarded British director with a penchant for meticulous oversight has been touted as the ideal filmmaker to take on England's greatest spy.
- 9/3/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
James Bond is dead. Daniel Craig's version, that is. Buried beneath a hail of ballistics at the end of 2021's "No Time To Die," Craig's 007 was the first in the franchise's more than 60-year run to ever die on-screen (and not the fakeout "You Only Live Twice" kind). If you'd merely heard about, rather than witnessed, such an unprecedented and momentous moment in Bond history, you might think Craig's tenure in the tux was the finest the saga had ever seen, fully justifying longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson in their decision to have England's greatest spy Kia. But you'd be wrong.
The prevailing view of the Craig era goes like this: 2006's "Casino Royale" is one of, if not the best Bond movie ever made, but its follow-up, 2008's "Quantum of Solace" was a historic blunder that nearly derailed the whole enterprise just as it was getting started.
The prevailing view of the Craig era goes like this: 2006's "Casino Royale" is one of, if not the best Bond movie ever made, but its follow-up, 2008's "Quantum of Solace" was a historic blunder that nearly derailed the whole enterprise just as it was getting started.
- 8/17/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Among James Bond movies, "Goldfinger" stands as the film that cemented 007's status as a global icon. Guy Hamilton's 1964 effort has since become known as the blueprint for all future Bond films, establishing longstanding tropes that still define the franchise today. A globe-spanning adventure, "Goldfinger" introduced that gadget-filled Aston Martin DB5 alongside legendary Bond girl Pussy Galore, played by the late Honor Blackman. Then there was that famous laser beam scene, in which Sean Connery's Bond is strapped to a table and forced to await an inexplicably slow death.
But it wasn't just gadgets and Bond girls with dodgy names that "Goldfinger" brought to the table. Richard Maibaum and Paul Dehn's script also introduced more subtle staples to the 007 saga, including an opening sequence seemingly unrelated to the film's main plot and a testy relationship between the titular spy and Desmond Llewelyn's Q that established the pair's dynamic going forward.
But it wasn't just gadgets and Bond girls with dodgy names that "Goldfinger" brought to the table. Richard Maibaum and Paul Dehn's script also introduced more subtle staples to the 007 saga, including an opening sequence seemingly unrelated to the film's main plot and a testy relationship between the titular spy and Desmond Llewelyn's Q that established the pair's dynamic going forward.
- 8/14/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
It’s been almost two years since (spoiler alert) Daniel Craig’s James Bond went to that big luxury casino up there in the sky. But go he did, with audiences bidding farewell to his version of the character at the end of No Time to Die, a film which culminates with Bond sacrificing his life in order to save a daughter he never knew and one of the few genuine loves of his life.
Nevertheless, the end credits for the film announced loudly and proudly that “James Bond Will Return.” And yet, despite this reassurance to longtime fans of the series, there has been surprisingly little movement on a new 007 reboot. The 60th anniversary—a diamond jubilee, as it were—marking the beginning of the 007 franchise with 1962’s Dr. No came and went, but a confirmed date for Bond’s return never materialized. We still do not...
Nevertheless, the end credits for the film announced loudly and proudly that “James Bond Will Return.” And yet, despite this reassurance to longtime fans of the series, there has been surprisingly little movement on a new 007 reboot. The 60th anniversary—a diamond jubilee, as it were—marking the beginning of the 007 franchise with 1962’s Dr. No came and went, but a confirmed date for Bond’s return never materialized. We still do not...
- 8/8/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Before the underrated "Quantum of Solace" made longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson panic, we had a near-perfect 007 film. 2006's "Casino Royale" is easily the best Bond movie, but bringing it to fruition was anything but easy.
Imagine having to reinvent James Bond, a figure who in the early 2000s had been a cultural mainstay for more than 40 years — a figure who'd been reinvented time and time again and whose cultural appeal was arguably lessening as the world moved into the new millennium. Things weren't helped by the fact that 2002's "Die Another Day" was widely regarded as a low point for the long-running franchise, even though some might argue for it, too, being an underrated Bond movie.
In other words, refreshing well-worn IP that was rapidly losing its appeal was never going to be easy, and that wasn't just true in the macro sense. Specific scenes...
Imagine having to reinvent James Bond, a figure who in the early 2000s had been a cultural mainstay for more than 40 years — a figure who'd been reinvented time and time again and whose cultural appeal was arguably lessening as the world moved into the new millennium. Things weren't helped by the fact that 2002's "Die Another Day" was widely regarded as a low point for the long-running franchise, even though some might argue for it, too, being an underrated Bond movie.
In other words, refreshing well-worn IP that was rapidly losing its appeal was never going to be easy, and that wasn't just true in the macro sense. Specific scenes...
- 8/6/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
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