bear in mind Moonraker did the space thing to cash in on the Star Wars hype .. and it seemed slapped together ..

Being an older guy - and someone who read all of the books - i really prefer a tougher meaner bond ...

I still liked Moore .. he has a presence .. but they allowed the comedy to take over and made him too soft.

I'm telling ya...Jason Statham.
He's a badass and he's a Brit to boot. Slap a wig on his dome and ya got the new Bond.

http://www.ealasaid.com/ego/images/transporter.jpg

if that ever happend i would shoot myself.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by urgeok
[B]bear in mind Moonraker did the space thing to cash in on the Star Wars hype .. and it seemed slapped together ..

The main problem I had with Moonraker was, back in the 60's the Bond movies were the films everyone wanted to imitate, Flint, Matt Helm,Man From Uncle, Wild Wild West etc. but by the time we got to the late 70's it was Bond who was doing the imitating-Star wars, Star Trek,Close Encounters, and not even doing a good job to me this film was a low point.I much preferred the next film "For Your Eyes Only" a more realistic down to earth film

[QUOTE]Originally posted by phantomstranger
[B]I'll eventually listen to the commentary .. and see if they explain what the hell was going on at the studio when this was made

Word has it that the front runner for the new Bond is...6’ 6” Scottish actor Rory McCann, who last appeared in "Alexander", is considered to be the top choice of producers.

What do you folks think about Ebenezer Scrooge being rewritten as a woman? Supposedly this is popular now.

Hell yeah I like James Bond 007 movies I grew up watching them until Dalton LOL. I think Peirce Brosnan kicks ass as Bond though. As far as my fave Bond movies go I will say Octopussy is a fave man I like that Maud Adams yummy. Dr. No in 1962 and The Man with a golden Gun and Goldfinger I like. Most Bond fans would say that Dr. No is the first James Bond movie ever made. The first James Bond movie was made in 1954 it was titled Casino Royale it was a Tv Bond movie that played 1 hour on the BBC. But in 1962 the 1st motion picture of Bond was made titled Dr. No. Another so called James Bond movie that I dont count as part of the James Bond series is a 1967 spoof staring David Nevins as Sir James Bond and Peter Sellers as James Bond the movie was made the same year Pinewood made You Only live Twice. I hope who ever plays Bond in the next movie will be as good as Brosnan.

I've seen a photo of this guy and he has a strong resemblece to Connery. I don't know if he can act but he sure looks the part

Now there's talk of Clive Owen [King Arthur,Closer,Gosford Park ] taking the role of 007.http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...ingarthur2.jpg

mmmm, yummy!!!!!!

Why am I thinking there is a joke in here somewhere like what do you get when you cross KingArthur and James Bond. Answer King James. Oh well at least there are now 2 actors being considerd for the role of James Bond 007.

Never been a fan....I find the series of movies tired and cliched...

Hi Arioch thats cool if you dont like James Bond but some people do enough so that Pinewood studios has been making James Bond 007 movies since 1962. Not to mention the Bond series is the 2nd longest running movie series in movie history.

unlike the dynamic and always changing horror film genre
:D

Indeed. Pinewood is also the place Aliens was filmed, along with a million other movies.

EXACTLY!! heh...

"Casino Royale" was actually made for American TV. It was on CBS and it starred American actor Barry Nelson as Bond. It aired on Oct 21, 1954 as part of the series "Climax Mystery Theater"(Perfect name for a Bond show) it also starred Peter Lorre as the villian "Le Chiffre" and Linda Christian as the first "Bond Girl". Even though it was made in Hollywood it totally lacked any of adventure and style that the "Official" Bond movies would later have.

As for the David Niven film, the only thing I liked about the movie was the poster and the Herb Alpert music.

I didnt know Casino Royale was made here in the USA I just knew it aired on the BBC in 1954. Very intersting. I am not much of a fan of the Bond spoof Casino Royale with Sellers and Nevin. I prefer the Pinewood movies and speaking of Pinewood one of my fave Dragon movies was produced by them DragonSlayer. I love that movie.

Dragon Slayer owns james bond!!!

You could be right Arioch DragonSlayer might very well own Bond. I was thinking if you cross Dragon Slayer with James Bond you get Dragon Heart a movie where former James Bond actor Sean Connery plays the role of the Dragon.

in that pic he reminds me of a young Pete Postlewait (pardon the spelling)

Now this sounds interesting:

http://www.comingsoon.net/news.php?id=8215




Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, producers of the James Bond films, and MGM announced today that Martin Campbell will direct Casino Royale, the 21st film in the 007 franchise.

This is Campbell's second time as helmer of a James Bond film. In 1995 he directed the hit Goldeneye which introduced Pierce Brosnan to the role of 007 with great success.

Wilson and Broccoli said: "We are thrilled that Martin has accepted our offer to direct 'Casino Royale'. He is an extremely talented director and we believe he will help take our films in a new and exciting direction. He is currently finishing filming 'Legend Of Zorro', the sequel to 'The Mask Of Zorro', and will be joining EON Productions shortly to work on the development of the script with our writers, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade."

MGM Vice Chairman and COO Chris McGurk said: "Martin is an incredibly exciting filmmaker. 'Goldeneye' was a wonderful movie and helped reinvigorate the Bond franchise. We're thrilled to have him back to direct the newest Bond."

Born in New Zealand, Campbell moved to England in 1966 and made his directorial debut on the popular TV series' The Professionals and Minder. He moved to America in 1986 to direct Criminal Law and Defenceless. Following Goldeneye, he went on to direct The Mask Of Zorro, Vertical Limit and Beyond Borders and is currently directing Legend Of Zorro.

Casino Royale will be released in 2006 and distributed world-wide by MGM. No decision has yet been made regarding casting for the role of 'James Bond'.

Yuck...James Bond movies are boring as hell...But, then I'm not really into action movies...Except for Bulletproof and Long Kiss Good Night...Predator, Total Recall and the Terminator movies...I liked Running Man, but honestly wouldn't have bothered to watch it if it weren't Stephen King's

I like Bond movies because there will probley be some primo T&A in the movie and some really cool gadgets.

NICE!!!

Now that "Casino Royale" has been named as the next film, the producers have to find a new Bond. These are the names I keep hearing about. Some are interesting, some ...not so interesting.

1. Hugh Jackman-not a bad choice, but I've heard he is too busy with the "X-Men" sequels as well as a "Wolverine" solo movie.

2. Adrian Paul (Highlander)-too damn short

3. Julian McMahon (Charmed-Nip/Tuck) again a decent choice, but might be to busy with his series and the "Fantastic Four" movie.

4. Rory McMann- never seen him act but he looks the part.

5. Clive Owen....nahhh.

well those are the names I mostly have seen , any other choices?

I say offer Brosnan twice as much money and just have him be Bond. And if that does not work offer him 3 times as much. And if that doesnt work offer him stock in Pinewood studios.

I could be the next James Bond.

Some more news about the new film:

Director Martin Campell on Casino Royale
Source: New York Daily News
February 24, 2005


Martin Campbell, who directed Pierce Brosnan's first turn as James Bond in Goldeneye, is returning for the 21st film Casino Royale, based on the first Bond adventure written by Ian Fleming in 1953. MGM is targeting for a November, 2006 release.

The director talked to the New York Daily News about the movie, which will feature a new actor as 007. "There are things that will have to be changed from the original novel," says Campbell. "The Cold War elements will have to be reconfigured, for example, but 'Casino Royale' will be a grittier, tougher and more realistic Bond movie.

"We'll be getting away from the huge visual effects kind of films," he added. "In the new film, Bond is essentially starting out in his career, and has just recently become part of the double-0 section."

"The idea is to put a bit of the dash back in Bond. By the end of the movie, the character will have been forged into the wiser, harder Bond we know."

The Latest news:

Owen Denies 007 Rumors

Oscar-nominee Clive Owen denied to Access Hollywood persistent rumors that he's a finalist for the role of James Bond in the upcoming Casino Royale, the 21st 007 movie. "They have never approached me," Owen told the show, according to a report on the MI6 Web site. "It's nothing but a rumor."

Owen's next project will be director Wolfgang Petersen's remake of The Poseidon Adventure. He'll portray the role originally played by Gene Hackman.

remake of the poseidon adventure too ??

doesnt hollywood get embarrassed about this ?

You usually need a heart or soul for that.

The latest news:
Owen Denies 007 Rumors

Clive Owen again denied that he'd been approached to replace Pierce Brosnan as James Bond in the upcoming 21st 007 movie Casino Royale. "I have heard" about rumors that he's one of two finalists to play the British superspy, Owen told reporters at a news conference to promote his upcoming film Sin City. "It's the same as always. There's nothing to it whatsoever. It's just people writing about it. But ... it's not substantiated at all."

But when asked if he'd like to play James Bond, Owen dodged the inquiry. "Next question!" is all he said.

Owen appears in Sin City, co-directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, as Dwight. Sin City opens April 1.

james bond makes my penis soft.

Dear God!! Let's hope this is not true:

Orlando Bloom Up For Young James Bond?
Source: Dark Horizons
March 28, 2005


Sky Movies reports (via Dark Horizons) that Orlando Bloom is up for the role of young James Bond:

Sky Movies reports the British hunk is in serious talks about a series of films based on an idea by a new author about the early life of the MI6 agent. Bloom says "I love the idea, in principle, as he can be far more adventurous and do more stunts. This is as near as I think I will get to playing the grown up James for the next 20 years."

This film series, which Miramax and Dreamworks have both been barracking for already, would be based on a new series of young 007 novels which began this year with 'Silverfin' which has already become a best seller

More Rumors:

Owen Finally Confirmed as Sixth Bond?
Source: IESB
March 29, 2005


After years of rumor and speculation, actor Clive Owen may finally have been nailed down for the role that everyone on the planet seems to think he should play!

The Movie Reporter at IESB has a picture of Owen with the enigmatic caption:

"BREAKING NEWS Clive Owen confirmed to be the next James Bond? More Details to Follow 3/28/05"

If what currently is still just a rumor turns out to be true, Owen will follow the likes of Sean Connery, Roger Moore and most recently Pierce Brosnan as agent 007 in the upcoming adaptation of Ian Fleming's Casino Royale, the 21st James Bond film. That title was originally used for a 1967 spy spoof starring Peter Sellers, David Niven and Woody Allen, but this would be the first time that Fleming's novel would be given the "Broccoli treatment."

Martin Campbell, who directed Owen with Angelina Jolie in Beyond Borders, has already been hired to direct the 21st Bond film

Well, maybe Felix Unger was never played by the same guy twice, but Felix Liter was played by David Hedison in LIVE AND LET DIE and LICENSE TO KILL.

Hmmm, I think I predicted the film would take this approach back in October: http://hollywoodgothique.bravejournal.com/entry/6335

Cool news:
12:00 AM, 05-APRIL-05
Connery Back As Bond
Sean Connery has agreed to reprise his role as James Bond for Electronic Arts' upcoming video-game version of From Russia With Love, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Connery will record dialogue for the game, and his likeness will appear as it did in MGM's 1963 hit movie, the trade paper reported.

Connery will be joined by other likenesses from the original cast of the film as the game brings to life such characters as the original Q (Desmond Llewelyn), Donald "Red" Grant (Robert Shaw), Rosa Klebb (Lotte Lenya), Tatiana Romanova (Daniela Bianchi), Kerim Bay (Pedro Armendariz) and Miss Moneypenny (Lois Maxwell). In addition, EA will work with Hollywood talent to round out the game, the trade paper reported.

The game is slated for release in the fall on PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube, meaning it will come out before MGM and Danjaq Productions' feature-film remake of Casino Royale, which is scheduled for completion next year, the trade paper reported.