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Could It Be Three Years Before We See Another Bond Film?
'Skyfall' was a landmark entry in the James Bond franchise for a number of reasons. First, it was released in 2013, which marked the fiftieth anniversary of the series. 'Skyfall' also had the distinction of being the highest-grossing Bond film of all time; raking in an astonishing $1.1 billion. Expectations were running understandably high for the next entry, which would again star Daniel Craig. We were recently hit with the bad news however that director Sam Mendes would not be returning to helm the next film. Today's news is not much more optimistic. At a conference with investors, MGM CEO Gary Barber gave us this status report on Bond 24...
"We are very excited about the franchise, we look forward to announcing a director soon. We are currently developing the screenplay and working with our partners. We look forward to developing the script soon and signing a director. We are hoping within the next 3 years it will be released."
Three years?! Really?! Now granted, I am always a proponent of quality and care over expedited production schedules. So yes, I would much prefer they took their time and properly developed the script, but this news is frustrating considering how often our patience has been tested during the Craig era. We waited four years between the end of Pierce Brosnan's reign and the introduction of the new Craig Bond, and then we waited five years between 'Quantum of Solace' and 'Skyfall,' which was only a year less from the longest drought in franchise history (which occurred between 1989 and 1995). Now it'll be another three years until we get Bond 24? It sort of makes me pine for the early days of the series, in which the first four films were made in successive years between 1962 and 1965; even changing directors mid-stream and then changing back. Are they just trying to get clear of 2015, and the mammoth number of giant blockbusters set to be released that year? Whatever the reason, I am at least excited to see who they're about to announce as the new director.
What do you guys think? Are you disappointed we'll have to wait three years for a new Bond film? Do you think there may be any other factors influencing this delay beyond ensuring a sound script?
Source: Reuters
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Comment by ASIM on March 23, 2013 at 3:49pm -
Ok I saw within 3 years phew... back to the vodka:)
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Comment by Microshock on March 21, 2013 at 4:26pm -
Why would anyone want Christopher Nolan to direct a Bond movie after what he did with The Dark Knight Rises? He made Batman into a fucking idiot, and based the entire plot around a TICKING TIME BOMB.
No. No one needs him.
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Comment by Happy Birthday Roboto on March 21, 2013 at 3:04pm -
After the craporamic Skyfall I'm in no hurry to see him again!
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Comment by Charles on March 21, 2013 at 11:26am
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@ Patmander
I agree with you a 100%, bring in Nolan. And awesome avatar by the way!
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Comment by patmander on March 21, 2013 at 9:20am -
Get Christopher Nolan to write and direct it. He even stated one of his goals as a director is to make a Bond film. Easy and nuff said.
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Comment by HudsonsirhesHicks on March 21, 2013 at 12:39am -
"We are hoping within the next 3 years it will be released." To me that means it could well be sooner. They aren't saying it will be years, but within 3 years.
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Comment by Alan Hall as Hallzzz... on March 20, 2013 at 11:10pm -
I hope Daniel Craig has that oil... because his old legs are going to need it.
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Comment by Microshock on March 20, 2013 at 10:49pm
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I doubt it'll take 4 years again. That gap only happened because MGM was having financial problems, going into bankruptcy, and couldn't do it. Rest assured that after the huge success of Skyfall, they'll be pushing for one by November 2014.
I just hope it's better than Skyfall and goes back to that Casino Royale/QoS feel.
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Comment by Robert Wild on March 20, 2013 at 10:26pm -
So, now it's tradition for a Bond film to be released every 4 fucking years? I loved Skyfall, but still, my patience is getting tested here.
And I know Craig is only gonna do 2 more Bond films, but they should probably move faster. I'm just saying, I don't won't him to be too old when he gets to his final Bond film. I don't want this to turn into the end of the Roger Moore era again...
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Comment by Microshock on March 20, 2013 at 9:58pm
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Just make a sequel to Quantum of Solace. Finish the fucking Quantum storyline. Skyfall was decent but had way too many one-liners, and had some strange focus on making Bond weak (and old, when he isn't old).
Oh, and it was about exactly 4 years from Quantum of Solace to Skyfall. Not 5. And it was released in 2012, not 2013.
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