007: James Bond Films

[Punisher007]

I think part of the reason for Skyfall being delayed was that MGM was having problems around the time of 2010. Entertainment Weekly even had a "Goodbye, Mr Bond" article around 2010 or so since it was unclear where it was headed.

They were trying to stave off bankruptcy. Several of their projects (the Red Dawn remake and Cabin in the Woods being too other notable ones) were also put on hold while they tried to get their finances in order.

[Somecrazyaussie]

I think part of the reason for Skyfall being delayed was that MGM was having problems around the time of 2010. Entertainment Weekly even had a "Goodbye, Mr Bond" article around 2010 or so since it was unclear where it was headed.

As Punisher007 said, they were trying to avoid bankruptcy. The studio was having serious financial woes between 09 - 10. They were affected by the GFC which impacted on the stable income they receive from the rights of their back catalogue. At the time, they were around $3.7 billion or so in debt. Their interest was $250 million each financial year.

From Casino Royale onwards, we were supposed to get a new Bond film every 2 years (Casino in 06, Quantum in 08, Skyfall in 2010 etc.) But MGM didn't sort out their financial situation until late in 2010. Skyfall officially entered development/production a month or so later in January 2011. The series was supposed to be back on track again with Spectre originally set for 2014. But Mendes scheduled meant it was delayed a year until 2015.

[ChrisIII]

So apparently the plot involves a scientist being kidnapped and Felix needs Bond's help, but Bond is semi-retired in Jamacia. (Wonder how the pre-credit scene is going to work out with Bond retired?) and the villain has some 'deadly weapons' or something like that.


Seems like a sort of somewhat more traditional Bond plot in a way; the bad guy has some superweapon or dangerous device. A good chunk of the Roger Moore films (MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN-the stuff with the agitator-SPY WHO LOVED ME, MOONRAKER, FOR YOUR EYES ONLY etc) and Brosnans (GOLDENEYE, DIE ANOTHER DAY), used that plot.

Also kind of full circle that it's Bond and Felix together in Jamacia; makes me wonder if Wright's Felix will suffer the fate of his literary and pre-Craig film counterpart.

[Somecrazyaussie]

So apparently the plot involves a scientist being kidnapped and Felix needs Bond's help, but Bond is semi-retired in Jamacia. (Wonder how the pre-credit scene is going to work out with Bond retired?) and the villain has some 'deadly weapons' or something like that.


Seems like a sort of somewhat more traditional Bond plot in a way; the bad guy has some superweapon or dangerous device. A good chunk of the Roger Moore films (MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN-the stuff with the agitator-SPY WHO LOVED ME, MOONRAKER, FOR YOUR EYES ONLY etc) and Brosnans (GOLDENEYE, DIE ANOTHER DAY), used that plot.

Also kind of full circle that it's Bond and Felix together in Jamacia; makes me wonder if Wright's Felix will suffer the fate of his literary and pre-Craig film counterpart.

Something will have to happen to Felix in order to coax Bond out of his retirement. I don't see him willingly giving up his retired life if it was Felix or M rocking up on his doorstep. If the above rumour is on point, maybe Felix gets captured or even killed outright (if he is, I could see the American Government cutting him loose as a result.) James will find out about it and will likely want to get in on the action. But, being retired, he won't receive help from MI6. So he goes off on his own. Might also be cool if M sends other 00 agents after him to bring him in before he jeopardizes whatever mission Felix was on or even MI6 have running to bring in Malek's bad guy.

Again, it combines many elements from previous films. Since this is Craigs last outing, makes me wonder if they'll pull the trigger and actually kill him off. Thus capping his entire series.

I also see Scott Z Burns was involved with scriptwriting duties. THAT is what has peaked my interest. That guy is responsible for Bourne Ultimatum and Contagion. Both are films i enjoyed immensely.

[Hypestyle]

so is Blofeld still in jail? Still possibly manipulating things?

[Miles To Go]

Something will have to happen to Felix in order to coax Bond out of his retirement

Sanchez confirmed

[ChrisIII]

In the novels, Felix loses his arm early on in LIVE AND LET DIE but continues to help Bond with a prosthetic or hook in later missions.

The films of course used this scene in LICENSE TO KILL, although Felix's injuries were far worse, hence him being replaced by Wade in the Brosnan films.

So yeah, Felix getting maimed might happen.

[Totoro Man]

Cool. I knew that Ramie Malek was up for the villain role, but Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas, and Billy Magnussen being here are cool surprises. Hopefully this film will make up for the disappointment that was Spectre, and Craig can end his tenure on a more positive note. Ok guesses for characters:

Rami-Main villain obviously.

Billy-Henchmen/secondary villain.

Ana de Armas-Femme Fatale/morally shady person.

Lashana-Main Bond Woman/spy/government person/etc.

Also Jeffrey Wright returning as Felix, awesome. I've missed him.

Ana de Armas is pretty much perfect Bond Girl material. although, I would have said that about Monica Belluci too; and she basically got wasted on a cameo!

[Somecrazyaussie]

so is Blofeld still in jail? Still possibly manipulating things?

Since it is Craig's last one, It would make sense to have everything tie together (although Spectre did a great job of that already.) So Malek's villain would, in all likelihood, have to have some ties to either Blofeld or Spectre.

[Somecrazyaussie]

Sanchez confirmed

The real question is: will the tiger shark be back?

[Séb]

OK here's some details.

-Felix is back.
-Ana De Armas and Lashana Lynch are the new girls.
-Rami Malek confirmed.

Surprised there wasn't a title or car reveal, can't remember the last time that happened. Still what a cast! Hyped Felix is making a return and I'm glad to see Lynch get more roles, I thought she was great in CM.

[Séb]

David Dencik's character

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Will be a villain named Waldo

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First set video and photos of Craig and Wright filming in Jamaica

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[Vinsanity]

David Dencik's character

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Will be a villain named Waldo

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First set video and photos of Craig and Wright filming in Jamaica

Slight spoilers - Video| Photos

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So, they found him?

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[Punisher007]

Ana de Armas is pretty much perfect Bond Girl material. although, I would have said that about Monica Belluci too; and she basically got wasted on a cameo!

Agree with you on both of those things.

[Séb]

Ana de Armas is pretty much perfect Bond Girl material. although, I would have said that about Monica Belluci too; and she basically got wasted on a cameo!

Belluci actually read for the role of Paris Carver, to quote Brosnan, "The fools said no".

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So, they found him?

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Lol, bet they'll use the joke in the movie.

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