New 007 SKYFALL gets some interesting set photos

Production of the new James Bond movie got off to a very rocky start. Being conceived during MGM’s financial troubles, the company couldn’t even get the project off the ground, even though it was a guaranteed financial success. This problem led to many of us fearing that Sam Mendes would leave the project, but ultimately the film got back on track with Mendes at the helm.

The plot of the film and its characters are still a big mystery though. But now, thanks to some set photos we get a look at Javier Bardem as the main villain. Continue reading “New 007 SKYFALL gets some interesting set photos” →

Next Bond film gets release dates

The 23rd James Bond film has not had an easy time making it to the screen, after struggling to come to fruition due to MGM’s financial woes. The project is back on however, and luckily for us fans, the project did not lose Sam Mendes as the director. Other than Daniel Craig’s return as Bond and Mendes being set to direct, little is known about the upcoming film. We can now add release dates to the small list of things we do know about the next Bond.

The film, which is at this moment still untitled, will actually carry not one, but two, release dates. The UK and Ireland will get the film two weeks before we get it over in the States. Europe will see its release on October 26, 2012 and the U.S. and the rest of the world will have to wait until November 9, 2012. This two-week wait will be excruciating for Bond fans, as we are sure to hear a lot about the film in that time. Continue reading “Next Bond film gets release dates” →

A Geek's Dream: Kevin Spacey almost faced Bond

When BOND 23 was first put on hold, an incredible force of rage and sadness overcame me. Not only did this mean that Sam Mendes might not direct the film when (and if) it came back, but it also meant I had to wait even longer for my next Bond fix. The wait was already long enough as it was.

Then we found out it was back on, Mendes was still on as director, and Javier Bardem was lined up to play the villain in the film. And while that’s all good news, now we are finding out what could have been if the film was not delayed. That “could have” was Kevin Spacey. Continue reading “A Geek's Dream: Kevin Spacey almost faced Bond” →

MGM wants Bond back by 2012

It seems like it’s been a while since we’ve had a Bond movie, a lot longer than a Bond fanatic like myself can really handle. Unfortunately, with MGM’s financial woes as of late, 007’s future has seemed not so bright. With the news that MGM has worked out THE HOBBIT, it seems they are doing everything they can to get franchise number 2 back on track.

Now it seems they have, MGM has BOND 23 slated for a 2012 release. Continue reading “MGM wants Bond back by 2012” →

James Bond's next outing has been suspended, SPECTRE possibly to blame

James Bond has been a favorite of mine since I was just a wee little guy, with the recent two incarnations starring Daniel Craig reaffirming my love for the series. Even though both films were major financial successes, and MGM assured us that the James Bond franchise would be okay despite their financial woes, it seems that isn’t entirely true. It now looks as if the next Bond feature has been suspended indefinitely.

This news comes to us through a press release put out by Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, which you can check out after the break. Continue reading “James Bond's next outing has been suspended, SPECTRE possibly to blame” →