No Time To Die: Production Diary

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  • Posts: 15,818
    Bond should go back to the Rolex Submariners.

    Omega is no longer attractive enough to find itself on Bond's wrist.

    Indeed. I'm bored to tears with Bond wearing an Omega. Bring back the Rolex!!

    I'd also take the Seiko over the Omega.
  • SuperintendentSuperintendent A separate pool. For sharks, no less.
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    Perhaps someone who's on twitter could ask David Arnold about his conversation with Boyle. I doubt he will say much, but maybe we could get at least something out of him.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
    Posts: 15,423
    I despise the Aqua Terra, which looks like a piece of jewelry found on the wrist of a Wall Street stock broker. In other words, not Bond-like.

    The new Omega's seem to be ripoffs of old Tissot watches. The regular Seamaster looks like a ripoff of Tissot Navigator.
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
    Posts: 10,588
    Perhaps someone who's on twitter could ask David Arnold about his conversation with Boyle. I doubt he will say much, but maybe we could get at least something out of him.

    Isn't asking him about a supposed private conversation he had with Boyle a little extreme?
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    jake24 wrote: »
    Perhaps someone who's on twitter could ask David Arnold about his conversation with Boyle. I doubt he will say much, but maybe we could get at least something out of him.

    Isn't asking him about a supposed private conversation he had with Boyle a little extreme?
    I agree. That's taking one's inner Bond fan too far. What's happened to decorum nowadays?
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    It s ringing, and David picks up the phone.

    "Dave Arnold speaking."

    "Hello, Dave. Danny Boyle here."

    Arnold nearly wets himself.

    "Wow, YES!!! I mean...how are you? HUGE FAN of your films, Mr. Boyle. So I hear you got the Bond gig? Congratulations."

    "Why,thank you! As a matter of fact, that is why I call..."

    Arnold does wet himself.

    "Yes? Go on!"

    "With your connections, do you have someone you could recommend for the composer job? Someone new and fresh."
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    bondjames wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    It looks like a kid's watch - just missing the cartoon character on the face of it.
    Even Robert Langdon's Mickey Mouse watch looks more stylish.

    That one looks great.
    Yes, I've always liked Langdon's watch too.

    Remove Mickey Mouse, and you have a watch I'd like to wear.
    007 on the Commander watch hand - just me, or is that a bit too much too?
    They tend to do things like that on their Bond commemorative collectible pieces, and I've always found it too much. This is an example of them taking it too far imho, which Rolex never does.

    What's the appeal of these commemorative collectible pieces? Does it sell much?
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    That might not be too far from the truth @Thunderfinger
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,087
    It s ringing, and David picks up the phone.

    "Dave Arnold speaking."

    "Hello, Dave. Danny Boyle here."

    Arnold nearly wets himself.

    "Wow, YES!!! I mean...how are you? HUGE FAN of your films, Mr. Boyle. So I hear you got the Bond gig? Congratulations."

    "Why,thank you! As a matter of fact, that is why I call..."

    Arnold does wet himself.

    "Yes? Go on!"

    "With your connections, do you have someone you could recommend for the composer job? Someone new and fresh."

    Arnold has been ostrictized from Hollywood apparently.
  • edited June 2018 Posts: 3,333
    And yet David Arnold is composing the new big Hollywood movie The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle starring Rami Malek, Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr, Marion Cotillard, Ralph Fiennes, Selena Gomez, Antonio Banderas and a host of other names. How does that fit in with your thesis @Mendes4Lyfe?
  • SuperintendentSuperintendent A separate pool. For sharks, no less.
    Posts: 871
    jake24 wrote: »
    Perhaps someone who's on twitter could ask David Arnold about his conversation with Boyle. I doubt he will say much, but maybe we could get at least something out of him.

    Isn't asking him about a supposed private conversation he had with Boyle a little extreme?

    It doesn't have to be phrased like that (can you tell me what did you and Danny Boyle talk about). Just a simple question - are you going to be a Bond 25 composer, or something like that. Someone asked him the same question before SP and he answered.

    Anyway, he doesn't have to say anything if he thinks it's inappropriate.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    edited June 2018 Posts: 8,087
    bondsum wrote: »
    And yet David Arnold is composing the new big Hollywood movie The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle starring Rami Malek, Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr, Marion Cotillard, Ralph Fiennes, Selena Gomez, Antonio Banderas and a host of other names. How does that fit in with your thesis @Mendes4Lyfe?

    Not my "thesis". It has been discussed many times on here over the past couple years. I don't know where it came from, which is why I said "apparently".
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    I just want a completely different composer. I want to hear new sound. If I had it my way every Bond film from here on out would get a new composer for each film.
  • Posts: 3,333
    bondsum wrote: »
    And yet David Arnold is composing the new big Hollywood movie The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle starring Rami Malek, Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr, Marion Cotillard, Ralph Fiennes, Selena Gomez, Antonio Banderas and a host of other names. How does that fit in with your thesis @Mendes4Lyfe?

    Not my "thesis". It has been discussed many times on here over the past couple years.
    No doubt by the usual architects of bunkum. Don't believe everything they say.
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
    Posts: 10,588
    jake24 wrote: »
    Perhaps someone who's on twitter could ask David Arnold about his conversation with Boyle. I doubt he will say much, but maybe we could get at least something out of him.

    Isn't asking him about a supposed private conversation he had with Boyle a little extreme?

    It doesn't have to be phrased like that (can you tell me what did you and Danny Boyle talk about). Just a simple question - are you going to be a Bond 25 composer, or something like that. Someone asked him the same question before SP and he answered.

    Anyway, he doesn't have to say anything if he thinks it's inappropriate.
    I see. I did check his feed today and it's worth noting that someone said they hoped he returned for B25, to which he replied "thanks."
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    edited June 2018 Posts: 13,894
    TripAces wrote: »
    Remington wrote: »
    I think David Arnold is capable of more than one sound. TND soundtrack sounds nothing like CR soundtrack, at least not to my ear.

    Exactly. Last time we got a "new sound", we got Newman. We need Arnold.

    A new sound that earned Newman an Oscar nomination and a Grammy award, btw

    All that, and he forgot the Bond theme. Bond theme or Grammy? I would prefer to hear the Bond theme.
    Hmmm not sure about that one... New Digs or Grammy however and obviously they can shove their Grammy.

    I stand corrected, said the man in the orthopaedic shoes. Just over 2 and a half minutes of Bond theme, in a film that is a little under 2 and a half hours long. That's nowhere near enough, i'm afrraid. Now i'm not saying that the Bond theme should be used when Bond is carrying out a highly important task, such as filling up the coffee pot in the UniEx canteen, but the use of the Bond theme in the last few films is laughable.

    To Thomas Newman, I would like to say this... as The Rock told Wyclef Jean, "It doesn't matter about your Grammys."
  • Posts: 632
    bondjames wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    It looks like a kid's watch - just missing the cartoon character on the face of it.
    Even Robert Langdon's Mickey Mouse watch looks more stylish.

    That one looks great.
    Yes, I've always liked Langdon's watch too.

    Remove Mickey Mouse, and you have a watch I'd like to wear.
    007 on the Commander watch hand - just me, or is that a bit too much too?
    They tend to do things like that on their Bond commemorative collectible pieces, and I've always found it too much. This is an example of them taking it too far imho, which Rolex never does.

    What's the appeal of these commemorative collectible pieces? Does it sell much?

    I've never seen the appeal of them till the Spectre Seamaster 300, which has very few 007 references on it, most of which are out of sight when in wear. I've never bothered to check what the resale is on those as I've never had any interest. I know the Spectre AT, using the Bond family coat seemed to sell well, but the Commander edition seems to still be in stock according to what I've heard either because of the design or no new movie to promote when it came out last year.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
    Posts: 16,331
    Arnold has been ostrictized from Hollywood apparently.
    I think that was a fan theory started here by his detractors because he doesn't do much high profile movies these days. Yet he's been working on Sherlock which is well received.

    Perhaps David is selective with his work. I wouldn't know though. I don't keep up to date.
  • Posts: 17,293
    JET007 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    It looks like a kid's watch - just missing the cartoon character on the face of it.
    Even Robert Langdon's Mickey Mouse watch looks more stylish.

    That one looks great.
    Yes, I've always liked Langdon's watch too.

    Remove Mickey Mouse, and you have a watch I'd like to wear.
    007 on the Commander watch hand - just me, or is that a bit too much too?
    They tend to do things like that on their Bond commemorative collectible pieces, and I've always found it too much. This is an example of them taking it too far imho, which Rolex never does.

    What's the appeal of these commemorative collectible pieces? Does it sell much?

    I've never seen the appeal of them till the Spectre Seamaster 300, which has very few 007 references on it, most of which are out of sight when in wear. I've never bothered to check what the resale is on those as I've never had any interest. I know the Spectre AT, using the Bond family coat seemed to sell well, but the Commander edition seems to still be in stock according to what I've heard either because of the design or no new movie to promote when it came out last year.

    The Spectre Seamaster 300 looks waaaay better than the Commander watch. What was the reason for Omega to launch a new watch without a new Bond movie? Seems like bad marketing.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
    Posts: 11,139
    When EoN can afford to finance their movies themselves then they can slap whatever watch they want on Bond but as long as they have their hand out, taking Omega's cash, OMEGA will be here to stay.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
    Posts: 9,117
    At least let’s hope that given that garish abomination was released a year or so ago and will be over two years old when the film comes out they might have something new to give Bond.

    Just as long as they get rid of that shitty canvas strap and go back to metal is the main thing.

    Yes Sean had the same strap in DN but that was the olden days so you can excuse it but these days it looks very naff.

    Just like so many aspects, such as the GB, that they seem so good at getting wrong it’s not rocket science. Rolex Submariner with the metal strap as worn in LALD - timeless. Or if you must sell out to Omega whatever they have that looks the closest to it.
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    Just like so many aspects, such as the GB, that they seem so good at getting wrong it’s not rocket science. Rolex Submariner with the metal strap as worn in LALD - timeless. Or if you must sell out to Omega whatever they have that looks the closest to it.

    That's a nice watch right there! No unnecessary details, black watch face - what more do you need? Much the same way I want Bond 25 to be. Just the basics.

    I prefer a leather strap myself actually, but that's because I hate the metally clang when placing your hand on a table, etc. Tried a GF styled fabric strap on my watch (a cheap Timex) but could never get used to it.
  • RC7RC7
    Posts: 10,512
    Birdleson wrote: »
    James Bond Radio just said in their latest podcast that, according to their sources, a phone call between David Arnold and Danny Boyle has taken place.



    1 hour 4 minutes and 40 seconds in.

    They also refer to the "Scooby" gang. I guess that term (along with SPECTRE being known as SP) is my lasting legacy to Bond fandom.

    You don’t want that as your legacy. You’re better than that.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
    Posts: 9,117
    Birdleson wrote: »
    James Bond Radio just said in their latest podcast that, according to their sources, a phone call between David Arnold and Danny Boyle has taken place.



    1 hour 4 minutes and 40 seconds in.

    They also refer to the "Scooby" gang. I guess that term (along with SPECTRE being known as SP) is my lasting legacy to Bond fandom.
    Did they pay you royalties for that?

    At least the hope is that EON might take notice and dial back the Scooby Gang™ if these guys are saying it as they are clearly on their radar. They were at the premiere so like a lot of prominent Youtubers they get given perks by filmmakers in return of an expectation of positive reviews (which is what they gave SP at release - although I have listened for ages they might have revised this now but at the time they were conspicuously effusive in their praise).

    Red Letter Media are the only ones I really trust to call it how they see it.
  • Posts: 632
    JET007 wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    bondjames wrote: »
    It looks like a kid's watch - just missing the cartoon character on the face of it.
    Even Robert Langdon's Mickey Mouse watch looks more stylish.

    That one looks great.
    Yes, I've always liked Langdon's watch too.

    Remove Mickey Mouse, and you have a watch I'd like to wear.
    007 on the Commander watch hand - just me, or is that a bit too much too?
    They tend to do things like that on their Bond commemorative collectible pieces, and I've always found it too much. This is an example of them taking it too far imho, which Rolex never does.

    What's the appeal of these commemorative collectible pieces? Does it sell much?

    I've never seen the appeal of them till the Spectre Seamaster 300, which has very few 007 references on it, most of which are out of sight when in wear. I've never bothered to check what the resale is on those as I've never had any interest. I know the Spectre AT, using the Bond family coat seemed to sell well, but the Commander edition seems to still be in stock according to what I've heard either because of the design or no new movie to promote when it came out last year.

    The Spectre Seamaster 300 looks waaaay better than the Commander watch. What was the reason for Omega to launch a new watch without a new Bond movie? Seems like bad marketing.

    They were probably expecting Bond 25 a lot sooner then when we're getting it would be my guess.

    I thought bringing the NATO strap back was an awful idea, but having now worn one, they are quite comfortable during the summer or in humid climates. They're not for everyone though and some of Omega's newest straps I could never picture on my Seamaster.
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    Outside of the reuse of score and the colour timing, I'm quite a fan of Spectre, too, and enjoy hearing that they like it.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited June 2018 Posts: 23,883
    It s ringing, and David picks up the phone.

    "Dave Arnold speaking."

    "Hello, Dave. Danny Boyle here."

    Arnold nearly wets himself.

    "Wow, YES!!! I mean...how are you? HUGE FAN of your films, Mr. Boyle. So I hear you got the Bond gig? Congratulations."

    "Why,thank you! As a matter of fact, that is why I call..."
    Haha. Wouldn't surprise me if some of it played out this way. The wetting bit at least.
    Just like so many aspects, such as the GB, that they seem so good at getting wrong it’s not rocket science. Rolex Submariner with the metal strap as worn in LALD - timeless. Or if you must sell out to Omega whatever they have that looks the closest to it.

    That's a nice watch right there! No unnecessary details, black watch face - what more do you need? Much the same way I want Bond 25 to be. Just the basics.

    I prefer a leather strap myself actually, but that's because I hate the metally clang when placing your hand on a table, etc. Tried a GF styled fabric strap on my watch (a cheap Timex) but could never get used to it.
    LALD inspired me to save up for one and I couldn't be happier. It's quite timeless and I hope they go back to it one day. The last time we saw it was in LTK, when Tim prominently sported the latest model at the time.

    Regarding the NATO, I'm not a fan of it either. A bit too utilitarian for Bond imho. At least Sean wore it when he was doing some diving and actually getting down and dirty, which is what that strap was originally intended for as it came out of the British military.
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
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    Just thinking what I'd like. I'd like EON to look hard at what made Casino Royale work so very well. It was vastly different from the previous Bond film. I mean, they took chances (not just on Craig) - the whole style, tone, music, all of it. Not to mimic CR, but I mean look at how they can turn a corner and really make it count. To not be too tentative. To have some genuine Fleming at the core of the film. Things like that.

    With Boyle's idea and his scriptwriter, we already have a different (hopefully fresh in a good way) story coming our way. I don't want Logan's ideas in this one at all. I think Boyle is a good director and I feel positive about him putting his own stamp on Bond. I think he's a genuine fan. I really don't think he'll make a film that will seem ponderous, too full of angst, or go the opposite way and be too cheesy or shallow. Of all the directors we have had mentioned, I think he could bring something really interesting to a Bond film. I hope I'm not disappointed, but right now I feel Bond 25 is looking good.

    I also would love to have the composer announced, but I'm not concerned. Just knowing Newman is gone is a source of joy. As I've mentioned, I like Arnold. I do think this will be someone new, though.
  • edited June 2018 Posts: 4,400
    Tabloid Report: Helena Bonham Carter on 'wishlist' to play Bond villain.
    https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/helena-bonham-carter-tipped-bring-12639247
    hel.jpg?w=1000&h=562&crop=1
    I don't hate it. Neither do I love it....

    I would have loved Angelina Jolie over her. Helena Bonham Carter seems a little attainable, I want a surprising and unexpected name. Couldn't they get Meryl Streep? HBC seems like Danny Boyle-esque casting to me.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    Oh dear. I've never been a fans of hers. I sincerely hope this 'rumour' is false.
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