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Thunderpussy · August 2021

Screen Rant: No Time To Die CinemaCon Footage: Extended James Bond Action Scene.
https://screenrant.com/no-time-die-footage-details-james-bond-cinemacon/

The Indian Express: ‘Our very own 007s’: Mumbai Police’s band wows all with James Bond theme performance.
https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/mumbai-polices-band-wows-all-with-james-bond-theme-performance-7468132/

The Scottish Sun: Sean Connery’s son Jason reveals he loves living on Scots farm as he releases new film....
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/7600131/sean-connery-son-jason-film-farmer/

LaineyGossip: Rami Malek hosts Bond: No Time To Die screening in LA ahead of next month's world premiere in London.
https://www.laineygossip.com/rami-malek-hosts-bond-no-time-to-die-screening-in-la-ahead-of-next-months-world-premiere-in-london/69233

mtm · August 2021

Mallory wrote: »

New 007 store items

NTTD Crew Locations T Shirt
https://007store.com/products/james-bond-no-time-to-die-locations-t-shirt

James Bond Advent Calendar (warning, pricey)
https://007store.com/products/james-bond-007-advent-calendar-2021

Oh they should definitely sell Kamal Khan’s Lucky Dice separately! Wouldn't you buy those? :D

Mallory · August 2021

mtm wrote: »

Mallory wrote: »

New 007 store items

NTTD Crew Locations T Shirt
https://007store.com/products/james-bond-no-time-to-die-locations-t-shirt

James Bond Advent Calendar (warning, pricey)
https://007store.com/products/james-bond-007-advent-calendar-2021

Oh they should definitely sell Kamal Khan’s Lucky Dice separately! Wouldn't you buy those? :D

Well, I could, but I think I will use player privilege, and use your lucky dice.

Afterall, its all in the wrist...

mtm · August 2021

Exactly! :D Seems like a fairly cheap product that lots of Bond fans would happily buy.

Since62 · August 2021

and then head to Vegas, baby !...I know...and then get arrested, without the chance to escape in a Mach 1 that not only goes up onto 2 wheels, but miraculously changes sides !

Since62 · August 2021

Has anyone noticed that the two most recent MI films on streaming are available but at a premium ? This gives me cause to reflect on NTTD streaming. I've read it will be on Paramount +, at least, at first. This means not only paying a premium -- hence motivating the pirates even more -- but you'd first have to add Paramount + ! How many streamers are folks expected to subscribe ?!!? This...will...not...help...the...film...make...money !!! Let's face it -- Netflix already is way out front, and Amazon Prime got out there, as well as HBO Max and Hulu. But they all already were in the market with similar products -- Netflix goes back to DVD rental, Amazon already with, well, everything, HBO Max goes back to HBO cable, and Hulu to NBC...Paramount + is trying to get people to pay up for yet ANOTHER streaming service, and likely charge a premium for the film, too ? Other than catching some Bond fanatics -- good luck ! People will just wait, or turn to piracy ! And DOWN go the receipts for the film's Box Office, even with streaming included.

ImpertinentGoon · August 2021

Since62 wrote: »

Has anyone noticed that the two most recent MI films on streaming are available but at a premium ? This gives me cause to reflect on NTTD streaming. I've read it will be on Paramount +, at least, at first. This means not only paying a premium -- hence motivating the pirates even more -- but you'd first have to add Paramount + ! How many streamers are folks expected to subscribe ?!!? This...will...not...help...the...film...make...money !!! Let's face it -- Netflix already is way out front, and Amazon Prime got out there, as well as HBO Max and Hulu. But they all already were in the market with similar products -- Netflix goes back to DVD rental, Amazon already with, well, everything, HBO Max goes back to HBO cable, and Hulu to NBC...Paramount + is trying to get people to pay up for yet ANOTHER streaming service, and likely charge a premium for the film, too ? Other than catching some Bond fanatics -- good luck ! People will just wait, or turn to piracy ! And DOWN go the receipts for the film's Box Office, even with streaming included.

We're only scratching the surface of this. Hollywood seems to be all in on the "pivot to streaming", but it seems entirely unclear what that will do to the existing power balances and the way we perceive movie and actor success. The WGA got close to a strike over this last year (one of the problems was that writers used to be able to make money off of stuff like syndication and box set sales; nowadays you get paid once to write the show, it goes on Netflix and that's it) and now the Scarlett Johansson lawsuit will bring it even further. Generally, what a lot of creatives seem to have trouble grasping - or fully understand but are powerless against - is that the success of the individual product is almost entirely meaningless to the streaming service. They all care about different things. In the case of the "pure streamers" like Netflix it's user-base growth and retention, in the case of the bigger conglomorates like Disney, Amazon and to a degree Apple it's about vertical integration of their other products. Sure, the most direct line is from a succesful film or TV show to growth in other areas, but as we have seen in the last year, if they have the option of selling out on the official box office of their films to boost subscriptions to services, they will absolutely do it.

Thunderpussy · August 2021

GameRant: Roger Moore Redeemed Moonraker With One Of The Darkest Bond Movies.
https://gamerant.com/roger-moore-redeemed-moonraker-darkest-bond-movie/

The Indian Express: When Naseeruddin Shah said Sean Connery reminded him of Jackie Shroff, called their film together ‘unbearable’.
https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/when-naseeruddin-shah-compared-sean-connery-to-jackie-shroff-called-their-film-together-unbearable-7469048/

mtm · August 2021

Roger Moore redeemed Moonraker by making Moonraker :)

Thunderpussy · August 2021

:)) I still enjoy it, especially now with our big screen televisions and the special effects
look better than than some other effects filled movies from the late 70s.

ProfJoeButcher · August 2021

mtm wrote: »

Roger Moore redeemed Moonraker by making Moonraker :)

B-) Damn straight!

Thunderpussy · August 2021

Express: James Bond star Sean Connery 'hated' role and gave away his salary.
https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1481831/james-bond-sean-connery-hated-salary-diamonds-are-forever

Daily Mail: Dr No casino on London's Park Lane sues over £10m debt owed by Chinese tycoon.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9923609/Dr-No-casino-Londons-Park-Lane-sues-10m-debt-owed-Chinese-tycoon.html

Boss Hunting: This $110000 James Bond Travel Package Lets You Live Like 007.
https://www.bosshunting.com.au/travel/james-bond-travel-experience/

Since62 · August 2021

ImpertinentGoon wrote: »

Since62 wrote: »

Has anyone noticed that the two most recent MI films on streaming are available but at a premium ? This gives me cause to reflect on NTTD streaming. I've read it will be on Paramount +, at least, at first. This means not only paying a premium -- hence motivating the pirates even more -- but you'd first have to add Paramount + ! How many streamers are folks expected to subscribe ?!!? This...will...not...help...the...film...make...money !!! Let's face it -- Netflix already is way out front, and Amazon Prime got out there, as well as HBO Max and Hulu. But they all already were in the market with similar products -- Netflix goes back to DVD rental, Amazon already with, well, everything, HBO Max goes back to HBO cable, and Hulu to NBC...Paramount + is trying to get people to pay up for yet ANOTHER streaming service, and likely charge a premium for the film, too ? Other than catching some Bond fanatics -- good luck ! People will just wait, or turn to piracy ! And DOWN go the receipts for the film's Box Office, even with streaming included.

We're only scratching the surface of this. Hollywood seems to be all in on the "pivot to streaming", but it seems entirely unclear what that will do to the existing power balances and the way we perceive movie and actor success. The WGA got close to a strike over this last year (one of the problems was that writers used to be able to make money off of stuff like syndication and box set sales; nowadays you get paid once to write the show, it goes on Netflix and that's it) and now the Scarlett Johansson lawsuit will bring it even further. Generally, what a lot of creatives seem to have trouble grasping - or fully understand but are powerless against - is that the success of the individual product is almost entirely meaningless to the streaming service. They all care about different things. In the case of the "pure streamers" like Netflix it's user-base growth and retention, in the case of the bigger conglomorates like Disney, Amazon and to a degree Apple it's about vertical integration of their other products. Sure, the most direct line is from a succesful film or TV show to growth in other areas, but as we have seen in the last year, if they have the option of selling out on the official box office of their films to boost subscriptions to services, they will absolutely do it.

Excellent analysis ! I did write something outdated, though. With Amazon buying in, it seems more likely the streamer would be Amazon Prime, which already has a large number of subscribers. I think the Paramount + challenge with which I was concerned is outdated news.

Thunderpussy · August 2021

Screen Rant: No Time to Die UK Box Office Is More Important Than US To Producers.
https://screenrant.com/no-time-die-box-office-uk-usa-comparison/

Hollywood Reporter: Lashana Lynch Celebrates “Fantastic” Black Women of Bond Franchise, Responds to ‘No Time to Die’ Critics.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lashana-lynch-no-time-to-die-black-female-representation-critics-1235003858/

Thunderpussy · August 2021

Koimoi: Henry Cavill Is Pushing Harder To Become The Next James Bond After Daniel Craig’s Exit?.
https://www.koimoi.com/hollywood-news/henry-cavill-is-pushing-harder-to-become-the-next-james-bond-after-daniel-craigs-exit/

QBranch · August 2021

Thunderpussy wrote: »

Hollywood Reporter: Lashana Lynch Celebrates “Fantastic” Black Women of Bond Franchise, Responds to ‘No Time to Die’ Critics.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lashana-lynch-no-time-to-die-black-female-representation-critics-1235003858/

As for those who were critical of Lynch's casting, including a barrage of racist online trolls, the British Jamaican actor had a simple response to them - "You get in my way, I will put a bullet in your knee."

Thunderpussy · August 2021

Screen Rant: Archer Season 12 Sets Up Its Own James Bond Villain | Screen Rant.
https://screenrant.com/archer-season-12-new-villain-james-bond-blofeld/

goldenswissroyale · August 2021

I hope it's okay to post two links to videos of the "James Bond Club Schweiz. Our president asked a lot of stars and workers of the Bond films to do a short video where they congratulate our Club and talk about anything Bond related they wanted. The responses were amazing (imo).

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ej6RdcuaJ6c

I especially recommend the beginning and the end of the video. But there are a lot of other highlights in it;)

Here is also the longer version of Norman Wanstall. He is a very likeable fellow:
v=8aNCG9khiqE[url="http:

Thunderfinger · August 2021

goldenswissroyale wrote: »

I hope it's okay to post two links to videos of the "James Bond Club Schweiz. Our president asked a lot of stars and workers of the Bond films to do a short video where they congratulate our Club and talk about anything Bond related they wanted. The responses were amazing (imo).

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ej6RdcuaJ6c

I especially recommend the beginning and the end of the video. But there are a lot of other highlights in it;)

Here is also the longer version of Norman Wanstall. He is a very likeable fellow:
v=8aNCG9khiqE[url="http:

Thanks. Lovely man, great talent.

Thunderpussy · August 2021

MovieWeb: James Bonds Fans Will Have a Long Wait for the Next 007 Movie After No Time to Die.
https://movieweb.com/james-bond-new-movie-long-wait/

Mallory · August 2021

Thunderpussy wrote: »

MovieWeb: James Bonds Fans Will Have a Long Wait for the Next 007 Movie After No Time to Die.
https://movieweb.com/james-bond-new-movie-long-wait/

I’m expecting 3-4 years, similar with DAD to CR.

Thunderpussy · August 2021

Express: James Bond: Sean Connery's real terror filming Thunderball 'I'm not bloody doing that'.
https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1483336/James-Bond-film-Sean-Connery-Thunderball-shark-toupe-Bond-girl
It's a pretty well known story to Bond fans.

Some_Kind_Of_Hero · August 2021

Thunderpussy wrote: »

Express: James Bond: Sean Connery's real terror filming Thunderball 'I'm not bloody doing that'.
https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1483336/James-Bond-film-Sean-Connery-Thunderball-shark-toupe-Bond-girl
It's a pretty well known story to Bond fans.

Regardless of whether they were put into a state of torpor, I would not want to get into a pool of tiger sharks either. Those things are man-eaters!

Thunderpussy · August 2021

I agree @Some_Kind_Of_Hero I wouldn't have done it either.

Thunderpussy · August 2021

Screen Rant: Everything James Bond Movies Borrowed From Colonel Sun.
https://screenrant.com/james-bond-movies-colonel-sun-copied-story/

Thunderpussy · August 2021

The Hustle: The family business that owns a share of the $7B James Bond franchise.
https://thehustle.co/the-family-business-that-owns-a-share-of-the-7b-james-bond-franchise/

Thunderpussy · August 2021

Screen Rant: Black Adam's Pierce Brosnan Has Great Admiration for Dwayne Johnson.
https://screenrant.com/black-adam-pierce-brosnan-dwayne-johnson-admiration/

HELLO!: James Bond star Colin Salmon opens up about near-death experience - EXCLUSIVE.
https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/20210829120554/colin-salmon-exclusive-interview-health/

Screen Rant: Lashana Lynch Discusses Possibility of Maria Rambeau Return to the MCU.
https://screenrant.com/lashana-lynch-maria-rambeau-return-mcu-response/

Thunderpussy · August 2021

CinemaBlend: Would Pierce Brosnan Play James Bond Again? The Actor Shares His Honest Thoughts.
https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2572739/would-pierce-brosnan-play-james-bond-again-actor-shares-honest-thoughts-007

Screen Rant: Why Spectre Is Still So important In No Time To Die (Despite Its Failure).
https://screenrant.com/no-time-die-spectre-james-bond-important-bad-reason/

mtm · August 2021

Thunderpussy wrote: »

HELLO!: James Bond star Colin Salmon opens up about near-death experience - EXCLUSIVE.
https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/20210829120554/colin-salmon-exclusive-interview-health/

Yikes, good to hear he got through COVID okay.

Thunderpussy · August 2021

RedShark News: Why No Time to Die and others are still using film in a digital world.
https://www.redsharknews.com/why-no-time-to-die-and-others-are-still-using-film-in-a-digital-world

New York Post : Pierce Brosnan yanks $100M home off market after 1 year without offer.
https://nypost.com/2021/08/30/pierce-brosnan-delists-100m-home-after-1-year-without-offer/

Robb Report: Watch: This Two-Minute Film Showcases James Bond’s Most Iconic Aston Martins Across 6 Decades.
https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/video-captures-the-entirety-of-the-decades-long-james-bond-aston-martin-relationship-1234633133/

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