No Time To Die: Production Diary

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  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    The set is stunning.
  • DonnyDB5DonnyDB5 Buffalo, New York
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    Zekidk wrote: »
    The set in Jamaica:
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    Love it! So quaint & secluded.
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    The set is a wood shack set in trees with a puddle. Let's not get carried away.
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    Hildebrand Risico of A Lady in New York "JUST SAY THE BLOODY TITLE THAT I HAVE TO GO!!!"
    Absolute joke of a press conference.

    - Outside.
    - Terrible audio.
    - No title.
    - Boring questions with even more boring answers. Actors looked flatter than a pancake, especially Craig.
    - Fan-made trailer.
    - Construction video of a set that was lame.
    - Wow. So disappointed on so many levels. I can't believe I got excited over this.

    The best part of this press conference was that Jeffery Wright was back and that Ana de Armas was cast. Also, Rami's video was great; he's the only person that gave a damn today. Shame I couldn't say that to the rest of the cast.

    "Here we are to answer some questions!" "Okay. But actually we can't".
    Alright-y then.

    I concur.

    The whole thing was so flat and unpolished. As soon as they said "no title", I emotionally checked out.

    The cast reveal would have had to do a lot to convince me otherwise - aside from Malik (who we know), De Armas and the return of Jeffrey Wright - I feel fairly uninspired by this information.

    They are clearly going to reveal the title with the trailer - following Endgame and Rise of Skywalker - this is the fashion these days. God knows why.

    Otherwise, the actual event was tepid and my surge of excitement dipped as soon as I saw that shoddy fan-made trailer of DC's films and Clara Amfo walking on a beech. Yawn....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

    Interesting notes:

    ⚫ This film has maintained a lot of Danny Boyle's crew.
    ⚫The lack of composer and clear decision to steal from the La La Land and First Man crew, suggests Damian Chazelle's composer will get picked.
    ⚫How creepy is Rami Malek in that video.
    ⚫The synopsis sounds like a lark. Could this be a more "fun" film.
  • I wonder who Bond will end up with at the end of the film. Ana De Armas is georgeous.
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    ColonelSun wrote: »
    We don't know the Norway scenes are for the pre-titles, that's just speculation (Has anyone seen the scene numbers on the clapperboards?)
    Scene 15. So it could be the 1st scene after the main titles. Or in the end of the PTS.

    Could be (where's the spoiler button?):
    - PTS: action setpiece with Bond
    - Norway scenes right after the main titles with a kidnapped scientist.
    - Jamaica. Bond retired, when Leiter turns up.
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    QsCat wrote: »

    The Rory Kinnear one was much better though. It was absolutely fantastic!
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    For those wondering, the official writing credits to date are:
    Written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade, Scott Z. Burns with Cary Joji Fukunaga and Phoebe Waller-Bridge
  • DonnyDB5DonnyDB5 Buffalo, New York
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    There’s photocall pictures surfacing on Instagram. I hope we get to see them in HD.
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    Thoughts: Great cast and still great secrecy. They seem intent on running a tight ship (after all, was it reported anywhere that a set had already been constructed in Jamaica?). Synopsis sounds intriquing and hinting at a return to a more classical Bond Villain Scheme perhaps?

    Sure the event was a little off, but then it wasn't advertised as a press conference. So it can't particularly be compared to one.

    As for the quotes about Daniel Craig's "lack of enthusiasm ... Perhaps he just doesn't feel comfortable with live interviews. With his history of the press there's a perfect understanding why-think back to the casino royale announcement, he was hardly overly enthused then. Acting, rather that promoting is his and all the other cast members jobs, obviously there is an element of overlap, but You can still be an actor and not a confident public speaker. And besides that live "audience" questions are always an awkward affair. Credit to Naomie Harris though who seems a pro at handling such events.

    Lack of title? Meh. All the franchises seem to like saving titles now to later revelations to generate further interest.
    Overall, just very glad it's now all in motion

    Harris practically makes her living from brand endorsements and the like so is much better at this stuff. Craig put in a poor show though.

    And the presenter was abysmal. Did anyone else notice how she mentioned Craig fourth out of the actors present? I know ladies first and all that but it was slightly odd.
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    Are people really that pissed? Sure, the press call was less than impressive but the info gained from it is fantastic, IMO.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Zekidk wrote: »
    The set in Jamaica:
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    A chicken farm?
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    A small recap of the last 4 years.

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    The synopsis is very interesting tho I’m worried the villains scheme will involve climate change. Not sure how I feel about that.

    I know this is DC last film but do you all think any part of the story will be a send off for him? Or will it just like the other Bonds last films where they didn’t leave it like it was their last film?
  • MonsieurMerciMonsieurMerci France
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    Daniel Craig isn't co-producer anymore ?

  • Blofeld0064Blofeld0064 Milford, Michigan
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    Good morning America interview with Malek, He also reconfirmed that this is Craig's last.
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    I like the synopsis. Although a tad worried it might fall into scifi territory.
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    Info gained could have just come from an A4 sheet of paper and obviously its good to discuss that. But the whole point of these events is NOT to circulate info. Its to create a buzz of excitement, enthusiasm and anticipation in the build up to the movie. IMHO, it failed. More like a launch event for a second rate beer brand.
  • dominicgreenedominicgreene The Eternal QOS Defender
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    jake24 wrote: »
    Are people really that pissed? Sure, the press call was less than impressive but the info gained from it is fantastic, IMO.

    Outside of this forum, the reaction to the... presentation has been largely negative.
    I am quite pissed. The casting, synopsis, is all good, but I could say the same for Spectre, and look how that turned out.

    Just the overall feelings I got from everyone, I don't see any enthusiasm at all. Why was this rushed at all? I was really looking forward to Cary's answer on his take on this film, and his answer boiled down to "I want to one-up the last film". So lame on so many levels. The attitude everyone is bringing to this film destroys my confidence in it. I hope I'm wrong.
  • DoctorNoDoctorNo USA-Maryland
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    Perhaps it's Rowan Atkinson who should be starting the movie...

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    The event was underwhelming, yeah... starting off so beautiful with the location and the reality of being at Goldeneye and then getting nothing more out of it... I wish they had some more pre-recorded stuff in the absence of anyone having energy. I know it's early morning and awkward, but jeez.

    No title was a let down.

    The presenter did bring energy, but of course the questions were still picked and the usual lame ones, so none of the answers could be interesting or engaging.

    The new male actors, including Rami are all great, so that's really good news.

    Ana De Armas is hot for sure. My fears remain about a lot of girl-power story lines eating up Bond time. I mean Lashana Lynch did play the emotional support friend in Captain Marvel, "you're a proud woman.." dreck. Naomi Harris was great in her responses, but again I'm not thrilled with MI6 Team effort and that appears to be what we're getting again too.

    Craig looked great. I think he loves being Bond and being an actor, not press events, especially live. Which is fine. I don't care or want a lead actor to be a great presenter and then a crap Bond.

    Fukunaga looked uncomfortable, notably at the table with Barbara and Micheal. Hope that's just morning live stream awkwardness. But again, I would prefer a great filmmaker with mediocre presenter skills rather than the reverse (yes, I mean Mendes) so whatever...

    It's a great cast, great locations and I'm okay with the synopsis... hopefully the script is where it needs to be.
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    Zekidk wrote: »
    ColonelSun wrote: »
    We don't know the Norway scenes are for the pre-titles, that's just speculation (Has anyone seen the scene numbers on the clapperboards?)
    Scene 15. So it could be the 1st scene after the main titles. Or in the end of the PTS.

    Could be (where's the spoiler button?):
    - PTS: action setpiece with Bond
    - Norway scenes right after the main titles with a kidnapped scientist.
    - Jamaica. Bond retired, when Leiter turns up.

    Sc 15 for the exterior shots on the Norway ice lake? So, as a screenwriter myself and judging basic scene lengths from my own experience, I'd guess the Norway scene is several minutes after the titles. I'm betting a Maddy flashback in Jamaica stimulated by her fear of being left alone (and her fear of past catching up with them) if Bond leaves her alone to go on the mission for Felix. Just a guess again.
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    jake24 wrote: »
    Are people really that pissed? Sure, the press call was less than impressive but the info gained from it is fantastic, IMO.

    Exactly. There was a lot of good to be had.
    And bottom line, we are finally rolling properly. Great to see Wright back.
    And Ana looked stunning. (And Lea looks pretty good too!)
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    I don’t know why they had to go through the trouble of doing interviews. Why not just post that montage on social media followed by the cast statements/ cards and the set video. The interviews were very awkward/ pointless/ nobody looked thrilled to be doing them.
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    jake24 wrote: »
    Are people really that pissed? Sure, the press call was less than impressive but the info gained from it is fantastic, IMO.

    Outside of this forum, the reaction to the... presentation has been largely negative.
    I am quite pissed. The casting, synopsis, is all good, but I could say the same for Spectre, and look how that turned out.

    Just the overall feelings I got from everyone, I don't see any enthusiasm at all. Why was this rushed at all? I was really looking forward to Cary's answer on his take on this film, and his answer boiled down to "I want to one-up the last film". So lame on so many levels. The attitude everyone is bringing to this film destroys my confidence in it. I hope I'm wrong.

    Same. The reaction on Reddit is almost entirely negative, apart from a few "I CLAPPED WHEN I SAW THE THING" types.
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    Press events are part of being Bond, it comes with the job. We all have parts of the job that we would prefer not to do. but we do them. It's called being professional.
  • edited April 2019 Posts: 3,160
    ColonelSun wrote: »
    Zekidk wrote: »
    ColonelSun wrote: »
    We don't know the Norway scenes are for the pre-titles, that's just speculation (Has anyone seen the scene numbers on the clapperboards?)
    Scene 15. So it could be the 1st scene after the main titles. Or in the end of the PTS.

    Could be (where's the spoiler button?):
    - PTS: action setpiece with Bond
    - Norway scenes right after the main titles with a kidnapped scientist.
    - Jamaica. Bond retired, when Leiter turns up.

    Sc 15 for the exterior shots on the Norway ice lake? So, as a screenwriter myself and judging basic scene lengths from my own experience, I'd guess the Norway scene is several minutes after the titles.
    Scene 15 in SF was right before Bond jumped on the train
    Scene 15 in SP was the helicopter above the square in Mexico city.
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    I wont be at all surprised if David Dencik will deliver the standout performance of Bond 25!
  • dominicgreenedominicgreene The Eternal QOS Defender
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    MooreFun wrote: »
    jake24 wrote: »
    Are people really that pissed? Sure, the press call was less than impressive but the info gained from it is fantastic, IMO.

    Outside of this forum, the reaction to the... presentation has been largely negative.
    I am quite pissed. The casting, synopsis, is all good, but I could say the same for Spectre, and look how that turned out.

    Just the overall feelings I got from everyone, I don't see any enthusiasm at all. Why was this rushed at all? I was really looking forward to Cary's answer on his take on this film, and his answer boiled down to "I want to one-up the last film". So lame on so many levels. The attitude everyone is bringing to this film destroys my confidence in it. I hope I'm wrong.

    Same. The reaction on Reddit is almost entirely negative, apart from a few "I CLAPPED WHEN I SAW THE THING" types.

    Bond press conference thread: 87 upvotes after three hours.
    Renaming category in Oscars: 32k upvotes after a day.

    Wow, the hype is unreal.

  • SkyfallCraigSkyfallCraig Rome, Italy
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    I think we'll have a non-grownup-Bond PTS. Maybe a younger one one but probably a Bondless one
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