It’s Official: MGM Scraps the Next Installment in the James Bond Franchise

It’s sad, dear readers, but apparently very true: Ain’t It Cool News is reporting today that MGM has officially canceled the next installment of the James Bond series while it continues to figure out how to deal with its currentl financial woes. Although I’m not surprised by the news, it’s still a very tough pill to swallow. In this wonky writer’s extremely humble opinion, Daniel Craig helped reinvigorate a franchise that had grown impossibly stale, and the fact that he won’t be able to continue redefining this iconic character is grossly disappointing. Way to go, MGM. First you complicate “The Hobbit”, now you’re screwing with Bond. Insert angry fist shaking and colorful expletives here.

In the meantime, I suppose I’ll have to fill this particularly devastating vacancy with extremely low-quality bootleg episodes of the ill-fated cartoon series “James Bond, Jr.” That’s how truly and unapologetically pathetic I am.

It’s Official: Bond 23 is a Go



Well, after a lot of fits and starts and money troubles, it looks like a Sam Mendes-directed Bond movie (that’ll be #23, in case you’re keeping track at home) is finally, officially a go for production. MGM made the announcement themselves in a short but sweet press release:



So there you have it, Bond fans. The still untitled Bond 23 will commence production late 2011 for a November 9, 2012 release.

Actly for me, the identity of Bond was not really displayed in QoS. His charm, his dashingness, his suave, his way of handling situation, not up to par.

Yay! "Casino Royale" was great, "Quantum of Solace" was equally fantastic... and now they're making the third. Bring it on!

Just don't hurt any stunt drivers...

So who is the bond girl?

I dunno why, but seeing your posts back to back kinda funny.

Anyways, it'll be interesting to see where they take this rebooted franchise, now that the origin story + Eva Green story arc has ended. Will this Bond be the suave Bond or is he still finding his footing in the world of espionage, etc, etc.

Not MGM's fault. I have other sources of Hollywood news, and I never heard anything about "officially" scrapping the next Bond movie. On the other hand, I have heard the latest news that the movie is finally on.

Conclusion? Beyondhollywood.com sucks. I dunno why people here always quote them.

A good news source will check their sources. They will make sure it's 100% true before they publish a headline that goes "It's Confirmed".

Looks like they got it from Aintitcoolnews.com. Which is known for not being very credible.

Dark Horizons is much more reliable, guys.

Frankly, who's the best Bond of them all? I have a hard time to choose either Roger Moore or Sean Connery.

Daniel Craig Wanders Around the Set of Skyfall



I’ve never been much of a James Bond fan. He was always a bit too dapper and sophisticated for me, almost unbearably so once Roger Moore came aboard. All of that changed when Daniel Craig took the reigns, transforming the on-screen version of Bond from a well-mannered British snot into a rough-and-tumble badass who isn’t afraid to take a few whacks to his genitals. The batch of images from the set of “Skyfall” aren’t that impressive, mind you, but at least we know for certain that Craig is finally heading back to the franchise. That, of course, is all sorts of awesome.

Here’s a brief synopsis of the film:

   

Sam Mendes’ “Skyfall” stars, Dame Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, Berenice Marlohe, Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney, and Ben Whishaw. Javier Bardem will play the villain. Awesome? Awesome.

Joseph-Gordon Levitt as Bond...James Bond Jr.

If a reboot is imminent, why not change it all up. But Craig is set for a few more Bond films after Skyfall.

Skyfall (aka Bond 23) MAJOR SPOILER (If True)



Daniel Craig is back as Bond, and so is Judi Dench as M. According to the film’s official synopsis, M will be having her biggest impact on the franchise yet.

    Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

Now rumors are popping up all over the Interwebs that M’s “troubles” may lead to something drastic in the Bond universe.

POTENTIAL SPOILERS BELOW



“Skyfall”, the 23rd Bond movie, also stars Javier Bardem as the baddie, with Naomie Harris and Bérénice Marlohe providing the Bond eye candy. Sam Mendes of “American Beauty” fame is directing.

Look for it in November of 2012.

Explosive Skyfall Teaser Trailer Arrives



James Bond kills for Queen and Country in the first stylish teaser trailer for “Skyfall”, the latest outing by the British superspy as played by Daniel Craig (his third go-round in the suit) and directed by Sam Mendes. It looks slick, terrific, and simply Bond-irific. You’ve been waiting forever for it, so without further delay, check it out below, check it outers.

   

Starring Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Dame Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe, and Ben Whishaw.

The sky falls November 9, 2012.

Daniel Craig Signed Up for Two More Bond Films



Looks like Daniel Craig will be drinking that martini shaken not stirred for a couple more films. Or, er, it’s Heineken now, I guess. (Or whatever alcoholic beverage the producers sell out Her Majesty’s top spy to by the time the next movie rolls around. Bond’s gotta have his drinks. After all, after a hard day of killing for God and Country, a nice cold one always helps to ease into the night.)

Anyhoo. With “Skyfall”, Daniel Craig’s third outing as Bond coming up this November, it appears the actor is officially signed on for two more films, making it five in all. Of course, other actors who have played Bond were signed on for multiple films, too, but not all of them ended up fulfilling their contracts. (Sean Connery and Timothy Dalton both left a film short.)

Unlike previous Bond actors, it’s taken Craig six years to make three Bond movies, starting with 2006′s “Casino Royale” and continuing on with “Quantum of Solace”. If he fulfills his entire five-movie contract and doesn’t renew for whatever reason, it would make Craig the third longest-serving Bond, behind Sean Connery (six) and Roger Moore, who holds the title with seven outings. Pierce Brosnan, the Bond before Craig, made four movies, while Timothy Dalton could only survive two. George Lazenby, of course, only managed one, 1969′s “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”.

“Skyfall” opens November 9, 2012.