http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/-t1.htm Post and discuss news about the upcoming Bond movie. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:47:12 GMT 10 http://hitskin.com/themes/14/68/91/i_logo.gif http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/-t1.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/emirates-palace-hotel-future-location-t1794.htm Bond Crazy The Sunday Express today has a small snippet on Bond 23. Couldn't find it online, but the article reads: Quote:He may have said no to the cast of Sex And The City filming their saucy scenes beneath the gold-leaf ceilings of his fabulous Emirates Palace Hotel but the Sheikh of Abu Dhabi has reacted rather more favourably to a request from the makers of the new James Bond movie. "We have had a call from the James Bond production company asking if they can come and recce the hotel ... Bond 23 News Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:47:12 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/emirates-palace-hotel-future-location-t1794.htm#7383 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/emirates-palace-hotel-future-location-t1794.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/mgm-debunks-rumours-of-fox-takeover-of-james-bond-t1733.htm Bond Crazy James Bond will be staying with the lion. A few days ago, the We Are Movie Geeks website ran a report claiming that 20th Century Fox was supposedly in line to acquire the marketing and distribution rights to the 007 series from the troubled MGM studio (and current home of Bond). That report, which met with some skepticism amongst online Bond fans, has now been debunked by MGM itself. Film School Rejects reports that an official source has confirmed that the James Bond franchise ... Bond 23 News Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:22:28 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/mgm-debunks-rumours-of-fox-takeover-of-james-bond-t1733.htm#7212 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/mgm-debunks-rumours-of-fox-takeover-of-james-bond-t1733.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/fox-taking-over-bond-t1728.htm Bond Crazy A whopper of a rumor has hit the Internet about the future of the James Bond franchise. Pundits have been suggesting for the last few weeks that Bond studio MGM, which is burdened with a crushing $3.7 billion debt load, might have to sell off the franchise -- arguably its most lucrative asset -- if it's to stay alive and have enough money to produce The Hobbit and its sequel. Although MGM recently received a forbearance on its interest payments until mid-December, it's viewed as a temporary ... Bond 23 News Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:42:10 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/fox-taking-over-bond-t1728.htm#7199 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/fox-taking-over-bond-t1728.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/mgm-losing-the-james-bond-franchise-t1727.htm Bond Crazy MGM Losing the James Bond Franchise? James Bond 007Less than a week ago, MGM received a deferment on their outstanding loans to allow them to continue with plans for producing a Guillermo del Toro-led production of The Hobbit. At the time of the announcement, nothing was said about the other properties under MGM's umbrella, such as the 007 franchise, the most valuable one in its library. Now, it appears that MGM may be forced to sell off the rights to future James Bond movies ... Bond 23 News Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:40:31 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/mgm-losing-the-james-bond-franchise-t1727.htm#7198 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/mgm-losing-the-james-bond-franchise-t1727.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/james-bond-versus-tintin-at-the-box-office-t1598.htm Bond Crazy 2011 is going to be a busy year for Daniel Craig fans. Online sources have confirmed that Craig will indeed star in the 23rd James Bond film, and that the movie is set to release at the same time Craig's other film, Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn is scheduled to premiere in Europe. Experts are divided as to whether the release of James Bond at the same time of the Tintin release will help or hurt Tintin's take at the box office. http://www.examiner.com/x-12467-Tintin-Examiner~y2009m9d17-James-Bond-versus-Tintin-at-the-Box-Office Bond 23 News Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:49:06 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/james-bond-versus-tintin-at-the-box-office-t1598.htm#6671 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/james-bond-versus-tintin-at-the-box-office-t1598.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/muse-wed-probably-say-yes-to-recording-a-james-bond-song-t1593.htm Bond Crazy Even though Bond 23 is barely a speck on the horizon at the moment, suggestions for who should perform the film’s title song are already coming in. One musical group currently up for discussion is British alternative rock band Muse. Composed of members Matthew Bellamy, Christopher Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard, the group has released numerous albums thus far with their latest, The Resistance, due out this month. ‘It’s something we’d probably say yes to, or at least give it ... Bond 23 News Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:03:38 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/muse-wed-probably-say-yes-to-recording-a-james-bond-song-t1593.htm#6657 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/muse-wed-probably-say-yes-to-recording-a-james-bond-song-t1593.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/megan-fox-turns-down-bond-girl-role-t962.htm Bond Crazy Model-turned-actress Megan Fox has declined to be the Bond girl in a forthcoming 007 movie in which she would have starred opposite Daniel Craig as one of his conquests. The 23-year-old was reportedly lined up by producers, but she turned down the offer as she didn’t believe the role would further her career, reported contactmusic.com. “Megan might be interested in a villainous role if it was a central part of the movie but she is not interested in being just your usual type of ... Bond 23 News Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:21:13 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/megan-fox-turns-down-bond-girl-role-t962.htm#3950 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/megan-fox-turns-down-bond-girl-role-t962.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/michael-sheen-shuts-down-bond-23-villain-rumours-t1568.htm Bond Crazy Welsh actor Michael Sheen has publicly shut down the rumours that he’s lined up as a villain in what will be the 23rd James Bond film. In the following news release, Sheen states there is no truth to the tabloid rumours started earlier this year that he would star as supervillain Ernst Stavro Blofeld opposite Daniel Craig’s 007… Michael Sheen has denied he will be in the next James Bond film. The Frost/Nixon star was rumoured to be playing villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld ... Bond 23 News Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:14:52 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/michael-sheen-shuts-down-bond-23-villain-rumours-t1568.htm#6511 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/michael-sheen-shuts-down-bond-23-villain-rumours-t1568.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/danny-boyle-speaks-out-on-bond-23-director-rumour-t170.htm Bond Crazy First the British tabloid paper The Sun touted him for the director's job on the 23rd James Bond movie, then a spokesman was quick to deny the story that linked him with Barbara Broccoli and Callum McDougal. Now the "Slumdog Millionaire" helmer has spoken out on the 007 rumour mill. "I enjoy the Bond movies, always have and always will, but I have no plans to direct one," Boyle said to EW via e-mail. "I don't know who came up with the story, but please ... Bond 23 News Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:30:41 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/danny-boyle-speaks-out-on-bond-23-director-rumour-t170.htm#436 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/danny-boyle-speaks-out-on-bond-23-director-rumour-t170.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/joanna-ignaczewska-starring-bond-t1391.htm Bond Crazy Translated from a polish site Polka starring the world's most famous agent. It is certain - by Super Express. Her name is Joanna Ignaczewska, is 25 years old and has played mainly in the Polish series. Now, however, has a chance of his international career. Ignaczewska is our next choice. Has very good qualifications for this role. Is a capable actress. After the success of its predecessor, Olga Kurylenko (30 l.) in Ukraine, the employment of Joan was a very good choice - he says in ... Bond 23 News Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:33:41 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/joanna-ignaczewska-starring-bond-t1391.htm#5719 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/joanna-ignaczewska-starring-bond-t1391.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/empire-magazine-champions-kathryn-bigelow-for-bond-23-t1197.htm Bond Crazy It may be many months away before an official announcement is made, but Empire Magazine’s Empire Blog is putting forth their suggestion on who should take the director’s chair for the 23rd James Bond film. Their selection: Kathryn Bigelow. While her highly acclaimed film The Hurt Locker was just recently released in theatres around the world, she is also known for K-19: The Widowmaker, Point Break and Blue Steel. Pushing the fact that Daniel Craig’s 007 needs to have a little ... Bond 23 News Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:23:46 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/empire-magazine-champions-kathryn-bigelow-for-bond-23-t1197.htm#4739 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/empire-magazine-champions-kathryn-bigelow-for-bond-23-t1197.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/next-james-bond-theme-likely-to-be-performed-by-leona-lewis-or-amy-winehouse-t844.htm Bond Crazy The next James Bond theme tune could be performed by Leona Lewis or Amy Winehouse according to the latest betting odds from Paddy Power. Leona Lewis Is The Favourite For Bond Theme The current favourite to record the theme track for the next, as yet untitled, Bond theme is X Factor winner Leona Lewis who is 6/1 with Paddy Power. She is a popular singer but whether or not she is Bond theme material we will leave up to you. Amy Winehouse Is Perfect Choice Rumour had it that Mark Ronson ... Bond 23 News Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:56:06 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/next-james-bond-theme-likely-to-be-performed-by-leona-lewis-or-amy-winehouse-t844.htm#3524 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/next-james-bond-theme-likely-to-be-performed-by-leona-lewis-or-amy-winehouse-t844.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/bond-23-writer-peter-morgan-adapting-tinker-tailor-soldier-spy-t886.htm Bond Crazy In other spy movie news, the British production company Working Title has hired Swedish director Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In) for their new movie version of the classic John Le Carre spy novel, "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" - reports Rotten Tomatoes. The story is being adapted by Peter Morgan (The Queen, Frost/Nixon), who is also cowriting the next James Bond movie - Bond 23 due out in 2011. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, which was also adapted as a popular 1970s ... Bond 23 News Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:17:20 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/bond-23-writer-peter-morgan-adapting-tinker-tailor-soldier-spy-t886.htm#3721 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/bond-23-writer-peter-morgan-adapting-tinker-tailor-soldier-spy-t886.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/mark-ronson-wants-to-record-the-next-title-theme-t828.htm Bond Crazy Superproducer Mark Ronson wants to record the next 'James Bond' theme, reports IOL. Ronson - who was rumoured to be recording a track with Amy Winehouse for the spy franchise's last movie, 'Quantum of Solace' but aborted sessions as the troubled singer wasn't up to working - insists he has never been approached to pen the coveted song, but would love the chance to do so for the next film. He said: "No one's called me, I think its just tabloid-ness. Of course I'd be interested, ... Bond 23 News Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:31:36 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/mark-ronson-wants-to-record-the-next-title-theme-t828.htm#3479 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/mark-ronson-wants-to-record-the-next-title-theme-t828.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/time-out-s-open-letter-to-bond-23-scribe-peter-morgan-t742.htm Bond Crazy Following the recent announcement that Peter Morgan would be joining Neal Purvis and Robert Wade to pen the 23rd James Bond film, Time Out London’s Tom Huddleston has decided to write and open letter to the latest 007 screenwriter. The letter lays out some friendly dos and don’ts regarding how to create a successful Bond 23, such as giving the characters room to breathe, respecting the audience and not blatantly copying the Jason Bourne series. Dear Peter, While we at Time ... Bond 23 News Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:55:33 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/time-out-s-open-letter-to-bond-23-scribe-peter-morgan-t742.htm#3167 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/time-out-s-open-letter-to-bond-23-scribe-peter-morgan-t742.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/bond-23-writer-peter-morgan-exits-hbo-project-starts-007-duty-sooner-t737.htm Bond Crazy Peter Morgan is bowing out as director of HBO telepic "The Special Relationship," revolving around the turbulent political relationship in the 1990s between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and President Clinton. He'll be replaced by Brit helmer Richard Loncraine, HBO confirmed Tuesday to Variety.com. Morgan, who earned Oscar noms for his screenplays for "The Queen" and "Frost/Nixon," wrote the script for "Relationship," and he remains onboard ... Bond 23 News Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:02:19 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/bond-23-writer-peter-morgan-exits-hbo-project-starts-007-duty-sooner-t737.htm#3159 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/bond-23-writer-peter-morgan-exits-hbo-project-starts-007-duty-sooner-t737.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/spacey-s-bond-dreams-t732.htm Bond Crazy Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey is urging James Bond bosses to consider him for a role in the next movie - because he has always dreamed of playing a 7 Things villain. The Oscar winner played legendary comic book bad guy Lex Luthor in 2006's Superman Returns, and he now has set his sights on a role opposite Daniel Craig in the follow up to last year's Quantum of Solace. Spacey insists playing an arch enemy of the suave secret agent is high on his list of priorities. He says, "I ... Bond 23 News Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:37:27 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/spacey-s-bond-dreams-t732.htm#3145 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/spacey-s-bond-dreams-t732.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/uk-tabloid-pushes-false-rumour-of-martin-sheen-and-blofeld-t680.htm Bond Crazy UK tabloid rag The Daily Express has concocted another false rumour surrounding an up and coming James Bond film. Due to Friday's official announcement that Peter Morgan will be on the writing team for the 23rd James Bond adventure, some fans had raised the possibility of actor Martin Sheen being favoured for a role due to Morgan's recent award-winning work with Sheen on "Frost/Nixon". This was all idle speculation by fans. The Express, not one to let fan speculation go to ... Bond 23 News Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:53:34 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/uk-tabloid-pushes-false-rumour-of-martin-sheen-and-blofeld-t680.htm#2891 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/uk-tabloid-pushes-false-rumour-of-martin-sheen-and-blofeld-t680.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/neal-purvis-robert-wade-and-peter-morgan-to-write-bond-23-t664.htm Bond Crazy The first major Bond 23 news broke today with the announcement of the film’s screenwriting team: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Peter Morgan. Peter Morgan Peter Morgan Purvis and Wade are familiar names to the world of James Bond, having written or co-written every James Bond film since 1999’s The World Is Not Enough, as well as the ill-fated Jinx spin-off. Peter Morgan is the Oscar-nominated writer of such films as The Queen, The Last King of Scotland, and most recently, Frost/Nixon. Morgan ... Bond 23 News Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:58:17 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/neal-purvis-robert-wade-and-peter-morgan-to-write-bond-23-t664.htm#2837 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/neal-purvis-robert-wade-and-peter-morgan-to-write-bond-23-t664.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/kasabian-throw-their-hat-in-the-ring-for-bond-23-theme-song-t657.htm Bond Crazy In 1992, two young friends from Leicester were listening to their favourite music on a cheap home stereo. Jumping around the bedroom, they pretended to be rock ’n’ roll stars in front of an audience of plastic toys. By the end of this summer those two lads, Kasabian's Tom Meighan and Serge Pizzorno, will have performed for more than a million fans on tour with Oasis— the heroes of their teenage years. Tomorrow their third album, West Ryder Lunatic Pauper Asylum, will top the charts ... Bond 23 News Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:44:47 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/kasabian-throw-their-hat-in-the-ring-for-bond-23-theme-song-t657.htm#2779 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/kasabian-throw-their-hat-in-the-ring-for-bond-23-theme-song-t657.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/paul-haggis-tipped-to-be-writing-bond-23-screenplay-t645.htm Bond Crazy The Observer is today speculating that Paul Haggis will be making it a hat-trick of James Bond films as he is 'likely' to be working on the screenplay for the 23rd adventure in the series - and Daniel Craig's third time out in the tuxedo. The paper reports, "This week's French prison thriller Anything For Her is the latest foreign language film to be lined up for an American makeover. Director Paul Haggis, the man behind Crash and In The Valley of Elah, has secured the rights and, I ... Bond 23 News Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:21:35 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/paul-haggis-tipped-to-be-writing-bond-23-screenplay-t645.htm#2735 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/paul-haggis-tipped-to-be-writing-bond-23-screenplay-t645.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/is-james-bond-bound-for-afghanistan-t642.htm Bond Crazy According to guardian.co.uk, James Bond may be headed to the Middle East for his next adventure. The site reports that a former Foreign Office official from the British Embassy in Kabul was recruited by the 007 team to provide technical advice about the country’s lucrative opium trade. The official has reportedly signed a confidentiality agreement that precludes them from discussing the project. What might give this report extra credence is the fact that last year’s bestselling ... Bond 23 News Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:23:32 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/is-james-bond-bound-for-afghanistan-t642.htm#2720 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/is-james-bond-bound-for-afghanistan-t642.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/bond-23-may-be-released-in-2011-says-producer-michael-g-w-t565.htm Bond Crazy Norwegian fansite jamesbond.no met briefly with James Bond producer Michael G. Wilson last week in London at the British Film Institute season celebrating the centenary of Cubby Broccoli. Note: This is a translation from the original Norwegian report: Q: We noticed that you have said to the press that work on the next film has started... A: Hehe, yes, and it is basically all I can say now, too. We have started. That's about it. Q: But when the movie comes, we must wait until ... Bond 23 News Thu, 28 May 2009 12:28:30 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/bond-23-may-be-released-in-2011-says-producer-michael-g-w-t565.htm#2379 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/bond-23-may-be-released-in-2011-says-producer-michael-g-w-t565.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/olga-kurylenko-wants-to-return-as-camille-t216.htm Bond Crazy The Ukrainian-born actress had "so much fun" shooting 'Quantum of Solace' opposite Daniel Craig - who plays the British spy - wouldn't hesitate to reprise her role as Camille if producers want her, reports Yahoo. She said: "It wouldn't be for me to decide, but I'd go for it because when we filmed last year it was so much fun. Why would I refuse that fun again?" Olga added it took her a while to develop the qualities needed to be a good Bond girl, which included overcoming ... Bond 23 News Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:52:56 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/olga-kurylenko-wants-to-return-as-camille-t216.htm#591 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/olga-kurylenko-wants-to-return-as-camille-t216.htm http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/daniel-craig-hints-at-2010-filming-for-bond-23-still-unclear-on-release-window-bond-23-25-03-09-t231.htm Bond Crazy The ever-unreliable Showbiz luvvy Neil Sean of Sky News and Metro newspaper has revealed a snippet on the timeline of the 23rd James Bond movie. The paper carried this in Monday's edition: "Dame Judi Dench is not quitting her James Bond role - if Daniel Craig has anything to do with it, anyway. 'She is great. I'm sure she will be back when we get rolling again next year,' he gushes." There was no indication on when Craig said the quote. In an interview with IGN.com in ... Bond 23 News Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:13:37 GMT http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/daniel-craig-hints-at-2010-filming-for-bond-23-still-unclear-on-release-window-bond-23-25-03-09-t231.htm#645 http://www.jamesbondcrazy.net/bond-23-news-f5/daniel-craig-hints-at-2010-filming-for-bond-23-still-unclear-on-release-window-bond-23-25-03-09-t231.htm