Bond 22 : Quantum of Solace

[Boffa Jones Veteran]

Amazing film, but here's hoping they cut down on product placement next time :pinch:

They had to stay consistant in one area at least...

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

The last 6 or so Bond films have all been about product placement. To be fair it doesn't bother me, and some actually argue it adds authenticity to a film.

[PL_ Veteran]

Yeah, but the one that got to me the most was the massive great BRAVIA ad on the web page those guys were looking at :pinch:

[funkymunky]

I thought I was good in it :)

I was his body double in the sea

[gigapixels Veteran]

Amazing film, but here's hoping they cut down on product placement next time :pinch:

Honestly, I was enjoying the movie so much that I really didn't notice any product placement. Perhaps if people just take it as part of the movie then they won't notice it as something by itself...

[spenser.d]

I never notice product placement unless someone has told me about it and I'm looking specifically for it. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to tell you who's paid to be in the movie.

-Spenser

[Hurmoth]

Bond 22 Starts Filming on Jan. 3

MI6 has translated an interview with Bond 22 director Marc Forster from Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung in which he reveals principal photography begins this Thursday, January 3, 2008. He also says this one is about the journey into 007's inner-being:

"When Bond began in the Connery days, travel was a luxury not everyone could afford. Today, the world has become smaller. If Bond goes to a beach with palm trees it's almost banal now. The only interesting trip remains the journey inwards, deep in to the psyche".

In related news, The Times says filming will take place at U.K.'s Barbican (view official site) (Spoilers ahead!):

At the Barbican, a sign has gone up giving warning that next week it will be the venue for the filming of a scene from the next James Bond film, current working title Bond 22, which again will star Daniel Craig. Relax, ladies, Craig won't be there, as far as I know; but in the Sculpture Court ? so named, my informant tells me, because it was once meant to have contained sculpture but now doesn't ? they will film a man talking on a mobile phone, the sign says.

Bond 22 is targeting a November 7, 2008 release.

[MGS4-SS]

It's coming out earlier than I expected. Great news!

[Rappy Veteran]

Nice to see it filming in UK

[Rappy Veteran]

British newcomer Gemma Arterton has been cast as the new Bond girl for the latest installment of the James Bond franchise, currently filming in London for Columbia Pictures and MGM, the film's production companies said.

Arterton will play "Fields" in the Marc Forster-directed movie, which has the working title of "Bond 22" and stars Daniel Craig as Agent 007.

Talk of Arterton's casting has been swirling around the blogosphere and in British tabloids since mid-December, but have remained unconfirmed by the producers. On Friday, Eon Prods. in London and Santa Monica-based Danjaq Prods., as well as Arterton's agent, ICM in London, confirmed the casting. Details of her character were not available, but a Danjaq rep said "it's a nice-sized role."

The film will take up where 2006's "Casino Royale" left off.

Arterton's credits include the recently released comedy "St. Trinian's," where she played schoolgirl Kelly, opposite Colin Firth and Rupert Everett. The movie, about the madcap adventures of a group of unruly girls at a boarding school, is an updated version of a movie franchise from the 1950s and '60s.

[Leo Natan]

I can't wait... Casino Royale was by far the best Bond movie I've ever seen, and I can't see anybody else but Daniel Craig as Bond anymore. He was absolutely perfect for the role.

[ShaneSparky_YYZ]

November 7 release, lol, so 117.. too bad there's no 00 month, it wud be 007 ;) haha

[coolzee]

The last 007 movie was good, I can't wait for the next one which is november 11th, 08 !! :cool:

[Konstanov]

Nice, can't wait, James Bond is the best film series ever! Done the british way :D

I laughed at that, most of the Pierce Brosnan directors were from New Zealand, including Casino Royale and the new movie is being directed by a man from Switzerland. In fact since Goldeneye there has only been one British director, the only British directed Bond movie sucked hard too (The World Is Not Enough).

[Tech Star]

Bond 22 is targeting a November 7, 2008 release.

When I read that I thought it was next year, but I just remembered it was 2008. :p I can't wait for this movie, the last bond was a good one.

[coolzee]

Lol, i just notice my post said nov. 11..which is wrong...the 7th is the right answer.. :p

I must been half awake when i post that..oh well.

[kazuyette]

DAniel Craig is cool in a suit ! I loved his performance in Casino Royale

[Chemaz]

i wasnt a big fan of casino royale, some of it was pretty good but other bits just annoyed me, what was the point of the aston martin, it featured for about 30s throughout the film and then he trashes it as soon as he drives, there was no Q or moneypenny and it just seemed the film was dragged on too much near the end

[brandnewfantx]

Awesome !

[Brodel]

i wasnt a big fan of casino royale, some of it was pretty good but other bits just annoyed me, what was the point of the aston martin, it featured for about 30s throughout the film and then he trashes it as soon as he drives, there was no Q or moneypenny and it just seemed the film was dragged on too much near the end

Neither Q or moneypenny are in the book apart from one mentioning. The Aston Martin had to be in it at some point, this is James Bond, would have been nice to see more though.

[Zoom7000]

Yes, but Q and Moneypenny are just 2 of the characters we have grown to love. It would be nice to see them back. I always enjoyed the "comedy" aspects of previous Bond movies and didn't enjoy Casino Royale's "darkness" too much. Still, lets see how the next one fairs.

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

Daniel Craig (007) ftw. Judi Dench (M) looked a tiny bit too old for her role in Casino Royale. She's irreplaceable though.

[Rappy Veteran]

Although he's been barely on the big screen these days, when he does appear, the exposure is huge. Jeffrey Wright, who played CIA agent Felix Leiter opposite Daniel Craig in "Casino Royale," will reprise the role in the next James Bond film, "Bond 22,"

According to Variety, shooting began yesterday (Jan. 3) at Pinewood Studios in London. Directed by Marc Forster, the 007 effort also stars Mathieu Amalric, Giancarlo Giannini and Anatole Taubmann. Sony and MGM plan to release the film on Nov. 7.

When last seen in 'Casino Royale', Felix Leiter is introduced as working for the CIA against main villain Le Chiffre. He is entered in the major poker game that Le Chiffre must win. Felix is probably told that James Bond is actually a MI6 agent, allowing him to trust Bond. However, Felix conceals his identity until the second night of the poker.

Judi Dench on set as "M"

[Medking]

They're filming here in Panama...

WOOT WOOT.

Went to the auditions two weeks ago....they're looking for Europeans living here soo...fingers crossed haha..

only to be an extra of course...in like a club or party scene god knows...but still :D :D :D

cant wait till the next movie though, whether we're in it or not haha..daniel craig rox his socks.

medking

[Creamy]

They're filming here in Panama...

WOOT WOOT.

Went to the auditions two weeks ago....they're looking for Europeans living here soo...fingers crossed haha..

only to be an extra of course...in like a club or party scene god knows...but still :D :D :D

cant wait till the next movie though, whether we're in it or not haha..daniel craig rox his socks.

medking

Haha, cool! A Neowinian partying in a 007! Go you! (Y)