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James Bond Producers Reveal Details On Skyfall

Friday, November 4, 2011 11:42AM - By

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James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, and director Sam Mendes held a press conference in London yesterday morning to unveil the title of the 23rd bond film – Skyfall. Daniel Craig will reprise his role as the handsome and daring James Bond, along with Judi Dench. The new cast was also announced, along with plot details and shooting locations, and budget rumors. Everything you need to know about the latest Bond film, after the jump.

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‘Bond 23′ May Be Called ‘Skyfall’

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 4:42PM - By

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Hey, at least it isn’t Quantum of Solace (or Octopussy, The Spy Who Loved Me, or Die Another Day, for that matter), right?  Well, it appears that the 23rd James Bond film may finally have a title, and, in the tradition on vague, one-word titles in the Bond franchise, it could be worse: Skyfall.

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Classic James Bond Villain To Appear In ‘Bond 23′?

Thursday, September 22, 2011 10:13AM - By

Blofelds Classic James Bond Villain To Appear In Bond 23?

Oh boy—fans of the classic-era James Bond films just might have something to draw them to the upcoming (and currently untitled) James Bond 23, the third film in the Daniel Craig iteration of the long-running franchise: classic Bond super villain and arch nemesis Ernst Stavro Blofeld (you know, the guy that Dr. Evil was partly based upon) might be making an appearance in the Sam Mendes-directed film.

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‘James Bond 23′ To Finally Begin Filming; Set For 2012 Release

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:47AM - By

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After a long, long wait, spy film fans can finally rest easy—the as-yet untitled 23rd James Bond film is set to launch production later this year, according to Coming Soon.  As you may remember, the Daniel Craig incarnation of the franchise was in hot water when MGM went bankrupt last year, but, according Judi Dench (who has played Bond boss M in the series since the 1990s), Bond is back on!

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James Bond 23 Officially On! Craig’s Back, Mendes to Direct, Release Date Set

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 12:41PM - By

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After all the back and forth between MGM and EON Productions, the 23rd installment of the James Bond franchise has been confirmed. It’s happening and everyone is finally on the same page. According to a statement sent out by EON, they’ve confirmed Daniel Craig to star, Sam Mendes to direct, and a new release date.

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Kate Winslet Confirms Sam Mendes Still Directing Bond 23

Friday, December 3, 2010 12:33PM - By

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In a weird round about way we’ve received confirmation that the next James Bond film is still going strong. Back in November is was announced that MGM planned to release Bond 23 in 2012, which puts the production on a pretty short time table. Next month will be 2011 so they need to get the ball rolling. Luckily we know that Daniel Craig is still on board with the franchise, but there were some doubts regarding whether or not Sam Mendes would stick to his directing commitment. Well, according to the mother of his children (Kate Winslet) he will.

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Sam Mendes Directing Wizard of Oz Prequel With Robert Downey Jr?

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:46PM - By

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Big-shot director Sam Mendes has landed a rebound project after Bond 23 was given the heave-ho. He’s moved on to bigger and better things or at least what he hopes will be better. Sources are reporting that he may direct a prequel to the beloved classic Wizard of Oz entitled, Oz the Great and Powerful based on the title character. Who could play a man so great, so powerful, so charismatic? How about Robert Downey Jr?

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Sam Mendes To Direct The Next James Bond Movie

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 3:34PM - By

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Just yesterday we heard about the uncertain future of the James Bond franchise, and within 24 hours the tide has changed. According to the Heat Vision blog, the next film is being fast tracked into production and has taken on an Oscar winning director. Close sources are stating that Sam Mendes has just been tapped to helm the latest Bond installment.

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Movie Review: Away We Go

Friday, June 5, 2009 11:30AM - By

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Why you should see Away We Go:

  • Sam Mendes directed it and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it get nominated for some awards.
  • Both Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski are brilliant in the film and unlike you’ve ever seen them before.
  • It’s completely honest and yet hilarious in unsuspecting ways.
  • It’s a great date movie if you’re trying to get a girl to think you’re deeper than you are.
  • If you’re already deep, that it’s inspiring and throught-provoking

Why you should not to see this film:

  • Because you just LOVED Wolverine and have to see it for the 19th time.

Keep reading for the full review….

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