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James Bond Shoots, Kills, And Shaves In ‘Skyfall’ Teaser Trailer

Travis Woods — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:47:11 +0000

Bond fans, it’s been four years since Quantum of Solace shrugged its way into theaters with a mish-mashed plot and nigh-incomprehensible editing; now, it seems that 007 (with a little help from American Beauty and Revolutionary Road director Sam Mendes) is set to get back on track with Skyfall. Last week, we shared the clever new poster for the film; today, you can take a look at the film’s new teaser trailer—gunplay, psychiatric interrogations, and erotic shaving ahoy.

But before you get too excited, remember: this is only a teaser. Not much of a plot is revealed beyond the fact that James Bond gets really pissy if you ask him about anything related to something called “skyfall.” After that, a few quick glimpses of gunfire, an underground train crash, and some heavily intense music cues are all we get.

Still, the Skyfall release is another six months away, so don’t be let down if this teaser doesn’t satisfy your appetite for all things 007—if 2012 has taught us anything about movie marketing thus far, it’s that we’ll see the entire third act of the film wedged into a trailer by the middle of August, effectively spoiling the entire film for us.

Skyfall stars Daniel Craig as James Bond, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, and Albert Finney, and is set for a U.S. release on November 9^th. The plot reportedly concerns M’s past “coming back to haunt her” as well as testing Bond’s loyalty to his long-time boss.

What do you think of the teaser?

Source: /Film

Official ‘Skyfall’ Poster Features James Bond Being, Well, Very James Bond

Travis Woods — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:37:06 +0000

There’s been a heavy influx of official photos from the set of Skyfall, the 23^rd James Bond film, over the past several months; that said; the film has been relatively lacking in traditional advertising. That changes now: the film’s teaser trailer is set for a May 21^st release, and today, we’ve got the official teaser poster. It’s one that features Daniel Craig’s James Bond being, well, all James Bond-y (with some subtle plot hints). Check it out below.

Actually, upon closer inspection, the poster does have a subtle nod towards the film’s plot, even if, upon first glance, it appears to be a pretty generic Bond opening credits pose. Look carefully, and you’ll see that Bond is not facing down the traditional barrel of the opening credits gun; rather, he’s walking through one of London’s underground tube tunnels. Apparently, a good portion of Skyfall will take place in London’s underground tube system; the new official poster is a clever nod towards that plot point.

Skyfall stars Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, and Albert Finney, and is set for a U.S. release on November 9^th. The film’s plot concerns M’s past “coming back to haunt her” as well as testing Bond’s loyalty to his long-time boss.

Will you be seeing Skyfall?

Source: /Film

‘Skyfall’ Offers new Behind-the Scenes Glimpse

Damon Houx — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:52:04 +0000

Though Daniel Craig brought James Bond into the 21th Century with Casino Royale, it seems Skyfall has brought the franchise into the internet era – at least in terms of marketing. Though the trailer won’t debut until May 25 (where it will be attached to Men in Black III), we’ve seen a lot of behind the scenes glimpses at the film, and now there’s a new featurette highlighting the production design.

It’s a nice little piece with interview footage with Judi Dench talking about how impressed she is with the craftsmanship, and it must be said that the set with all the glass and reflecting billboards looks amazing. And with Roger Deakins as the cinematographer, there’s no question the film is going to look stunning.

What I’m curious about is why director Sam Mendes has kept such a low profile when it comes to doing promotional material. I mean, I understand why he would defer to Daniel Craig or Javier Bardem, but I haven’t seen Mendes say much of anything yet. It is possible that he’s too busy directing to worry about it.

The film doesn’t open until November 9, but all credit is due to the people behind the film for building buzz and interest this far ahead. They’re making this an event, and it does feel like it’s been a while since we last saw 007.

Are you more excited for James Bond’s return or Gandalf’s?

New ‘Skyfall’ Photos And Plot Details Have Been Released

Travis Woods — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:55:43 +0000

As the long wait until Skyfall, the 23^rd James Bond film, finally hits theaters in the U.S. on November 9 continues to crawl ever onward, we’re finally getting some more images and plot details from the set of the upcoming film. Curious to see what Bond has been up to since Quantum of Solace? Check out the new pictures and details after the jump.

/Film has it that there will be a “setpiece involving a confrontation between James Bond (Daniel Craig) and the villain Silva (Javier Bardem) that is partially resolved through the intervention of a crashing London Tube train,” while also confirming the existence of a “stunning” Shanghai casino set, as well as the “remnants of an impressive deserted town meant to be on an island off the coast of Japan.”

Moreover, Albert Finney will be playing a new character named Kincaide, who has an affinity for 19^th Century English firearms—like percussion pistols and elephant guns. Globetrotting, gunplay, Javier Bardem playing a villain, and elephant guns? Go ahead and sign me up now for this ridiculousness—I’m in.

Skyfall will be the first Bond film to have an IMAX release, and will see aworldwide release on October 26, and its United States release is on November 9, 2012.

What do you think of the new Bond info?

Bond Girls Naomie Harris and Bérénice Marlohe Blog about ‘Skyfall’

Damon Houx — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:05:09 +0000

When is a Bond Girl not a “Bond Girl?” Naomie Harris and Bérénice Marlohe are joining Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem and Judi Dench in Skyfall, and both seem, superficially, like BGs. But are there rules? Do you have to – at the very least – make a pass at James Bond to join the club? Perhaps director Sam Mendes is the final arbiter, but it seems unlikely that Dench is a “Bond Girl.” Harris and Marlohe have posted video blogs about the shoot, and Bond Girls, and you can check them out after the jump.

In her video, Harris is shown shooting guns and seems to be professional in a way that may mean that she’s just a colleague or foe for Craig’s James Bond. With Bond still mourning the death of Vesper Lynd, perhaps there’s no time for love.
Video: 007 Skyfall featurette – Naomie Harris video blog

While Harris may or may not be a love interest, Marlohe definitely plays to the stereotypes of Bond girl: she’s glamorous, foreign and possibly deadly in her video. From what they show and what she says, she seems the classic bad Bond girl. They’re the ones who sleep with Bond and then die (trying to kill him before, during or after is optional).

Skyfall is set to open November 9, and this Bond seems to understand modern movie marketing, so these videos are going to be the first in a line of such previews. And with the big box set of all the Bond films hitting Blu-ray around the same time, November’s going to a be a very big month for James Bond.

What do you want most out of the latest Bond episode?

First Photos of Javier Bardem’s Bond Villain in Skyfall

Damon Houx — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:51:23 +0000

The latest James Bond film has kept its plot under wraps fairly well – little is known about what happens in the film other than modest plot details. But when it comes to shooting, it’s virtually impossible to go outside and not have someone take photos. And so Oh No They Didn’t! is the first to show Javier Bardem on the set of Skyfall.

And here’s Daniel Craig looking like he means business. Of course these photos tell us very little about the film – it’s likely that Bardem is dressed up like a cop because he’s either trying to get into a secure location – or out of it – undetected. And we now know that his character has blond hair, which adds the film to the list of different hairstyles that Bardem has used over the course of his career.

Skyfall is being helmed by Oscar winner Sam Mendes , which is a strange choice post-Marc Forster‘s mostly botched action sequences in Quantum of Solace. But that movie was started during a writer’s strike, so its problems were partly unavoidable. Still, you would think they’d go with someone who can deliver a good action movie over an actor’s director.

And though Mendes may be good with actors, he’s coming off some films that didn’t that well at the box office. Which makes this look partly like a for-hire gig, so he’s not the most exciting element of this film. What is exciting is Bardem. Having won the Oscar for No Country for Old Men, he’s shown no great interest in taking paycheck gigs (unless Eat, Pray, Love counts), which suggests that what drew him to this was something meaty. Or perhaps more money than he’s ever been offered before. Still, Bardem has chosen an interesting career path, and as much as a new James Bond film is exciting, his presence ups the ante. Skyfall hits theaters November 9.

Are you excited for the new James Bond?

‘Skyfall’ Will Be The First James Bond Film Released In IMAX Theaters

Travis Woods — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:38:40 +0000

Just yesterday, we published a new picture from the set of set of Skyfall, the 23^rd James Bond film, along with a video blog from director Sam Mendes. Today, we have even more 007 news for you—it looks like James Bond, after 50 years on the big screen (literally—Dr. No was released in 1962), will finally make his debut in the IMAX format.

On Thursday, IMAX told investors “it will screen more fanboy movie titles in its global network going forward, compared to animated films, and more local language titles screening in Imax theaters in major markets like China and India.” One such “fanboy” title will be Skyfall, which IMAX will digitally remaster and release simultaneously with the film’s worldwide release on October 26, and its United States release on November 9, 2012. The film will have to be remastered as, unlike Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol and The Dark Knight Rises, Skyfall is not being shot with IMAX cameras.

It’s a savvy move on the part of IMAX, as Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol showed both the industry as well as filmgoers that IMAX could be a far more viable, entertaining, and thrilling theatrical format as opposed to the more gimmicky and clunky 3-D.

Will an IMAX 007 leave you shaken, or stirred? (please, please forgive me, it’s early and that’s the best I’ve got)

Source: THR

‘Skyfall’ Director Sam Mendes Releases First Video Blog From The Set Of New Bond Film

Travis Woods — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:42:12 +0000

Though it’s happening slowly, new media is steadily trickling down from the production of Skyfall, the 23^rd film in the James Bond franchise (and the third film in the Daniel Craig continuity). So far, we’ve seen a pic of Bond sitting by a pool and getting his legs wet (not the most action-packed of scenarios), followed by a shot of a heavily-scruffed Daniel Craig holding a gun in a dark room. Now, not only do we have a new picture of director Sam Mendes and Skyfall co-star Judi Dench on the set (above), we’ve got a new video blog from Mendes to pick apart.

The new pic doesn’t reveal much beyond the fact that Dench’s character, M, digs Sony VAIO. The video, albeit being fairly short, allows us to see the filming of the scene in which Bond is skulking around the dark room noted above, as well as the room in which M is working upon her laptop. We also see some filming inside of an airport, as well as Mendes’ feelings on the Daniel Craig incarnation of the Bond franchise. Check it out:

Skyfall is set for release on November 9, 2012, and costars Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Albert Finney, Naomie Harris, and Javier Bardem.

What do you think of the video?

Source: /Film

New ‘Skyfall’ Image Shows James Bond Packing Some Heat

Travis Woods — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:26:24 +0000

Last month, we reported on the first official picture from Skyfall, the 23^rd film in the James Bond franchise (and the third film in the Daniel Craig continuity). The picture wasn’t exactly action packed and didn’t reveal much, showing as it did the back of Bond’s head as he casually sat by a pool with his legs in the water; however, this new picture features a rough-looking James Bond sneaking and carrying a gun.

The picture shows a bearded Daniel Craig sneaking about with a small handgun in a darkly colorful environment. No word yet on what exactly is happening in this scene, but, given the last two films, it is more than likely something kind of brutal yet eminently badass.

Skyfall is set for release on November 9, 2012, and costars Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Albert Finney, Naomie Harris, and Javier Bardem. The film is directed by Sam Mendes, and is, thank god, not in 3-D (just thought I’d mention that, since just about every other movie being released this year is being saddled with that silly gimmick).

So what do you think of the pic? Do you have any predictions about what Skyfall’s plot will entail?

Source: /Film

First Picture of Daniel Craig as James Bond in Skyfall

Damon Houx — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:45:18 +0000

Yep, that’s Daniel Craig, and Empire is reporting that this is the first official picture of James Bond in Skyfall, the 23rd film in the franchise. The film is due out November 9 later this year, and shooting is underway, so there’s plenty of time to speculate what madness Bond gets into in this adventure. The film is being directed by Sam Mendes and also stars Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Albert Finney, Naomie Harris, and Javier Bardem.

As for the content of the picture, perhaps this is setting up that it’s got a bunch of underwater action, like Thunderball or The Spy Who Loved Me, though perhaps Bond is being pensive after having killed someone (always a good bet). Or perhaps he’s hiding his embarrassment from having just peed in the pool.

Realistically, this says zero about anything except that Daniel Craig is in excellent shape, and at some point he feels the need to get in a pool. But pointless and useless speculation is the name of the game when it comes to a film as highly anticipated as this, so perhaps his legs hurt after having a skyfall. What a skyfall is will be revealed in the film, so there’s that to look forward to.

What’s your favorite Bond film?

The Adventures of Tintin – Movie Review

Damon Houx — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:00:22 +0000

With The Adventures of Tintin, Steven Spielberg has finally decided to play with some of the newest toys of cinema, and in his first motion capture film, he revolutionizes the format. Moreso than Avatar, here Spielberg is let loose to play with the camera as he sees fit, and you can see an invigorated director who’s able to stage sequences in ways that would be unimaginable in live action. And that’s enough to make it a must-see.

The Players:

Director: Steven Spielberg
Writers: Steven Moffatt, Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish
Cast: Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost
Music: John Williams

The Plot:

After purchasing a antique minature ship, Tintin (Bell) is targeted by Ivanovich Sakharine (Craig) and his minions. The ship holds a secret and Tintin uncovers it with just enough time to be kidnapped and put to sea. There he meets Captain Haddock (Serkis) a drunk with a connection to that mystery. It seems if three pieces of a puzzle are put together, a treasure will be revealed. And it turns out that Ivanovich and Haddock’s family have a long standing grudge.

The Good:

Spielberg’s Camera: Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest working directors, and the man has always been one of the most technically proficient filmmakers in the history of cinema. Here, unmoored from having a practical camera, he’s able to do things that just aren’t humanly possible in live action. From a spectacular one-shot action sequence, to how he moves a camera on a boat, it’s like watching a maestro given everything he’s ever wanted. But even the introduction of Tintin via his famous hair is a delight. The man is just that good.
Andy Serkis: Though Jamie Bell’s Tintin is more avatar than action star, Serkis’s Captain Haddock is a delightful character who goes from fall down drunk to avenger of a family legacy. It’s a fun role, and he makes the best impression of the cast, though Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are charming as the bumbling Thompson twins (yes, the band was named after them).
That One Shot: Seriously, there is no better action sequence this or any other year than the one shot of Tintin and Haddock trying to get a scrap of paper as a broken dam sends water flooding down on them, and bad guys are chasing them. Spielberg’s sense of action in films like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom has never left the master, and it’s one of those shots that left me cackling in delight.
Sense of Adventure: It’s easy to say that this is better than the last Indiana Jones film. But it’s also fair to say that it’s better than the last two Indiana Jones films.

The Bad:

Tintin, Kinda Boring: If there’s a problem with the film it’s that as an adult this doesn’t have the sort of lead that’s exceptional. Tintin is a young reporter who’s not a total blank, but is meant to be an audience surrogate for the children in the audience. The script does what they can with the character, and it’s a fun movie and story regardless, but if the film has one drawback, it’s that the main character is a bit of a blank.
Sequels: The film treats a follow-up like a an afterthought, and though the film works on its own merits, it’s still the shortest theatrical film Spielberg has ever made. It’s nice that the film’s reasonably tight, but the ending undercuts some goodwill by insisting there will be more.

Overall:

Robert Zemeckis blanched at the idea that Motion-Capture movies are animated films, but if they are, then Tintin is easily the best animated film of the year. It’s a ridiculously entertaining film that never outstays its welcome.

Rating: 8.8/10

The Adventures of Tintin hits theaters December 21.

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Daniel Craig To Play James Bond In Five More 007 Films?

Travis Woods — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:46:05 +0000

Hey, James Bond aficionados—for those of you in the ‘Daniel Craig is the best Bond’ camp, well, Christmas just came early: producer Michael G. Wilson has stated that he wants Craig to portray the dapper super spy in five more films, which, after Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, and the upcoming Skyfall, will bring Craig’s Bond film total to a whopping eight.

Eight times around would officially make Daniel Craig the longest running Bond actor thus far, and Wilson seems determined to make that happen, speaking highly of the actor. “Filming has gone very well so far and I’d love Daniel to surpass Roger’s record and do eight pictures,” Wilson has stated, adding that “Daniel’s been an absolute pleasure to be around because he takes the role so seriously. There’s really no one more passionate about making these films work than him – he’s a film maker’s dream.”

While it seems hard to imagine Craig being willing to play the same character for the next 15-20 years, he does make a hell of a good Bond, and it certainly wouldn’t hurt to have him hold the title for longest-running Bond, especially since it would knock the Roger Moore out of the top spot, whose Bond was always hyper-smarmy and cheesy. Go, Craig, go!

Who is your favorite Bond?

Source: /Film

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