Articles tagged with ‘Sam Mendes’
Ralph Will Make A Fiennes 007 Boss!
Posted on January 4th, 2012 at 11:31 am by SBGLA
If the rumors swirling the movie-world are true, then it looks very likely that Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes is set to replace Dame Judi Dench (inset pic) as 007′s boss in the next installment – Skyfall opposite Daniel Craig.
One high up studio insider says that in the film, being directed by Sam Mendes, the character ‘M’, played by Dench, is forced to quit the secret service and train “agent” Fiennes to take over her job.
However, the actor has remained tight-lipped about his new role, saying only: “I’m allowed to say I’m a government agent.” … Oo-er!
When recently quizzed on the subject of whether he would have preferred to have played Bond himself, Fiennes, 49, said, “There was a time in my life when that [playing Bond] would have appealed to me. But I’m a bit on the old side now.”
Filming on the movie is already underway, and a top-quality cast list that includes Javier Bardem, Albert Finney and Naomie Harris will join Fiennes.
Skyfall reaches theatres this November, and will mark Daniel Craig’s third stint as 007 following Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. I can’t wait!
Daniel Craig Says Skyfall Will be ‘the Best Bond Ever!’
Posted on December 21st, 2011 at 8:07 am by Nick Crew
James Bond is regarded as one of the best fictional characters in cinema history, and 2012 will see the release of its 23rd film, Skyfall.
There is always a lot of anticipation surrounding the release of any new Bond flick, but when its leading man Daniel Craig, says the next installment is BETTER than Casino Royale, then it certainly brings the film fanatics expectations to a whole new level.
Martin Campbell’s Casino Royale is one of the best James Bond movies of all time. Ask any Bond fan and it will top every one of their lists when it comes to being the greatest.
When released back in 2006, it was the highest grossing Bond film ever, making just under $600 million at the box office. It set the bar very high for future Bond films because not only was Bond back being cool and sexy again but also the makers took him back to his origins and made him a much darker character… So to say Craig’s statement was ‘bold’ is a bit of an understatement!
In a recent interview, the actor tells Empire magazine that he expects the Sam Mendes film to be ‘better!
He said, “Sam Mendes has lived with Bond his whole life, he grew up with Bond in the same way I did.”
He goes on to say; “We (Craig and Mendes) have the exact same reference points, we both like the same Bond movies, and we both like the same bits in the same Bond movies we like.”
Sounds like this pairing really hit it off, and if they can recreate their joint passions on the big screen then I reckon we are certainly in for a mouth-watering visual treat.
It’s just a shame we have to wait nearly a year for it. Oh well, good things come to those how wait!
New James Bond Film Revs Up, Literally!
Posted on October 19th, 2011 at 2:53 pm by SBGLA
As actor Daniel Craig and the production crew prepare to film a high-speed car chase scene in Central London’s Smithfield Market in less than a month, development of the next James Bond movie appears to be speeding up.
The action scene will reportedly depict 007 switching from driving a Range Rover to a Jaguar while both automobiles are moving.
The London location shoot is scheduled to take place on November 7th and will mark the beginning of photography of the 23rd Bond film. Location filming is also expected to take place in Scotland, South Africa, and Turkey. A traditional kick-off press conference will be held in late November when shooting on sound stages at Pinewood Studios commences.
The majority of the principal cast has been confirmed, including Javier Bardem‘s starring role as the film’s antagonist. One role that has not been cast yet is that of the requisite seductive Bond girl. Reportedly, director Sam Mendes and the casting team have narrowed down a list of Asian actresses being considered for the role and 32 year-old Chinese actress Tang Wei is at the top of the list. Wei has previously been seen in the films Lust-Caution, Late Autumn, and Crossing Hennessy.
The 23rd Bond film, rumored to be titled Skyfall, is expected to be released in November of 2012.
Bond is Back!
Posted on January 11th, 2011 at 2:01 pm by
James Bond fans rejoice! One of the longest running film franchises in history will continue! MGM has set an official release date of November 9th, 2012 for a new James Bond movie, as first reported by Deadline Hollywood.
Perhaps the best part of the news is that actor Daniel Craig will once again carry the license to kill. As SBGLA previously reported, Kate Winslet’s ex, Sam Mendes, will direct the film. The screenplay for the 23rd Bond movie has reportedly already been written, but the plot is being kept confidential.
Principal production of the action flick is scheduled to commence toward the end of 2011. In light of MGM’s restructuring after its merger with Spyglass Entertainment, the film does not yet have a distributor. It looks as though four Hollywood studios, Fox, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and Sony will enter into a bidding war for the distribution rights.
This will possibly be Craig’s final outing as 007 so hopefully it will be a memorable film. It sounds like it is time for Q to get all of his best gadgets ready to go!
Kate Moves Her Kids to London to be with Sam Mendes and James Bond!
Posted on December 3rd, 2010 at 2:59 pm by
Kate Winslet is moving her son and daughter from New York City to live in London to be closer to James Bond… the next James Bond movie that is. The Brit actress recently revealed that her ex-hubby Sam Mendes is still attached to direct the 23rd Bond film and that she wants him to be able to spend time with her kids while he works on the spy flick, as reported by the Daily Mail Newspaper.
Winslet said: “Sam is doing the next Bond film, all being well, and we’ll all be in England if that happens. It’s such a massive commitment for him and it’s not fair for him to commute backwards and forwards to New York from London. It would be impossible. The children will be there with me.”
The Academy Award winning actress, who was directed by Mendes in the film Revolutionary Road, added that she and Mendes remain close friends, but that there are no plans for her to appear in character alongside 007. Other than the intended release date of November of 2012, Winslet’s disclosure is the first fairly legitimate news to surface about the next Bond flick since MGM, the distributer of the Bond franchise, finally merged with Spyglass Entertainment earlier this year.
With the early stages of development of the untitled movie rumored to be underway, it appears that filming is likely to begin toward the end of next year at Pinewood film studios, which would allow production to wrap in time for the intended release date. Although Daniel Craig has said he is planning on portraying James Bond again, nothing has been confirmed.
Kate moving her family across an ocean to be with Sam is an impressive show of loyalty. Maybe the two artists will rekindle their love for each other after all. Either way, I think Sam should use his apparent influential friendship with Kate to convince her to reconsider the idea of being a Bond girl. Sam probably knows better than anyone that Kate could bring the perfect mix of glamour, class, and dramatic angst to the cut-throat world of James Bond. It would be the most titanic Bond film ever!
Winslet Watch: Kate Splits from Boyfriend Louis Dowler!
Posted on November 21st, 2010 at 12:31 pm by
The Revolutionary Road actress, who separated from her film director husband Sam Mendes in March, has reportedly ended her relationship with her latest object of affection, male model Louis Dowler, after only four months.
Regarding the recent break-up, to MailOnline a friend of Winslet’s said: “Louis was just the tonic Kate needed after her painful split from Sam and they had a wonderful time.
However, they have realized their relationship isn’t working and Kate needs space to be on her own.”
The source added: “She is very grateful to Louis for helping her pick her life back up after her marriage ended and they had a lot of fun together, but she felt it had come to an end and wants to concentrate on her career and children.”
Winslet, who has a six-year-old son with Mendes and a ten-year old daughter from her first marriage to director Jim Threapleton, was thought to have been considering getting married to the British model.
Whenever a romantic relationship does not work out it is always very sad, but at least it ended before Kate and Louis become too attached by tying the knot.
It appears Kate felt her relationship with Louis was not strong enough to endure in the long run and, in light of her previous relationship experiences, she probably knows a thing or two about what it takes.
We all sincerely hope you find whatever or whoever you are looking for Kate! For now, it’s back to single life. Best of luck!
Winslet Watch: Mom on the Run!
Posted on October 8th, 2010 at 3:24 pm by
Who’s that girl in the street with the funny looking sunnies on? Could it be… Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet?
The mother of two was recently observed on her way to her daughter’s school in NYC with what appears to be a purple lunch bag in hand. Since she separated from her husband of seven years, Revolutionary Road director Sam Mendes, earlier this year, the Titanic star seems to be on the mend as she raises her family and continues working. She has also reportedly found happiness in the arms of male model Louis Dowler, who the British actress has been seeing for a few months.
Winslet is currently working on a film called Contagion along with Matt Damon, Marion Cotillard, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jude Law. The movie tells the story of a team of doctors hired by the Center for Disease Control to deal with a possible epidemic outbreak. The film, being directed by Steven Soderbergh, is expected to be released in late 2011.
Props for being such a great mom, Kate; however, you might want to re-think those baggy mom-jeans… (just a friendly suggestion.)
Winslet Watch: Kate’s Getting Back on Track!
Posted on April 6th, 2010 at 2:06 pm by
She’s been keeping a low-profile since news of her divorce from Sam Mendes was announced, but in the last couple of days Kate Winslet has slowly been emerging to face the cameras.
On Easter Monday she finally left her 3.9m Chelsea apartment and took 6-year-old son Joe to the cinema in New York.
And this morning the couple presented a united front to do the school run with both Joe, and 9-year-old Mia, Kate’s daughter from her marriage to Jim Threapleton.
Kate looked casual and make-up free for both outings. Good for your Kate, it must be awful having everyone speculate about what went wrong and scrutinising your every move, and I’m glad you’re keeping things civil for the kids.
And frankly, it’s refreshing that neither of you are claiming ‘sex addiction’ for the end of your relationship!
Now, if only we could find Sandra…poor girl, she’s not the one who should be hiding out!
