Posted January 24, 2008 Yeah, we have a Movie News Thread already but this is big news and it's a pretty unanimous that big threads like that suck... The next James Bond film is to be called Quantum of Solace, producers have confirmed. The title is taken from one of a collection of short stories published by 007 creator Ian Fleming in 1960. Producer Michael Wilson said the film would have "twice as much action" as 2006's Casino Royale, which saw Daniel Craig debut as the iconic secret agent. The next outing, previously known as Bond 22, is partly being shot at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. At a press conference at the facility, reporters were shown a minute of footage from the new film, including Bond swinging on a rope after an explosion at an art gallery in Siena, Italy. Another scene showed him meeting M - played by Dame Judi Dench - outside in the snow. Filming on the movie has been taking place at Pinewood since November. He's looking for revenge, you know, to make himself happy with the world again Daniel Craig on James Bond Craig said the cryptic title referenced how Bond's heart had been broken at the end of Casino Royale. "Ian Fleming had written about relationships," he explained. "When they go wrong, when there's nothing left, when the spark has gone, when the fire's gone out, there's no quantum of solace. "And at the end of the last movie, Bond has the love of his life taken away from him and he never got that quantum of solace." Craig said the new film would follow 007 as he goes out "to find the guy who's responsible". "So he's looking for revenge, you know, to make himself happy with the world again. "But it the title also alludes to something else in the film," he added. 'Driven by revenge' Olga Kurylenko and Gemma Arterton star alongside Craig Olga Kurylenko, who plays Bond girl Camille in the film, said that she has yet to film any scenes, but was working hard preparing for her role. "I'm doing weapons training and body flight training for aerial scenes and stunt work for fighting," she said. "This girl is going to kick ass. She's on her own mission and she's driven by revenge." But it is not clear whether Camille is a secret agent. French actor Mathieu Amalric, who plays the villainous Dominic Greene, told reporters his character had "the smile of Tony Blair and the crazy eyes of Nicholas Sarkozy". Actress Gemma Arterton plays an MI6 agent in the film and has already shot her love scenes with 007. She said: "I felt like a giggly girl, and I felt so young and inexperienced - but I kissed James Bond!" The 21-year-old, who recently starred in the St Trinian's film, said her Bond role is "not so frolicksome" and her character "fresh and young, not sultry and a femme fatale". 'Pretty prickly' Dame Judi Dench, who returns for her sixth Bond film, said: "I get to do more in this one, which is brilliant." She hinted that her character's relationship with Bond would be "pretty prickly". Rumours about the name had grown after fans noticed that film studio Sony had bought the domain name quantumofsolace.com. But co-producer Michael Wilson said the name had only been decided "a few days ago", adding the story's start point would be "literally an hour after the last film left off". Asked if Casino Royale star Eva Green would appear in Quantum of Solace, co-producer Barbara Broccoli said: "There are no flashbacks in the film, but she's certainly on Bond's mind." Director Marc Forster is in charge of work on the movie, which is due for release on 7 November. So what do you guys think of the name? Good? Bad? Is it going to be the Wii all over again? Craig revived the Bond franchise with Casiona Royale so this is shaping up to be yet another great Bond film, I can't wait for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 24, 2008 I was just about to make this thread. I suppose the name will grow on me, but if it's as awesome as Casino Royale then I won't mind at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 24, 2008 Don't see why it deserved it's own thread to be honest, the Movie News thread gets used alot now anyway. -- Anyhoo, I didn't really like Casino Royale, but I'll go and see this one still. I think the titles fine personally, nothing wrong with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 24, 2008 Good to see Judi is still M. Good to see daniel craig is still bond (but we knew he would be anyway). I did see a pciture of the new bond girl, forgot her name.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 24, 2008 I don't like the title at all. Despite where it comes from, it just doesn't sound like "A Bond Film." It'll probably be great, but they could've gone with a better name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 24, 2008 "twice as much action" caught me and made me sad. Don't go backwards, Mr Bond! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 24, 2008 Is it just me, or does it sound like: "Harry Potter and the Quantum of Solace" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 24, 2008 Just you. I'm pumped for this, really liked Casino Royale so as it looks as it is as good as that it will be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 24, 2008 "twice as much action" caught me and made me sad. Don't go backwards, Mr Bond! This. Casino Royale was an excellent reboot, so if this next film starts down the over-the-top route again I'll be mightily disappointed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 24, 2008 Is it just me, or does it sound like: "Harry Potter and the Quantum of Solace" Or Legend of Zelda: Quantum of Solace. Doesn't sound like a Bond title at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 24, 2008 Bond is Bond, it's automagically awesome and you all know it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 24, 2008 Bond is Bond, it's automagically awesome and you all know it. Thus man speaks the truth! It's very different but don't forget it's actually a title that Ian Fleming himself gave a Bond short story. Different indeed, but in the end it is Bond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 24, 2008 I think the title is too sci-fi like but as long as the cast is good and the script and the director and... everything should be fine On another note. It's highly likely that some scenes are shot at the Seebühne in Bregenz, Austria. That's close to where I live. yay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 24, 2008 I'd say things are looking fairly promising. To say the least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 25, 2008 Daniel Craig said on Newsround yesterday that the title was shitty because it's all about how James Bond's heart has been broken and he's out for revenge. Because he doesn't go round plowing women and breaking their hearts at all. That would be most hypocritical Mister Bond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 25, 2008 The name sounds like a Castlevania game, but hopefully the film itself will live up to the standard set by Royale. 'Twice the action' is a little concerning though. What I loved most about Royale were some of the quieter scenes, particularly the poker and the scenes with Vesper. The latter allowed us to see a different side to Bond - a heart behind the cold ruthlessness of the agent. I'm hoping they'll keep things basic on the gadgetry side of things as well. Bond relying on his intuition and creativity is the way things ought to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 25, 2008 Daniel Craig said on Newsround yesterday that the title was shitty because it's all about how James Bond's heart has been broken and he's out for revenge. Because he doesn't go round plowing women and breaking their hearts at all. That would be most hypocritical Mister Bond. You know, you need to work on some new metaphors because saying plow all the time just makes me think you can't say penis or vagina or sex because the words make you laugh so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 25, 2008 I was going to say: "Because he doesn't go round putting his erect penis into the recent Bond Girls dripping wet vagina and have sexual intercourse with her from behind, occasionally grabbing her hair and pulling it so she screams out in pain, which further increases his desire to pound her, until the magic moment where he pulls out, ejaculates on his hand and thrusts it into her face and shouts "Yahtzee!". That would be most hypocritical Mister Bond." But plow saved time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 25, 2008 I was going to say: "Because he doesn't go round putting his erect penis into the recent Bond Girls dripping wet vagina and have sexual intercourse with her from behind, occasionally grabbing her hair and pulling it so she screams out in pain, which further increases his desire to pound her, until the magic moment where he pulls out, ejaculates on his hand and thrusts it into her face and shouts "Yahtzee!". That would be most hypocritical Mister Bond." But plow saved time. You, good sir, have just won my heart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 26, 2008 hey, I'm not denying that you know what you're talking about. It's just a shame you have to be provoked into using your imagination on the forum these days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 26, 2008 The name sounds like a Castlevania game,/QUOTE] That would be something like "Bossanova of Genital Herpes." But seriously, if it has a guy gettin whacked in the nutsack with a noose (that's the word right?) I'm watching it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 26, 2008 Oh great, another Bond movie. How fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 26, 2008 I think it sounds good. I'm not happy with the "twice as much action" because I thought the last one had the right amount. I wish the series would get darker and darker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 26, 2008 I watched CR again recently and had a pretty good time. Some of the stuff on the train and on the loungers is still pretty cringing. Pumped for this. I'm slowly reading through the Ian Fleming novels 'cos I got the boxset for Christmas. Before the books, I was signed and sealed Pierce Brosnan. Now I like Craig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
