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gamingdoctor · 27 June 2025, 03:06 AM

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn41yddj4m1o

brandrea · 27 June 2025, 03:10 AM

Let’s hope he honors the tradition

AzPaul · 27 June 2025, 04:34 AM

Does Bond really need to continue being a government agent? Haven't we all seen enough of that? Wouldn't it be refreshing if the character was a veterinarian, or maybe a personal fashion stylist? For cryin' out loud, think outside the box once in a while.

dba · 27 June 2025, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

Does Bond really need to continue being a government agent?

Yes, he does.

Barbara_C · 27 June 2025, 05:37 AM

IMHO it should have ended with SC....nobody comes close....the opening scene of Dr.No is one of the greatest movie intros of all time.

wcgreiner · 27 June 2025, 05:39 AM

Finally! About time for some 007 news. Fingers crossed it’s worth the wait.

Krash · 27 June 2025, 06:53 AM

Looking forward to new Bond movies. And thank goodness he wants to stick with traditions. But I still think there’s plenty of opportunity for them to screw it up.

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FeelingTheBlues · 27 June 2025, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

Does Bond really need to continue being a government agent? Haven't we all seen enough of that? Wouldn't it be refreshing if the character was a veterinarian, or maybe a personal fashion stylist? For cryin' out loud, think outside the box once in a while.

Well that just does it, now I want to see James Bond calmly explain to Mr. Dufresne how Nala’s coat would be much glossier and softer with Omega 3 supplements.

Speedbird-1 · 27 June 2025, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

Does Bond really need to continue being a government agent? Haven't we all seen enough of that? Wouldn't it be refreshing if the character was a veterinarian, or maybe a personal fashion stylist? For cryin' out loud, think outside the box once in a while.

Does Postman Pat, really have to be, a postman?

Tick Tock Tick Tock · 27 June 2025, 08:50 PM

Just so long as Idris Elba doesn't get cast as Bond!!!

1William · 27 June 2025, 09:18 PM

A dead franchise for now. We will see how things develop. Daniel Craig was the Bond for me in modern times, Connery as the original.

Tick Tock Tick Tock · 27 June 2025, 09:22 PM

Yes, it's a shame it's not fared so well in the last few years.

Totally agree - SC was the best, but DC was a great Bond, for the youngsters.

It's also a shame that the Broccoli family were unable to allow Bond to be streamed, and from what I have read, whilst they wanted the franchise to retain credibility etc., I think in some ways they have actually harmed it. But, now it is under the control of Amazon MGM, so I expect the majority of films will be available to stream soon, much to the delight of my 11 year old (and myself)!

Old Expat Beast · 27 June 2025, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbara_C

IMHO it should have ended with SC....nobody comes close....the opening scene of Dr.No is one of the greatest movie intros of all time.

I'll take Roger over Sean for style, personality and charm.

brandrea · 27 June 2025, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

Does Bond really need to continue being a government agent? Haven't we all seen enough of that? Wouldn't it be refreshing if the character was a veterinarian, or maybe a personal fashion stylist? For cryin' out loud, think outside the box once in a while.

Speedbird-1 · 27 June 2025, 10:33 PM

Some hope for 007?

I'm afraid, in the increasingly woke world we are living in, I think there is, no hope.
I hope, possibly in vain, to be proved entirely mistaken.

Based on the novels by Ian Fleming?....not a chance.

"shaken, or stirred?"
"Does It Look Like I Give A Damn?"

Krash · 27 June 2025, 10:58 PM

Sean Connery is the quintessential Bond. Nobody else comes close.

I don’t have high expectations as far as the new Bond goes. But hopefully they’ll surprise me and prove me wrong.

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Paul C · 28 June 2025, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

Does Bond really need to continue being a government agent? Haven't we all seen enough of that? Wouldn't it be refreshing if the character was a veterinarian, or maybe a personal fashion stylist? For cryin' out loud, think outside the box once in a while.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

What are reviews gonna say if he's not an Government agent? It'll say it's not a true James Bond movie.

AzPaul · 28 June 2025, 12:39 AM

I think some of you are missing out on the potential of having the next Bond being a part of the fashion industry. In that world, he'd still be traveling to expensive, exotic locations where he'd find himself surrounded by the world's most beautiful women, but instead of battling rogue terrorists, unfriendly foreign governments, and SPECTRE, he'd be leading the fight against stylistic conformity, banal designs, and unsustainable fibers.

BSG75 · 28 June 2025, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

Does Bond really need to continue being a government agent? Haven't we all seen enough of that? Wouldn't it be refreshing if the character was a veterinarian, or maybe a personal fashion stylist? For cryin' out loud, think outside the box once in a while.

He could be an interior decorator who kills 16 Czechoslovakians.

Speedbird-1 · 28 June 2025, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BSG75

He could be an interior decorator who kills 16 Czechoslovakians.

How's your European history?

BSG75 · 28 June 2025, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

How's your European history?

The quote comes from Paulie to Christopher in "The Sopranos" episode "Pine Barrens."

Speedbird-1 · 28 June 2025, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BSG75

The quote comes from Paulie to Christopher in "The Sopranos" episode "Pine Barrens."

Ah, you breakin’ my balls cos I wasn’t aware of de possibility of dat eventuality………whadya gonna do. (Shrugs shoulders)

BSG75 · 28 June 2025, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Ah, you breaking’ my balls cos I wasn’t aware of de possibility of dat eventuality………whadya gonna do. (Shrugs shoulders)

subtona · 28 June 2025, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dba

Yes, he does.

“He's in no position going into the unknown not knowing”…

FeelingTheBlues · 28 June 2025, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BSG75

He could be an interior decorator who kills 16 Czechoslovakians.

Vodka martini, put it back on docking station.

RW16610 · 28 June 2025, 07:13 AM

I'm really hoping they get this right, but with such big shoes to fill so to speak only time will tell.

ltmgeller · 28 June 2025, 12:31 PM

Hoping its good

Boothroyd · 29 June 2025, 03:36 AM

It would be great to get 2-3 more movies with a Connery type feel, but not counting on that by a long shot.

It has to be reboot of some sort since they killed off the character. Amazon is going to produce to whatever motif sells with Bond, so the market will really determine which way the franchise moves.

Rebel · 29 June 2025, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

Does Bond really need to continue being a government agent? Haven't we all seen enough of that? Wouldn't it be refreshing if the character was a veterinarian, or maybe a personal fashion stylist? For cryin' out loud, think outside the box once in a while.

Then if this is the case don't be James Bond. I'm thinking inside the box.

andrewjb88 · 30 June 2025, 01:33 AM

I personally think they might go in a slightly different direction from now on.

I reckon we will get movies that are split in two time zones.

Modern day - 007 being played by the lady in the last movide
60's - "James Bond" - a back story - the last movie finished with the line "let me tell you about James Bond"

27 June 2025, 03:06 AM	#1
gamingdoctor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Michigan, US Posts: 710	Some hope for 007 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn41yddj4m1o

27 June 2025, 04:34 AM	#3
AzPaul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 15,585	Does Bond really need to continue being a government agent? Haven't we all seen enough of that? Wouldn't it be refreshing if the character was a veterinarian, or maybe a personal fashion stylist? For cryin' out loud, think outside the box once in a while. __________________ My humanity has been verified, again, and again, and again . . .

27 June 2025, 08:50 PM	#10
Tick Tock Tick Tock "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2025 Location: London, UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master 2 Posts: 235	Just so long as Idris Elba doesn't get cast as Bond!!! __________________ "... even a stopped clock is right twice a day - I strive to be wrong in new and interesting ways 24/7!"

27 June 2025, 09:22 PM	#12
Tick Tock Tick Tock "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2025 Location: London, UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master 2 Posts: 235	Yes, it's a shame it's not fared so well in the last few years. Totally agree - SC was the best, but DC was a great Bond, for the youngsters. It's also a shame that the Broccoli family were unable to allow Bond to be streamed, and from what I have read, whilst they wanted the franchise to retain credibility etc., I think in some ways they have actually harmed it. But, now it is under the control of Amazon MGM, so I expect the majority of films will be available to stream soon, much to the delight of my 11 year old (and myself)! __________________ "... even a stopped clock is right twice a day - I strive to be wrong in new and interesting ways 24/7!"

27 June 2025, 10:58 PM	#16
Krash 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 9,331	Some hope for 007 Sean Connery is the quintessential Bond. Nobody else comes close. I don’t have high expectations as far as the new Bond goes. But hopefully they’ll surprise me and prove me wrong. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 June 2025, 03:10 AM	#2
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 83,007	Let’s hope he honors the tradition

27 June 2025, 05:37 AM	#5
Barbara_C "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 289	IMHO it should have ended with SC....nobody comes close....the opening scene of Dr.No is one of the greatest movie intros of all time.

27 June 2025, 05:39 AM	#6
wcgreiner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2024 Real Name: Chris Location: California Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 244	Finally! About time for some 007 news. Fingers crossed it’s worth the wait.

27 June 2025, 06:53 AM	#7
Krash 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 9,331	Looking forward to new Bond movies. And thank goodness he wants to stick with traditions. But I still think there’s plenty of opportunity for them to screw it up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 June 2025, 09:18 PM	#11
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 51,008	A dead franchise for now. We will see how things develop. Daniel Craig was the Bond for me in modern times, Connery as the original.

27 June 2025, 10:33 PM	#15
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,845	Some hope for 007? I'm afraid, in the increasingly woke world we are living in, I think there is, no hope. I hope, possibly in vain, to be proved entirely mistaken. Based on the novels by Ian Fleming?....not a chance. "shaken, or stirred?" "Does It Look Like I Give A Damn?"

28 June 2025, 12:39 AM	#18
AzPaul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 15,585	I think some of you are missing out on the potential of having the next Bond being a part of the fashion industry. In that world, he'd still be traveling to expensive, exotic locations where he'd find himself surrounded by the world's most beautiful women, but instead of battling rogue terrorists, unfriendly foreign governments, and SPECTRE, he'd be leading the fight against stylistic conformity, banal designs, and unsustainable fibers. __________________ My humanity has been verified, again, and again, and again . . .

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RW16610 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,439	I'm really hoping they get this right, but with such big shoes to fill so to speak only time will tell.

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Boothroyd 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,371	It would be great to get 2-3 more movies with a Connery type feel, but not counting on that by a long shot. It has to be reboot of some sort since they killed off the character. Amazon is going to produce to whatever motif sells with Bond, so the market will really determine which way the franchise moves. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

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