The Words Are Not Enough

Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) are back to discuss the Bond 25's new official title - No Time To Die.<br /><br />Also this episode: an important podcast update.

Shake up those martinis because Episode 20 of The Words Are Not Enough is a 2 PART SPECIAL!<br /><br />In Part 1 Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) discuss the following:<br /><br />Tomorrow Never Lies<br />1. Bond may be Heading to Norway after-all<br />* Yesterday a Norwegian Bond fan site by the name of James Bond-Magasinet teased "huge Bond 25 news" and today it would seem we have gotten it in the form of a statement from the Norwegian Film Institute. In corroboration with some rumours that were circulating last month, the NFI has been offered a 47 million NOK (Norwegian Krone) grant to a project going by the name "B25" as part of a Tax Incentive Scheme to draw projects with an large international reach to the Scandinavian country (which is about 5.5 million USD). In the statement, Stine Helgeland, the NIF's Executive Director, said “We are pleased that filming of the film with the preliminary title B25 is considering being shot in Norway,” adding that the grant would be “the largest in the incentive scheme’s history.” Past recipients of the grant include Paul Greengrass' 22 July (receiving 17.1mil NOK) and Mission Impossible Fallout (receiving 6.3mil NOK). Truenorth Norway were named as the applicants on the grant and it is said that Truenorth would handle production services in Norway for EON.<br />2. Bond 25 to shoot on Digital<br />* Keeping with Scandinavian theme for today's Bond 25 news, Bond 25 cinematographer, Linus Sandgren, seems to have confirmed to ScreenDaily that Bond 25 will be shot on digital during an interview for his latest film, First Man. This would make Bond 25 the second film the franchise to be shoot entirely on digital, following Roger Deakins much-celebrated work on Skyfall. This would also mark a departure for Sandgren, who has almost exclusively shot on film for his American projects.<br />3. Bond in Spain?<br />* According to a report from Archivo 007, Gregg Wilson, the son of Bond producer-Michael G. Wilson, has been spotted in Cadiz, Spain, prompting speculation that he may be there location-scouting for Bond 25 as he has been involved in scouting locations for the series since Die Another Day. Speaking of, Bond fans will remember Cadiz from Die Another Day, where it stood in for Cuba. Cadiz is also set to appear in EON's upcoming feature, The Rhythm Section, which is what may have sparked EON's interest in the location for Bond 25.<br />4. Will Craig be back for Bond 26?<br />* According to an insider at The Sun, despite the rumours surrounding who will step into Bond's shoulder holster after Daniel Craig, Barbara Broccoli has not seriously considered a single name that has been floated, nor has she or her brother and co-producer, Michael G Willson, drawn up a shortlist of names for potential successors. This insider claims that Broccoli has done this out of "loyalty" to Craig, as she supposedly feels looking for a replacement while Craig is still in the job would be "disrespectful" - adding that Broccoli "cannot look beyond Daniel" as "she values everything h has done for the franchise in the past decade". Furthermore, this insider claims that EON has not even officially ruled out Craig doing a sixth film after Bond 25 - although no further information about this detail was given. It's worth noting that The Sun claims this source has dropped several other big Bond scoops in the past but declined to reveal which ones.<br />* With McQuarrie coming back for M:I 7 and 8, potentially a two-parter, Craig's return for 26 could signal that EON intends to do a similar two-part story with 25-26, or at the very least, plans to go head to head with M:I in 2022 with their own "finale".<br />5. Richard Madden Rumours Never Die<br />* Moving on to even more tenuous Bond 26 rumours, according to Express, we may be closer to Richard Madden taking on the role of 007 than previously thought. According to Lorraine Kelly, she bumped into Madden at a Nation Television Award...

"HOLD THE PRESSES! This just in..." Episode 19 of The Words Are Not Enough is a Bond 25 Emergency News Update!<br /><br />In this episode Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) discuss the following:<br /><br />1. Bond 25 has found a DP<br />* Earlier in the week, Variety's Kristopher Tapley broke the story that Academy Award-winning Swedish DP, Linus Sandgren (best know for La La Land and First Man) will be joining Bond 25 as Director of Photography, saying "It appears Linus Sandgren is shooting the next Bond". IndieWire has now confirmed this story, citing Sandgren himself as their source. <br />2. Seydoux to return<br />* The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye reported that Cary Fukunaga had confirmed Lea Seydoux's return to the franchise, offering the concise comment "Lea will be returning".<br />* Variety's Justin Kroll then corroborated Bamigboye's reporting, stating that a source had confirmed the story to Variety.<br /> * What this return could mean for 25 (continuation of Spectre's story)<br /> * What kind of role will Madeleine play in the movie (OHMSS-style death speculated among fans) - we weigh in<br /> * Confirms that Monica Bellucci probably won't be returning as rumoured (although does confirm they were looking to bring a Bond girl back for 25 - something Barbara Broccoli has been trying to do since TND)<br />3. Casting call for two women and a villain<br />* Kroll also reported that "EON is looking for two other actresses - one would play an MI6 agent who works with Bond and another, a mystery woman - as well as the Bond villain."<br />* Alleged insiders then added that "Rami Malek was being eyed for the [villain] role, but his schedule on the last season of Mr Robot, which shoots from March through July, makes it unlikely he will be able to take the gig, even if EON offered him the part".<br /> * Does this mean Blofelwill not be returning as the villain?<br />4. Harris, Whishaw, and Fiennes to return<br />* In his conversation with Cary Fukunaga, Baz Bamigboye also confirmed that Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, and Naomi Harris would be returning as M, Q, and Moneypenny respectively. Cary seemed eager to work with the returning crew and the rest of the British talent likely to fill out the cast saying "You have some of the best actors in the world here, why wouldn't I have the best coming back?!"<br /> * Interesting that Rory Kinnear as Bill Tanner was not included in that list of MI6 regulars returning as he has been a staple of the Craig era Vauxhall.<br />5. Cary Fukunaga suggested to be writing Bond 25 in addition to directing<br />* In Justin Kroll's Variety piece, Cary Fukunaga is reported to now be writing Bond 25. In the article, Fukunaga is listed as the sole writer two times and no reference is made to any other writers. Bamigboye suggested that Purvis and Wade were on-board to write and that Fukunaga was having "major input" in the direction of the script, but this does not appear to have been based off of new information obtained during his interview with Fukunaga. It is very likely Bamigboye is basing this off of the uncited rumour that Bond 25 would be going back to using the Purvis and Wade treatment following John Hodge's departure. Fukunaga rewriting the film lines up with his earlier comments from last week about the film still being written.<br /> * Confirms earlier story that EON were looking for a writer/director for Bond 25<br /> * If Purvis and Wade are in fact out - were EON looking for a writer/director because they were keen to rewrite/replace their original treatment<br />6. Norway as a Bond 25 filming location<br />* Norwegian outlet, Bergens Tidende, has reported that a filmed dubbed "B25" has applied for a 25% subsidy of costs intensive for filming in Noway. This was then corroborated by Norwegian film commissioner Adrian Mitchell who spoke to Oslo newspaper, Dagsavisen, and said the following "I can confirm that we have been in contact with...

It's time to dust off those headphones and crank up the volume for Episode 12 of The Words Are Not Enough<br /><br />In this episode Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) discuss the following:<br /><br />Tomorrow Never Lies<br />* Ben Whishaw still not confirmed for Bond 25<br /> * In a recent interview with BBC discussing his return to Shakespearean theater in the role of Marcus Brutus in Julius Caesar, Ben Whishaw shed some light on whether or not he will be retuning for Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond<br /> * Whishaw emphasises he knows nothing about the next film and can't even be sure he'll be in it. But he enjoyed stretching his muscles in Spectre in a way Q hadn't before.<br /> * "I'm secretly hoping that I'll get to do more action in the next one. I'd like to be a little bit more involved - it would be wonderful.<br /> * "But we'll see. Like everything to do with James Bond, it's all a mystery at the moment.”<br /> * It would seem odd for Whishaw not to reprise his role in 25, and seeing as the only announcement surrounding the project that has been made is Craig’s return and the release date, there’s not reason yet to doubt the young Q’s return…still…who knows there could be a slight chance Whishaw’s days as Q are over. <br />* Christoph Waltz will NOT be returning for Bond 25 and has regrets about Spectre<br /> * It would seem that the heresy surrounding Christoph Waltz’s return as Blofeld in Bond 25 can be put to rest as the actor has once again stated that he will not be coming back<br /> * This comes from an interview with The Times in which Waltz says the following:<br /> * "It was an incredible experience to be part of this postwar cultural phenomenon. Yet I can't say that I was happy at every step of the process. I feel that there are some loose ends with my engagement. And I'm not saying that I'm going to be in the next one. I'm not going to be in the next one.”<br /> * The actor then went on to discuss some regrets he had with Spectre:<br /> * "But let's say, in terms of my feeling that I have sufficiently served a purpose, there are a few white blotches on that map for me, personally. I don't want to be critical of something that doesn't deserve to be criticized, so that's why I'm being a little cryptic. There are just certain things I am unhappy with. I wish I would have gotten the opportunity to iron those glitches out.”<br /> * With this lingering question seemingly put to rest, the question remains as to whether another actor will take over the mantle as Blofeld in Bond 25 (a common bond trope) or will Blofeld simply be put to the side?<br />* All Bond actors Definitively, scientifically, stupidly...Ranked based on their attractiveness<br /> * A new scientific study has analysed the faces of all the Bonds, according to the Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi, and revealed the best and worst looking of them all.<br /> * Dr De Silva, who runs the Centre For Advanced Facial Cosmetic And Plastic Surgery explains how the study works: "The Phi ratio of 1.618 has long been thought to hold the secret of beauty, and now with the computer mapping we can calculate exactly how it applies to men."<br /> * The ratio can be applied to faces (or bodies), and the closer the ratios are to 1.618, the more beautiful they supposedly are.<br /> * The Ranking:<br /> 1. Connery<br /> 2. Moore<br /> 3. Dalton<br /> 4. Brosnon<br /> 5. Lazenby<br /> 6. Craig<br />* Quick Mention that there has been no official update on Bond 25 thusfar<br /> * This comes after Barbara Broccoli stated last year that there would be big Bond announcements coming our way early 2018<br /><br /><br />Q-Branch<br />* James Bond: The Body (new comic series)<br /> * Description coming from MI6 HQ<br /> * Dynamite Entertainment is pleased to announce that Ales Kot, the Czech-born writer best known for his work on...

Break out those laser guns because we are getting galactic in Episode 7 of The Words Are Not Enough!<br /><br />In this episode Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) discuss the following:<br /><br />Tomorrow Never Lies<br />* Daniel Craig wants Monica Bellucci (AKA MILF CITY) to return as the Bond girl for Bond 25<br /> * An anonymous source at the Mirror claims that Daniel Craig wants Monica Bellucci to return as Lucia Sciarra in Bond 25, stating, "He wants Monica Bellucci back, that’s for sure.”<br />* Bond 25 is getting galactic and Daniel Craig loves it<br /> * Once again coming from the Mirror, rumour has it that tech billionaire noted Bond fan, Elon Musk, has pitched taking Bond 25 into the stratosphere and is said to be developing ideas for a spacecraft; and reportedly Daniel Craig loves it. The anonymous source said the following:<br /> * "Bond needs to keep up with the times and will be looking into Elon Musk’s world – spacecrafts, planes that can fly across the earth in an hour, cars turning into submarines. That’s what we need to include now. Daniel’s stunts are going to move to a new level and have to include things shown in space movies like Interstellar. He is involved every step of the way, as he always is, and is bursting with enthusiasm and excitement.”<br /> * Speculation that Bond 25 is looking to film in South Africa may also corroborate Musk's involvement.<br />* Christopher Nolan being eyed to take Bond 25 in a “Completely Different Direction”<br /> * An "insider" at Hollywood Life has reportedly caught wind that EON wants to take Bond in a radically "different direction" in Bond 25. And apparently, despite various big names being circulated for the covered directing role, Christopher Nolan is producers' Barbra Broccoli and Michael G Wilson top pick to steer the franchise down this new path. The source added that “The producers don’t want him to be the ladies’ man he has been known for and actually want him to get married. Everyone feels Christopher would be the best to steer the film in the direction they are seeking.”<br /> * This is contrary to comments Nolan has previously made regarding a timeline for joining the franchise. <br />* Quantum, Skyfall and Spectre Production Designer returning for Bond 25<br /> * In an interview with ICG magazine, Dennis Gassner, production designer for every Bond film since Quantum of Solace, let slip that he would be returning to the franchise once again in Bond 25. <br /> * With franchises, you have to honor the established elements while meeting audience expectations. I’m about to do my fourth James Bond film, and acknowledging the efforts of Ken Adam and others is a big part."<br />* Rory Kinnear OUT for Bond 25?<br /> * It seems Rory Kinnear's role as MI6 Chief of Staf Bill Tanner isn't as locked in as one would have thought. In an interview with The Times, Kinnear said, "Each film they make they say yay or nay. But it's been great fun, and an utterly unexpected element of my life. I don't know if I am in the next one, and I never have done until they give you the call."<br /> * <br />* Roger Moore’s 90th Birthday<br /> * October 14th was the late, great Sir Roger Moore's birthday. Rog would have been 90.<br /><br />Q-Branch<br />* Roger Moore honored at Pinewood Studios<br /> * To commemorate Sir Roger's birthday, The Roger Moore State was officially opened at Pinewood on Sunday.<br /> * Close friends of Moore, including Dame Joan Collins, Sir Michael Caine, and Stephen Fry attended the opening, along with producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.<br />* James Bond Funko Pops coming this December<br /> * Discuss the figures, other Bond characters we’d like to see given the Funko treatment, etc.<br />* James Bond Collection coming to Hulu<br /> * If you don't own all the Bond movies on blu-ray, never fear, Hulu is getting 21 Bond movies this November — basically all of the official EON...

Screw on your silencer because it's time for Episode 3 of The Words Are Not Enough!<br /><br />In this episode Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) discuss the following:<br /><br />Tomorrow Never Lies<br />* New remarks regarding the internet’s top pick to succeed Daniel Craig as James Bond have been made, one of which coming straight from the camel’s mouth!<br /> * While at TIFF promoting his new film Suburbicon, George Clooney sat down with Variety to discuss a myriad of topics one of which happened to be who he thinks should play the next 007. Clooney said the following:<br /> * “I think Idris Elba should be the next James Bond, I think it’s insane that you wouldn’t. He’s elegant and handsome and masculine. He would be a perfect James Bond and it would be a great step forward.”<br /> * It appears that Clooney has hopped on board the Idris Elba train along with a large portion of the online community and it’s not hard to see why. Elba certainly brings a swagger and hardened edge to past roles that suites Bond quite well and if one were to want a glimpse at what an Idris Elba James Bond would resemble, they need not look further than his acclaimed BBC show Luther.<br /> * This is all well and good, however just today, Buzzfeed released an interview they had with the British actor and he had a few thoughts on the want for him to take on the role:<br /> * “I think not,” he said seriously of ever playing the role, and then immediately smiled. “But you really need to ask the producers. Like I can just,” he mimed picking up a telephone, “'Hey, I’m gonna play Bond next! No, it’s Idris. Hello?’ No one wants it.”<br /> * So it looks like the man himself doesn’t think his chances fair well for portraying the next Bond after Daniel Craig’s Swan song.<br /> * It’s important to note though that Elba has gotten tired of the constant questioning and demand to play the character, so his response here definitely echoes what he’s been saying all along.<br /> * Thoughts on the internet’s obsession with Elba playing Bond, would he be a good fit<br />* With Bond 25 looming on the horizon, more rumors have begun to circulate regarding who will direct the project.<br /> * It looked to be almost certain that ’71 director Yann Demange had it in the bag, however even though he is still suspected to be the frontrunner, producer Barbara Broccoli had some interesting things to say on the matter.<br /> * While discussing her new film “Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool” with Screen Daily, the Bond Producer was asked for what she felt the chances were of having a female behind the camera on the upcoming Bond 25, Broccoli said the following: <br /> * There are a lot of women working on this production which pleases me very much. It’s incredibly important to support a change in front of and behind the camera. I love working with women. It’s a different vibe. We have to promote women within the industry. Women are often tasked with taking care of children and ailing parents, so it’s hard for some women to sustain a career in this industry. We have to be more family-friendly, with childcare, flexible hours and job shares. At Eon, we have a lot of women doing job sharing and it’s easy with technology.<br /> * So while not a straight answer on specifically the possibility of a female director taking over, it certainly does seem that Babs is very much in favor of a larger role for women in film and thus one could only assume is open to a female helmed Bond film.<br /> * If they were to select a female director, what director or directors would you like to see take on a Bond project?<br />* With the recent announcement of Star Wars Episode 9 pushing it’s release date back from May 24th, 2019 to December 20th, 2019 and the release of Wonder Woman 2 scheduled for December 13, 2019, one has to wonder if these box office behemoths will have an effect on the amount of money Bond 25 will make?