The Words Are Not Enough

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Suit up in that scuba suit and get ready to dive into Episode 15 of The Words Are Not Enough!

In this episode Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) discuss the following:

Tomorrow Never Lies
* Bond 25 Official Announcement
* Official Press Release:
* We’ve been expecting you… Bond 25, Daniel Craig’s 5th outing as 007, will be directed by Academy Award-winning Danny Boyle from an original screenplay by Academy Award nominee John Hodge. Production is set to begin on 3 December 2018. MGM will partner with Universal Pictures to release the film worldwide.
* The untitled sequel will be released in the U.K. on October 25, 2019 and in the U.S. on November 8, 2019.
* While the statement appears fairly straightforward, there are actually some interesting bits to cover
* First off, the international distribution. Sony Pictures handled distribution of the last four Bond movies, from Casino Royale to Spectre, and while EON opted to go with MGM and Annapurna for domestic distribution when the deal expired, many assumed Sony would still be handling international distribution. The switch to Universal is a huge blow to Sony, which would have garnered some serious coin had they maintained the international distribution rights.
* Next, the start date. With all of the higher ups at EON appearing to be 100% on board with the script penned by John Hodge, Danny Boyle is now confirmed to direct 25.
* This will make for an interesting timetable for Boyle seeing as how He’s shooting a smaller scale original musical for Working Title this summer starring Kate McKinnon, and it sounds like he’s going to very quickly complete post-production on that film while simultaneously prepping the herculean effort that is Bond 25. The Bond 25 filming date was likely non-negotiable since EON has promised that Fall 2019 release date, so it’ll be interesting to see how Boyle juggles both productions.
* This kind of challenge isn’t exactly unique for Boyle, however, as he previously shot principal photography on his 2013 thriller Trance, then put that aside for a year so he could create and direct the London Olympics Opening Ceremony, after which he completed post-production on Trance.
* Danny Boyle ALMOST passed on Bond 25
* Even though director Danny Boyle is now confirmed to Direct Bond 25, he was surprisingly hesitant when the project came his way stating recently at his Masterclass at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts:
* "I like watching big films but I don't think I'm necessarily good at making them. Then I thought 'no, you shouldn't think like that’."
* Bond 25 will interestingly enough mark the director’s first real attempt at a blockbuster film.
* While he may have had initial reservations, he soon realized he needed to set aside that mindset and after hashing out the details regarding his idea for Bond 25 with long time collaborator John Hodge, that's when he finally decided to accept the position.
* "We have this idea about what we want to do with Bond and I felt we should have a go because of this idea. So we are trying to stay true to our principles."
* It should also be noted that Boyle was also driven by his desire to “tackle the unknown” and not get into a pattern of repeating himself. Bond will ultimately allow the Trainspotting director to venture into new territory.

* Ian Fleming’s Birthday May 28th
* Question for Brody: Fav Fleming Novel


Q-Branch
* Anthony Horowitz and Forever and A Day
* In an Entertainment Weekly Exclusive, Anthony Horowitz revealed the US cover for the anticipated 007 Novel “Forever and A Day”.
*...

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Rev up that Aston Martin, because the rumors are going full throttle in Episode 14 of The Words are Not Enough!

In this episode Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) discuss the following:

Tomorrow Never Lies
* Reddit thinks it knows Bond
* A rumour comes from Reddit user CashleyPersia who claims to have an inside scoop on some behind the scenes developments on Bond 25: “I work in the film industry and know people tangentially connected to the world of Bond. Boyle is said to have a female villain at the centre of his Bond film and he is actively casting the role now.”
* Additionally, CashleyPersia alleges that Angelina Jolie is set to play the villain, while Lily James and Dua Lipa, among others, are in the running for Daniel Craig’s co-lead. “I’ve heard that Boyle has committed to a script and casting is underway.” They continued: “Supposedly, the big roles in the script are the female villain and Bond's understudy (another female role). “I hear Sophie Rundle, Lily James, Ella Purnell and Antonia Thomas have auditioned/met with Boyle (though this list is not exhaustive). The role is not a love interest however, [it’s] the co-lead of the film. I’ve also heard that Boyle isn't adverse to discovering a new name and possibly someone who isn't an actress. Though it sounds like a moronic suggestion, I've heard the singer Dua Lipa is high on the list.” The leaker added: “Finally, the main villain has been written with Angelina Jolie in mind. I’ve heard this name for a very long while. I never quite trusted it but Boyle has wanted her since day one and it looks as though she's keen. They are now actively courting her and the script is being adjusted accordingly.”
* The rumours of Bond's death may be greatly exaggerated:
* Another rumour making the rounds in Hollywood right is that of Bond's apparent death in Bond 25. An apparent source has said the following: “It is written as Craig's final Bond film and I hear Logan being used as a comparison often still.”
* MCU-style shared universe for Bond?
* Is James Bond about to evolve further into the modern world of shared movie universes ala Marvel and Star Wars? It certainly looks that way and there’s evidence that Craig’s final 007 movie will be the catalyst that sets up the Bond expanded universe. The first whiff of this arrived in June 2017 when The Tracking Board’s Jeff Sneider claimed he’d heard Bond producers were exploring the idea. Sneider, a writer for the Hollywood Insider, tweeted: “I’ve heard the Broccolis have caught Universe Fever and would love to explore other corners of the Bond franchise... simultaneously.”
* Bond's got new rules, Danny Boyle counts 'em
* Bookmakers have reduced the odds of Dua being named as the Bond theme singer, now making her the favourite, with Ed Sheeran and Jessie J also being strongly touted as potential artists to get involved.
* Michael Shannon Bond villain?
* Michael Shannon was recently a guest on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Fallon brought up the potential for Shannon to take on the role of the villain in the upcoming Bond film. Shannon replied with the following: “I think this might have something to do with the fact that out of all the people I’ve been said I resemble – and there’s a rather long list – but the only one that’s probably at the top is a Mr Richard Kiel, who played the fellow Jaws in old timey James Bond movies. Yeah that’s who people say I look like most often. You’d know who’d make a good Bond villain? My cat.”
* Deadpool 2's Morena Baccarin weighs in on becoming Bond
* While doing an interview with CinePop for the upcoming Deadpool 2, Morena Baccain, who plays Vanessa in the film, was asked who she thought should play Bond next: “I think...

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You all voted for it and we sat through it, it's time for The Words Are Not Enough crew to visit Gustav Graves' Ice Palace and discuss Die Another Day featuring YOUR Stardust reactions!

In this episode, Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) have an in-depth discussion about Roger Moore's first outing as 007, Live and Let Die. Given the Voodoo and supernatural nature of the film, it felt only right to discuss the movie for a Halloween Special.

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Cue the music because it's time for Episode 13 of The Words are Not Enough!

In this episode Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) discuss the following:

Tomorrow Never Lies
* Danny Boyle and the Fate of Bond 25
* As I’m sure many of you are aware, the frontrunner to Direct Bond 25 is now Danny Boyle.
* The story first broke on February 20th from Justin Kroll at Variety.
* Boyle has keen interest in the project and has always wanted to direct a Bond film. He is currently developing a project for Working Title, but with no cast currently attached, there is always the possibility of pushing that movie back to direct the 25th installment in the series.
* Boyle has long been in MGM and Eon’s sights to direct a Bond movie, going back to 2012’s “Skyfall” and 2015’s “Spectre.”
* Sources tell Variety that “White Boy Rick” director Yann Demange was considered a top choice for the job, but there’s been one last push to go after a more well-known name.
* No official offer has been made.
* Then a follow up story from Mike Fleming broke just the next day with more details:
* When he directed the opening ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympics, Boyle helmed Daniel Craig in a filmed bit that involved an action scene with a cameo from Queen Elizabeth II, so there is history between the actor and filmmaker. Boyle had an idea for a very specific 007 movie, and he and his Trainspotting partner John Hodge have teamed up to work out the beats. Hodge is writing that version and if it all works out, that would be the 007 film that Boyle would helm.
* Hodge won’t be done for a couple of months, but when he turns in the script, one of two things will happen. MGM and the producers will like it enough to shelve the movie they were contemplating — the listed writers are Neal Purvis & Robert Wade, whose 007 credits include Skyfall, Spectreand Casino Royale — and they will instead make the version that was cooked up by the Trainspotting team. Otherwise, Boyle won’t direct the film and it will be back to the other script, for which MGM and the producers had assembled a short list consisting of a trio of cool directors
* Now all that is well and good, but here’s where things get interesting.
* On March 6th, According to THR, it was reported that Yann Demange, who was heavily rumored to be a frontrunner on EON’s list of potential Bond 25 Directors, will not only be directing the upcoming Matthew McConaughey film “White Boy Rick”, but has also been tapped by J.J. Abrams and Jordan Peele to join the team on HBO’s new series “Lovecraft Country”.
* Demange will direct the pilot episode and executive produce the series.
* So at this point it would seem that MGM and EON’s backup is looking to be unavailable, thank God for Danny Boyle right? Well, it may be even trickier than we thought.
* On March 4th, According to THR, Danny Boyle and Love Actually screenwriter Richard Curtis are teaming for an untitled comedy just set up at Universal. Details are being kept under lock and key, but it is known to be musically themed and set in the 1960s or '70s. Universal is eyeing a shoot as early as this summer, if the casting can come together.
* If the project gets the green light, this could serve as a tricky road-bump for the producers at EON should they like the script Hodge producers.
* It would seem that progress on Bond 25 is back to step 1, however just yesterday, March 8th, and interesting story emerged from Baz Bamigboye at The Daily Mail.
* It would appear that 007 himself is pulling out all the stops to ensure Danny Boyle does in fact helm the next Bond project.
* Craig...

It's time to dust off those headphones and crank up the volume for Episode 12 of The Words Are Not Enough

In this episode Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) discuss the following:

Tomorrow Never Lies
* Ben Whishaw still not confirmed for Bond 25
* 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
* 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.
* "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.
* "But we'll see. Like everything to do with James Bond, it's all a mystery at the moment.”
* 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.
* Christoph Waltz will NOT be returning for Bond 25 and has regrets about Spectre
* 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
* This comes from an interview with The Times in which Waltz says the following:
* "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.”
* The actor then went on to discuss some regrets he had with Spectre:
* "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.”
* 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?
* All Bond actors Definitively, scientifically, stupidly...Ranked based on their attractiveness
* 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.
* 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."
* The ratio can be applied to faces (or bodies), and the closer the ratios are to 1.618, the more beautiful they supposedly are.
* The Ranking:
1. Connery
2. Moore
3. Dalton
4. Brosnon
5. Lazenby
6. Craig
* Quick Mention that there has been no official update on Bond 25 thusfar
* This comes after Barbara Broccoli stated last year that there would be big Bond announcements coming our way early 2018


Q-Branch
* James Bond: The Body (new comic series)
* Description coming from MI6 HQ
* Dynamite Entertainment is pleased to announce that Ales Kot, the Czech-born writer best known for his work on...

Strap on those skis because it's time to escape Blofeld's lair in Episode 11 of The Words Are Not Enough!

In this episode Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) discuss the following:

Tomorrow Never Lies:

* Ed Sheeran
* Speaking with James Cordon while promoting his new album on the Late Late Show, Ed Sheeran discussed his interest in performing a James Bond title song: “With Bond, I’ve had a theme tune written for about three years, just in case,” he said, admitting filmmakers haven't got round to actually asking him yet. “But it’s good, it’s good.”
* James Norton
* Actor James Norton has overtaken Tom Hardy as the most favoured to assume the role of 007 after Daniel Craig, with bookies upping his odds to 5/2 after this role in McMarfia.
* On the Bond rumours, Norton said: “It's lovely, wonderful and complimentary to be involved in that conversation but it's just a rumour mill and that's as far as it goes. I did mention at the time that those scenes would possibly contribute to the [Bond] rumours but McMafia is its own beast. I hope Daniel Craig does five more movies and can keep the rumours on himself. I'm a big fan of his and - selfishly - I'd like him to carry on.”
* Female 007
* Teresa May: Speaking with journalists on her RAF Voyager, Teresa May offered her thoughts on the 13th Doctor in BBC's long-running series, Dr Who, being played by a woman. The conversation however, quickly turned to Bond: “I think it’s a great move forward for girl power that there is going to be a female Doctor Who. And one day there should be a female James Bond.” But when asked who should replace Craig, May added: “I don’t know who is being lined up. I read the other day that James Norton was being talked about as a possible James Bond. “I think he did an interview where he said he’d quite like to.” When asked if Norton was her favourite for the part, she replied: “That’s a leading question! I don’t know who the other candidates might be.”
* Christoph Waltz: When asked about his thoughts of a female Bond while promoting his latest film, Downsizing, Waltz told Mr Porter: “Why? Because [Italian feminist writer] Oriana Fallaci said so? Come on. Have your own movie if you want. Why does it have to be James Bond? What would be her first name? Jemima? My answer is decidedly not.”
* Babs says we shouldn't expect any major Bond news until 2018
* Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, via The Spy Command, Barbara Broccoli confirmed that major decisions regarding Bond 25 will not be made until early 2018, adding that film's director and title are "still to be determined"
* Babs also confirmed that the script for Bond 25 is still in development, under veteran Bond scribes Neal Purvis and Robert Wade: "[They’re busy] working away, trying to come up with something fantastic.”
* With regards to the ongoing rumours surrounding the distribution of the Bond film, Babs said this: “It’s exciting to be courted. We’ll hopefully be making that decision early next year.”

Shaken but Heard:

* Favourite stories of the year
* Best snow action sequences in the series
* OHMSS appreciation hour

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Refresh those podcast feeds because the boys are back and it's time for Episode 10 of The Words Are Not Enough!

In this episode Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) discuss the following:

Tomorrow Never Lies:
* Bond heading for the Irish Countryside?
* Speaking to RTE Entertainment, Barbara revealed that she would ‘love’ to film in Ireland again, citing Irish hospitality as one of the reasons she’s so enamoured with the place.
* ‘We love being here, we love the Irish crew… It’s just the people; it’s the welcoming spirit of the people that’s just so lovely. ‘Let’s see, maybe we’ll try and get Bond here at some point. I must say, having experienced it, I would love to come back.’
* Bond's that might have been
* Mel Gibson
* Liam Neeson

Q-Branch:
* Roger Moore's new LALD Memoir
* M origin comic book
* Die Another Day Expanded soundtrack

Brother From Langley

* Kingsman 2 Bluray release
* Jack Ryan TV teaser


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Open up that MI6 dossier because it's time for Episode 9 of The Words Are Not Enough!

In this episode Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) discuss the following:

Tomorrow Never Lies:

* Christoph Waltz apparently won't be returning for Bond 25
* Speaking on the red carpet at the Festa del Cinema di Roma, Christoph Waltz confirmed to Italian movie news site Talky Movie that he would not be coming back for Bond 25 to reprise the role of Blofeld: "No, I’m sorry, I’m really sad, but that’s the tradition, that there is a new...name. Sorry. I would’ve liked to."
* It was previously understood that Waltz had an option to return to a future Bond film, and these latest comments contradict comments the actor has made in the past stating he would only return if Craig was still in the lead role.
* MGM works out new distribution deal
* MGM and Annapurna Pictures have formed a new joint venture for theatrical distribution in the U.S. With MGM moving back into distribution, it seems like the natural set-up to distribute the next Bond film
* Monica Bellucci
* This Tuesday evening in Rome, where she was feted with the Virna Lisi lifetime achievement award, Bellucci smiled at reporters who asked her to comment on the rumors, telling them: “I can’t say anything.”
* Denis Villeneuve will NOT be doing Bond
* In an interview with The Playlist, Denis Villeneuve spoke out about the recent rumours surrounding his involvement in Bond 25: “The thing is I don’t now about that, but listen. Daniel Craig is a very inspiring actor and I had some contact and the thing is that I’m busy right now doing Dune. But, I will say to have the privilege to work with him it would be a dream. I would love to work with Daniel and a Bond movie for me would be a treat. It’s a matter of timing, I guess.”
* Karin Dor
* https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4875795/karin-dor-dead-bond-girl-you-only-live-twice-sean-connery/

Shaken but Heard:
- Ranking All 6 Bond Actors


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It's time to travel down to San Monique and party with Baron Samedi because The Words Are Not Enough crew is bringing you their Halloween Special!

In this episode, Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) have an in-depth discussion about Roger Moore's first outing as 007, Live and Let Die. Given the Voodoo and supernatural nature of the film, it felt only right to discuss the movie for a Halloween Special.

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Crank up the speakers and blast Madonna's Die Another Day because Episode #8 of The Words Are Not Enough is here!

In this episode Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) discuss the following:

Tomorrow Never Lies
* Ben Cooke returning for Bond 25
* In an apparent exclusive from Archive007, Daniel Craig's stunt double, Ben Cooke, has reportedly stepped into the role of Stunt Coordinator for Bond 25, replacing longtime Coordinator, Gary Powell.
* Daniel Craig banned from getting romantic with Moneypenny
* It seems the writing process for Bond 25 is in full swing. According to the Express, an anonymous LA source has claimed the following regarding the ongoing scripting process:
“The production company have reached out to several writers to suggest plot ideas and twists for Bond in Daniel’s final outing. They wanted ideas that had not been seen in their franchise before to try to shake things up. One idea was for Bond finally to move beyond flirting and one liners and actually share a romance with Moneypenny. But that idea was nixed as it would go against the whole relationship built up during their screen careers.”
* This seems in line with comments Naomi Harris has recently made regarding her off-screen relationship with Daniel Craig and how their chemistry plays on screen:
"Chemistry is something you either have or don’t have, so its a real gamble when people cast you, because you just never know whether the chemistry’s going to work. Sometimes you have couples who are dating in real life and they have no chemistry on screen whatsoever so you just never know. I am just lucky that it works with Daniel and I’m looking forward to coming back.”
* While she doesn't outright state it, her comments seem to suggest a continuation of the platonic-but-flirtatious dynamic we have seen thus far in the series.

* Fincher Interview: Maybe tackle a Bond film?
* In a recent interview with Empire, David Fincher revealed that he would not want to do a Star Wars film due to the immense pressure; adding that he had discussed helming the upcoming Episode 9 with Kathleen Kennedy, but ultimately declined.
* While this doesn't directly pertain to Bond, David Fincher is a name that has come up frequently surrounding the Bond franchise, but is an idea that has often been dismissed owing to Fincher's seeming aversion to franchise films. But with this news that he considered Star Wars, does this mean he may consider Bond at some point down the track?


Q-Branch
* The Man With The Golden Gun Manuscript Emerges
* A one-of-a-kind author's proof of 'The Man With The Golden Gun' has emerged that contains Ian Fleming's revisions to his original manuscript for his final James Bond novel. The corrected typescript is 182 numbered pages of typed foolscap, with five further preliminary pages and a single sheet of suggested (later adopted) corrections by Kingsley Amis, all bound in a cloth folder. Authorial revisions in Ian Fleming's handwriting cover approximately 80 pages with further editorial revisions in green and black ink. Fleming's corrections are mainly quite significant, rewriting entire sentences, adding or removing paragraphs, etc
* Becoming Bond hitting Blu-Ray & DVD on Nov. 14th
* The Best of John Barry (AKA Bond) Concert in London
* If you're in London on November 16, check out PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA's THE BEST OF JOHN BARRY - BOND AND BEYOND concert at the Royal Festival Hall. Along with a multitude of Barry's other hits, the Philharmonia Orchestra will be performing tracks from Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Octopussy, and the James Bond suite.
* Day of the Dead


Brother from Langley
* Discuss The Foreigner just a bit

Skaken, but Heard
* Top 10 Worst Bond Songs

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