"BOND 24" To Carry On From "SKYFALL"

"Skyfall" writer John Logan has confirmed that the next 2015 James Bond film will continue on where the 2012 50th anniversary film ended. Though "Bond 24" hasn't been tipped as a direct sequel, it's assumed that it will seeing as Logan commented saying that the themes, characters and ideas from 2012's "Skyfall" will carry on to the 2015 film and possibly the next one. With Logan returning to write the next film and possibly his third film, fans then know there won't be the same cock up with the 2008 direct sequel to 2006's "Casino Royale", "Quantum Of Solace". If we've got a good writer and a good director, then a direct sequel(s) could work out well for once in the 50 year old film franchise.
It's been rumoured that "Skyfall", "Bond 24" and "Bond 25" will be Logan's, director Sam Mendes's and present Bond, Daniel Craig's James Bond trilogy. It's also rumoured that they will all leave the franchise after the 25th film, which is assumed to have a November 2017/18 release date.

Blofeld To Return In 24th James Bond Film?

So after a long ass 50 year battle over the rights of both James Bond villains SPECTRE and Blofeld, MGM have won them back from the Kevin McClory. Winning back the rights could mean big things for future instalments in the James Bond film franchise. We could very much see the grand return of the much loved Bond villain in the 2015 "BOND 24" with the great Sam Mendes directing the villains big return.
McClory had the rights to SPECTRE and Blofeld for nearly 60 years because he has said to have created them along with Bond creator Ian Fleming back in the 1950's.
There's been speculation that "SHERLOCK" star Benedict Cumberbatch and "Masters Of Sex" star Michael Sheen are both up for the lead villain role in the next Bond film, which now could be Blofeld after all. I personally think it would be good to see the return of Blofeld in the Bond films. It would also be good to see the return of SPECTRE too because Quantum is pretty much the new rebooted version of that evil organization so why not just bring back the original group and vamp it up a bit?!

Kate Upton And Helen Flanagan Up For Bond Girl Role?

Casting rumours for the next Bond girl are going strong with names flying back and fourth. The two latest names are supermodel Kate Upton and dumb pin-up girl and ex-Corrie star, Helen Flanagan. Sources are saying that both girls have been in talks with Hollywood casting directors and all is going well for them both.
So, here's comes my opinion on these rumours, especially when it comes to Flanagan getting the role. Kate Upton is beautiful and I feel as though, yes, she's your typical model who wants to be an actress, but I think personally she can do it and do it well and why not start with becoming the main or one of the main Bond girls in a future James Bond film.
Flanagan on the other hand..........FUCKING HATE HER!!! She can't act for shit. Everything she does, she just comes across and a dumb girl who can't do anything in life but be a model and do nude stuff. Same shit different day for Miss Flanagan. If she was to be a Bond girl, she'll be the girl that Bond sleeps with to get some useful information out of her and then dump her or she'll get killed off or something. Her screen time will be a total of like 10/15ish minutes.
So there you go people, there's my thoughts on the rumoured casting of Kate Upton and Helen Flanagan as potential Bond girls in the 2015 "BOND 24".

"BOND 24" Coming Out In 2015 With Sam Mendes Back In The Directors Chair!

It's just been confirmed that Sam Mendes WILL return to the world of James Bond and direct "BOND 24". The next James Bond film will be released on October 23rd 2015 with Daniel Craig returning for sure as the lead role of 007. Here's what Mendes said about returning to direct the next instalment in the long running movie franchise, 

"I am very pleased that by giving me the time I need to honour all my theatre commitments, the producers have made it possible for me to direct Bond 24. I very much look forward to taking up the reins again, and to working with Daniel Craig, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for a second time."

I am just like "HOLY SHIT" right now because this is awesome news for fans. 2015 will be the year for big franchises on the big screen. From "Terminator" to "Star Wars" and "Avengers" to now "James Bond 24"........just aw!!!

UPDATE: The next James Bond film is rumoured to be under the working title of "Devil May Care". This title is based on the 2008 book by author Sebastian Faulks. It's plot is a sequel to Ian Fleming's classic "The Man With The Golden Gun". I assume that the film adaption WILL NOT be based on the book in full as in be a sequel to "TMWTGG", but more likely to take the title and the villain, the Bond girl, settings, etc................but no actual details on it's being a direct sequel. 

Sam Mendes Back For Further "BOND" Films?

So even though "SKYFALL" director Sam Mendes officially confirmed that he was not coming back for another James Bond film, fans and MGM were sad to see this. Directors such as Shane "Iron Man 3" Black, Ang "Life Of Pi" Lee and David "Harry Potter" Yates have been mentioned as his replacement in the past week or so.
Now, according to Showbizz411 have confirmed that Mendes is indeed actually in serious negotiations with the studio to return as the director of not only "BOND 24", but also "BOND 25" too.........THIS IS EPIC!!! Mendes done an absolutely amazing job with "SKYFALL".
I personally thought it was the greatest James Bond film of all time. Obviously I don't think the next film will be as EPIC as this one was, but it could be up there though. Mendes could actually make a successful trilogy with the 23rd, 24th and 25th films. This could be his "Dark Knight" type of trilogy. Daniel Craig is also expected to definitely return and that the 25th film will reportedly be his last film.

Christopher Nolan Possibly Directing "BOND 24"

Rumours are spreading online that "The Dark Knight" trilogy director, Chris Nolan, has been approached to direct the next James Bond film. Nolan has expressed interest before in helming a Bond film, but nothing has ever been confirmed and neither has this.
Personally I think Nolan would direct a great fresh Bond film, but he has said that if he did take over at some point, that he'd totally reboot the franchise again and bring in a new actor for the role of James Bond. I love Daniel Craig as Bond right now, so this is why I don't think Nolan should direct a film just yet. If he did direct a Bond film, I think Tom Hardy would be perfect for his James Bond. But the one actor I think should play Bond is Michael Fassbender!!!!

"BOND 24 & 25" Working As Two-Part Story?

After the amazing success of new Bond film, "SKYFALL", writer John Logan has been signed on by MGM to write not only a "BOND 24", but also a 25th film too. He is expected to write the both of them together and they are rumored to be shoot back-2-back as they will work as a two-parter. Other than "Casino Royale" and "Quantum Of Solace", "BOND 24 & 25" will be the first two films in the long-running franchise to work as a true two-parter story. "Casino" and "Quantum" only shared certain elements, where as these two are going to be like "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 & 2" type of two-parter.
Now this could either work both ways because the franchise is not used to having direct sequels and "Quantum" wasn't the best move to make, but seeing as John Logan is back, it could break the curse and turn out well for everyone. And seeing as present Bond, Daniel Craig could be finishing after "BOND 24 & 25"...........surely he wants to finish on a good move, with a great writer and director.
On the note of director, Sam Mendes has mentioned that he'd love another crack at a future Bond film, most likely the next film or so. MGM have also said that they would love to have him back to, but they are also looking at other directors just in case something goes wrong and he can't come back. Danny Boyle has once again stated that he would love to direct a future Bond film. He directed the Olympic short film, "Happy & Glorious" which starred both Daniel Craig and The Queen. It worked as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Bond.
Boyle said this about directing a Bond film,

‘I enjoy the Bond movies, always have and always will, but I have no plans to direct one. I don’t know who came up with the story, but please tell them I’m very flattered to be thought of!’

Sherlock Holmes Playing Villain In Next Bond Film?

So this is an awesome rumour that I hope is true, but it looks like the TV version of Sherlock Holmes, Benedict Cumberbatch, is being considered for the role of the lead villain in the next James Bond film.
Express UK's Day & Night are reporting that he may actually indeed already have the role, but there's been no real confirmation on this news yet, but I'm assuming there will be soon enough.
Here's what Express UK said on Cumberbatch and the role of the villain in "BOND 24",

"Benedict is considered perfect Bond villain material," the site reports. "Work on the next film will begin next year and the plan is for Benedict to be on board. He grew up watching Bond, so it would be a childhood ambition fulfilled. Playing a Bond villain is one of the plum roles in film history and he'd jump at the chance."

Daniel Craig Orders Two More Vodka Martini's Shaken, Not Stirred!

It's just been confirmed today by an "in the loop" reporter over at a James Bond MI6 fansite that Mr Daniel Craig will return as Bond in the 24th and 25th film. Now there has been no official confirmation from Craig or anyone over at MGM, but MI6 fansite did mention that confirmation will be arriving pretty soon from one of those camps.
By the time he's done with them, Craig will have turned 48 and by that time will be ready for the "passing of the torch" situation where another actor, hopefully Michael Fassbender, will come in and take over.
It was rumored for a while that "SKYFALL" would be Daniel Craig's last outing as British spy, James Bond. But now it seems he's coming back for more!!!

"BOND 24" Being Lined Up For A 2014 Release!

Sony have announced that an official trailer for this years "Skyfall" will be released later next month. They also took the time to announce that they are already making plans on a "BOND 24", which they hope to have out sometime in 2014. They went on to say that they are also planning to get back to the whole "one Bond film every two years" route. So we can assume that "BOND 25" will be out around 2016, which really is when present Bond, Daniel Craig's original contract with the role should've expired.
After MGM went bust, the contract was trashed and re-done for just this upcoming film. Craig can say yes or no to the 24th film if he chooses to. But I'm very sure that he'll come back for both 24 and 25 at least. Let's just hope that when he does leave, Sony don't just reboot again. Just keep it going like the good old days.