‘James Bond 25’ Likely to Land at Annapurna for Domestic Distribution!!!

The distribution rights for James Bond expired at Sony after Spectre, which has led to a bidding war this past year between studios since a James Bond film, no matter its quality, is a guaranteed hit. While major studios including Sony, Warner Bros., and Universal all wanted James Bond, it looks like the rights for the upcoming 25th installment will go to the small, up-and-coming … Continue reading ‘James Bond 25’ Likely to Land at Annapurna for Domestic Distribution!!!

Daniel Craig to Return for ‘Bond 25’!!

Yesterday, we learned that EON had set a release date for James Bond 25, but we didn’t know the distributor, the director, or if Daniel Craig would return. I speculated that he might be done because of the length between movies and that he seems to have grown tired of playing the role. But I was wrong! According to The New York Times, “two people … Continue reading Daniel Craig to Return for ‘Bond 25’!!

‘James Bond 25’ Gets Release Date!!

It turns out that even though we still don’t know who’s getting the rights to the James Bond movies, who will direct the next one, or even if Daniel Craig will return to star, there’s just no stopping 007. The franchise’s official Twitter account just tweeted out the following: James Bond will return to US cinemas on November 8, 2019 with a traditional earlier release … Continue reading ‘James Bond 25’ Gets Release Date!!

‘Bond 25’: Writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade Likely to Return; Daniel Craig Still Deciding!!!

James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson must really love screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade. The duo have been involved on the script for every Bond movie going back to 1999’s The World Is Not Enough, and it looks like whatever happens with the franchise going forward, they’ll be involved with James Bond 25 according to Daily Mail reporter Baz Bamigboye [via … Continue reading ‘Bond 25’: Writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade Likely to Return; Daniel Craig Still Deciding!!!

Daniel Craig Remains “Absolutely First Choice” for Next ‘James Bond’ Movie!!

Daniel Craig is not under contract to return to play James Bond again. While doing press for Spectre, when he was asked if he could come back to play the role, he famously told Time Out magazine, “Now? I’d rather break this glass and slash my wrists. No, not at the moment. Not at all. That’s fine. I’m over it at the moment. We’re done. All I … Continue reading Daniel Craig Remains “Absolutely First Choice” for Next ‘James Bond’ Movie!!

Sam Mendes May Direct ‘Beautiful Ruins’ for Fox 2000!!

Sam Mendes has nothing to do with future James Bond movies, the Oscar-winning director is attached to produce the best-selling novel adaptation Beautiful Ruins for Fox 2000. The bigger news is that the film may be a possible directing vehicle for Mendes, whose last two efforts have been alongside Daniel Craig as 007 in both Skyfall and Spectre. This project would be something else entirely. As THR reports, Mendes’ involvement invigorates the picture which had been in development … Continue reading Sam Mendes May Direct ‘Beautiful Ruins’ for Fox 2000!!

Charlie Hunnam, Lea Seydoux to Lead New Sci-Fi Film from Director Drake Doremus!!

Filmmaker Drake Doremus is sticking with the sci-fi genre for his next film. The director behind Like Crazy most recently helmed the gorgeous, emotionally affecting sci-fi love story Equals, starring Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult, and he’s now putting together his next project: another sci-fi love story. Per THR, Charlie Hunnam and Lea Seydoux are set to lead the cast of the untitled picture, for which story details are being kept under wraps. Doremus is known for shooting … Continue reading Charlie Hunnam, Lea Seydoux to Lead New Sci-Fi Film from Director Drake Doremus!!

Daniel Craig is reportedly ‘done’ with James Bond!!!

It’s starting to look like 007’s famed Walther PPK and the non-stirred martini will be in new hands. The Daily Mail is reporting Daniel Craig has rejected a huge contract extension to return as James Bond, telling executives he’s “done” playing the world’s most famous secret agent.  The publication states that the four-time Bond turned down an estimated $100 million to return, including profit sharing, … Continue reading Daniel Craig is reportedly ‘done’ with James Bond!!!

Check out the list of 2016 Academy Award winners!!

The 2016 Oscars are in the books and there were more surprises than usual! There was a period where Mad Max: Fury Road appeared to have immense momentum. We kept hearing Junkie XL‘s score greeting technical winners to receive their golden statues, one after another after another—until it had six Oscars. Then the evening—which lasted more than 3 and a half hours (five if you … Continue reading Check out the list of 2016 Academy Award winners!!

‘Mockingjay’ stays on top fourth week in a row as ‘In the Heart of the Sea’ goes off shore @ the BO!!

Look, I know we all want to talk about Star Wars: The Force Awakens but we’re not quite there yet. Besides, most of the films in this weekend’s top ten have already been badly overshadowed by Star Wars 7, so why insult them further by stealing their last moment in the sun? Don’t worry, we’ll get to the force in just a bit. But first, … Continue reading ‘Mockingjay’ stays on top fourth week in a row as ‘In the Heart of the Sea’ goes off shore @ the BO!!

Mockingjay holds on to the top position, while horror film Krampus opens big @the BO!!

This year’s post-Thanksgiving frame won’t go down as a blockbuster by any means but, then again, it very rarely does. The total box office take at this time last year was just $78.2 million, making it one of the worst weekends in a very uneven year. This year’s $94.7 million total looks robust by comparison – especially because four movies (instead of 2014’s one) made … Continue reading Mockingjay holds on to the top position, while horror film Krampus opens big @the BO!!

Mockingjay Holds top spot as Good Dinosaur & Creed open strong while Victor Frankenstein bombs @the BO!!

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 topped the Thanksgiving weekend box office holding off all newcomers, which included Pixar‘s newest release, The Good Dinosaur. The weekend doesn’t end with Katniss Everdeen’s repeat effort, however, as Warner Bros. finally has something to brag about once again with the impressive opening of Creed while Fox‘s Victor Frankenstein becomes one of the worst wide release openings of … Continue reading Mockingjay Holds top spot as Good Dinosaur & Creed open strong while Victor Frankenstein bombs @the BO!!

The Hunger Games finale marks the lowest opening of the franchise at the BO!!

It looks like The Hunger Games is not going out on a high note. The final installment in the blockbuster franchise was headed for the lowest domestic opening in the series’ history. Sadly, Katniss did not turn things around in time to avoid that conclusion. According to studio estimates, Mockingjay – Part 2 earned $101 million in its first three days in theaters. That’s 16% … Continue reading The Hunger Games finale marks the lowest opening of the franchise at the BO!!

Spectre & The Peanuts Movie hold strong despite new releases, Salman Khan’s PRDP breaks into the top 10 @ the US BO!!

Three new films cracked the weekend top ten, but last weekend’s two new releases repeated at the top of the box office by a large margin. Both Spectre and The Peanuts Movie enjoyed strong holds from last weekend with the new James Bond film fairing especially well, enjoying the smallest second weekend franchise drop since Casino Royale, pushing the new title over $130 million. It … Continue reading Spectre & The Peanuts Movie hold strong despite new releases, Salman Khan’s PRDP breaks into the top 10 @ the US BO!!

Spectre & The Peanuts Movie bring light to staggering BO!!

“Spectre” and “The Peanuts Movie” are rejuvenating a recently sleepy box office. “Spectre,” the 24th James Bond film, has set its sights on a weekend haul of $75 million after pulling in $28 million from 3,929 locations on Friday. The Sony, MGM and EON, release — directed by Sam Mendes and starring Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris and Lea Seydoux — had been pegged to generate … Continue reading Spectre & The Peanuts Movie bring light to staggering BO!!

Spectre (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. My Take – Bond films have been celebrated worldwide for years. And if there was anything we learnt from Skyfall (2012) it’s … Continue reading Spectre (2015) Review!!

James Bond is awesome in the trailer of ‘Spectre’!!

Synopsis – A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. Director – Sam Mendes Starring – Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes Check out the new trailer: Continue reading James Bond is awesome in the trailer of ‘Spectre’!!

James Bond is back!!! Watch the trailer of Spectre!!

Spectre (2015) Synopsis – A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. Starring – Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes Watch the trailer now: Continue reading James Bond is back!!! Watch the trailer of Spectre!!