James Bond - "Spectre" (SPOILERS)*

Sony Pictures has abandoned film shoots because hackers have crippled its computer network, The Times of London reported Saturday.

Agencies filming for Sony Pictures have cancelled shoots because the problems have left it unable to process payments, a source told The Times.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/technology/internet/article4295826.ece

 

I didn't realize that Sony owned MGM, no wonder James Bond is the only person in the world who uses a Sony phone.

Chad

 

I think they were embarrassed to admit in America that the film had gone way, way overbudget. The real numbers only came out because they were defending some real expenses during production of the interiors and VFX in England.

I think "abandoned" is the wrong word. "Delayed" is a better choice. They'll be back in business next week.

One huge problem for the studio is the new charges of racism against studio chief Amy Pascal. Many, many embarrassing things are coming up in the hacked emails, including a lot of dirty laundry they didn't expect anybody would ever see.

 

Spectre apparently has big script problems that they were frantically trying to solve before it went into production. The execs were unhappy with the third act. Considering some of the past Bond movies I wonder how bad it has to be before they get worried.

 

I think the whole mess is worse than is known at this point. Think of the ramifications for other studios who will probably tread very cautiously about what they develop and produce. There's already accommodation to Japan, of all countries, for "Unbroken". Look for more revised or 'watered down' history.

 

Excs being worried about a third act is probably a good thing; I can see them saying 'dumb down the scipt and we need more explosions.'

 

Sony is now denying that any pictures have been shut down:

http://deadline.com/2014/12/daniel-...no-production-shutdown-by-hackers-1201323397/

 

And in other news, don't read this link if you don't want to know the entire plot:

http://defamer.gawker.com/new-bond-script-leaks-execs-scrambling-to-fix-awful-en-1670479885/+maxread



Goofy film. But a lot can change in the next year before the film is released, and many of the Bond films have had last-minute reshoots and rewrites.

 

If more scripts leak out for upcoming films that could cause even more major issues for the studio.

 

Early reports about Sony Shutdowns not accurate -- Craig still working:

http://deadline.com/2014/12/daniel-...no-production-shutdown-by-hackers-1201323397/

 

I'm sorry, I need some more gadgets in these movies. I know it may be smart and cool to have abandoned them, but I liked the f'ing gadgets!

 

I haven't read this since I don't want to know the plot, but from what I've read on other sites the leaked script was John Logan's solo effort before Purvis and Wade were brought back on. Their script is reported to be "substantially different."

 

I remember when an early cut of Wolverine got leaked to the internet and the studio went nuts about it. The producers insisted "the final movie will be substantially changed," but the version that finally wound up in theaters was 95% identical to the pirated version.

BTW, I'm convinced that SMERSH was behind the hacking. They were angry that their secret organization wasn't featured in the new movie.

 

Purvis and Wade are back?!? Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

 

And here's a behind-the-scenes look at the production, all being shot on film:



Interesting to see what I believe is longtime producer Michael Wilson's son now in the position of associate producer. Looks to me like the Broccoli/Wilson clan is setting up a new chain of command for the future...

 

Yep!

 

Yeah, just what a need from a Bond film: To make me walk out feeling decrepit instead of undefeatable.

 

I've been a huge Bond fan for near 50 years, corny, cool, quirky, exciting, fun, silly, you name it it's been there and done.

I've been disappointed more than a few times over the years but at this point I'm actually pretty much off the bandwagon once Craig came on board. I've tried, really have....but Bond is what Bond is, and now, well it just isn't. Craig and the whole direction simply did not work for me. Bad combination all around.

I'm looking for another movie to really refresh the heritage that could be as great/fresh/new as Goldeneye was to come out and rekindle this amazingly long movie heritage. I'm not going to hold my breath.

Not only do they need a new great Bond, but they need new M, Q, Money Penny all in more than 1 film to provide some anchoring continuity and a fresh, interesting villain along with a great script for them. Sadly I don't believe the right people are there and alive anymore that can carry the torch. Might be time to pull the plug.

 

Nope! Can't wait for the new one.

 

Pull the plug?
Are you sure your a real Bond fan or just don't like Craig which I really like but can understand if someone didn't.

 

yawn...

 

Gawd...not another one

 

Anyone who thinks James Bond is going away is delusional. The amount of money these films bring in is too great.

 

as a longtime fan (and creator of Spy Vibe) I admit Skyfall became one of my favorite 007 films of all time- mostly because it was so well-crafted for theme and character. can't wait for the next film! I just posted the first set photo and video from Spectre. my review of Skyfall here:

http://spyvibe.blogspot.com/2013/02/skyfall-review-blu-ray-release.html