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‘Spectre’ TV Spot Introduces Bond to Christoph Waltz
‘Spectre’ TV Spot Introduces Bond to Christoph Waltz
‘Spectre’ TV Spot Introduces Bond to Christoph Waltz
Is Christoph Waltz playing classic Bond villain Blofeld? Director Sam Mendes has been pretty coy about it, but all signs seem to indicate “yes.” The latest TV spot for Spectre introduces Daniel Craig’s James Bond to the shadowy organization led by Waltz’s enigmatic villain, and throws in a few extra explosions and chase sequences for good measure.
Is Blofeld the ‘Spectre’ Villain? Director Sam Mendes Addresses the Rumors
Is Blofeld the ‘Spectre’ Villain? Director Sam Mendes Addresses the Rumors
Is Blofeld the ‘Spectre’ Villain? Director Sam Mendes Addresses the Rumors
Almost as soon as Oscar-winning actor Christoph Waltz was attached to star in Spectre, the rumors began that he would be playing legendary James Bond villain Ernst Blofeld. Yet, when the cast was officially announced (via a press conference in London), Waltz was announced as playing “Franz Oberhauser”. In the time since, 007 fans have debated whether this is all an elaborate ruse (not unlike the Benedict Cumberbatch / John Harrison / Khan Star Trek Into Darkness debacle), or whether Waltz really and truly is not playing Blofeld. Now, Spectre director Sam Mendes has finally chimed in to try and clear things up.
‘Spectre’ TV Spot Offers New Footage
‘Spectre’ TV Spot Offers New Footage
‘Spectre’ TV Spot Offers New Footage
The newest TV spot for Spectre is short and sweet and straight to the point, but it does offer a little bit of new footage for fans clamoring to see more of the 24th James Bond film before it hits theaters. There’s some additional flashes of action, as well as looks at new characters played by Lea Seydoux and Christoph Waltz, the latter of whom is reportedly playing a new iteration of classic Bond foil Blofeld.
Christoph Waltz Will Direct Himself in Directorial Debut
Christoph Waltz Will Direct Himself in Directorial Debut
Christoph Waltz Will Direct Himself in Directorial Debut
Christoph Waltz has established himself as the go-to actor for smarmy villainy, from his breakout turn in Inglourious Basterds to his recent role as real-life jerk husband Walter Keane in Big Eyes. To the surprise of absolutely no one, Waltz will play yet another not-so-great guy in his directorial debut, The Worst Marriage in Georgetown.
'Spectre' Trailer: James Bond's Been Keeping Secrets
'Spectre' Trailer: James Bond's Been Keeping Secrets
'Spectre' Trailer: James Bond's Been Keeping Secrets
It’s finally here: the first teaser trailer for Spectre, the next installment in the James Bond franchise. After months of set photos and teases, we have our first legitimate look at the new 007 film, which promises to reveal some dark secrets Daniel Craig’s Bond has been hiding for years and years, as well as the shadowy figure that has something to do with it.
Christoph Waltz on ‘Big Eyes’ and Why He Wanted to Be in a James Bond Movie
Christoph Waltz on ‘Big Eyes’ and Why He Wanted to Be in a James Bond Movie
Christoph Waltz on ‘Big Eyes’ and Why He Wanted to Be in a James Bond Movie
Christoph Waltz is a lot like what you might expect Christoph Waltz to be like in person: Forever charming, even when he doesn’t agree with what you are saying. And Waltz always has a lot to say, which comes from an interesting perspective as an actor who, after years in German cinema, now owns two Academy Awards. Waltz has an equally interesting approach to characters—he doesn’t see characters as “good” or “bad”; and he certainly doesn’t let himself think about the fact that in his latest film, Tim Burton’s ‘Big Eyes,’ he’s playing a real person—but whatever Waltz is doing, it appears to be working.
Tim Burton Says 'Beetlejuice 2' is More Real Than Ever
Tim Burton Says 'Beetlejuice 2' is More Real Than Ever
Tim Burton Says 'Beetlejuice 2' is More Real Than Ever
A few months ago, the Internet celebrated the 25th anniversary of Tim Burton’s ‘Batman’ as the Internet is wont to do: retrospectives, lists about things we may or may not have known about ‘Batman,’ embeddable clips from Prince’s ‘Batdance.’ So it’s kind of fitting that both the director of ‘Batman,’ Tim Burton, and its star, Michael Keaton, currently have movies out that are considered respective departures. Burton, for dropping his signature style to make the Margaret Keane biopic, ‘Big Eyes,’ and Keaton for playing off his own persona as Batman in ‘Birdman’—a movie Burton has yet to see, but that fact doesn’t stop Burton from saying many wonderful things about Keaton.
Christoph Waltz on If His Bond Villain is Really Blofeld
Christoph Waltz on If His Bond Villain is Really Blofeld
Christoph Waltz on If His Bond Villain is Really Blofeld
Rumors are flying that even though Christoph Waltz’s character is technically named Franz Oberhauser in the next James Bond installment, ‘Spectre,’ he’s actually playing Bond’s arch-nemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofeld. The now two-time Oscar winner, Waltz, is currently promoting his Golden Globe nominated turn in Tim Burton’s ‘Big Eyes.’
'Big Eyes' Trailer: Open the Windows to Amy Adams' Soul
'Big Eyes' Trailer: Open the Windows to Amy Adams' Soul
'Big Eyes' Trailer: Open the Windows to Amy Adams' Soul
The first footage of director Tim Burton's biopic of artist Margaret Keane has arrived with the 'Big Eyes' trailer, which first premiered on Yahoo Movies. As the Oscar race continues to heat up and more films reveal footage to the public, could Amy Adams' leading performance earn her more awards attention?
‘Spectre,’ Bond, and Blofeld: Everything You Need to Know About the New 007 Movie
‘Spectre,’ Bond, and Blofeld: Everything You Need to Know About the New 007 Movie
‘Spectre,’ Bond, and Blofeld: Everything You Need to Know About the New 007 Movie
SPECTRE is an awesomely over-the-top acronym for SPecial Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge, and Extortion, which may very well be the most literal name for a villainous organization in the history of fiction. They’re mentioned in the very first Bond film, ‘Dr. No,’ when the title villain name-drops them to a captive Bond, saying that they’re behind his scheme to sabotage an American rocket launch. Naturally, Bond prevails in the end, but SPECTRE is just getting started.

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