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Sam Mendes Got "Physically Ill" at the Thought of Directing More James Bond Movies

Nick Romano — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:00:52 +0000

Many of us loved the latest James Bond movie, 'Skyfall,' which reflects in the film's $1 billion worldwide box office, but the film is something its director, Sam Mendes, does not want to repeat. We all know (or rather should know by now) that he doesn't have plans to return for the next 007 movie -- in fact, the very thought of doing so makes him "physically ill."

Sam Mendes Will Return to the Bond Series…Eventually

Jacob Hall — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:00:26 +0000

A few weeks ago we learned that 'Skyfall' director Sam Mendes would not be returning for Bond 24, which was a bit shocking considering the enormous financial and critical success of the latest James Bond adventure. However, Bond franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson aren't letting him go too easy: they say he'll be back...just not yet.

'Bond 24′ Moving Forward, Eyes a 2015 Release Date

Jacob Hall — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:20:42 +0000

It's the question on the lips of every fan now that 'Skyfall' is on their DVD shelf: when is the next James Bond movie coming out? After all, 'Skyfall' made over $1 billion at the box office, earned universal acclaim from critics and audiences and even took home a few Oscars. Surely they must be fast tracking 'Bond 24!' Although there's no date locked in yet, it looks like they have plans on 'Bond 24' hitting theaters in November, 2015.

Adele's "Skyfall" Wins Best Original Song at the 2013 Oscars

Nick Romano — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:16:15 +0000

Adele was honored with the 2013 Oscar for Best Original Song for her theme song to the latest James Bond flick ‘Skyfall‘ of the same name. The Best Original Song category for the 2013 Oscars included such titles as “Before My Time” from ‘Chasing Ice,’ “Pi’s Lullaby’ from ‘Life of Pi,’ “Suddenly” from ‘Les Miserables’ and “Everybody [...]

Adele Sings "Skyfall" at the 2013 Oscars: Watch Her Performance Now

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:57:44 +0000

With her song “Skyfall” nominated for Best Original Song at the 2013 Oscars, Adele took the stage to perform her James Bond song for the first time in public and you can watch Adele’s Oscar “Skyfall” performance now. Even though Adele took time off during and after the birth of her first baby, she didn’t [...]

2013 Oscars James Bond Tribute Features Shirley Bassey in All Her 'Goldfinger' Glory

Nick Romano — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:59:06 +0000

The 2013 Oscars ceremony was rumored a while back to pay tribute to the 50 years of James Bond films by uniting the actors who've played 007 on the stage. Although one of the Oscars producers debunked that rumor not too long after the fact, there was indeed a portion of the show dedicated to the epic franchise.

2013 Oscars: The James Bond Actors Will Not Appear Together

Jacob Hall — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:35:49 +0000

It was the kind of news that turned the heads of James Bond fans everywhere, even those who would normally never give the Academy Awards a second glance: all six actors who have played Agent 007 would appear on the 2013 Oscars stage together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic spy franchise. It would be a legendary sight...so it's too bad that it's not happening.

Bond 24: 'Skyfall' Director Sam Mendes Ready to Return

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:46:40 +0000

With 'Skyfall' firmly enshrined as the biggest James Bond film of all time (not to mention one of the biggest movies of all time, period), it only makes sense for the producers of the venerable series to keep the good times rolling and start talking Bond 24. They locked up screenwriter John Logan almost immediately after 'Skyfall' first dropped, and now it looks like director Sam Mendes is close to returning as well.

Jump after the break to find out just how close.

2013 BAFTA Awards: 'Argo' and 'Skyfall' Win Big

Jacob Hall — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:26:23 +0000

While the British Academy of Film and Television may not have the international clout of the Oscars, they're still a big deal and can often drop some useful tidbits for all of the awards prognosticators out there. In this case, the BAFTA awards have only further propelled Ben Affleck's 'Argo' to the front of the pack.

'Skyfall' DVD Giveaway: Take Home the Record-Breaking Bond Film

Nick Romano — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:00:09 +0000

ScreenCrush and GuySpeed are partnering up for a weekly DVD giveaway. This week, we're offering up a copy of the box office-smashing, record-breaking, James Bond flick, 'Skyfall,' starring Daniel Craig as the infamous 007.

'Skyfall' is Officially Bigger Than 'Dark Knight Rises'

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:05:12 +0000

In the battle between James Bond and Batman, Bond has come out on top. The 23rd Bond film, 'Skyfall', has just zipped by 'The Dark Knight Rises' to become the seventh biggest film in box office history.

'Barbarella' TV Series Getting a Pair of 'Skyfall' Writers?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:05:21 +0000

Many modern audiences wouldn't necessarily remember the name 'Barbarella,' perhaps even confusing her with Pamela Anderson's ill-fated action heroine 'Barb Wire' (not that we know from experience), but the character made famous by Jane Fonda is poised to return in a big way. New reports suggest that universally acclaimed 'Skyfall' writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade have signed on to develop a new TV series based on the classic heroine, but will the new 'Barbarella' prove a little too retro for modern audiences? New details inside!

2013 Oscars: All Six James Bonds to Appear Together For the First Time?

Eric Walkuski — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:23:44 +0000

Yesterday we brought you the news that Adele will be appearing at the 2013 Oscars to perform the Best Original Song nominated "Skyfall." But now there’s even bigger James Bond news to share: it’s looking like every actor who has portrayed the classic character are set to appear on stage together for the first time ever to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of James Bond. This calls for a martini!

2013 Oscars: Adele Will Perform "Skyfall" Live For the First Time

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:02:45 +0000

As the Academy prepares to pay tribute to James Bond during next month's 2013 Oscar ceremony, the show's producers recently announced that one of the movie franchise's most memorable songs, the nominated "Skyfall," will be performed on stage by Adele. We are already marking this down as a "must see" moment of the night.

Adele Wins Best Original Song For 'Skyfall' at the 2013 Golden Globes

Mike Sampson — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 01:56:12 +0000

Adele may have won her fair share of Grammys, but she won her first award at the 2013 Golden Globes tonight for the James Bond theme ‘Skyfall.’ Jennifer Lopez and Jason Statham stayed on stage after the Best Original Score presentation and announced Adele as the winner of Best Original Song at the 2013 Golden [...]

'Skyfall' Team Bringing 'Frankenstein' to Showtime?

Jacob Hall — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:24:53 +0000

With 'Skyfall' now the highest grossing Bond film in the history of the fifty year franchise, director Sam Mendes and screenwriter John Logan are on top of the world. But how do you follow up a critically acclaimed action film that managed to gross more than $1 billion at the international box office? How about a TV series inspired Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein.'

'Skyfall' Suprise: Producer's Guild Nominations Announced

Damon Houx — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:36:21 +0000

Though the 2013 Oscar nominations won't be announced until next week, today the Producers Guild of America announced their nominees for best picture, best animated film, and best long form television show, and though all the Oscar favorites were included, there were some surprise nominations, like that of the James Bond film 'Skyfall.'

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Django' and 'Les Mis' Anchor a Strong Weekend

Jacob Hall — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:56:50 +0000

Well, now we know why the box office was so incredibly light last week: everyone was waiting to see things this week! Although 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' clung to the top spot for the third week in a row, it was a very tight race, with only $4 million separating the top three films.

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Weekend Box Office Report: 'The Hobbit' Breaks December Records

Jacob Hall — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:31:44 +0000

Was there ever any doubt that 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' was going to dominate this weekend? Heck, it's probably going to dominate next weekend, too. If audiences embrace it like they did 'Lord of the Rings,' it may even dominate the week after that. The big question now is whether or not Peter Jackson's return to Middle Earth will make a bunch of money, but exactly how many bunches.

Weekend Box Office Report: Bond is Back on Top

Jacob Hall — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:25:48 +0000

There's no use beating around the bush here -- this was a pretty dull weekend at the box office. There was only one new release, but it was a dump that bombed rather spectacularly and the rest of the line-up is essentially the same as last week, with only a few titles shuffling around. It's the the quiet before the storm...the storm being 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' which opens in a few days.

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Killing Them Softly' Bombs, Softly

Jacob Hall — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:45:38 +0000

Anyone who follows the box office will look upon this weekend's results and feel strong pangs of deja vu. Isn't this the same thing as las week?! Pretty much, yeah. The vast majority of the top ten stayed in the same position as last weekend thanks to an incredibly weak crop of new releases, making these some of the strangest box office numbers seen in 2012.

Weekend Box Office Report: Everyone Wins on Thanksgiving

Jacob Hall — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:00:38 +0000

Many Americans found themselves with four days off last week, ostensibly so they could go see their family and eat turkey and celebrate Thanksgiving from the comfort of their homes. Instead, they went to the movies. In fact, this was the biggest Thanksgiving box office of all time. Congratulations, America! Film Weekend Per Screen 1 [...]

Weekend Box Office Report: 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2′ Conquers All

Jacob Hall — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:00:51 +0000

As expected, the fifth and final film of the 'Twilight' series opened huge. In fact, 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2' had the second biggest opening of the franchise and when you consider how huge these things tend to open, that's a big accomplishment. However, this was not just a victorious weekend for Twi-hards -- just about every film in the top ten had something to cheer about.

Box Office Preview: 'Twilight' is Opening Huge, Of Course

Jacob Hall — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:17:56 +0000

Did anyone think 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2' wasn't going to open at number one this weekend? You know what? Let's rephrase that: did anyone think it wasn't going to open huuuge this weekend? You'll definitely hear some moaning in the coming days that the climactic adventures of Bella and her supernatural boyfriends didn't break any franchise records, but it's so incredibly close that this is a non-argument. Whether it breaks records or not, the film has the sixth biggest opening day of all time, making it the fourth 'Twilight' film in the top ten opening days of all time.

'Skyfall': Watch the Opening Credit Sequence Sans Credits

Damon Houx — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:30:53 +0000

'Skyfall' has become a monster hit, and is on track to be the most successful Bond film of all time (unadjusted, natch), as it's already crossed $100 Million domestically, is over half a billion worldwide, and shows no signs of stopping. Now the film's stunning opening credit sequence is available online.

'Bond 24′ – Four Tips on How to Make It Even Better Than 'Skyfall'

Christopher Campbell — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:01:40 +0000

'Bond 24' isn't going to have it easy. With all its critical acclaim and box office success, ‘Skyfall’ will be pretty hard to top. But it won't be impossible. We know the untitled 'Bond 24' is coming in 2014 and will return 'Skyfall' writer John Logan and

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Skyfall' Breaks Bond Records

Jacob Hall — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:04:24 +0000

It was a given: 'Skyfall' was going to win the weekend no matter what. What wasn't a given was 'Skyfall' shattering the opening weekend record for its franchise and positioning itself to become the most successful film in history of the James Bond films. 007 is back and after 50 years, he's showing no signs of slowing down.

The Amazing Story of How Bond Girl Berenice Marlohe Cyber-Stalked Her Way Into 'Skyfall'

Mike Sampson — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:38:44 +0000

Even as Bond girls go, 'Skyfall' star Berenice Marlohe is breathtaking. The actress was born to a French mother and a Cambodian father and the results are so exotic it looks as if she were created in a lab to star in a James Bond film. But believe it or not, it wasn't exactly an easy road for Marlohe. The actress wasn't getting the parts she wanted in France, so she moved to Hollywood with no money, no friends, no agent, no publicist...no nothing. And just over a year later she's starring in one of the biggest films of the year.

So how did she do it? Wait until you hear the inspiring story of how Berenice Marlohe did everything she could - on her own - to land a part in 'Skyfall.'

'Skyfall' and the Best of Bond: Our Critics Rank the Top James Bond Movie Moments!

ScreenCrush Staff — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:00:24 +0000

Jordan Hoffman: Hi everyone, and welcome to another edition of “Matt and Jordan Talk About Something!” I’m your co-host, Jordan Hoffman, and this week we’re doubling over for double-oh seven! Matt Singer: Double-oy seven. Jordan: Matt, you’ve been firing off a great deal of material about the Bond franchise at Criticwire for what feels like [...]

'Skyfall' Without Daniel Craig? Current James Bond Says "I've Been Trying to Get Out of This"

Nick Romano — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:30:12 +0000

'Skyfall' is finally making its US debut this week, but it's already gone above and beyond at the UK box office. Since its October premiere overseas, the latest James Bond flick has surpassed the country's sales of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' and has blown away the last two Daniel Craig-led Bond films, and the hopes are even higher for its release here.

But what if our current 007 actor wasn't around to bask in the success of 'Skyfall' (or 'Casino Royale' and 'Quantum of Solace,' for that matter)? Despite the film's successes, talk has recently shifted to Craig as he revealed that he -- how can we put this delicately? -- kind of hates portraying James Bond.