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James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli was one of the guests at a gala dinner hosted by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) and the Media City Qatar (MCQ) on the fringes of the Venice Film Festival on Monday evening.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Halle Bery said in a video interview with Wired that Pierce Brosnan “restored” her faith in men during the making of their James Bond movie, 2002’s “Die Another Day.” The action film marked Brosnan’s final outing as 007 after a seven-year run that kicked off with 1995’s “GoldenEye.” Berry played Bond girl Jinx in the movie. “He will always be my Bond, always,” Berry said when asked about her experience on the movie. “I’m a Pierce Brosnan fan.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Quincy Jones, the first Black producer to be nominated for best picture, and legendary casting director Juliet Taylor will receive honorary Oscars at this year’s Governors Awards, announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Wednesday. Screenwriter and director Richard Curtis will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, while James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will be bestowed with the Irving G.

For only the second time in its 15 year history there is no actor among the honorees for this year’s select group receiving the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards. The AMPAS Board Of Governors have chosen to give Academy Honorary Awards to music legend Quincy Jones and veteran Casting Director Juliet Taylor, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to British writer/director Richard Curtis, and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The awards ceremony, always a highlight in the very long Oscar season will take place on Sunday November 17, 2024 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood.

As far as the next James Bond is concerned, it seems the name’s Taylor-Johnson, Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Or at least that’s what British tabloid The Sun would have us believe.

Justice League” as well as Netflix’s new “Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire,” said he’d like to see the British superspy get a time-traveling makeover while the 60-year-old series reinvents itself.“It’d be cool to see, like, 20-year-old James Bond,” Snyder told the Atlantic. “The humble roots that he comes from. Whatever trauma of youth that makes you be able to be James Bond.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Zack Snyder has spent the last several years attempting to launch new IP for Netflix, be it his action zombie epic “Army of the Dead” or his new space opera franchise “Rebel Moon,” but the 57-year-old filmmaker is better known for putting his stamp on famed IP, from “Watchmen” to “Man of Steel,” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” and “Justice League.” Would he ever return to tackling a pre-existing franchise? “I mean, like, how much IP is there?” Snyder recently said in an interview with The Atlantic before thinking of at least one bit of IP he might like to tackle one day. “It’d be cool to see, like, 20-year-old James Bond,” Snyder said.

Christopher Nolan has said that he will not be directing the next James Bond film.The Oppenheimer director has long been linked with a possible involvement in the British spy franchise, and has spoken multiple times in the past about his admiration for the films, even expressing direct interest in becoming a part of it.In a new interview with Associated Press, however, he has formally distanced himself from Bond. When asked whether that might be his next project, he said: “No, sadly no – no truth to those rumours.”In July, Nolan had said that it would be “an amazing privilege” to direct a Bond film.“The influence of those movies in my filmography is embarrassingly apparent.

James Bond have said that they “haven’t even begun” the process of moving the franchise into the post-Daniel Craig era.Barbara Broccoli, who helms the Bond estate along with her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, was speaking ahead of the release of the Bond-themed Prime Video reality series 007: Road to a Million.She told The Guardian there is “a big road ahead” for them, adding that the Bond character will be “reinvented for the next chapter” when he does return.She stressed that their goal is for the next incarnation of the legendary film character to reflect how the world has changed since Craig first appeared in the role in 2006.“[We] wanted to focus on what a 21st-century hero would look like,” she said.

Laughs blended with tears tonight at the Beverly Hilton as many in Hollywood remembered late MGM Theatrical Distribution Boss and big screen champion Erik Lomis who was lauded posthumously with the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation‘s Pioneer of the Year award. Lomis passed suddenly at 64 on March 22.

Christopher Nolan is reportedly in talks to direct the next two James Bond movies.According to sources at World Of Reel, Bond producer Barbara Broccoli is “zeroing in” on Nolan, but talks have been delayed by the Hollywood strikes and the director’s promotional commitments to Oppenheimer.It’s said the deal would see Nolan write and direct two James Bond films, led by Daniel Craig’s as-yet-unannounced successor.According to sources at the publication, the main sticking point with the deal is the amount of creative freedom Nolan wants for the project. Other directors cited as potential back-ups include Danny Boyle (Trainspotting), Denis Villeneuve (Dune) and Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Supremacy).During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast earlier this year, Nolan said it would be “an amazing privilege” to direct a James Bond film.“The influence of those movies in my filmography is embarrassingly apparent,” he explained.

James Bond in No Time To Die, action thriller The Raid and James Cameron’s Titanic.If you’re in the mood for out-of-season festivities, BBC Three is bizarrely showing romantic comedy Lost At Christmas. It goes up against Men In Black III and Eddie The Eagle starring Taron Egerton across Film4 and Sky Showcase respectively.For music heads, Ron Howard’s 2016 documentary The Beatles: Eight Days A Week is airing on Sky Showcase in the afternoon.See the films available to watch on TV this August bank holiday below.A number of actors have been rumoured to take over the role of James Bond following Daniel Craig, including Damson Idris, Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

Idris Elba has been named as the UK’s top choice to play the next James Bond, according to a new poll.Conducted by William Hill Vegas, the nationwide survey polled 3,500 Bond fans, asking them to name their ideal pick to take over from Daniel Craig, whose tenure as 007 came to an end with No Time To Die.Elba, who has previously been linked with the role, emerged at the very top of the list with 17.5 percent of the public’s vote.His fellow long-term frontrunner Tom Hardy came just behind on 16.6 percent, narrowly ahead of Henry Cavill on 16.5 percent.However, those wishing to see any of these three actors take up the mantle of 007 are likely to be disappointed, given that franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have previously stated that the next actor will need to be in their early 30s, and be able to commit to the role for at least 10 year.One of the current favourites to become the next Bond is 33-year-old Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who recently refused to rule out the casting.Elsewhere in William Hill Vegas’ survey, fans were also asked to vote for their all-time favourite Bond movie.Skyfall, starring Daniel Craig, topped the list with 17.5 percent of the vote, far ahead of the second-placed Goldfinger (8.5 percent), starring the late Sean Connery.

Bride Hard, where she plays a “badass secret agent” tasked with being maid of honour for her best friend.The film is one of very few still continuing production amid ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes in Hollywood, owing to its status as an independent production.At the end of filming, Wilson suffered an accident while performing a stunt on set at 4am, as she revealed on Instagram.“NOT the way I wanted to end this film!” she wrote, sharing a photo of an injured nose with multiple stitches.Elsewhere, Wilson recently revealed that she auditioned for a role in the next James Bond film.Speaking to Variety, Wilson revealed that she was asked to audition for a role in the upcoming Bond movie after producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson saw her host the 2022 BAFTAs.The actor explained that she had to clear a number of Bond-related jokes with the producers ahead of the awards, which put her in direct contact and ultimately led to an audition.“What was really cool was getting to audition for Bond,” said Wilson, who stressed that she wasn’t going for role of James Bond, but rather an undisclosed character.

Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation (WRMPPF) is honoring one of their biggest champs this year with a posthumous recognition: late MGM and United Artists Distribution Boss Erik Lomis. The honor will be recognized at the October 4 dinner at The Beverly Hilton.

Rebel Wilson has revealed that she auditioned for the next James Bond film.The Pitch Perfect star shared the news at Cannes Film Festival while promoting her directorial debut The Deb, a big screen adaptation of the Australian musical comedy.Speaking to Variety at the festival, Wilson revealed that she was asked to audition for a role in the upcoming Bond movie after producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson saw her host the 2022 BAFTAs.The actor explained that she had to clear a number of Bond-related jokes with the producers ahead of the awards, which put her in direct contact and ultimately led to an audition.“What was really cool was getting to audition for Bond,” said Wilson, who stressed that she wasn’t going for role of James Bond, but rather an undisclosed character.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Rebel Wilson has revealed that she auditioned for the next James Bond movie after producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson saw her host the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards. The “Pitch Perfect” star is currently at the Cannes Film Festival to launch her directorial debut, “The Deb,” a big-screen adaptation of the titular Australian musical comedy. Variety caught up with Wilson to discuss her turn in the director’s seat, and reflect on her no-holds-barred hosting duties at the BAFTAs, where she roasted Britain’s Royal Family. Wilson explained that she had to clear some Bond-related jokes with the producers ahead of the awards, which put them in direct contact and ultimately led to an audition.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin celebrates its 110th anniversary this year, but its eyes are firmly on the road ahead, not the rear-view mirror. On May 24, at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, in Antibes, France, near Cannes, the company unveils the first of its next generation of sports cars (see teaser image, here) and the following evening the new model will go to the highest bidder at the AmfAR Charity Gala at the hotel. Then, on May 28, a short dash along the Riviera, the brand’s Formula 1 team races at the Monaco Grand Prix. Commenting on the choice of the Cannes Film Festival as the venue to launch the new model, Aston Martin’s global chief brand and commercial officer, Marco Mattiacci, says: “The movie business is where we belong.”

fan-favorite frontrunner Idris Elba is the next British man in a suave suit to embody the super spy.“Understand this,” Hanks told the BBC recently. “James Bond has a license to kill. I would issue that license to Idris Elba just based on the work that I’ve seen him do.” While Elba’s much-desired turn as Bond has earned the love and support of both fans and the spy franchise’s longtime producer, Barbara Broccoli, he’s not so sure he wants to play the role.“It is not a goal for my career,” Elba told “The Shop” podcast last September.

Tom Hanks has weighed in on the hunt for the next 007, telling BBC News that Idris Elba is the man for the job. “Understand this,” he told the outlet, “James Bond has a licence to kill. I would issue that licence to Idris Elba just based on the work that I’ve seen him do.”

While mystery still surrounds the identity of the next James Bond – or exactly how producers will get round the necessary change of narrative required after 007’s last outing – fans are now convinced they have uncovered which actor will be scooping up the licence to kill.