BOND 26 and the Long Road Ahead?

[@highdesertforester]

I'm old, 75, and have been into Bond even before Dr No came out. I admit to being somewhat frustrated by Eon's inactivity but on the other hand I want them to take the time to get it right. My main fear is I won't be around for more than one of two more films.

[@denniswhite9721]

At almost 73, right there with you brother!

[@okeliedokelie1]

Here’s hoping you’ll be here for many more, friend

[@dreamerjazz352]

Paul McCartney is 81 and still playing Live and Let Die live in concert with big pyrotechnics going off, of course you'll be around. Stay fit, keep exercising, and get sunlight. Sunlight is very important. They say it ages you... Rubbish, it makes you younger.

[@frankonolfi1966]

Hi , I'm 68 and am behind you. I started with the movies. Bond films should be more often like boxing matches

[@PFNel]

I'm 70 in 2024, and even if it takes forever to release the next Bond film, I have twenty-five movies to watch over and over. I'll never tire of them.

[@stephencolgan9350]

Thanks David for the engagement. I think for the majority of us..NTTD left a sour taste with some of us. Most of us didn’t like the way Craig went out and let’s be honest the script wasn’t fantastic. So for me they need to right the wrong and get making a hard hitting Bond, spy film, back to the basics of Fleming’s story and core core values! We need a carte Blanche like film to raise us all from the dead lol

[@jamielynch9807]

When it comes to Bond 26 I'd rather they take their time and get it right. This is arguably the biggest changeover in the history of the franchise and while the wait from LTK to GoldenEye was long too it was absolutely worth it and I'm confident the team at EON can deliver yet again.

[@dmitrinajim4663]

Agreed. I sincerely doubt anything they come up with will beat any Bond film that has come out before 2006.

[@johnyogaatthemovies]

agreed, let the process play out

[@purefoldnz3070]

it doesnt help that the last two Bond films were garbage.

[@Dreaklock]

Maybe you're forgetting what times we're living and how creatively bankrupt Hollywood is now. I hope for the best but I have no faith. GoldenEye came out at a time when Hollywood was thriving.

[@JRRob3wn]

@@DreaklockThey had a PERFECT setup with Casino Royale and they completely squandered it. Such a damn shame.

[@shannonbayley3684]

Well said. No need to panic or be negative. Just let it develop and unfold over time. The Bond universe is so rich with content (books, films, video games etc and the great community) that you can stay engaged and positive in a variety of ways. As far as the series is concerned, I'm little dubious of it, but will reserve judgement until I know more.. It could be a great addition. I just hope they don't overexpose and dilute Bond, like has been the case with Star Wars, and the over-abundance of series and movies.

[@purefoldnz3070]

and No Time to Die was utter garbage. It turns out he had plenty of time to die.

[@TriforceOfCaz]

I'm old enough to have experienced quite a few hiatuses and large gaps between Bond movies, so I am not really that fazed by it. I also appreciate that they're taking their time for creative reasons, rather than just having some ultra-capitalist approach of "If we're not making movies with this IP at all times, we're losing money! Let's just keep churning them out, regardless of quality!" like some other franchises.

[@fenixfelixx]

There have literally been 2 big gaps in the last 61 years, 1 which was in the last 8 years, what are you talking about?

[@DavidJohnson-tn2py]

I don't believe they are taking their time for " creative reasons" at all. They simply have no direction. This gap between movies is HUGE. With no Daniel Craig, they don't know what to do, so they are just procrastinating and not dealing with it.

[@Aaliyahchannel2024]

​@@fenixfelixx 89 to 95... 2008 to 2012. 2015 to 2021.... and now 2021 to present.

[@greatwuta]

Honestly, I threw in the towel for Bond 26. But I disagree with you David, Barbara Broccoli don't care about James Bond anymore

[@scottrader7945]

I agree. I believe her passion is long gone.

[@treadstone1970]

Yep. Really don't sense that spark is there no more.

[@treadstone1970]

@@scottrader7945 Babs is way too interested in her little art house projects. You know, the one's nobody watches or are aware even exist.

[@John4Ger]

💯 agreed

[@LeonWick526]

Of course she doesn't care about Bond anymore. No Time To Die became the 1st Bond movie ever to lose money because so many fans didn't want to see it. And we know why that is...

[@Enriqueguiones]

I would LOVE the new Bond to be a period piece but I doubt it will ever happen.

[@dextercool]

It could span multiple periods with flashbacks.

[@adamcollins915]

They had multiple films from the 60's onwards. They captured the time as they were made then. No point having a period piece.

[@eabcool]

@@adamcollins915 exactly, plus Cubby said he wanted the films to be timeless.

[@adamcollins915]

Prefer to see Bond adapting to the times.

[@freddierodriguez3036]

My reaction to this is the same as the writers strike and crappy new music on the charts today: I’ll watch and listen to the old stuff. 😂 There’s plenty of Bond and plenty of other movies to rewatch to last another 50 years. And to top things off we have you and a selective other sources that keep the spirit of Bond alive. Much love and best wishes to you and the community. 🤗

[@TheGavrael]

I really think they are delaying because they aren't sure what they want to do. They don't know if they want a modern Bond or a classic Bond or a Craig or Brosnan clone. NTTD had such a polarizing debut that I think it shocked them in to confusion. I think they want to please two masters; Bond fans and modern audiences. I don't really think it's possible to please both entirely.

[@purefoldnz3070]

they need to bring back the fun already!

[@RealRoknRollr3108]

Good point about pleasing 2 audiences but if you change the character so much to please modern audiences is it really Bond anymore?

[@jamescarlile4279]

Well said, I 100% agree. I genuinely think they are completely unsure what to do with the character

[@Matthewboudreau]

I think the public unrest is good, it shows that the power of Bond still has its place in the changing times. Also, I agree with you David, they should take their time and get it right rather than rush out the next installment. The franchise is in great hands and the down time if you will, has allowed me to go back to the older films and unravel more of Bonds character. I’m even reading novel 0 “Forever and a Day”, possibly excellent material for the future films!

[@nickparry4997]

Love all of Horowitz' work!

[@ARBLACKx]

Just rewatch the 25 Bond films as well as the Mission: Impossible ones as we wait!!

[@wazztvproductions]

Broccoli no longer cares. But not only this, she’s fundamentally forgotten who Bond is, what a Bond films needs to be and do, how to have fun with the franchise, and what made the series great in the first place. Dark days ahead.

[@nickparry4997]

This is an insane take.

[@mikecassidy1623]

@@nickparry4997No it’s not, it’s spot on. The only insane thing is the woke direction Broccoli wants to take Bond. Sensitive, a daddy and dead - laughable

[@johnseeger9083]

David, I fully agree. As a geezer who has been on this journey since Goldfinger, I know it takes a long time to put together a new director and a new actor. Think about the time delay between Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan. Everyone in the fan community should take a knee and chill. Perhaps go back and read the Bond novels. Well worth the effort. JR old warrior, even older novelist

[@philustratorprendergast9632]

Very well said David. Completely agree!!

[@damienfenton3880]

I really appreciate this measured response David. A big difference from a lot of the hyperbole I've seen on social media. I see a lot of people getting upset over totally imagined and unsubstantiated grievances.

[@Kemotherapy360]

I think David's advice applies to all fandoms.

[@dj71162]

Barbara and Michael or whoever is in charge is dragging their heels. There should be a Bond film every 2-3 years. Cubby managed it for over 25 years. They are too slow nowadays.

[@JAY-JAY74]

Some of the best Bond movies were made every 2 years. The Producers have become obsessed with an unachievable perfection that they believe will be attained by taking more time.

[@JRRob3wn]

Meanwhile the movies have gotten worse and worse.

[@garyniven946]

We are far from perfection - they have taken our hero and turned him into a cuck.

[@adamcollins915]

The 89‐95 gap was due to a legal dispute. Cubby Brocoli was a strict every 2 years producer. And Bond films were just as hard to get together then.

[@frankb821]

great point. NO excuse for 4-6 year gaps

[@lanejoyner5175]

I would rather wait longer for a better quality film. There is obvious burnout with all of the recent Star Wars films/shows and I don’t want to see that happen to Bond

[@brenoramosmosso]

The continuation of James Bond is in the last two books that Ian Fleming wrote. People are asking for Nolan as a director and Henry Cavill as an actor. And there are still 4 titles left to be used. It's all there in their hands. The world still needs James Bons. Coronavirus, war in Europe and Woke culture are not taboos, they are philosophical topics.

[@colinhanna1640]

David, you are so purely and accurately positive. You keep us going. Thank you 👍

[@tomchris60]

Cubby Broccoli was an artist, too. After he would have fired the lunatic who suggested Bond should die in a Bond movie, he'd have an new 007 posing along side an Aston Martin for "Bond 26: "Coming November 2024" That's how simple a reinvention used to work when Bond was entertainment.

[@SinJinSmythe815]

I want EON to take their time to get 007 right and not rush it. I hope that when they do figure it all out that it is new and still familiar at the same time.

[@talkanddraw6418]

I’ve actually been rewatching them all on vhs recently and it has been a lot of fun. It’s been a fun look back on them through a Tube Tv lense!

[@morgan97475]

VHS!!😎👍

[@purefoldnz3070]

I re-watched Tomorrow Never Dies in 4k the other day and it looked like a brand new movie.

[@comicbookninja5268]

U still have a working VHS player? Wow!

[@d_s_ctube]

My thoughts.... Do a James Bond TV show set in the past. Start after WW2. Can do a new decade for every Season. Then do the films in the present. A decade with a new Bond. Four-Five films. Can have spin offs with more diverse characters that he works with. Similar to Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sorted. If you're reading this Barbara I can start working on it ASAP. 😅

[@JohnDoe-tm9wz]

I enjoy coming back to this video often; it's mighty important to keep our chins up (specially when the franchise is about to be rebooted) and always remember to bet on Bond.

[@bikes_of_bond]

Love your watch!

[@scottcarroll9201]

Normally I would agree. But they gave the fandom the most polarizing, unprecedented film in the series, and they didn't have any plan for what to do after that? They kill off James freaking Bond and they have no idea what their next move should be? They HAD to know NTTD was going to be extremely divisive. A smart move would have been to have another actor, director, and script ready to go so they could give the fans something better tasting after the bitter pill they asked us to swallow.

[@ringbearer1420]

NTTD was a film born purely of impulse. Daniel wants him to die, ok we’ll do that. Barbara really wants to see Rami as a villain in a Craig film, ok we’ll sideline Blofeld and include Rami even though he doesn’t even time in his schedule to film his scenes…

[@garyniven946]

Also I feel like the Producers are laughing at us while they continue to whore out our character with this god awful reality TV show - do not understand how Amazon aren’t force taking creative control - 2019 was the filming period for No Time To Drivel - and here we are four years later with no script and no actor - meanwhile Tom cruise has produced, acted, marketed, developed and released three blockbusters.

[@garyniven946]

@@ringbearer1420 For sure - it was like oh we don’t even really care do what you want Daniel, Mummy has a headache. Also Rami was awful in this. I mean look at Adrian Brody in succession and you see why he was an Oscar winner - he has a real talent and brings something different to every role. Rami is mr robot as Freddie mercury or mr robot as a Bond villain.

[@garyniven946]

Have to add an update - I am actually quite enjoying the Amazon game show 🤣 Some of the questions are worryingly easy though but the locations are incredible

[@Visqo1]

Can't say I'm too positive about Bond 26 at this time.

[@yvonnerogers6429]

Thanks for the Quantum of Solace, David! It’s worth remembering in this instance that Goldeneye, one of the most beloved installments for many, arrived after a six year gap. Maybe we’ll get lucky again.

[@Patrick-su5qz]

When you're motivated about something, or passionate about something, you don't take eight years to get round to it. We can make excuses about taxes, locations, finding the next Bond, etc etc but if she were truly passionate about it, she'd do it sooner. Michael Wilson is past eighty. There's just no evidence that this is a priority for Broccoli anymore. That doesn't mean the next Bond won't be good and it doesn't mean it can't be resurrected. But as fans we need to accept that the Bond series we all grew up with is long gone. We used to get a pretty steady, consistent flow of films, books, and video games. I'm pretty numb to it. At this point we're realistically looking at a 2026-27 release for the next film. That's fifteen years since the last "good" film in the series and twenty years since the last universally loved entry. That's an ETERNITY in today's market.

[@paulandrew6457]

I find it frustrating that they killed off Bond without having a plan to get out of it. They could have had several scripts ready by now we could have one on release and one in pre production. It's made more after the prolonged torture over the No Tine to Die release date . It was agony for Bond fans when COVID put the release date back further and further and now this. No news isn't always good news even if we appreciate your content and events and discussions. It's got to the point where I'm enjoying the fan content more than the official content. I have no interest in James Bond Gameshows the success of those will depend on the contestants characters not the Bond elements. I find most reality shows are full of obnoxious people that you wouldn't root for if they were dangling off the edge of a Cliff by thier fingernails. I'm sounding like a Bond baddie here. I think fans are just venting frustration at no news re a new film no one hates the producers I love Barbara and Michael it's just venting. A lot of us grew up with a Bond film every other year. It's crawled to a stop. I have faith they will get it right when they get back into production maybe they need a rocket up the backside to get motivated. 🤣

[@Gnumanfan101]

I really appreciate the community pulling together those fan meet-ups. I hope one day there might be one closer to my area (Western NC.) But until then, I'll keep on with the movies and books. I will say that I have been saving up for my first Omega Seamaster - buying it used from a local jeweler. It seems to be closer to a 90s or early 00s model but I'll have to get the serial number to be sure. Also, have you seen the recent Tuvalu 1oz silver Bond coins? There has been a range of them but I recently picked up the Casino Royale Casino Chip design and the Bond Coat of Arms design. Both are really nice and they feature the Queen's portrait on the face. I heard there are also colorized version so the Casino Royale coin.

[@renekauts8323]

Interesting fact: 15 EON Productions James Bond films in 25 years(1962-1987). Plus of course 1967's Casino Royale and 1983's Never Say Never Again. And then... Only 10 movies in 36 years(1987-2023)... What a huge slowdown after 1987.........................

[@nickparry4997]

Great attitude about the time between B25 and B26; to use the time to be creative is exactly how I plan on using it.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Credit to you for taking the positive approach. There is so much negativity on line, especially with film discussions which sucks a lot of the joy out for me as I just want to have fun. Getting angry at Eon or creatives won't achieve anything except just making you miserable so looking for the positives is far better.

[@EDC_Bond]

True, the people behind Bond are artists. You might even say that they’re ….. United Artists….

[@paulothx138]

This channel is therapy for Men. 🙏🏻

[@bondowatch1888]

I feel David is right here" I been a life long Bond fan over 50 yrs " The shepards that craft these epics are dealing with a fast ever changing world, yet again " A hand craft creative art , needs not to be rush !

[@agent00asmr]

I do agree, it was a little disappointing just hearing the words that nothing at all is happening currently. But is has always been worth the wait. I did report on my channel how it was mentioned that the Amazon reality game is a bit of a gap filler but I believe it was Barbara Broccoli that said that herself. But I am really looking forward to the show, I think it is going to be a lot of fun and hopefully with more seasons!! I'm looking forward to some videos of the music event in London from you soon! I'm sure that was amazing.

[@eabcool]

they aren't really interested in making movies. It's been 2 years since NTTD, 4 years since they shot it. It's not like they were cranking them out before that. They waited to get Craig for a last movie, it was going to be 4 1/2 years since SPECTRE. So now in 15 years we have 3 movies since Quantum, and only two of them were good Bond movies. Maybe it's better they dont make them given their record. They have really turned Bond into a dead franchise. The are very few young Bond fans out there.

[@rrassoc]

Thanks for your positive thoughts, David. I suppose this helps. However, re: "We have no facts. We have no data or proof." WHY NOT? Global James Bond day has come and gone without a whimper. EON has been here before with changes in actors, directors, source content, strikes. There are reasonable explanations for the delay, but I don't believe there's a reasonable explanation for the radio silence. -My opinion.

[@ralphroshia9247]

Couldn't Agree More David there's nothing to worry about until they say there done but the fact that we Agree on this topic isn't surprising were a combined 105

[@MrParimeet]

The way I see it we have 25 bond films that we have access to and that's a lot of bond films to enjoy, so I am not worried about how long it will be before we see anything related to next bond film

[@billkoenig1552]

"Your loyalty commands respect, Mr. Bond." That's a joke (referencing a line from Moonraker) but I respect your viewpoint, David.

[@Mike-wf1nm]

David, as always, is correct. Good things come to those who wait. And the best is yet to come.

[@th7297]

Well spotted, David. They are artists. I tend to joke about Ms Broccoli when it comes to Bond on halt. But we do not know what she is facing and how difficult it is to realize a movie with Bond in it. I think if she was not willing or passionate about it herself she would have sold everything already like George Lucas did it with StarWars. I appreciate how you (David) are building bridges to spend the time in a joyful manner. And see how much fun we are having while discussing, speculating, following a channel like yours. Btw I am 46 and can confirm that positivity is a choice. A good one.

[@fireballfireball6962]

I always go back to Cubby Broccoli. He knocked them out as quick as he could because he knew the fans were waiting! The only time he kept us waiting was when Bond was tied up in a dispute! I dont agree we have to wait for people to be creative or get the urge! It aint rocket science! Tom Cruise can knock em out just like Cubby did. Dave youre just kidding yourself to keep yourself sane! Lets take it to the extreme and say they didnt make a movie for the next 10 years because of various 'reasons'..are you Ok with that then? Its interesting to see how the Bond maniacs are reacting compared to regular Bond fans. The fans seem to be talking sense but the maniacs, thats you included David, will do anything to stay on the positive because their whole life revolves around their obsession!

[@mikecassidy1623]

Well said

[@grahamdavidson639]

Amazon should do a series set in the Bond universe, could follow a different 00 working under a subordinate to M and have them only reference other characters in the franchise but predominantly be there own special unit or something within MI5

[@rivaroc1947]

I hope they can get work something out with Christopher Nolan. Who better than him to restart the franchise and get us back to the Bond that we want to see. Don't get me wrong I love Daniel Craig but I think we need to get back to going into a theater closing the doors and escaping to that 007 world that's just full of beautiful locations ,gadgets, and everything else we love about Bond. Cheers

[@Medevicerep]

Thanks for the inspiration David. I’ve always wanted to ski Piz Gloria. I’m 65 so I need to do this soon. Anyone else out there who have done this? I could use some tips.

[@wololo4761]

13:02 disappointed you didn't refer to a Quantum of Solace rather than Crumb of Happiness. Missed opportunity, Mr Zaritsky 🙃

[@agataswierc9271]

Love the positivity!

[@lukesmale24]

Being a huge Bond fan, I mean look at how much content there is there. There are 25 films...(26 if you want to include Never Say Never Again), soundtracks and docos galore. There is a wealth of stuff out there to keep us entertained until next film. As for the quality of the next film...well it's like anything...some Bond films you will find better than others. I loved Licence to Kill. A whole lot of people didn't. Like what you like. There is more than enough for everyone.

[@johnrigs6540]

Great positive video, David - as usual! Your background as a salesman,marketing executive and supreme motivator shines through and is as effective and as powerful as it always is. (As a salesman myself for over 30 years - i appreciate and respect your undeniably superb sales skills!) I actually think the most POSITIVE thing that could happen to the character, the series and to us fans right now…… would be for EON to sell the rights to James Bond. Yea, it’s a tough thing to say, but there is plenty of evidence to suggest that at this point they are simply tired, burnt out and just need a break. Heck they have been basically TELLING us this over and over! And that’s actually ok. Barbara has had 007 front and center in her life basically from the time she was born, so it’s absolutely understandable that she’s just tired and bored at this point. Which she obviously is right now. So why not just sell? There are many producers working today who, I’m sure , would absolutely LOVE to work on the James Bond series. And I still think that the franchise is as valuable and as exciting as any in Hollywood - so perhaps a fresh take on it would actually be a positive change! And it would give Barbara a chance to move on and follow her true passions in the business. In any event, unless that happens, it’s clear that there will be no news on Bond 26 for the foreseeable future. Maybe Joe was right about all of this when he said that that ending of No Time To Die was meant to be a lot more final than any of us really wanted it to be! So I guess for now we will just have to be happy with enjoying the previous 25 movies they have given us. And well…. maybe that’s not too bad! ( that positive enough for you?😎😎😁😁?)

[@adamcollins915]

People poke fun at Moore. But at least he made 7 films in 12 years. Rather than 5 films since 2002.

[@LloydNance]

I agree with you David. Stay positive. Barbara put almost the same quote verbatim this time last year. James Bond will Return in time.

[@rorrt]

I agree. Embrace the wait. It's like being in a great restaurant, and you've been waiting for your food for a long time.. You can sit in silence, looking at your watch. ORRRRR you can order another bottle of wine. And sit it out.. Rationing your breadsticks..

[@comicbookninja5268]

If Christopher Nolan is directing Bond 26 than it will be worth the wait.

[@sigmatheta7779]

I am sorry but for Barbara to say she hasn't even started after all this time is just laziness or saying she doesn't want to make films anymore, in which case sell it up to someone who does or announce its over. That is what has probably pissed off many fans its the " we haven't even started" comment. Well what you have been doing ??? just sitting around drinking the profits of the franchise? After all this time there must have been some work/discussion about the next film (even if there is a strike or covid or whatever). I am not one who wants a film every 2 years but really they knew 2019 what was happening re JB being killed, so i think the 4 years is along enough & its time they started, or got announced its finished or sold to someone who actually likes to do some work for a change.

[@leosnyder5264]

They can't say it's down killing bond and say it by ge be back means you can't end it yet

[@Mr3Submarine]

At this point, I guess we can hope for Bond 26 by the end of the decade. Broccoli and Wilson don’t seem to be too motivated right now to make Bond 26, which is a shame especially considering how the last movie ended. *sigh* Well, there’s always the old Bond films to watch while we wait. I’m sure there will be another Bond movie, and there will be another Bond, but it could be awhile still.

[@ColinLack]

I'm ok with the wait. In the interim I'm actually super excited for 007 game in development by IO Interactive. I actually would really LOVE it if Bond got licensed out for more games and have the actors who are still alive reprise the role and have some expanded universe stories through that. They could even bring in impersonators for the Bond's no longer with us.

[@stewartwaller6442]

Awesome bond books awesome films great bonds. Bond is Dead R I P James Bond 007

[@Mirage_Mach5]

Thanks David! I like Timothy Dalton's advice about Bond: "What makes these movies work? What is it that got them going? You've got to go back to the beginning." I've heard the argument that Bond should be a man that reflects the attitudes of the times he's in. In my opinion, that's crap. James Bond should be a man of serious intellect, very cultured, tough, but above all, human. I sincerely hope that Barbara Broccoli does not do something crazy with Bond, making the character gay, female, or nonwhite.

[@machoman5172]

Since it will be a while for a new one, what are the odds they will do new film transfers on the old material for a proper 4k physical release?

[@xexasperon]

if we were waiting for the next Craig Bond movie this lag would not make sense, but we`re waiting for the next incarnation of this character. Craig`s version only worked cause it was the right pivot at the right time, making the franchise feel refreshed. They cant just copy paste that onto the next actor. Audiences would be underwhelmed. Besides the fact that a gap in time between films will only help the next actor, as im sure we all remember the backlash Craig received cause Brosnan was still very much present in people`s minds.

[@chobson8602]

we are so doomed for 26 i got a bad feeling about this...

[@wololo4761]

People should get out and have their own Bond adventures while they wait! Travel Work out Buy a new Omega Build skills Endless things to do....

[@DiegoRamirezRedpill]

Wolverine and James Bond team up in James Bond 26

[@jasonkerest394]

I for one will choose to remain positive about where EON is at with the production of Bond 26 and think that they will make a superior product. I also like to think that they are changing direction from the Daniel Craig era and figure out what that direction is.

[@USprotector]

Your channel is fantastic Ty Aaron Johnson will be the new James Bond production and screen writing has already begun. Next year. Will have good news. Stay well my brother thank you

[@MrGeorge2U]

Thanks, David. Both necessary and very well said.

[@jolyonwatts5624]

I want a bond film set in the 60s. I want a fun film

[@johanndealwis4053]

Love the video David thank you for sharing 😎

[@timothysevers-jj7ri]

Well said and very insightful. I confess I miss the hype, promotions, and what have you surrounding the anticipation of an upcoming Bond movie. I miss the excitement I felt when I saw the Goldeneye teaser summer 1995. With as long as Bond has been around, it’s a challenge to make a Bond movie because you want to attract new fans but not alienate the older ones. I have been watching the Bond movies with my sons. I have the extras on my Bond dvds I can watch as well as different Bond books and stuff on the internet such as the James Bond dossier and other pages and your videos and podcasts. I confess that I also miss the tv specials like the one for Goldeneye with Elizabeth Hurley that aired on FOX in 1995 before the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror. I am not going to let this news of EON not having anything lined up consume me negatively. I even wore an airbrushed James Bond t shirt I had custom made in the late 90s to work for Halloween. As always, keep up the good work. Speaking of t shirts, I want a Bond Experience t shirt so I can add it to my James Bond wardrobe and wear it.

[@PoorMansBond]

I'd rather wait and have them get it right as opposed to rushing and making a mess. That being said, I know "getting it right" can mean something different for everyone.

[@lorenzogranger1906]

Greatness of amazing awesome video 🙂🙂🙂

[@There_Will_Be_Bond]

Dig the positivity David. There are plenty of other things in life to be angry about. For example Anastasia didn't swill out the used coffee mugs again this morning! I mean that's grounds for divorce. People should pick their battles with what they chose to be angry about. That said Babs, c'mon girl, give us a working title at least!

[@Atticus75]

With the ongoing strike action (up the workers) I doubt we will see a film until 2026. It is a worrying time for cinema outside Barbieheimer with even Mission Impossible underperforming at the box office. I still trust Eon to make the right choices and agree with David that some fresh blood is required on the production side.

[@simonfilmfan4899]

I hate modern Hollywood. CGI, PC garbage.

[@kevinrogers8779]

I really appreciate how positive you are and how you always seem to find the good in situations and in people. It’s truly refreshing amid all the other negativity in the world (wars, politics, sickness) to have a haven which is this community. The fan community in general (and you in particular) are always there to lift us up. For me personally, getting to know about people and their lives outside of the Bond community has been the best part thus far. Keep up the great work!

[@richardscott9973]

It was disappointing news, to people who wanted a new film soon, but I believe Barbara is still passionate about Bond, and that if time is needed to develop and produce a film, so be it....we have 25 wonderful ones to watch repeatedly as well as doing other things with our lives...

[@rosssloman1309]

These days we’ll be lucky if we get three films in decade. 25 is a nice number to stop at if they haven’t got the interest / passion.

[@chumpey]

The filmmaking landscape is very different today, even compared to when NTTD was being made. I think taking their time is a shrewd move. Bond needs to be out of the public consciousness for a while in order for the next iteration to be a truly generational shift. For me personally, I don't think I'll have nearly as much invested in the next incarnation anyway, as the actor that they cast will most likely be younger than I am for the first time, which will make seeing them as aspirational rather difficult.

[@elinformedejamesbond]

Amazon and EON are promoting their new project. And I think that's why they don't want to talk about "BOND 26", when the priority at the moment is "007: Road To A Million". They're not going to tell us anything. The day you least expect it, they'll make a release announcing the new director and that's it. That could be in the first quarter of 2024. For the rest of this year we're just going to listen to their new adventure competition show. As a film production company I don't think they are doing 'nothing' all this time. First, they have had other projects after "No Time To Die" like "Ear for Eye" and "Till". And secondly, whatever little or nothing they have, they are not going to say it now. So what have they done after that? On holiday doing nothing? Noooo...they've done something or have done something. The thing is that they are taking care that nothing leaks out. Remember, it's barely two years since "No Time To Die" was released. Just two years. ¡JAMES BOND VOLVERÁ!

[@helgaratbone1691]

What I would love to see is a few movies where Bond just goes on adventures or missions that have nothing really to do with the previous movie or the next movie. However if they do decide to have a multi movie arc for the next Bond then take some time with it. Write out 3, 4, or 5 scripts out in advance. Plan it more. Unlike what they did with those terrible Star Warts sequels. Have it all mapped out before they begin the filming of the first one. If that takes a few years longer than normal so be it. The payoff will be better! The wait will have been worth it. The Craig era, though I like it, probably would have been better if they had all 5 scripts written first before filming. A few years delay would have made that era tighter, more concise, and enjoyable. Love your vids. Keep up the good work.

[@yestoadventure007]

I kind of hate this cliché, but it is what it is. If there was something I could do about it I would but since it’s nothing I can do about it, there’s no sense in fretting. I enjoy the content that others create like this channel. I make my own content, which is a lot of fun and hopefully it’s fun for others. And I attend events and gatherings when possible. What more can you do? Like you said there’s no sense in getting upset. It is what it is, and when we have a new film, we can celebrate that. 10 minutes after that film ends, we’re gonna be saying when’s the next one?! Because that’s just what we do.

[@JamesAmick-cn4cm]

I think the new film should be the darkest edgiest bond yet. I'm a fan of all the films, but just for something different go really dark. I thought it'd be interesting if maybe bond was half Russian and half British and his father was a kgb agent, and bond's brother was taken and raised by the kfb, and bond was taken by mi6. And, I thought at the start of the first film bond has been in prison for years for going rogue and doing an unlicensed kill. When he gets out, mi6 wonders if they can trust him, and throughout the films the villain of the series is bond's brother. So, my idea for a villain is quite a bit more personal of a villain than they've ever had. Here's the titles of the bond films in my idea: 1. Knighthawk 2. Prey 3. Devil's playground 4. Corkscrew 5. X marks the spot 6. Game over

[@kennybacchus-tt1fc]

Bond 26. and. The. Look.

[@minigmac1]

Bless you David!❤

[@bmofano]

What did amazon purchase exactly? Are they effectively the producers? Will they have a say?

[@winuscleyne890]

I walked in the movie theater in 1962 when I was 14,,bin hooked ever since,but they better hurry up I am 75 not much time left to see another one,,it took to long for the last 5 ,, tell them to hurry up,,,,hahahahaha

[@flogalvez82]

Hello David, I really love your words about positivity vs. negativity. Sure, I wish the EON energies would be put forth more into the new film than new OO7 reality series. But hey, the writers’s strike just ended, the Sag-Aftra strike is still going on. There is a lot to consider. I am still amazed at how the Initial Bond films were made, released and did so well creatively in a short periods of time. I guess things are more complicated now, but you are so right, there is so much we can do in the interim between now and the next film. Cheers! 🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸

[@richardweddle3408]

The real question is, what will happen now that Ian Fleming's novels are sliding into public domain? How does that effect future Bond films? Casino Royale is in public domain now, Live and Let Die will be in pd end of the year, Moonraker next year, etc. With the copyright expired, how can EON prevent competitors? Will independent James Bond films challenge EON? What prevents an empowered filmmaker like Christopher Nolan from moving in and taking over ?

[@Llamadosalvaje]

Bond's daughter is the new and future Jamie Bond!

[@davidranderson1]

I think in the world of movie production not much time has passed. After all, it's not just when did they stop filming the last movie. It's when did the public last consume the movie in all its formats. I think the producers want to evaluate the audience's mood about the franchise, what they liked and didn't, where audience tastes are going, etc.. The franchise has changed over time, in bigger and smaller ways, and as a result it's almost never come across as quaint or past its prime. That doesn't happen by accident or on a producer's whim. I think it comes from understanding current audiences. I think that's what worked with the Craig era. The producers saw that audiences were really drawn to movies and TV with a serious tone, a continuing storyline, a diverse cast, etc. So, they kept the Bond essentials but added those ingredients in to the last era. Wherever they decide to go next will likely be the direction for the next ten years. What will still match the tastes of mass audiences in ten years? Got me.

[@buddy1935star]

I feel like the Bishop in Caddy Shack after getting hit by lightning thinking there is no Bond! He's just a fictional character like Magnum PI, Sonny Crockett, and Jake and the Fat Man. Time to find the new thing, sell off everything the thrill is gone. In the words of Phil Collins I don't care anymore. Happy Halloween Bond fans wear one last Bond cosplay and enjoy a Kit Kat.

[@dreamerjazz352]

If you think about it though, it's only been 2 years since the last Bond film. Honestly though, I'm not so worried about another Bond film, I just want to know who's going to be drinking those dry martinis. But I know they have to make the plot and stuff before they choose the actor. Oh well, the wait is good. The best things often come with lots of time. Don't rush things, don't think about it too much, just keep talking about all the other Bond stuff we have right now.

[@garyniven946]

Wake up David - sadly they don’t care about Bond. You are trying to believe in the positive, because you love it like we do - but it’s time to wake up and smell the roses. I would love if they got a few fans like you and a couple others and brought them to Pinewood to work with the developers so they don’t mess it up! Huge talent in this community and so many published books by fans, huge passionate fanbase. No fan would have sat in a meeting and not walked out when the idea of killing him off was raised. Or for a god awful game show. What’s next ‘names Bond, James Bond, my pronouns are Him/ He’ ?!

[@ralphgeronilla]

Bond 25 had such potential. Ruined by the dumbest ending any writer could have made. Hyper political correctness killed Bond… not some villain

[@sandersson2813]

The entire film was stupid.

[@treadstone1970]

They killed the goose that laid the golden egg.

[@THEBANDIT7979]

I’ve been reading the graphic novels by dynamite comics. They are fantastic. Black box and vargr are two of the best. As far as bond 26. By next year they should be getting serious about it.

[@davidsidney7457]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if we don't get another Bond film, after all they killed him off. Broccoli and Wilson are getting up there in age, who takes over running if they step down/retire?