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CASINO ROYALE Behind The Scenes Footage...In French!!

Ohhh, goodness...Merrick shouldn't have eaten that burrito...


A French television site has posted some behind-the-scenes footage from the forthcoming James Bond film, CASINO ROYALE.

This footage is similar to the recently posted BBC material, but appears to be a bit more extensive. More of the LAYER CAKE guy in action. And, it features a brief interview with Caterina Murino. I have absolutely no idea what she's saying, but...Damn!

Personally, I don't know what to make of Daniel Craig as James Bond; I'm neither enthusiastic or apprehensive about his casting. One of the ingenious qualities of the role is that it leaves so much room for interpretation - as long as certain conceits remain in place. He can be loving, cruel, sensitive, hard, apparently broken but ultimately indomitable…all within the same film. That's a lot to work with. It'll be interesting to see what kind of personality (plural?) Craig brings to the table.

In this footage, there *is* a shot of Bond looking predatory...almost possessed...while in action. This is an element I thought Brosnan pulled off well in his films; it's nice to see the characteristic carried into this reboot.

However, I'm not 100% comfortable with the "real world" retooling of the franchise. Bond should work to establish a more distinct identity, rather than (apparently) dive into the same general domain occupied by Jason Bourne and Jack Bauer. Whether this could have been accomplished through greater attention to artistry, amping up the concept/taking more chances, or *really* broadening the scope of the franchise (like the much-maligned MOONRAKER tried to do) I can not say. But, given the style and "vibe" of series like 24 (and the BOURNE movies), I'm worried that the rebooted 007 will arrive already feeling derivative of other material - instead of seeming unique on its own merits, which was the point of kick-starting it in the first place.

We'll see what happens...

You can take a look at the behind the scenes footage HERE! PLEASE NOTE: The footage is (mostly) in French. Also, when you arrive at the site, an entire news cast will automatically spool up. There's a scrollable sidebar to the right of the video window...scroll down and find the heading: "Tournage du nouveau James Bond". CLICK ON IT, and the newscast will jump to that segment.

Thanks to Stuartned for the heads-up on this. And, enjoy!


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i want to make a sex internal Eva Green!
by HypeEndsHere
Mar 25th, 2006
02:42:23 PM
Is Casino Royale supposed to be
by litzapalooza
Mar 25th, 2006
02:43:26 PM
LITZAPALOOZA (**SPOILER** BEWARE)
by Joseph Merrick
Mar 25th, 2006
02:50:23 PM
Then why is Dench in it?
by TELF
Mar 25th, 2006
03:11:07 PM
TELF
by Joseph Merrick
Mar 25th, 2006
03:16:11 PM
french
by Shura
Mar 25th, 2006
03:43:17 PM
Can't wait.
by modlight
Mar 25th, 2006
03:47:41 PM
craig is going to be the BOND (bomb)
by shalashaska
Mar 25th, 2006
04:14:53 PM
Worried About the Script
by Jackson Healy
Mar 25th, 2006
04:17:05 PM
This movie..
by jrclanto
Mar 25th, 2006
04:17:37 PM
The Last one was a work of art compared to the one...
by modlight
Mar 25th, 2006
04:20:41 PM
Just saw TWINE today again
by disembarkedone
Mar 25th, 2006
04:51:38 PM
not bad footage
by digital8
Mar 25th, 2006
04:52:25 PM
The last Bond was an homage to all Bond films...
by Stone316
Mar 25th, 2006
04:58:15 PM
I'm clicking on the James Bond link...
by Forestal
Mar 25th, 2006
04:59:48 PM
VORSTEDT??? DIDNT HE DIE IN LEATHAL WEAPON 2????
by moondoggy2u
Mar 25th, 2006
05:08:39 PM
Do I pay for this movie in Krugerrands?
by moondoggy2u
Mar 25th, 2006
05:13:33 PM
I think people will be very happy with this movie
by frofropimp
Mar 25th, 2006
05:33:43 PM
Craig is exactly what this franchise needed
by bellyboy
Mar 25th, 2006
05:35:13 PM
I was sick of Brosnan at Tomorrow never Dies
by George Newman
Mar 25th, 2006
05:39:09 PM
First...time posting
by Alex The Bloody
Mar 25th, 2006
05:55:53 PM
You know, I don't care if it's good or bad
by Strabo
Mar 25th, 2006
06:20:05 PM
I've seen this guy in a few other movies
by moondoggy2u
Mar 25th, 2006
06:49:47 PM
In other words,
by moondoggy2u
Mar 25th, 2006
06:51:50 PM
brosnan blew
by reckni
Mar 25th, 2006
07:45:02 PM
why cant you americans
by haywire666
Mar 25th, 2006
07:56:43 PM
"Tournage du nouveau James Bond". CLICK ON IT,
by Cpt Kirks 2pay
Mar 25th, 2006
08:10:56 PM
Merrick - Either/or, neither/nor.
by 3 Bag Enema
Mar 25th, 2006
08:30:47 PM
lets not get too carried away with Bourne comparisons
by Captain Katanga
Mar 25th, 2006
09:12:08 PM
Goldeneye was the best non-Connery Bond film
by digital8
Mar 25th, 2006
09:15:59 PM
Bond
by Chrisnonstop
Mar 25th, 2006
09:40:34 PM
Stunt scripting
by AngelinasOilBoy
Mar 25th, 2006
10:14:55 PM
Shut the hell up, Frenchy!
by googamooga
Mar 25th, 2006
11:45:48 PM
You Know What's Gonna Rock?
by Colierrannd
Mar 26th, 2006
12:31:51 AM
I was apprehensive...
by LucienPierce
Mar 26th, 2006
01:06:28 AM
Charlie Sheen for Bond
by ZeedarTeretz
Mar 26th, 2006
03:18:05 AM
thanks merrick
by litzapalooza
Mar 26th, 2006
03:46:51 AM
To all saying Die Another Day was an homage...
by raw_bean
Mar 26th, 2006
04:03:29 AM
Where's the class?
by kwisatzhaderach
Mar 26th, 2006
05:02:06 AM
Where's the class?
by kwisatzhaderach
Mar 26th, 2006
05:02:07 AM
Continuity blows
by God of Gamblers
Mar 26th, 2006
05:37:39 AM
BOND IS BACK
by football
Mar 26th, 2006
06:47:09 AM
DevilCat
by El Cimarron
Mar 26th, 2006
11:41:50 AM
For some reason...
by abcdefghijklmnop
Mar 26th, 2006
11:54:34 AM
Coy duke vibe!! That is priceless !!
by moondoggy2u
Mar 26th, 2006
11:58:37 AM
The 2
by Darth Maui
Mar 26th, 2006
12:54:54 PM
"Dreadful Bond"
by abcdefghijklmnop
Mar 26th, 2006
12:57:23 PM
Casino Royale
by peter skellen
Mar 26th, 2006
01:14:04 PM

by haku8645
Mar 26th, 2006
01:16:02 PM
With any luck, he'll play closer to the book Bond...
by GreatWhiteNoise
Mar 26th, 2006
01:35:47 PM
book Bond
by Froggertron
Mar 26th, 2006
01:48:02 PM
Skellen!
by TELF
Mar 26th, 2006
02:42:34 PM
Captain
by peter skellen
Mar 26th, 2006
02:54:51 PM
Who Dares Wins
by abcdefghijklmnop
Mar 26th, 2006
03:19:01 PM
new day
by mr Broots
Mar 26th, 2006
06:03:28 PM
Kind of disappointing.
by Red Ned Lynch
Mar 26th, 2006
08:00:03 PM
Diet Pepsi Plays Poker
by Colierrannd
Mar 27th, 2006
01:36:08 AM
Judy Fucking Dench
by David Frames
Mar 27th, 2006
04:25:26 AM
Eva Green looks so kinky dirty
by Lou Stools
Mar 27th, 2006
08:50:38 AM
Craig as Bond
by Samuel Steamer
Mar 27th, 2006
11:03:25 AM
What Boycott ?
by Dude_gimme_tabs
Mar 28th, 2006
08:40:06 AM

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