Dec 04, 2014
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It seems an old enemy's back to haunt James Bond.

Spectre was announced today as the official title for the 24th movie starring Ian Fleming's British super-spy and hints at the reintroduction of the global terrorist group SPECTRE. Short for SPecial Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion, the evil organization debuted on screen in the first 007 movie, 1962's Dr. No, and was headed up in other films by classic Bond villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld.

"Those of you who have some knowledge of the Bond franchise and the legend of Bond probably have some idea what that refers to but I couldn't possibly comment," teased director Sam Mendes after unveiling the title at the Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage at London's Pinewood Studios.

Daniel Craig stars as the secret agent for the fourth time — following Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008) and the Mendes-directed Skyfall (2012) — and also returning from the last film are Bond's MI6 allies Tanner (Rory Kinnear), quartermaster/gadget man Q (Ben Whishaw), fellow agent Miss Moneypenny(Naomie Harris) and the new M (Ralph Fiennes).

Ahhh Identity, you beat me to it first!!!!!
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Next Bond film gets retro name: 'SPECTRE'

By JILL LAWLESS, AP
2 hours ago

Actors from left, Daniel Craig and Christoph Waltz greet one another before...

LONDON (AP) — James Bond is back, in a new film with a retro title that evokes the series' past. The next 007 adventure will be called "SPECTRE," the dastardly fictional terrorist organization featured in "Dr. No" and other early Bond films.

Director Sam Mendes announced the name of the 24th official Bond movie Thursday at Pinewood Studios near London, along with the identity of several new cast members and a new version of Bond's iconic Aston Martin car.

Academy Award-winning Austrian actor Christoph Waltz and wrestling star David Bautista are joining the cast, while Andrew Scott — master criminal Moriarty in BBC series "Sherlock" — will play an MI6 officer. Monica Bellucci and Lea Seydoux are the new "Bond girls," Lucia Sciarra and Madeleine Swann.

Mendes, who directed the last Bond installment, "Skyfall," said the movie would have "everything you would expect from a Bond movie," with "a little more variety ... maybe a little more mischief."

"SPECTRE" will be Daniel Craig's fourth film as the suave spy. Returning cast members include Ralph Fiennes as spy chief M, Ben Whishaw as gadget-master Q and Naomi Harris as secretary Miss Moneypenny.

Producers said the next film centers on "a cryptic message from Bond's past (that) sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization."

SPECTRE — Special Executive for Counterintelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion — was the terrorist organization headed by Ernst Blofeld that featured in several early Bond films.

Waltz, an Oscar winner for "Inglourious Basterds" and "Django Unchained," said his character is called Oberhauser — but fans hope he is really Blofeld, one of the most enduring Bond villains.

The cat-stroking evildoer, played by actors including Donald Pleasence and Charles Gray, hasn't appeared for several decades because of a legal dispute over rights to the character. The case was settled last year.

Mendes also revealed that Bond will drive an Aston Martin DB10, replacing the vintage DB5 that was spectacularly destroyed in "Skyfall."

Initial fan reaction to the details was enthusiastic.

"For Bond fans, this is the best Christmas present — the return of James Bond and classic elements of the series with yet another classic title coined by Ian Fleming," said Ajay Chowdhury of the James Bond International Fan Club.

Principal photography begins Monday. Filming will take place at Pinewood Studios and on location in Italy, Morocco, Mexico and Austria. "SPECTRE" is due for release late next year.

"Skyfall" was the most successful Bond film yet, taking more than $1.1 billion.

Associated Press

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I don't mind the producers semi-remaking Spectre(a) since they never got it right in the 60's (the Spectra story arc, i mean; the producers ignored Fleming's plot aftet Thunderball, chapter 1 of the Spectra trilogy -BIG mistake)

but I'll be mad if they start remaking classic villians/movies like Goldfinger

i really do wanna see steven hawkins as a bond vilian

the new car

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

JoeTyler said:

the new car

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

I likes............

Next Bond film gets retro name: 'SPECTRE'

Actors from left, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Daniel Craig and Ralph Fiennes pose for photographers at the announcement for the new Bond film. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

LONDON --

The next James Bond film has a retro title that evokes the series' past: "SPECTRE" - the dastardly fictional terrorist organization featured in "Dr. No" and other early 007 adventures.

Director Sam Mendes announced the name of the 24th official Bond movie Thursday at Pinewood Studios near London, along with the identity of several new cast members and a new version of Bond's iconic Aston Martin car.

Academy Award-winning Austrian actor Christoph Waltz and wrestling star David Bautista are joining the cast, while Andrew Scott - master criminal Moriarty in BBC series "Sherlock" - will play a British spy. Monica Bellucci and Lea Seydoux are the new "Bond girls."

Daniel Craig will play the suave spy for a fourth time and Mendes returns as director after 2012's "Skyfall." Other returning cast members include Ralph Fiennes as spy chief M, Ben Whishaw as gadget-master Q and Naomi Harris as secretary Miss Moneypenny.

Producers said the next film centers on "a cryptic message from Bond's past (that) sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization."

SPECTRE - Special Executive for Counterintelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion - was the terrorist organization headed by Ernst Blofeld that featured in several early Bond films.

Waltz, an Oscar winner for "Inglourious Basterds" and "Django Unchained," said his character is called Oberhauser - but fans hope he is really Blofeld, one of the most enduring Bond villains.

The cat-stroking evildoer, played by actors including Donald Pleasence and Charles Gray, has not appeared for several decades because of a legal dispute over rights to the character. The case was settled last year.

Mendes also revealed that Bond will drive an Aston Martin DB10, replacing the vintage DB5 that was spectacularly destroyed in "Skyfall."

Initial fan reaction to the latest details was enthusiastic.

"For Bond fans, this is the best Christmas present - the return of James Bond and classic elements of the series with yet another classic title coined by Ian Fleming," said Ajay Chowdhury, who edits the journal of the James Bond International Fan Club.

Principal photography on the new film begins Monday. Filming will take place at Pinewood Studios and on location in Italy, Morocco, Mexico and Austria. "SPECTRE" is due for release late next year.

"Skyfall" was the most successful Bond film yet, taking more than $1.1 billion.

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I really don't get the appeal of James Bond movies. I've seen Dr No, Casino Royale and Skyfall and detested all of them. So stupid. So boring.

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oh wow! as soom as I saw it, knew the way the glass was cracked meant something. Cool!

7thday said:

I really don't get the appeal of James Bond movies. I've seen Dr No, Casino Royale and Skyfall and detested all of them. So stupid. So boring.

Bond films sure are stupid (by that I mean frivolous/escapism), but boring??? to each his own...