I was originally going to do that myself but ended up ordering the CD anyways. Too bad there's no physical way to listen to the score with Atmos. It'll be interesting watching the movie after having listened to the score already. I've never done that before.
I've done that before and it was when Tron Legacy came out. I had the Daft Punk score and it was great, but when the film came out, I kind of already new where the music beats were and sort of blew the surprises for myself. Ever since then I will watch the film before getting the score/soundtrack.
After five delays and an industry-paralysing crisis, the 25th James Bond — which became the first major tentpole to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 — is finally out of the gate following a major celebration including stars and royals in London.
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No Time To Die has — finally — arrived.
After much fanfare, a change in director, a rewrite, several well-documented release delays and a major global pandemic to contend with, the world premiere for the 25th James Bond film has started at London’s famed Royal Albert Hall, just shy of six years since the last 007 installment — Spectre — was given the same treatment.
In his final Bond outing, Daniel Craig is — of course — in attendance on the red carpet, alongside co-stars Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas, Ben Whishaw and Naomie Harris, director Cary Joji Fukunaga and musician Billie Eilish, whose title song “No Time To Die” has already won a Grammy. Adding a decent splash of royalty to the A-list mix, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles are also among the guests, alongside the top brass of MGM, Universal and Eon Productions, including Bond gatekeepers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
Tuesday’s world premiere — by far and away the biggest film premiere in the U.K. in several years and definitely since the start of the coronavirus pandemic — is doing its best to provide the safely needed for the times. All guests are being required to show negative PCR or lateral flow COVID-19 tests before they enter the venue and are “strongly encouraged” to wear masks throughout, as per the official invite. “Although this isn’t compulsory, please be considerate of other guests,” it adds.
No Time To Die is expected to start screening around 8 p.m. U.K-time, the same time as various multimedia screenings taking place elsewhere in the city and around the world (including at the Zurich Film Festival), with the first reactions likely to start emerging when it finishes around 10:30 p.m. (at 163 minutes, it is the longest Bond of all time).
The noise and expectation around the 25th Bond is unlike any world premiere in recent memory, not simply because of the popularity of arguably the most famous film franchise in history, but the unprecedented levels of turbulence it has faced — including no less than five delays — and a release date that many thought would never arrive.
As one Twitter fan noted, “I have a fear that halfway through No Time To Die, someone’s going to walk into the cinema screen, turn it off an announce it’s been delayed again” adding that they won’t be “able to relax” until the credits roll.
First the film was struck with a major switch at the helm. Danny Boyle — who had originally been attached to direct — left with his writer John Hodge due to “creative differences” in August 2018. Fukunaga came on board a month later, with principal photography taking place from April to October 2019 and a release scheduled for April 2020.
Then the COVID-19 outbreak hit. When MGM and Eon announced in March 4 — with the marketing blitz already in full swing — that No Time To Die was being postponed until November 2020 it became the first of many major tentpoles to be impacted by the pandemic. It would face two further delays, effectively becoming the fact of the cinema industry’s battle against the biggest crisis in living memory and a film that, due to its box office pedigree, prompted something of a domino effect. After its second postponement in October 2020, pushing it to April 2021 (a date which would move again in February 2021), U.K. cinema giant Cineworld — the world’s second largest chain and the owner of Regal in the U.S. — chose to close its theaters indefinitely, its CEO describing the delay as the “final straw.”
With No Time To Die finally out in the wild, much of the industry — particularly in the exhibition world — is no doubt breathing a collective sigh of relief.
Craig said on the red carpet that the cinema is exactly where a Bond film should be seen and lauded his director, saying he “hit it out of the park” and made “a beautiful movie.” He also said the cast on this film was “stupendous.” Asked about working with Malek as a villain, he said “he is brilliant in the film.” Asked about his feelings after his final Bond movie wrapped, Craig said: “I got very emotional about it.” What has been his favorite thing about playing Bond that he will miss most? “The people I get to work with every day, they are the best in the business,” the star replied.
“I am so excited,” de Armas said. “I am ready to celebrate.” But she called it “heartbreaking” that it was Craig’s final Bond movie, calling it “a special goodbye.”
Malek also lauded Craig, saying he “gives and gives and gives.” He also called the premiere a great way and “a thrill” to “celebrate this film, celebrate Daniel, the franchise.”
Both stars said they were happy to see audiences returning to cinemas, with Malek saying: “What better film to choose to bring everybody back into the theater. It is a seminal moment in film history, I think.”
Wright said about the Bond franchise: “There is nothing else like it.”
Asked about her Bond experience, Lynch said when she auditioned for her character Nomi, she initially didn’t know that it was for a Bond role. “When I learned that she was a 00 agent and that she had agency in her voice and what we want to see on screen as Black women, I thought I am so glad I get to read this script,” she recalled. “I am so glad this is me and I get to have these conversations with people who will carry the franchise into a new era.”
Seydoux lauded Phoebe Waller-Bridge for her contributions to the film and said her own character will show “more complexity” and vulnerability in this film. Seydoux also described Craig’s take on Bond as that of “a feminist.” Concluded the star: “He is the best, because he is the James Bond of my generation.”
Fukunaga said the female stars “elevated” the material on the page for this movie, making the directing work “a lot of fun” for him.
Hans Zimmer called the occasion “bloody brilliant.” Asked about scoring his first Bond movie, he said “it is the biggest deal.”
What was it like hearing one’s own voice out of the premiere’s loud speakers? Eilish said “it is insane” to have put together a Bond theme. “Every Bond movie is amazing.” And she said: “It’s the most iconic thing you can possibly be part of.”
Rory Kinnear said about his experiences with Craig over four Bond films that “obviously it is not just an acting job playing James Bond, there is a hell of a lot of baggage that goes with it in terms of the international brand and being a representative for that and a representative, in some ways, for Great Britain.” He added that Craig “wears that so beautifully and lively and generously.” Asked about Craig’s legacy, he said “the legacy is obviously the five movies that he has made,” suggesting that they would “endure, I hope, and provide just as much entertainment for people 30 years down the line as those from 30 years ago provide to us today.”
Wilson said about Craig:”We are going to miss him terribly, he’s been a great Bond, he’s ticked all the boxes” and delivered, with the star “going out on a high” with this movie. “He exemplifies the hero,” but also “has brought a lot of humanity to the role,” Broccoli said. “Humanity is important more than ever now.” She added the premiere was also celebrating “the unsung heroes” of society.
And Broccoli said: “We’ve never been more excited about a Bond film.”
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As one Twitter fan noted, “I have a fear that halfway through No Time To Die, someone’s going to walk into the cinema screen, turn it off an announce it’s been delayed again” adding that they won’t be “able to relax” until the credits roll.
If you can actually get Atmos via Vudu with the new ATV4K, then I'm happy to hear it.
Is a large part of your Vudu content via Movies Anywhere? Some say movies via Movies Anywhere and iTunes have the highest data rates. If you do get the Apple TV then you may want to link your content to iTunes as well.
I have mine (MA) linked to Amazon, Google, iTunes and Vudu. The last few Lionsgate and Paramount I have redeemed at iTunes rather than Vudu. To date, never have watched any IPTV content if we have the disc version in HD or UHD.
Forecast: Global SVOD Subscriptions to Reach 1.6 Billion by 2026
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The crush of over-the-top video platforms in the U.S. and worldwide will see SVOD subscriptions increase by 491 million between 2021 and 2026 to 1.64 billion, according to new data from Digital TV Research. The London-based firm contends China and the U.S. together will account for 49% of the global sub total, down from 56% in 2021.
“China and the U.S. had a similar number of subscriptions by end-2020. Due to government pressure, China’s growth is decelerating, with 354 million subscriptions expected by 2026,” analyst Simon Murray said in a statement. “The U.S. will continue to grow, with 450 million subscriptions expected by 2026.
Three platforms will control nearly half the world’s SVOD subscriptions by 2026. Disney+ will be the biggest winner, with Digital TV Research estimating the platform (thanks to India) will overtake Netflix in subscriptions by 2025. Disney+ will add 140 million subs between 2021 and 2026 to bring its total to 284 million. About 121 million of Disney+’ subscribers (43% of its total) in 2026 will be in 13 Asian countries under the Disney+ Hotstar brand. Netflix will add 53 million subscribers to reach 271 million subs by 2026.
This has been the topic of discussion in other threads today.
What are the ramifications if gen z continue to place little value in film?
Is there enough money to be made from millennials, gen x and boomers if the worst was to happen and the younger gen reject film and tv?
What timespan do you guys think we would be dealing with before gen z shows a huge fall off in cinema and home entertainment numbers?
Obviously the older gen are still displaying high percentages of video consumption But losing younger crowds would be a devastating blow for Hollywood and home entertainment.
This has been the topic of discussion in other threads today.
What are the ramifications if gen z continue to place little value in film?
Is there enough money to be made from millennials, gen x and boomers if the worst was to happen and the younger gen reject film and tv?
What timespan do you guys think we would be dealing with before gen z shows a huge fall off in cinema and home entertainment numbers?
Obviously the older gen are still displaying high percentages of video consumption But losing younger crowds would be a devastating blow for Hollywood and home entertainment.
More much ado about nothing. Movies and TV shows are in no danger of any kind.
Great job misinterpreting an article. The article only says that some among Generation Z do not rank watching movies/TV as their FAVORITE form of entertainment; that does not mean in any way that they have a growing dislike for movies and TV shows. The younger crowd has not been "lost."
According to your article Generation Z only prefers social media by one percentage point higher than they do movies/TV (11% vs. 10%); are we to then infer that social media is in trouble? They only prefer using the internet by two percentage points higher (12% vs. 10%); is the internet itself in peril, too? Movies/TV, social media, and internet usage are all perfectly safe. It is a light year beyond silly to think otherwise.
Preferences also have a way of changing as we age. Just enjoy your leisure time doing what you prefer to do and allow others the same privilege. Stop all this hand wringing over what young people do.
More much ado about nothing. Movies and TV shows are in no danger of any kind.
Great job misinterpreting an article. The article only says that Generation Z does not rank watching movies/TV as their FAVORITE form of entertainment; that does not mean in any way that they have a growing dislike for movies and TV shows. The younger crowd has not been "lost."
According to your article Generarion Z only prefers social media by one percentage point higher than they do movies/TV; are we to then infer that social media is in trouble? They only prefer using the internet by two percentage points higher; is the internet itself in peril, too? Movies/TV, social media, and internet usage are all perfectly safe. It is patently silly to think otherwise.
Preferences also have a way of changing as we age. Just enjoy your leisure time doing what you prefer to do and allow others the same privilege. Stop all this hand wringing over what young people do.
I don’t think the presumption of younger people following older people when they age is a legitimate one. Millennials certainly didn’t and they spend a considerable percentage of time gaming. Why wouldn’t that also be the case for Gen z in terms of gaming and social media. Hollywood surely needs the very young age groups to be spending money at the cinema.
Also, I don’t mean in immediate danger, I mean when gen z reach the age where they may settle down, have a job, have kids etc. in ten years, gen Z will be the dominant age group on the planet.
Surely traditional media companies would have to include gaming to stay relevant? If film is less of a focus for that age group, less money will be spent on features.
The biggest concern is the mention of a seismic and permanent shift if these trends continue and the ramifications for Hollywood.
I don’t think the presumption of younger people following older people when they age is a legitimate one. Millennials certainly didn’t and they spend a considerable percentage of time gaming. Why wouldn’t that also be the case for Gen z in terms of gaming and social media. Hollywood surely needs the very young age groups to be spending money at the cinema.
I only said that preferences often change as we age; I never said how they would change. I never said that younger people would someday prefer what older people prefer now.
The article lists the top five forms of home entertainment preferred by Generation Z. Except for video games, preferred as their top choice by 26%, the next four types of home entertainment are separated by very thin margins: 14% prefer music the most, 12% prefer surfing the internet, 11% prefer using social media, and 10% prefer watching movies/TV. Each of these "runner-ups" are only separated by 1-4 percentage points.
All of these percentages only add up to 73%, which means that a full 27% percent are either undecided or have entirely different preferences than those listed in the article. What this suggests is that people really like having a variety of home entertainment options.
Generation Z probably likes doing all of these things, thus why they are among their TOP five things to do with their free time. NONE of these forms of home entertainment are in any kind of trouble.
I only said that preferences often change as we age; I never said how they would change. I never said that younger people would someday prefer what older people prefer now.
The article only lists the top five forms of home entertainment preferred by Generation Z. Except for video games, preferred as their top choice by 26%, the next four types of home entertainment are separated by very thin margins: 14% prefer music the most, 12% prefer surfing the internet, 11% prefer using social media, and 10% prefer watching movies/TV. Each of these "runner-ups" are only separated by 1-4% points.
All of these percentages only add up to 73%, which means that a full 27% percent are either undecided or have entirely different preferences than those listed in the article. All of this suggests that people really like having a variety of home entertainment options.
Generation Z probably likes doing all of these things, thus why they are among their TOP five things to do with their free time. NONE of these forms of home entertainment are in any kind of trouble.
So you think the part I have bolded above is hyperbole?
I think that nearly all of your "predict the future" posts are hyperbole... your clickbait sources notwithstanding.
Your predictions are reliably dark and depressing, too.
As you know, the gen z thing has been a long standing concern of mine. It’s not about mouthing off about others choices really, it’s about the enjoyment of my number one love (outside family) into my old age. I fear the loss of film above everything else bar my family.
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