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Denis Villeneuve is going from “Dune” to Bond. Amazon MGM Studios announced Wednesday that Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond movie. The untitled film will be the first since the studio took creative reins of the storied film franchise after decades of control by the Broccoli family. Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman had maintained that before the next Bond is cast, they would develop a screenplay and find a director first. According to AP, now they have one of the most respected blockbuster makers in Hollywood, who's coming off a pair of widely acclaimed “Dune” films. In a statement, the 57-year-old French Canadian filmmaker said he grew up watching Bond movies. “I’m a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he’s sacred territory,” said Villeneuve. “I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor.” Since taking creative control of Bond in February, Amazon MGM has worked quickly to get the next movie going. The studio is also trying to win over fans skeptical of the new corporate leadership and the fearful of future spinoffs. “James Bond is in the hands of one of today’s greatest filmmakers,” said Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios. The Family Man Season 3: Manoj Bajpayee returns, Tamil star joins cast With Pascal and Heyman lodged as producers and Villeneuve behind the camera, the next Bond movie will have an enviable brain trust. Villeneuve beat out a field of directors floated for the movie including Edward Berger ("Conclave"), Paul King ("Paddington 2"), Edgar Wright ("Baby Driver") and Jonathan Nolan, co-creator of “Westworld” and brother to Christopher Nolan. “Denis Villeneuve has been in love with James Bond movies since he was a little boy," said Pascal and Heyman. “It was always his dream to make this movie, and now it’s ours, too.” No release date has been announced for the next Bond movie. Villeneuve will shoot the third “Dune” film this summer. If production on Bond began next year, a release sometime in 2027 would be likely. Villenevue's first two “Dune” films have together surpassed $1 billion in box office worldwide and been nominated for a combined 15 Academy Awards, winning seven. His other films include “Blade Runner 2049,” “Arrival,” “Sicario,” “Prisoners,” “Enemy” and “Incendies.” Amazon bought MGM Studios in 2022 for $8.5 billion, but didn't gain creative control of the studio's most prized asset until this year. Until this film, every Bond director has been handpicked by the Broccolis.

Poland's prime minister has jokingly offered U.S. actor and director Jesse Eisenberg, who recently obtained Polish citizenship, military training to help him secure the “new James Bond role.” Earlier this month, Poland's president granted Eisenberg, who has Polish roots, citizenship. On Saturday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk shared a video on social media showing him watching a clip from Eisenberg's appearance on NBC's The Tonight Show. In that segment, Eisenberg humorously mentioned that the day after receiving his citizenship, he saw the news headline “Poland now requires all males to participate in military training.” Rakesh Roshan steps down as director of Krrish 4, hints at new leadership Tusk responded in the video, saying, “Dear Jesse, there’s really nothing to fear!” He clarified that military training is voluntary. “So, come to Poland! We’ll give you such training that the new James Bond role? It’s yours!” On March 7, Tusk had announced that his government was working on a plan for large-scale military training for all adult males, in response to the changing security landscape in Europe. He emphasized the need for an army of 500,000 soldiers, more than double the current size, including reservists. A R Rahman hospitalised in Chennai On Tuesday, he further stated that the government plans to train 100,000 volunteers annually starting in 2027 to help build a reservist army. He expressed confidence that there would be no shortage of volunteers.

Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan has stated that fellow Irishman and Oscar contender Cillian Murphy would make a "magnificent" 007. "Cillian would do a magnificent job as James Bond on His Majesty's Secret Service," Brosnan told the BBC. According to reports, Murphy might be in the running; however there have always been whispers about who could play Bond next. Brosnan was speaking at the annual Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles, which honour Irish creative brilliance, reports BBC. Murphy is expected to win best actor at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday for his portrayal in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. Read more: Amazon Prime Originals in March 2024: List of New Shows and Movies He stated that he had not heard the Bond speculations and that he had not given any attention to perhaps winning the Academy Award: "I just want to go in and have a good time." He faces up against Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Colman Domingo (Rustin), Bradley Cooper (Maestro), and Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction), said the report. Murphy also spoke about his 16-year-old son Aran, who will make his cinematic debut in Taika Waititi's Klara And The Sun. "I'm very proud of him, he's a great actor," he told reporters on the Irish-themed green carpet, adding that Aran did not need his father's instruction. Brosnan said he was "greatly honoured" to receive an Oscar Wilde award for his achievements to the cinema and television industries. He hailed the "kinship" between Ireland and America, saying he arrived to the US in 1982 "on a wing and a prayer... and then got a job, [on the drama series] Remington Steele". Read more: Prince Harry, Britney Spears’ memoirs shortlisted for British Book Awards

After many ups and downs, the legendary spy James Bond appeared in front of the audience with his latest film 'No Time to Die'. The film was supposed to be released on November 8, 2019. But it was delayed three times in a row due to the epidemic coronavirus. Finally, almost two years later, on September 30, 2021, the 25th James Bond movie premiered in London. And the movie is going to hit the big screen in Bangladesh on October 8, 202. Let's get some information about the movie. James Bond, Agent-007, the Formidable Spy James Bond, the fictional character by the British novelist Ian Fleming in 1953 is one of the most prominent role models to the secret agent and spy characters played in novels and films. Not to mention, James Bond’s thrilling life has been the dream of many adventure-loving youths for several decades. Read Munshigiri: Another Epic Creation of Amitabh Reza Featuring Chanchal Chowdhury Among the previous James Bond movies, Goldfinger, Coolball, Skyfall, and Specter have made it to the Oscars. Roger Moore has made the most movies out of a total of seven so far in the role of James Bond. The total number of films starring him as James Bond is 7. In recent years, Daniel Craig stars as James Bond. This veteran actor has done a total of 5 movies starring James Bond, including 'No Time to Die'. And this is going to be his last Bond movie. Read Raihan Rafi’s Poran: An exciting love triangle film based on a real-Life story ‘No time to die’ at a glance Cary Joji Fukunaga is the director of the 25th edition of James Bond. The film is scripted by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, along with director Cary. Universal Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer, and Eon Productions worked in the joint production of this film.  Craig's co-stars include Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ralph Fiennes, Christoph Waltz, Ben Whistle, Naomi Harris, and Joffrey Wright. Read Tomorrow: Bangladeshi Animation Film on Climate Change at Cannes World Film Festival Like the previous films, the latest one is full of thrills. Here Bond is seen pursuing a mysterious man with the favor of an old CIA friend. The audience will enjoy the awesome combinations of nonpareil action, brilliant skill, and superb intelligence of the hero Bond while bringing down the villain who was surrounded by sophisticated technology. What is more? The story has many exciting incidents like a car full of great gadgets, car chases, breathtaking stunts, and a fistfight of 007 in the traditional formal suit. The movie has a rating of 7.6/10 on IMDB and 83% on Rotten Tomato. Read Thoughts of Shams: Solo Content Creator Playing Multiple Characters

John le Carre, the spy-turned-novelist whose elegant and intricate narratives defined the Cold War espionage thriller and brought acclaim to a genre critics had once ignored, has died. He was 89.

Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said.

The release of the James Bond film “No Time To Die” has been delayed again, this time to 2021, because of the effects of COVID-19 on the theatrical business.

The release of the James Bond film “No Time To Die” has been pushed back several months because of global concerns about coronavirus.