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Buzz Feed
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Inspired Unemployed's ARRIVAL Takes Away Planning Pains
Jack Steele and Matt Ford aka the gents behind the Inspired Unemployed have cooked up another stint of employment and this time, as the owners of a travel platform — Arrival. Built from their love of the road less travelled and wild stories that "probably can't be said", Jack and Matt shared with BuzzFeed Australia that Arrival's goal is to be "different to anything else in the world". But how are they doing it? They've done the research — travelling and experiencing most of their curated offerings to test its FOMO-worthiness for themselves. With experiences like the Kyrgyzstan Motorcycle Tour, Everest Base Camp Arrival Takeover and exploring Vietnam's Untold Trails, there's tried and tested options to excite different travellers. You can cop a curated itinerary/experience from as little as $1000 AUD or as ~luxe~ as $6699 — whatever fits your fancy. One of the duo's faves was Arrival's Japan Free Ride. "We got the best snow, ate good food, hung out with good people. It was just like one of those trips where you're just like, 'Oh, I could do that everyday for the rest of my life'," Matt shared. Overall, Arrival is the planner-friend's best friend, according to Matt, "It saves the person that's usually booking everyone in, like say for instance Jack, he's always planning all our trips. They just go, 'Here's the dates, everyone in?'." "So we just save everyone a lot of time and effort." It may sound like it's all for the groups, but don't worry solo travellers, they didn't forget you. Here's what to consider: Whichever way you choose to travel — with the group chat or on your Eat, Pray, Love solo journey — the Inspired Unemployed's Arrival promises something different and it's definitely not a prank for Impractical Jokers.
TimesLIVE
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Denis Villeneuve to direct the next 'James Bond' movie
Oscar-nominated Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film, according to Amazon's MGM Studios, taking charge of one of Hollywood's most enigmatic spies and longest-running movie series. Villeneuve, a Canadian film director and writer, has earned critical acclaim for films such as Sicario, Dune, Dune: Part Two, Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival. He was nominated for Best Director at the 2017 Oscars for sci-fi film Arrival, which starred Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner, and for Best Adapted Screenplay for Dune based on author Frank Herbert's highly acclaimed 1965 novel of the same name, at the 2022 Oscars. "I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory. I intend to the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a huge responsibility," Villeneuve said. The upcoming Bond movie will be the first under Amazon's MGM Studios, which took creative control of the film franchise under a new joint venture with longtime rights holders Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli earlier this year. The franchise is yet to name a new lead actor after Daniel Craig's departure after No Time to Die in 2021, which earned nearly $800m (R14.09bn) in global box office collections. Inspired by Ian Fleming's novels, the Bond franchise has spanned more than 60 years, grossing more than $7bn (R123.33bn) at the global box office, making it one of the most successful ever. Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce the next Bond movie.
Pink Villa
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
New Details on Bond 26: Denis Villeneuve to Direct with Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi Among Frontrunners
After years of speculation, Amazon MGM has officially confirmed that Denis Villeneuve will direct the 26th James Bond film—making this the first 007 installment under a new studio's leadership. The Dune director has stepped into one of cinema's most iconic roles behind the camera. Villeneuve has also promised both reverence for the franchise and a new trajectory for the series. With an estimated 2028 release, the film remains in early development, but the studio is already narrowing down possible leads and writers. Villeneuve's vision and Amazon's new era Denis Villeneuve, whose filmography includes Blade Runner 2049, Arrival, and Sicario, called Bond 'sacred territory' in a statement, acknowledging his lifelong admiration for the spy series. He joins the project as executive producer alongside Tanya Lapointe, but does not hold final cut or a multi-film deal. The upcoming movie signals a major shift in the Bond franchise—formerly tightly controlled by the Broccoli family, who relinquished creative rights to Amazon earlier this year after six decades of stewardship. With Dune: Messiah already in pre-production, Villeneuve's Bond version will not enter full-scale production for at least two years. Still, sources tell Variety that the studio is accelerating development by seeking a screenwriter and finalizing casting preferences. Casting focus: Will there be a younger James Bond? Reportedly, Amazon MGM is targeting actors under 30 for the next James Bond. Early favorites include Jacob Elordi, known for Euphoria and Saltburn; Tom Holland, star of Spider-Man and Uncharted; and Harris Dickinson, who appeared in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and Babygirl. While no official talks have begun, the studio appears intent on rejuvenating Bond with a new generation. Older fan picks like Henry Cavill and Aaron Taylor-Johnson are reportedly out of contention due to age. Jonathan Nolan was considered to write the script, per insiders, but his current commitments to other Amazon projects likely rule him out. A shortlist of other writers is under review as the studio shapes what could be a very different kind of Bond film.
Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Next James Bond? Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson top wishlist for Denis Villeneuve's film
As Amazon gears up for a new chapter in the iconic James Bond franchise, three young names are reportedly leading the race to wear the tux. According to a Variety report, Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are said to be high on the studio's wishlist to play the next 007. Insiders claim the next iteration of Bond will be under 30, signalling a major departure from recent portrayals. No formal meetings have taken place yet, and Amazon has not commented officially on the speculation. File photo of Tom Holland (AP) The casting buzz follows Amazon-MGM's announcement that Denis Villeneuve will direct the next Bond film. The Dune and Arrival filmmaker has reportedly beaten out contenders like Edward Berger (Conclave), Jonathan Nolan (Westworld), Paul King (Paddington) and Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) for the job. Villeneuve, now working on Dune 3, expressed his excitement. 'I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come,' he said in a statement. Earlier speculation had pointed to Gravity director Alfonso Cuarón stepping in, especially given his past work with producer David Heyman. But Cuarón opted out, choosing instead to direct Jane, a dark comedy starring Charlize Theron. Who's who on the 007 shortlist? Tom Holland, 29, best known for his role as Spider-Man, previously pitched a young Bond film to Sony during Spider-Man: Far From Home promotions. 'It didn't really make sense,' Holland admitted in 2022, adding that the Bond estate didn't seem keen on the idea. He's next seen in Nolan's The Odyssey and the fourth Spider-Man film. Harris Dickinson, known for Triangle of Sadness and Babygirl, recently earned praise for his directorial debut, Urchin, at Cannes. Asked in 2023 if he'd consider playing Bond, he replied, 'I mean, listen, man, you'd be a fool to not entertain that role.' Jacob Elordi, the only Australian of the three, may follow in George Lazenby's footsteps. The Euphoria and Priscilla actor is set to appear in Wuthering Heights, alongside Margot Robbie. Speaking last year, he called the Bond rumours 'beautiful,' adding, 'I just like that people maybe want to put me in their movies.' What happens next? The 26th Bond film is still in its early stages, and according to Variety, it won't hit theatres before 2028. Amazon MGM recently gained creative control of the franchise in a deal reportedly worth $1 billion. The upcoming film will be the first since Daniel Craig's swan song No Time to Die, which earned over $774 million worldwide. Earlier this year, Amy Pascal and David Heyman came on board as producers, signalling the franchise's ambitious new direction. All eyes now remain on who will step into one of cinema's most legendary roles. ALSO READ: Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film after Dune: 'Intend to honour the tradition, open path for new mission' FAQs: 1. Has the next James Bond actor been officially confirmed? No, as of now, Amazon and the Bond producers have not confirmed who will play the next James Bond. The current shortlist includes Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson, according to a Variety report. 2. Who is directing the next James Bond movie? Denis Villeneuve, director of Dune and Arrival, has reportedly been chosen to direct the next Bond film under the Amazon-MGM banner. 3. When is the next James Bond movie expected to be released? There is no official release date yet. However, reports suggest that the film is unlikely to be released before 2028.
Irish Independent
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Dynamic director Denis Villeneuve can breathe new life into flagging James Bond franchise
Yesterday morning, the blockbuster auteur behind the Dune films and Arrival was announced as the director of the 26th Bond film, which remains − for now − untitled and un-cast. These two further puzzle pieces will doubtless slot into place soon enough, though Villeneuve's appointment offers a tantalising glimpse of what the future direction of 007 under his new owners at Amazon might be, as well as granting the tech giant's handling of the franchise a much-needed PR boost. After Amazon's acquisition of Bond cost them $9.5bn (€8bn) and a creative falling out with Barbara Broccoli's Eon Productions – the keepers of the Bond flame since the Sean Connery years – the stakes have never felt higher for appointing the right director. Securing Villeneuve hushes complaints from every direction imaginable – this is a director whose work has screened at Venice and Cannes, is a four-time Oscar and five-time Bafta nominee and has taken almost $2bn at the global box office. His two Dune films alone grossed just over $1.1bn, despite the first being semi-nobbled by Covid. It's also a move that Broccoli herself could have never taken issue with, since she tried to do the same around 10 years ago during the search for a director for No Time to Die, the last instalment in the Daniel Craig run. Villeneuve is known to be bloody-minded when tangling with executives Back then, Villeneuve recused himself as he was busy with the first instalment of Dune − and indeed he's currently consumed with part three, Dune: Messiah, which is expected to shoot later this summer then land in cinemas by the end of next year. This means that even with a Ridley Scott-like work ethic, we won't be seeing Villeneuve's Bond until the summer of 2027 at the earliest. Yet Broccoli's smartest directorial hirings were always journeymen rather than visionaries – think Martin Campbell of GoldenEye and Casino Royale and Sam Mendes of Skyfall and Spectre. These were filmmakers who would bend to Bond's will, rather than vice versa. Villeneuve is quite a different kettle of fish and known to be bloody-minded when tangling with executives on stylistic matters. The first major scenes he shot for Dune: Part Two were nightmarish monochrome infrared sequences, which led to frantic calls from studio heads who wanted to 'put the colours back in' in the edit. Because Villeneuve had shot them on infrared cameras, this was impossible. Nor is he the type to take a gun-for-hire approach when working on an established movie brand. The last – and only – time he hopped into a franchise mid-stream was Blade Runner 2049, a film whose cold visual magnificence, dreamlike texture and tone of mounting existential disquiet was wholly in keep- ing with his earlier, self-authored work. And that suggests his take on 007 is unlikely to appease the sizeable Make Bond Fun Again cohort − if Timothee Chalamet's Paul Atreides and Ryan Gosling's Nexus-9 replicant K are anything to go by, his 007 will be a pre-institutionalised pretty boy who bridles at the system that dispassionately puts him to use. You could say the same, in fact, of Emily Blunt's FBI agent Kate Macer from his chokingly tense 2015 cartel thriller Sicario − presumably the film that offers the most clues as to how a Villeneuve Bond might look and move. Meticulously staged, strikingly shot action scenes are a given, as well as a commitment to realism, or at least plausibility: in other words, no invisible cars or tsunami kite-surfing ahead. Even the Dune films, with their bizarre technology, costumes and rituals, presented all of that spectacularly designed strangeness without explanations or excuses. The result may be the strangest Bond film ever made I remember Villeneuve once telling me that in order to make Dune's spacecraft feel truly cinematic, he had to force himself to shoot them as if they were ordinary cars, using atmospheric effects like mist, rain and dust to force the audience to crane in, rather than flaunt them like crisp 4K tech demos. All of the above suggests that Bond 26 will be a film that doesn't fall over itself to make the world love it – which, at this make-or-break juncture, is exactly what the franchise needs. Amazon will have surely made this decision with one eye on their tepid and muddled Lord of the Rings prequel series, The Rings of Power – without strong direction, prestigious acquisitions can become corporate humiliations fast. After the Broccoli rift, 007 had to be taken firmly in hand, and the hiring of Villeneuve represents a stern summons to Whitehall for a rigorous briefing. True, the result may be the strangest Bond film ever made, but if the alternative was to be 12 hours of Blofeld: Origins on Prime, we should all be glad of it.
