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Will James Bond say the line "Bond, James Bond" in Quantum of Solace?

Settled as not said

Quantum of Solace is the next 007 movie, due for release in Britain on 31 Oct 08, and seven days later in the us. how many times will bond, played by Daniel Craig, say his trademark phrase?


Settlement details: As reported by a major mainstream news source OR verified by an admin who has watched the movie.

 
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not said
80%
said once
16%
said twice
4%
said three times
0%
said four times or more
0%
Activity: H$57,726
Settled as not said on Tue 18th Nov 9:56am PST

Suspend date: Fri 31st Oct 12:59am PDT Settlement date: Tue 18th Nov 9:56am PSTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Fri 31st Oct 12:59am PDT have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: not said: 20%, said once: 20%, said twice: 20%, said three times: 20%, said four times or more: 20%

Action history:

Created Thu 26th Jun 9:21pm PDT by gadget666
Clarified Fri 27th Jun 6am PDT by tisha[Admin]: Usually 'counting' questions are either settled through publication in media, or by an admin agreeing to watch and count. In this instance, I am happy to watch and count should there be no reports on mainstream media. Settlement rules have been amended accordingly.
Suspended Mon 22nd Sep 10pm PDT by kruijs[Power User]: Suspended pending settlement
Settlement requested Mon 22nd Sep 10pm PDT by kruijs[Power User]: please consider settlement ("NO") based on these reports:
http://latinoreview.com/news/quantum-of-solace-makes-do-without-famous-bond-introduction-5423 (market suspended)
Unsuspended Tue 23rd Sep 4:06am PDT by jenniandboys[Admin]: market will run to release
Settlement requested Tue 23rd Sep 3:48pm PDT by akbeast: http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0570347/
Settlement requested Sat 27th Sep 12:13am PDT by randburg: The answer to this question has been out for several days IN A MEDIA ARTICLE. Can we please settle this?

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/film-and-tv/news/weve-been-expecting-you-mr-er-new-bond-blockbuster-drops-the-catchphrases-936999.html

Since the film makers have already announced what is in the film, do we need to wait?
Settlement requested Sun 5th Oct 5am PDT by andrewdb: http://screenrant.com/james-bond-quantum-solace-classic-quotes-vic-3788/


Screenrant is considered one of the premier sources for movie news. It was also reported on Joblo.com but I can't find the news story on that!
Suspended Fri 31st Oct 12:59am PDT : Suspend date reached
Settlement requested Tue 4th Nov 4:29pm PST by shojun: Just watched it, definitely doesn't say it. Not quite sure how else you can settle it? Googling also reveals numerous reports of him not saying it.
Settlement requested Sun 9th Nov 4:48pm PST by dogmacentral: just seen the movie, the phrase is not mentioned at all.
Settlement requested Tue 11th Nov 11:06pm PST by lamanchica: Watched film; twice; does not say it
Settled as 'not said' Tue 18th Nov 9:56am PST by jenniandboys[Admin]

Suspend date: Fri 31st Oct 12:59am PDT Settlement date: Tue 18th Nov 9:56am PSTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Fri 31st Oct 12:59am PDT have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled
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Predictions (219)

219 predictions

4 weeks ago
jcsampley predicted said once (H$50 at 16%)
4 weeks ago
dono1984 predicted said twice (H$100 at 3%)
4 weeks ago
excontender predicted said once (H$50 at 15%)
4 weeks ago
smoking_kills[Admin] predicted not said (H$200 at 83%)
4 weeks ago
swirls67488 predicted said once (H$100 at 14%)
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Comments (20)

  1 tisha[Admin]
Usually 'counting' questions are either settled through publication in media, or by an admin agreeing to watch and count. In this instance, I am happy to watch and count should there be no reports on mainstream media. Settlement rules have been amended accordingly.
posted 22 weeks ago
  2 gadget666
sounds like a good day at work.
posted 18 weeks ago
  3 bgrigore
With ref. to settlement request

The movie will be released on October 31st in UK. The line was shot several times for the movie. Could we be sure at this early time that it will or not be introduced in the final, released, version?
posted 10 weeks ago
  4 bigken1
There is no James Bond in the screenplay. It is a movie. The role is played by an actor. So, even the actor says the line, James Bond is not saying it.. There are real life james bonds, but they are not in the movie. The question does not make this clear. I hope this helps.....

Maybe this is why so many are saying no..I agree.
posted 10 weeks ago
sorry bigken1, that makes no sense at all. in this instance the name is clearly referring to a character in the named movie, so it is immaterial that there is no real person James Bond.

If someone were to open the question "Will Harry Potter use magic in the movie "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" I hardly think anyone would say, no he isn't a real person and therefore will not use magic in the movie.
posted 9 weeks ago
this article is highly relevant here: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2008/09/23/famous-james-bond-lines-dropped-from-quantum-of-solace-115875-20748710/

Doesn't give me much hope ofr the movie honestly. If you can't "Shake up the formula" without getting rid of the trademark phrases your just not a good director/actor/writer IMO. Coca Cola doesn't say there going to shake things up but not use cola flavoring... or getting rid of the red color for the can.
posted 9 weeks ago
here here, ironman: I agree, the line Must be in it, or ian will turn over in his grave....
posted 9 weeks ago
  8 frank2877
Ditto! He will say it once.
posted 9 weeks ago
  9 akbeast
check IMDB news
http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0570347/
SETTLED!
posted 9 weeks ago
  10 gadget666
"straighening the tie after a 150ft drop just isnt my style" that sort of thing is exactly what made 007 such a hit. now he has an american accent, short back and sides, and plays poker for a living. I think they are actually trying to kill the 007 brand. I dont even think the casino royale aston even had missiles in it.
posted 9 weeks ago
  11 gadget666
@akbeast. we will wait until the movie is released before settling for certain, as the producers may still come to their senses. thanks for the tip though.
posted 9 weeks ago
What? I read an article recently claiming he won't say it. Wish I read these comments before I placed my 100 prediction...dammit!
posted 8 weeks ago
  13 andrewdb
http://screenrant.com/james-bond-quantum-solace-classic-quotes-vic-3788/


It's out guys.

Let the "Will not say it onces" collect their HBux.
posted 8 weeks ago
  14 gadget666
as far as I am concerned, this is the end of james bond as we know him. if I ever meet daniel craig on the street anywhere, I will give him a good kick in the nuts for all of us.
posted 8 weeks ago
@gadget666 - you'd be kicking the wrong nuts... please instead kick the movie director and producers for all of us :-D
posted 8 weeks ago
  16 gadget666
i'll do them once i've finished with craig. he deserves a good boot for being such a bad actor anyway
posted 7 weeks ago
  17 duckie
If he doesnt say it once and i lose my money i am gonna be so pissed at the damn 007 franchise! a worse travesty than Indy 4 IMO.
posted 6 weeks ago
  18 gadget666
nobody knows how to kill a classic brand like the movie industry. star wars, indiana jones, 007, die hard, shrek. what's next, a re release of et?
posted 5 weeks ago
  19 sqlman
When will this be settled? He doesn't say it...at least not on the theatrical release (though it may appear on DVD):

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/weve-been-expecting-you-mr-er-new-bond-blockbuster-drops-the-catchphrases-936999.html
posted 2 weeks ago
@all - its still not out in the US. I'd like a chance to see it before I settle all the Bond markets. Don't worry, just a few more days!
posted 2 weeks ago

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