Jason Isaacs reading James Bond novel (Audio book)

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Re: Jason Isaacs reading James Bond novel (Audio book)

Post by LadySekhmet » Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:33 am

So...since it seems all of my best (or worst- nothing in-between, it seems) thinking happens in the 3 nanoseconds I have after drinking my AM coffee and scooting out the door, I had a thought. Have any LGs contacted audioGo UK to ask them if they will be releasing these CDs and downloads in the US at any point? This might save us some angst and large $ bills after the pound/$ conversions are over and done with.

(If someone has already addressed it, I apologize in advance, and please see above statement about best/worst thinking moments. lol.)

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Re: Jason Isaacs reading James Bond novel (Audio book)

Post by ln419 » Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:50 pm

Well, I FB'd Audio Go UK, and their prompt response is that it will probably never happen (that they will distribute directly to the US) b/c they have no licensing to do so. So much for pie in the sky hopes for us in the US, as we scramble to find people in Europe to do our dirty work. Seems like there should be more international cooperation with these sorts of things, but I don't make the rules. Let the games begin! LN

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Re: Jason Isaacs reading James Bond novel (Audio book)

Post by LadySekhmet » Wed Aug 08, 2012 4:56 pm

Great minds and all that, ln. I also FB'd them, and I got the same response. I wonder if they are getting suspicious about the high uptick in their US female audience base concerning James Bond books...

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Post by KissInAboxx » Wed Aug 08, 2012 5:13 pm

LadySekhmet wrote:Great minds and all that, ln. I also FB'd them, and I got the same response. I wonder if they are getting suspicious about the high uptick in their US female audience base concerning James Bond books...
Perhaps if they aren't... We could make them.. ;-) Who's up for a petition? :pig

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Re: Jason Isaacs reading James Bond novel (Audio book)

Post by LadySekhmet » Wed Aug 08, 2012 7:51 pm

This is not a petition type of issue-this is everything to do with international copyright laws and licensing agreements. Soo...perhaps a trip to England to go audio book shopping is in order. *wiggles eyebrows*

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Re: Jason Isaacs reading James Bond novel (Audio book)

Post by ln419 » Thu Aug 09, 2012 12:46 pm

ok, I'm in for London...ln

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Post by marilaine » Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:39 am

I'd attempt to Apparate there, and meet you all, but just my luck, I'd probably nuke.gif

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Re: Jason Isaacs reading James Bond novel (Audio book)

Post by Chari910 » Sun Aug 12, 2012 3:46 pm

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Jason Isaacs Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films) is an ideal reader for this audiobook version of Thunderball.

He delivers a light touch to the beginning of the novel. And his timing is excellent and effective during the underwater fight scenes – ‘his hand moving with terrifying slowness through the water’...

Isaacs’ voice is slightly gruffer too, as he portrays our flawed hero, James Bond. (Bond even gets stroppy at one point!).

With the novel’s many colourful characters, Isaacs wonderfully increases the atmosphere of Thunderball – especially as the plot of terrorists stealing nuclear weapons is still a relevant threat today.

There’s good living, action, humour, a world held to ransom, a race against time, an exotic location and a gutsy Bond girl with Domino.

Jason Isaacs ratchets up the tension as the novel reaches its climax and makes this Thunderball audiobook a thoroughly enjoyable and exciting listen
Can't wait!

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Re: Jason Isaacs reading James Bond novel (Audio book)

Post by Angel Tavington » Sun Aug 12, 2012 4:05 pm

Wonderful picture of Mr.Isaacs :adore



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Re: Jason Isaacs reading James Bond novel (Audio book)

Post by LadySekhmet » Mon Aug 13, 2012 6:50 am

Perhaps I missed this bit of info (probably!)...but *who* exactly is going to be interviewed? It says that there is a "bonus interview." Ian Fleming is dead. James Bond, to be the best of my knowledge, is a fictional character-but after escorting Her Majesty to the Olympics- I could be very wrong. *mind drifts to memory of James Bond in tux* ;-) Cubby Broccoli died almost 20 years ago. Are they interviewing the actors who have played Bond? The current writer(s) of the post-Ian Fleming Bond books? Or are they interviewing the narrators themselves about their love/fascination/obsession/insert-your-adjective-here for James Bond? I mean--that might be kind of cool to learn why these folks signed up to read the Bond books (aside from the obvious $).

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Re: Jason Isaacs reading James Bond novel (Audio book)

Post by kjshd05 » Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:34 am

I assumed the interview would be with Jason ;-)

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Re: Jason Isaacs reading James Bond novel (Audio book)

Post by thunder » Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:45 am

Who else? It's got to be...

...or it's confusing marketing :bat

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Post by Chari910 » Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:47 am

Includes an exclusive bonus interview with Jason Isaacs.
http://www.audiogo.com/uk/thunderball-w ... id-1008777

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Re: Jason Isaacs reading James Bond novel (Audio book)

Post by Helen8 » Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:46 pm

Alrighty then. This is an absolute must!!

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Re: Jason Isaacs reading James Bond novel (Audio book)

Post by LadySekhmet » Mon Aug 13, 2012 7:47 pm

Oh boy... it's totally time to get those new contacts. lol. Oopsie! Thanks, Char!

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