Hello all... we're embarking on something very ambitious this weekend on the main Empire site, and I want to invite y'all to join in. Here's the official blurb.
Vaguely hot on the heels of 2005's Star Wars saga-thon, we've decided to do it again with a twist. In the lead up to Casino Royale and a new Bond age (tee hee) and in the spirit of foolish behaviour for your amusement, three brave Empire writers Chris Hewitt, Sam Toy and Nick De Semlyen will be attempting to get through every 'official' Bond film consecutively. And this time, were giving you lot the chance to join us not physically, you understand, theres only so much room on the sofa. But were hoping that there are Empire readers out there who will be willing to endure the Bond marathon at exactly the same time as us, starting from noon on Saturday, and keep in touch with us via the medium of our wonderful forums.
The rules are simple. We kick off at noon with Dr. No and finish, God willing, on Monday morning around 6.40am. Were allowing five minute gaps between each film, while every five films brings a 20-minute break. No sleeping is allowed, and the only drugs permitted are caffeine and Pro Plus. Empire readers can either choose to try to stay with us for the duration, or dip in and out for their favourite movies.
The schedule is below. For this to really work, we want you to sync up the movies with us, so if we start, for example, Diamonds Are Forever at twenty minutes past midnight on Sunday October 1, then so should you, goddammit! Feeling brave? Or just want to laugh at three foolhardy souls who will probably fail in their attempt or die trying (probably of food poisoning from too many snacks)? Then log onto the our forums Movie Musings, to be specific on Saturday from 11am (the big kick-off is at 12) and join us for your favourite film, a best bit, or if you're feeling really brave, the full 007 experience. We'll be expecting you
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30
12.00 Dr. No
13.50 From Russia With Love
15.45 Goldfinger
17.35 Thunderball
19.45 You Only Live Twice
22.00 On Her Majesty's Secret Service
SUNDAY OCTOBER 1
00.20 Diamonds Are Forever
02.20 Live & Let Die
04.25 The Man With The Golden Gun
06.30 The Spy Who Loved Me
08.50 Moonraker
10.55 For Your Eyes Only
13.05 Octopussy
15.15 A View To A Kill
17.25 The Living Daylights
19.55 Licence To Kill
22.10 Goldeneye
MONDAY OCTOBER 2
00.20 Tomorrow Never Dies
02.20 The World Is Not Enough
04.30 Die Another Day (ends 06.37 approx.)
To join in the debate about this wild, crazy, foolish scheme, go
here