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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 4 PM Saturday in NZ, 2 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re featuring the described movies Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and The World Is Not Enough (1999).
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Movie 1: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) is Pierce Brosnan's second appearance as James Bond and follows 007 as he takes on a powerful media tycoon whose ambition threatens to plunge the world into war. After a British warship is mysteriously attacked in the South China Sea, tensions between Britain and China rapidly escalate. Bond is assigned to investigate and soon uncovers a sinister conspiracy orchestrated by media magnate Elliot Carver, who intends to manipulate global events to secure exclusive broadcasting rights in China. Teaming up with skilled Chinese intelligence agent Wai Lin, Bond travels across Europe and Asia, battling heavily armed henchmen, infiltrating high-tech facilities, and surviving spectacular action sequences as he races against time to stop Carver's deadly scheme. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, Tomorrow Never Dies delivers thrilling action, memorable set pieces, and an imaginative story exploring the growing influence of global media and technology.
Directed by: Roger Spottiswoode
Produced by: Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Jonathan Pryce, Michelle Yeoh, Teri Hatcher, Ricky Jay, Götz Otto, Joe Don Baker, Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Samantha Bond, Desmond Llewelyn
Written by: Bruce Feirstein
Music by: David Arnold
Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Edited by: Michel Arcand, Dominique Fortin
Distributed by: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
Release date: 19 December 1997 (USA)
File length: 111 minutes
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $110 million
Box office: Approx. $333 million
Movie 2: The World Is Not Enough (1999)
The World Is Not Enough (1999) is Pierce Brosnan's third outing as James Bond and sees the legendary secret agent drawn into a dangerous conspiracy involving oil, terrorism, and betrayal. Following the assassination of wealthy oil magnate Sir Robert King inside MI6 headquarters, Bond is tasked with protecting King's daughter, Elektra, who becomes the target of ruthless terrorist Victor "Renard" Zokas. As Bond investigates, he uncovers a far-reaching plot involving nuclear weapons, international pipelines, and a plan to dominate the world's energy supply. Travelling from London to the Caucasus and the waters of the Bosporus, Bond must navigate deception, shifting loyalties, and explosive action to prevent a catastrophic nuclear disaster. Directed by Michael Apted, the film blends spectacular action with a more emotionally driven story and remains one of the most distinctive entries in the James Bond series.
Directed by: Michael Apted
Produced by: Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Sophie Marceau, Robert Carlyle, Denise Richards, Robbie Coltrane, Judi Dench, Desmond Llewelyn, Samantha Bond, Michael Kitchen, Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Written by: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Bruce Feirstein
Music by: David Arnold
Cinematography: Adrian Biddle
Edited by: Jim Clark
Distributed by: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
Release date: 19 November 1999 (USA)
File length: 119 minutes
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $135 million
Box office: Approx. $361 million