OSCARS bosses want to pull off a showbiz coup by bringing all six James Bonds together on stage at the same time.
Sean Connery could make a comeback at this year’s Oscars – as bosses try to get all six Bond stars on stage.
Sir
Sean, 82, is retired from acting but bosses hope he will appear with
current 007 Daniel Craig in a four-minute tribute to the films.
Last
week, the televised tribute was announced and the other former 007s –
Sir Roger Moore, George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan –
were invited to take part.
Sir Sean has shunned Bond reunions after a four-decade feud with film bosses over his pay and treatment.
But associates of the Scot say the Oscars offer is a “different proposition”.
Sean Connery could make a comeback at the Oscars
He may also be joined by Adele, who would be making her first
public performance in almost a year by singing her Bond theme hit
Skyfall live on February 24.An Oscars source said: “Sir Sean has
been invited to take to the stage along with Daniel and the other 007s.
As yet, we’ve not had a no from him. Normally he is quick to turn things
down.
“Sean’s relationship with the Oscars is good and we’re hoping he’ll appear.
“His
issues with the Bond producers are not our business and we hope he will
overlook that as we pay tribute to what he has done.
“It would be magnificent to see him up there with the other actors – and quite a coup.”
He
added: “We’re very close to getting Adele to talk to us about a
performance too. Until she is officially nominated this week for the
best film song Oscar, we can’t invite her.”
Sir Sean earned just
£2million for the Bond films and his image was used to promote the
franchise in the 70s and 80s without him earning a penny.
Source (including images): Daily Record
Above are photos of Gerard Butler rehearsing for the 82nd Academy Awards on Friday. Below are photos of Gerard on the Oscar red carpet and presenting at the ceremony with Bradley Cooper:
Access Hollywood red carpet interview with Gerard and Best Actress nominee GaboureySidibe.
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Amelia, Dir. Mira Nair October 23 Who's in it: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Virgina Madsen What's it about: Biopic about the famed aviator Earhart. What are its chances: Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank + period setting + famous real-life character + revered international director = Oscar bait to the max.
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