The AP is reporting that because of MGM’s inability to find a buyer, Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson, the producers of the Bond series, have put the latest outing of the British super-spy on the shelf indefinitely.

With two films under his belt and a distribution breakdown for the films, Daniel Craig’s situation is starting to resemble Timothy Dalton’s from the 1980s. Both have made a good and a bad Bond film, both actors served to relaunch a more gritty Bond after a string of silly 007 pictures, both enjoyed wide-spread popularity, and both seemed to be stopped up before a third film because of behind the scenes wrangling.

I like Craig (I liked Dalton, too), and I hope he gets more time in the tux (I wish Dalton had a few more outings, too), but could this be where the franchise is headed? Or will Craig cling to the role in a way that would make Roger Moore blush?

In any case, if we ever do see another Bond film in the near future, with or without Craig, I hope to see Sam Mendes (who is currently attached) stick with the project. I also hope it gets back to the roots of Bond. I want Q and Moneypenny and gadgets and a super-villain. Is that so much to ask from a James Bond film these days?

What do you guys want from a new Bond film? And what’s your favorite?

I’m going to say my favorite is Goldfinger. Tied for second, though, is On Her Majesty’s Secret Service and Goldeneye.