Despite several delays for ‘No Time to Die,’ the producers have been stuck giving the latest Bond film a theatrical release.
Amazon’s announcement of the $ 8.45 billion acquisition of MGM left a lingering question about what this meant for the James Bond franchise. But now we have an answer according to variety, Bond producers Barbara Broccoli Y Michael G. Wilson I intend to keep Ian Flemingiconic super spy in theaters.
“We are committed to continuing to make James Bond films for the global theater audience,” Broccoli and Wilson said in a joint statement. His Eon Productions first acquired the rights to the character in 1961, under the direction of the patriarch. Albert Broccoli, who also signed the deal granting MGM the rights to finance and distribute its Bond films. However, Eon still has the final say on decisions related to marketing and distribution.
Eon’s commitment to theatrical release has long been evident. No time to die, the franchise’s upcoming 25th installment, has been repeatedly delayed due to the Covid pandemic, avoiding the streaming and video-on-demand launch options that other distributors have embraced. Originally scheduled for release in April 2020, the decision to postpone came amid a global marketing campaign, which cost MGM between $ 30 and $ 50 million. They reviewed the release date over and over again, before settling on the current plan of October 7.
No time to die trademarks Daniel CraigIt’s the final turn as Bond. Craig won’t be an easy replacement, having served the longest tenure of any actor like Bond, after ushering in the franchise’s modern era with 2006. Royal Casino. Broccoli and Wilson also have the final say in choosing Craig’s replacement, which will be key as MGM moves under a new administration.
It makes sense that Eon remains committed to theatrical releases. Bond movies are the textbook definition of popcorn movies, and it would be hard to justify the cost of that whole show without massive box office returns. Moreover, Amazon has committed to mind-blowing production costs for streaming shows like its upcoming Lord of the Rings adaptation, which cost nearly $ 500 million in its first season alone, so perhaps money isn’t an issue here. Regardless, Bond will remain on the big screen, where the explosions can remain as massive as intended.
No time to die It will be released in theaters on October 7.
Read next
About the Author
Reference-collider.com
