James Bond 007 supposed to hit theaters back in April 2020 has kept on delaying due to COVID-19. Due to the delay, the reports estimates a loss between $30 million to $50 million, to the MGM, the studio behind the film. The next 007 movie supposed to start post No Time To Die release is pushed to next year because of the delay. But to satisfy the audience and appease the curiosity, MGM is planning to en route 007 via digital service.
Did the new face of James Bond get decided? know what the producer said!
To utilize the MGM willingness to sell the 007 rights to the digital service, plenty of streaming giants including Apple, Netflix, and few others are exploring the possibility of acquiring 'No Time to Die', rights from the MGM. The sources from Hollywood says, the studio is looking for a deal of roughly $600 million. The price tag was deemed too rich for two of the free-spending streaming services. The making of the movie costs around $250 million.
Donald Trump calls ‘Borat’ star an unfunny ‘creep’
However, MGM confirmed their stand to theatrical release, an MGM spokesperson said, ''We do not comment on rumors. The film is not for sale. The film’s release has been postponed until April 2021 to preserve the theatrical experience for the moviegoer". The film is currently set to hit the theaters on April 2, 2021.
Know why Katie Holmes was replaced by Maggie Gyllenhaal in The Dark Knight