Daniel Craig's James Bond 23 will be distributed by both Sony and MGM
Sony Pictures and MGM look forward to Sony Pictures co-financing and distributing Bond 24 on a similar basis.
Additionally, MGM and Sony Pictures have agreed to explore co-financing opportunities on future motion pictures produced by each of the respective studios for the next five years.
The two studios have collaborated directly and indirectly in recent years on numerous films, including Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, 21, Yours, Mine & Ours, The Pink Panther, and the forthcoming Kevin James comedy Zookeeper.
The announcement of the agreement to distribute James Bond 23 adds another high-profile title to Sony's 2012 slate, which also includes Men in Black III and The Amazing Spider-Man, as well as I Hate You Dad, starring Adam Sandler, Here Comes the Boom, starring Kevin James, 21 Jump Street, Resident Evil: Begins and Total Recall.
"Sony Pictures is the ideal studio partner for us as MGM re-enters the filmmaking business. We have longstanding relationships with Michael and Amy and look forward to what promises to be a prosperous future together," said Barber and Birnbaum.
"In addition to working together on Bond, this deal expands our relationship with MGM as we explore co-financing opportunities on other high-profile projects," Lynton said. "Gary and Roger are incredibly thoughtful and experienced leaders who are outstanding creative executives and respected moviemakers. While we are excited to be back in the Bond business, we also look forward to future collaborations and I am confident that this agreement will be long-term, lucrative, and beneficial to both studios."
"After successfully working on the re-launch of the James Bond franchise with Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, we could not be more proud or privileged to continue our association with Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson, Daniel Craig, and the talented teams at EON and MGM," said Pascal.
When Sony released Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, the films had record-high grosses for the Bond franchise, with Casino Royale taking in $599 million in worldwide ticket sales and Quantum of Solace generating $577 million.
Skyfall was released November 9th, 2012 and stars Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe, Albert Finney, Ben Whishaw. The film is directed by Sam Mendes.
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Nautical
sweet!
2 years agoby @nautical05Flag
TheMime
NICE.......
2 years agoby @themimeFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Bond!
2 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Shadow Of The Day
Great.
2 years agoby @asifFlag
skywise
so glad this is finally coming together. Craig is my second fav Bond of all time.
2 years agoby @skywiseFlag
m2
alright
2 years agoby @m2Flag
Emmytt
good to hear
2 years agoby @emmyttFlag
Nick kaji
ON WIKI IT SAYS DANIEL CRAIG SIGNED A 5 007 MOVIE DEAL.
2 years agoby @Omega007Flag
Mutant
last I heard Dan is suppose to be in Drag in the 24th installment
2 years agoby @zenderFlag
BrandonHeat
I just hope they bring back the gagets and Q (Q branch) miss seeing those in the last two films
2 years agoby @brandonheatFlag
Worth5Bucks
Sony's been doing pretty well recently.
2 years agoby @mattbierwagenFlag
MovieWiz001
@jcberry526 Yeah, he's an awesome Bond!
2 years agoby @moviewiz001Flag
Jcberry526
@moviewiz001
i hope its not, i like him as bond cant wait for number 23 (hope no more delays)
2 years agoby @jcberry526Flag
Chris
Hell yeah more bond movies
2 years agoby @unknown21Flag
MovieWiz001
Oh, I thought this was Daniel's last.
2 years agoby @moviewiz001Flag