This Article is From Apr 14, 2011

Sony And MGM Join Hands For 'Bond'

Sony And MGM Join Hands For 'Bond'

Highlights

  • James Bond will be back on the big screen thanks to a collaboration between Sony Pictures Entertainment and MGM.
  • The 23rd film in the hit franchise, will be financed, marketed and distributed by the Hollywood studios as a joint venture.
  • Sony will release the film throughout the world except in select international territories, whereas MGM will directly oversee distribution and the 24th film will also be made on a similar basis, said a press statement.
  • "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 MGM Co-Chairmen Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum.
  • "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 and Daniel Craig," said Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO Michael Lynton.
Los Angeles: James Bond will be back on the big screen thanks to a collaboration between Sony Pictures Entertainment and MGM.

The 23rd film in the hit franchise, will be financed, marketed and distributed by the Hollywood studios as a joint venture.

Sony will release the film throughout the world except in select international territories, whereas MGM will directly oversee distribution and the 24th film will also be made on a similar basis, said a press statement.

"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 MGM Co-Chairmen Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum.

"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 and Daniel Craig," said Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO Michael Lynton.

The two studios have collaborated directly and indirectly in recent years on numerous films, including the two recent Bond flicks, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and The Pink Panther.

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