Nikki Finke and the appropriately named Mike Fleming put together a story yesterday regarding the future of the James Bond film franchise. Apparently the woes of the broader economy have hit the franchise's parent studio MGM particularly hard, putting production of Bond 23 on ice for the time being.
Fortunately, though the ailing studio controls the rights to the next film currently, Bond-producer EON retains a great deal of autonomy from MGM, particularly for the film business. It is this autonomy which leads many to believe that the delays could merely be tactics aimed at avoiding triggering clauses giving MGM certain rights to the film. This posturing could ultimately see the franchise link up with another studio for the long term.
As the next film was only in pre-production, and with further delays seemingly inevitable, it may be a while before Bond 23 hits theaters. However, the current posturing could be good for the long-term future of the franchise, consolation, albeit a small one, for long-time fans eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series.
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