Bond 25: No Time To Die

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

There is no clear indication of how much the deal could be worth, or whether it might include rights to previous Bond films, however, Binged reports that top streamers are "offering monstrous sums of money."

Acquiring the broadcast rights to a Bond movie is exactly what Apple TV needs to get eyeballs on their streamer but IMO, they need to substantially beef up their catalog before airing because their offerings are weak, especially when compared to Disney+, Hulu, Amazon and of course, Netflix.

In the end, it's all about a consistent revenue stream for Apple, most of which will come from advertising but a consistent revenue stream, nonetheless.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Acquiring the broadcast rights to a Bond movie is exactly what Apple TV needs to get eyeballs on their streamer but IMO, they need to substantially beef up their catalog before airing because their offerings are weak, especially when compared to Disney+, Hulu, Amazon and of course, Netflix.

In the end, it's all about a consistent revenue stream for Apple, most of which will come from advertising but a consistent revenue stream, nonetheless.

I got a new I-phone and they have me a year of Apple TV. Tried to use the app and you can’t just easily broadcast to your TV. I don’t like watching movies and TV shows on a laptop or a phone.

But, I guess if there was something I really wanted to see, I’d figure it out.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I got a new I-phone and they have me a year of Apple TV. Tried to use the app and you can’t just easily broadcast to your TV. I don’t like watching movies and TV shows on a laptop or a phone.

But, I guess if there was something I really wanted to see, I’d figure it out.

There's an Apple TV app for Roku, Samsung, LG and just about every other Smart TV and streaming device.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

There's an Apple TV app for Roku, Samsung, LG and just about every other Smart TV and streaming device.

yeah, I figured that. Like I said, no motivation. What’s on there I should see?

[DaneMcCloud]

So, MGM's asking price for Bond was $600 million???!!!!



There's no way Apple or Netflix would pay that kind of money at this point in time.

MGM/Broccoli's are morons.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

So, MGM's asking price for Bond was $600 million???!!!!



There's no way Apple or Netflix would pay that kind of money at this point in time.

MGM/Broccoli's are morons.

Looks that way. From a Variety article.

James Bond Film ‘No Time to Die’ Explored $600 Million Sale

Apple, Netflix and other streaming services explored the possibility of acquiring “No Time to Die,” the upcoming James Bond movie that was originally slated to debut last April. The film’s release has been postponed multiple times, with the Daniel Craig vehicle moving back to November before being pushed into 2021 as the number of coronavirus cases kept growing.

MGM, the studio behind the film, reportedly lost between $30 million to $50 million due to the delays, insiders said. Bloomberg first reported the discussions, which have been the topic du jour in Hollywood this week. Other studios, such as Paramount and Sony, have raked in tens of millions by selling movies like “Greyhound,” “Coming 2 America” and “Without Remorse” to streaming services while the exhibition sector continues to struggle during the pandemic.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Looks that way. From a Variety article.

Asking $600 million is literally a joke.

Instead, it appears that this will sit on the shelf until 2022 at the earliest while MGM will need to spend another $50-$100 million worldwide in marketing costs, which is extremely risky considering that there's no guarantee that audiences will return to movie theaters, or if movie theaters will even be open at that time.

The only word that fits this decision by the Broccoli's and MGM is dumb.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Asking $600 million is literally a joke.

Instead, it appears that this will sit on the shelf until 2022 at the earliest while MGM will need to spend another $50-$100 million worldwide in marketing costs, which is extremely risky considering that there's no guarantee that audiences will return to movie theaters, or if movie theaters will even be open at that time.

The only word that fits this decision by the Broccoli's and MGM is dumb.

Yep. It’s very likely this film moves again.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Asking $600 million is literally a joke.

Instead, it appears that this will sit on the shelf until 2022 at the earliest while MGM will need to spend another $50-$100 million worldwide in marketing costs, which is extremely risky considering that there's no guarantee that audiences will return to movie theaters, or if movie theaters will even be open at that time.

The only word that fits this decision by the Broccoli's and MGM is dumb.

Just read it’s most likely getting bumped down the road again from its April spot. Crazy.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Just read it’s most likely getting bumped down the road again from its April spot. Crazy.

The budget to date sits right around $300 million.

Netflix and other streamers offered as much as $425 million but MGM passed.

What a disaster.

[Deberg_1990]

Got bumped to Oct 2021 today. A bunch of other stuff got bumped to the fall as well.

I’ll bet Disney will bump Black Widow soon. Disney + perhaps?

[DaneMcCloud]

I don’t think there’s any reason to put Black Widow on Disney+.

Disney isn’t willing to lose money on it what will likely be a $750 million dollar box office, especially considering the upcoming slate of Marvel properties that will run through August, with more Star Wars coming soon as well with The Bad Batch.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I don’t think there’s any reason to put Black Widow on Disney+.

Disney isn’t willing to lose money on it what will likely be a $750 million dollar box office, especially considering the upcoming slate of Marvel properties that will run through August, with more Star Wars coming soon as well with The Bad Batch.

I was thinking they might bump it if it messes with their timeline? Like if there’s something in Captain America and Winter Soldier or Loki that might reveal something with Black Widow?

But maybe not since Black Widow is a prequel?

[Deberg_1990]

Just watched it. So so great! Loved every second of it. The action was top notch, and all the women too! Loved all the little callbacks to previous movies in the series.

Had a great little running gag about ‘007’. Great send off for Craig.

[sully1983]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Just watched it. So so great! Loved every second of it. The action was top notch, and all the women too! Loved all the little callbacks to previous movies in the series.

Had a great little running gag about ‘007’. Great send off for Craig.

Good to hear! I noticed its almost 3 hours long. Does it drag a bit ?

Also how was Rami Malek as the villain in this?