According to Bloomberg, the MGM film company was ready to sell the rights to display his film "Not the time to die" Netflix, Apple or some other stream service, but the required amount turned out to be alive for potential buyers. In connection with the coronavirus pandemic, the release of the next film about James Bond had to be repeatedly transferred that it turned out for producers with losses of up to $ 50 million. To correct his financial position, MGM offered everyone to buy "not time to die" for $ 600 million. At the same time in response At the Variety's request, the company itself has denied this information:
Rumors we do not comment. This film is not for sale. The release was postponed until April 2021, so as not to select the opportunity to see this film on the big screen.
Despite this, insiders insider that negotiations between Mgm and major stripes really had a place. However, the conclusion of the transaction prevented not only the price of the film rights, but some other factors. The fact is that the overseas rental "not time to die" provides universal, so MGM would have to compensate for the studio all expenses. In addition, it is impossible not to take into account the interests of famous brands like Land Rover and Heineken, which invested in "not time to die" with the calculation that the picture will be released in the theatrical rental.
In Russia, the premiere of "not time to die" should take place on April 1, 2021.