Apple May Be Seeking to Acquire Bond Film 'No Time to Die' for Apple TV+

[MacRumors]

Film critic and screenwriter Drew McWeeny has postulated on Twitter that Apple is seeking to acquire the rights to upcoming James Bond film "No Time to Die" for its video streaming service, Apple TV+.

McWeeny, who has clear industry connections, suggested that Apple TV+ and Netflix are the frontrunners to possibly stream the new film, speculating that the bids involved are for significant amounts of money.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319422365378359296

Apple has previously acquired the rights to films that would have premiered in the cinema, such as Tom Hanks' World War Two movie "Greyhound." Considering the purported success of the war film on Apple TV+, it does not seem out of the question that Apple could be actively seeking to exclusively screen the upcoming Bond film in an effort to drive subscription numbers.

No Time to Die is one of the most hotly anticipated James Bond films, featuring Daniel Craig's last outing as the titular character. After multiple delays releasing the film due to the global health crisis, it seems likely that studio MGM may be looking for viable alternative means of screening the film, namely streaming. It is also notable that Apple was reported to have entered talks to acquire MGM outright earlier this year.

Article Link: Apple May Be Seeking to Acquire Bond Film 'No Time to Die' for Apple TV+

 

[thadoggfather]

This would obviously be a massive win for Apple TV+

Would they re-shoot every scene to involve James having an iPhone, tho?

 

[jarman92]

This would be WILD

 

[codydale]

I can't even fathom how much they would have to spend on this? (Really, does anyone have a guess?)

With that said, it would be amazing!!

 

[Aleco]

I’ll pay up to $50 to watch this and Tenet in the comfort of my own home.

 

[macsplusmacs]

Can we get Tenet next?

Then Dune.

 

[emulajavi]

As long as the movie is still available at the movie theaters, they can buy whatever they like...


Bond deserves to be seen on the big screen!

 

[Mdracer]

Bring it home! The local restaurants should look into delivering popcorn at the quality like a movie theater.
Good riddance to overpriced used seats and sticky floors.

 

[johnnyrb]

I'm okay with this as long as Sony makes it available on Blu-Ray.

 

[BF1M]

Bond film? Never happen.

 

[Mdracer]

This would obviously be a massive win for Apple TV+

Would they re-shoot every scene to involve James having an iPhone, tho?

I think he uses a Sony phone correct? That would be hilarious to see an augmented iPhone poorly edited into their hands.

 

[radamo]

This will look and sound better in my home theater than any movie house and I can pause for cocktails and snacks!

 

[Mdracer]

Bond film? Never happen.

‘Never say never again.’

 

[RoboCop001]

Just buy MGM and not only have Bond, but start a new Stargate TV series. Do it! (they almost bought SG-1 a season 11 back in the day for iTunes but SyFy's contract didn't let it happen).

 

[Moakesy]

Well the last bond move grossed $880m dollars, so this ain't going to come cheap for whoever wins.

My bigger concern is that by going straight to streaming, it just helps kill off movie theatres. They really could have done with a blockbuster like this released before Christmas....they are already on their knees.

 

[4jasontv]

Oh, right. Bond is a thing. They should remake Golden Eye for the Apple TV to launch alongside it.

Before anyone says it, Nintendo's copywrite on GoldenEye 007 expired in 2010. That said MGM, who owns bond, and has expressed interest in buying the studio. The studio that made the game, Rare, is owned by Microsoft and would probably be happy giving their approval if they could get on iOS.

Than there is Activision, the largest third party game studio in the world, has the right to make James Bond games but doesn't have rights to use the term GoldenEye or of the character of 007. So, as long as the game is a remake and the character is called 007 - I don't think Activision can say much about it.

 

[480951]

Can we get Tenet next?

Then Dune.

Tenet is coming out on Blu-ray on Dec. 15 FWIW.

Edit: I'm incorrect, apologies.

 

[munpip214]

I would be really surprised if they did this. They’ve already pushed the film twice to make sure that it gets released in theaters

 

[bluespark]

I would love this, since I have no desire to visit a theater during Covid, but this would be a seismic shift in the industry and would kill off lots of movie theaters.

 

[DougieS]

I think he uses a Sony phone correct? That would be hilarious to see an augmented iPhone poorly edited into their hands.

that had to do similar with bonds hands in skyfall due to him wearing gloves whilst filming!
https://i.stuff.co.nz/entertainment...iel-craigs-macho-gloves-nearly-ruined-skyfall

 

[macsplusmacs]

Tenet is coming out on Blu-ray on Dec. 15 FWIW.

Sadly no.

Tenet Blu-ray Release Date Rumors Debunked By WB

That Dec. 15 release is bogus.

screenrant.com

 

[FightTheFuture]

Daniel Craig = Best James Bond ever.

come at me.

 

[jz0309]

I assume this would be instead of releasing in theatre first, in which case this will cost multiple 100s M$... Apple has the money, no doubt...

 

[jyw104]

At 41:30 on the October Keynote (the iPhone 12 Mini reveal)...the Bond theme plays. Did they just tease us then?

 

[orbital~debris]

If this is in the works for TV+, maybe the intro to the iPhone mini segment of the 'Hi, Speed' event was a tiny hint?

I did wonder at the time how much Apple paid Sony to license the Bond theme…