For 15 years Daniel Craig has played famous spy James Bond with utmost conviction. As 'No Time To Die' finally hits theatres on September 30, it will be the last time that Craig will play the character that made him a household name.&nbsp; 
 
Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek who plays the antagonist opposite Craig in the new film reflected upon working with the actor and called James Bond franchise Craig's home'.

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"When you come into someone`s home you have to be extremely respectful and 007, James Bond, is Daniel`s home. He was incredibly generous, very gracious, and also exceptionally detail-orientated and he made it a hell of a lot of fun. Good bloke," said Malek.&nbsp;

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Talking about his working experience, Craig said, "It was everything you`d want me to say. And more. He`s very giving. He`s so dedicated and so I think he appreciates it when he sees that reciprocated, as it was, by all the actors on the set." 
 
Malek will be playing the villain Lucifer Safin in the movie. He described his character as 'manipulatively charming.'&nbsp; 
 
"His evil takes form in ways beyond the confines of so many villainous stereotypes. When building the character Cary (Director) and I talked about what would terrify us; when we`re sitting in that cinema what collectively, as human beings, would truly unnerve us, what would give us chills," the actor added.&nbsp;

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"The fundamental answer to this was finding the truth to the villainy. Something that makes it frighteningly possible. He`s not a cackling mastermind, he`s fastidious and precise in his kills." 
 
'No Time To India' hits Indian screens on September 30 in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.&nbsp;

For 15 years Daniel Craig has played famous spy James Bond with utmost conviction. As 'No Time To Die' finally hits theatres on September 30, it will be the last time that Craig will play the character that made him a household name.

For 15 years Daniel Craig has played famous spy James Bond with utmost conviction. As 'No Time To Die' finally hits theatres on September 30, it will be the last time that Craig will play the character that made him a household name. Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek who plays the antagonist opposite Craig in the new film reflected upon working with the actor and called James Bond franchise Craig's home'. James Bond keeps his date as 'No Time To Die' finally premieres in London "When you come into someone`s home you have to be extremely respectful and 007, James Bond, is Daniel`s home. He was incredibly generous, very gracious, and also exceptionally detail-orientated and he made it a hell of a lot of fun. Good bloke," said Malek. Watch: 'Over my dead body' jokes Daniel Craig when asked if Hugh Jackman will play next James Bond Talking about his working experience, Craig said, "It was everything you`d want me to say. And more. He`s very giving. He`s so dedicated and so I think he appreciates it when he sees that reciprocated, as it was, by all the actors on the set." Malek will be playing the villain Lucifer Safin in the movie. He described his character as 'manipulatively charming.' "His evil takes form in ways beyond the confines of so many villainous stereotypes. When building the character Cary (Director) and I talked about what would terrify us; when we`re sitting in that cinema what collectively, as human beings, would truly unnerve us, what would give us chills," the actor added. Who will be the next James Bond? Five possible contenders "The fundamental answer to this was finding the truth to the villainy. Something that makes it frighteningly possible. He`s not a cackling mastermind, he`s fastidious and precise in his kills." 'No Time To India' hits Indian screens on September 30 in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

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Advance ticket sales for the latest James Bond movie at UK-based cinema chains Odeon and Cineworld were at levels last seen in 2019, setting it up to be the biggest opening since the pandemic gripped the industry. 
 
Odeon said on Monday it has sold more than 175,000 tickets for 'No Time to Die', the latest instalment in the spy series set to hit the big screen this week. Cineworld said it marked its highest pre-selling film since Marvel`s superhero movie 'Avengers: Endgame' in 2019. 
 
The movie, Daniel Craig's last outing as the special agent, was postponed at least three times from its originally planned April 2020 release as the coronavirus outbreak forced cinemas around the world to close. 
 
Cinema operators have been banking on the popularity of the decades-old Bond franchise to accelerate a revival in a sector trying to get back on its feet in the face of lingering concerns about coronavirus and competition from streaming services.

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Cineworld said there were already "several sold out screenings". 
 
"In the opening 24 hours, only 2 films have sold more tickets than NTTD ('No Time to Die') in the past 5 years," said Cineworld, the owner of Regal Cinemas. Its shares were up 11% by 1515 GMT. 
 
NEVER TOO OLD FOR BOND 
 
Bond is attracting older cinema-goers in particular - AMC-owned Odeon said that more than one-third of the tickets were booked by people over the age of 46. 
 
"The latest Bond film, 'No Time to Die', is set to be the biggest opening at ODEON cinemas since summer 2019," London-based Odeon said. 
 
The company added that attendance at its UK venues this month was tracking 10% above pre-crisis levels, boosted by demand for the 25th Bond film. 
 
"The release of a James Bond film is a big event in any year ... but never more so after the last 18 months," UK Cinema Association head Phil Clapp said. 
 
"It would be wrong to place the weight of expectation too much on the shoulders of one title," he said in an email, pointing out a packed slate of movies in the coming months including science-fiction epic 'Dune', as well as sequels to the superhero movies Venom and Spider-Man.

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Advance ticket sales for the latest James Bond movie at UK-based cinema chains Odeon and Cineworld were at levels last seen in 2019, setting it up to be the biggest opening since the pandemic gripped the industry.

Advance ticket sales for the latest James Bond movie at UK-based cinema chains Odeon and Cineworld were at levels last seen in 2019, setting it up to be the biggest opening since the pandemic gripped the industry. Odeon said on Monday it has sold more than 175,000 tickets for 'No Time to Die', the latest instalment in the spy series set to hit the big screen this week. Cineworld said it marked its highest pre-selling film since Marvel`s superhero movie 'Avengers: Endgame' in 2019. The movie, Daniel Craig's last outing as the special agent, was postponed at least three times from its originally planned April 2020 release as the coronavirus outbreak forced cinemas around the world to close. Cinema operators have been banking on the popularity of the decades-old Bond franchise to accelerate a revival in a sector trying to get back on its feet in the face of lingering concerns about coronavirus and competition from streaming services. Also read: Daniel Craig doesn't want a woman playing James Bond Cineworld said there were already "several sold out screenings". "In the opening 24 hours, only 2 films have sold more tickets than NTTD ('No Time to Die') in the past 5 years," said Cineworld, the owner of Regal Cinemas. Its shares were up 11% by 1515 GMT. NEVER TOO OLD FOR BOND Bond is attracting older cinema-goers in particular - AMC-owned Odeon said that more than one-third of the tickets were booked by people over the age of 46. "The latest Bond film, 'No Time to Die', is set to be the biggest opening at ODEON cinemas since summer 2019," London-based Odeon said. The company added that attendance at its UK venues this month was tracking 10% above pre-crisis levels, boosted by demand for the 25th Bond film. "The release of a James Bond film is a big event in any year ... but never more so after the last 18 months," UK Cinema Association head Phil Clapp said. "It would be wrong to place the weight of expectation too much on the shoulders of one title," he said in an email, pointing out a packed slate of movies in the coming months including science-fiction epic 'Dune', as well as sequels to the superhero movies Venom and Spider-Man. Also read: James Bond 'No Time to Die' may head to OTT for this whopping amount

'No Time to Die' breathes fresh life into UK cinema chains

Daniel Craig has said goodbye to his most iconic role of 007, but now Craig is sharing his feelings about the next James Bond who takes over the chair.&nbsp; 
 
In a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Craig jokingly shared about being “incredibly bitter” when a new 007 will be announced after his upcoming movie, 'No Time To Die', his last as the iconic character. 
 
The actor told Norton&nbsp;that he believed 2015’s 'Spectre' would be his final-time playing the&nbsp;iconic secret agent, Nonetheless,&nbsp;he is finally moving on after 'No Time To Die' role. 
 
“I thought that was it. And I’m really, really happy that I was given the opportunity to come back and do [No Time to Die],” the star said, “because we’ve sort of wrapped up a lot of the stories. And just a chance to come do one more was wonderful.” 
 
Talking further, he shared how emotional it was to say goodbye, noting that playing Bond was 16 years of his life. 
 
"It’s been incredible to do these films,"&nbsp;he said. "It’s very emotional. I’m glad I am ending it on my own terms. I’m grateful to the producers for letting me do that. But I sure miss it." 
 
''I’ll probably be incredibly bitter when the new person takes over.'' He Joked.&nbsp; 
 
Talking about the release of the film after an 18 months delay, he said, ''It's a big deal. We originally closed down Times Square and then nothing.''

 
''We're in a brilliant position now as the studio held its nerve about a cinema release. It would have been a tragedy if it had been streamed.'' 
 
Craig, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, and Rami Malek was also&nbsp;present at the Norton show, and while talking to the host, the cast didn't reveal anything about the plot. ''It’s shrouded in mystery because we’ve been delayed for so long and we were worried about it getting out so we locked it down," they said. 
 
“We haven’t shown it to anyone, but we are confident it is very good, and we want people to experience it in the cinema. There’s a lot going on in the movie, but I don’t want to give anything away. I can say we start where ‘Spectre’ left off, Madeleine and Bond have gone off into the sunset… and then as usual the s**t hits the fan!” 
 
Recently, a new video has emerged online featuring Daniel as he emotionally bid farewell to his role as James Bond. As per reports, A new Apple TV documentary, 'Being James Bond” includes footage from Craig’s last moments on set. 
 
‘No Time To Die’ will release in theatres worldwide including India on September 30.

Daniel Craig has said goodbye to his most iconic role of 007, but now Craig is sharing his feelings about the next James Bond who takes over the chair. In a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Craig jokingly shared about being “incredibly bitter” when a new 007 will be announced after his upcoming movie, 'No Time To Die', his last as the iconic character.

Daniel Craig has said goodbye to his most iconic role of 007, but now Craig is sharing his feelings about the next James Bond who takes over the chair. In a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Craig jokingly shared about being “incredibly bitter” when a new 007 will be announced after his upcoming movie, 'No Time To Die', his last as the iconic character. The actor told Norton that he believed 2015’s 'Spectre' would be his final-time playing the iconic secret agent, Nonetheless, he is finally moving on after 'No Time To Die' role. “I thought that was it. And I’m really, really happy that I was given the opportunity to come back and do [No Time to Die],” the star said, “because we’ve sort of wrapped up a lot of the stories. And just a chance to come do one more was wonderful.” Talking further, he shared how emotional it was to say goodbye, noting that playing Bond was 16 years of his life. "It’s been incredible to do these films," he said. "It’s very emotional. I’m glad I am ending it on my own terms. I’m grateful to the producers for letting me do that. But I sure miss it." ''I’ll probably be incredibly bitter when the new person takes over.'' He Joked. Talking about the release of the film after an 18 months delay, he said, ''It's a big deal. We originally closed down Times Square and then nothing.'' ''We're in a brilliant position now as the studio held its nerve about a cinema release. It would have been a tragedy if it had been streamed.'' Craig, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, and Rami Malek was also present at the Norton show, and while talking to the host, the cast didn't reveal anything about the plot. ''It’s shrouded in mystery because we’ve been delayed for so long and we were worried about it getting out so we locked it down," they said. “We haven’t shown it to anyone, but we are confident it is very good, and we want people to experience it in the cinema. There’s a lot going on in the movie, but I don’t want to give anything away. I can say we start where ‘Spectre’ left off, Madeleine and Bond have gone off into the sunset… and then as usual the s**t hits the fan!” Recently, a new video has emerged online featuring Daniel as he emotionally bid farewell to his role as James Bond. As per reports, A new Apple TV documentary, 'Being James Bond” includes footage from Craig’s last moments on set. ‘No Time To Die’ will release in theatres worldwide including India on September 30.

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The latest James Bond movie gets its world premiere next week, nearly six years after the last film in the storied franchise and an 18-month delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

British royalty and pandemic heroes have been invited to London's Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday to watch "No Time To Die", the 25th instalment of the popular spy saga.

The film is expected to be Daniel Craig's last appearance as 007. Three previously scheduled premieres -- in March and November 2020, and this April -- were all cancelled.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-daniel-craig-007-over-and-out-415408" hreflang="en">Daniel Craig: 007 over and out</a>

Craig and co-stars including Rami Malek and Lea Seydoux will join princes Charles and William on the red carpet at the glitzy screening, before the film hits UK cinemas two days later and releases globally October 8.

Healthcare workers and armed forces members will also be present, and have been invited to 10 other premieres across Britain, in recognition of their work combating Covid-19.

"We're incredibly excited to be launching the film in a theatrical release," franchise producer Barbara Broccoli said on the "No Time To Die: The Official James Bond Podcast" released this month.

"The film is a celebration of Bond -- the 25th film and almost 60 years and, most importantly, Daniel Craig's final outing. So we feel it's a big event."

- 'Cinema experience' -

Cinema operators, studios such as MGM -- which owns the 007 movies -- and distributor Universal Pictures are among those hoping the blockbuster release will help lure movie-goers back to auditoriums worldwide.

Cinemas were closed for months during the pandemic in key markets such as Britain and the United States, forcing delays to releases and hitting finances hard.

MGM, bought by online shopping giant Amazon for nearly $9 billion (£7 billion, 8 billion euros) earlier this year, spent a rumoured $250 million on the action-packed film.

The last Bond movie "Spectre" -- released in late 2015 -- set box office records for a 2D film in China, and grossed more than $880 million worldwide, according to movie industry magazines.

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"It's very important that people see this film in the cinemas -- it was designed and filmed and produced to be in the cinemas, to be a cinema experience," said fellow Bond producer Michael G. Wilson.

"We really held out against other alternatives like streaming."

Broccoli said the movie, directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga ("Beasts of No Nation", "True Detective") and filmed in Norway, Italy and Jamaica, was "a cinematic masterpiece".

- 'Spice it up' -

"No Time To Die" sees Bond drawn out of retirement in Jamaica by his old friend and CIA agent Felix Leiter.

He is asked to embark on a treacherous mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist, according to Universal.

Malek, who won a best actor Oscar for his depiction of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody", plays his adversary Safin.

Lashana Lynch plays a new MI6 spy working alongside an ageing Bond, while Seydoux returns as Madeleine Swann, his love interest in "Spectre".

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British actress and writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge ("Fleabag") was involved in the script to help improve the portrayal of women, after repeated claims of misogyny and sexism.

Craig said her addition to the writing team was to "spice it up" but as she was a Bond fan "she wasn't about to take him in a different direction".

Teenage pop star Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell wrote the movie's theme song, which topped the British charts when it was released early last year.

- 'Ungrateful' -

Craig, 53, has played the suave secret agent in four previous Bond films, starting with "Casino Royale" in 2006, and even starring alongside Queen Elizabeth II, who made a cameo for the opening of the London 2012 Olympics.

On the Bond podcast, he said he landed the part by promising to try to "reinvent" rather than recreate the character.

"What Daniel's brought to the character is sort of unearthing the emotions," Broccoli said of Craig's five-film tenure.

However, he made headlines in 2015 by saying he would "rather slash my wrists" than play 007 again.

In an interview published this week, Craig insisted he was "joking" when he made the comment but acknowledged that it came across as "ungrateful".

"To be completely honest, I was thinking: I don't know if I can do another one of these," he told Britain's Radio Times, noting that he had broken his leg filming "Spectre".

The latest James Bond movie gets its world premiere next week, nearly six years after the last film in the storied franchise and an 18-month delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

The latest James Bond movie gets its world premiere next week, nearly six years after the last film in the storied franchise and an 18-month delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic. British royalty and pandemic heroes have been invited to London's Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday to watch "No Time To Die", the 25th instalment of the popular spy saga. The film is expected to be Daniel Craig's last appearance as 007. Three previously scheduled premieres -- in March and November 2020, and this April -- were all cancelled. Daniel Craig: 007 over and out Craig and co-stars including Rami Malek and Lea Seydoux will join princes Charles and William on the red carpet at the glitzy screening, before the film hits UK cinemas two days later and releases globally October 8. Healthcare workers and armed forces members will also be present, and have been invited to 10 other premieres across Britain, in recognition of their work combating Covid-19. "We're incredibly excited to be launching the film in a theatrical release," franchise producer Barbara Broccoli said on the "No Time To Die: The Official James Bond Podcast" released this month. "The film is a celebration of Bond -- the 25th film and almost 60 years and, most importantly, Daniel Craig's final outing. So we feel it's a big event." - 'Cinema experience' - Cinema operators, studios such as MGM -- which owns the 007 movies -- and distributor Universal Pictures are among those hoping the blockbuster release will help lure movie-goers back to auditoriums worldwide. Cinemas were closed for months during the pandemic in key markets such as Britain and the United States, forcing delays to releases and hitting finances hard. MGM, bought by online shopping giant Amazon for nearly $9 billion (£7 billion, 8 billion euros) earlier this year, spent a rumoured $250 million on the action-packed film. The last Bond movie "Spectre" -- released in late 2015 -- set box office records for a 2D film in China, and grossed more than $880 million worldwide, according to movie industry magazines. IN PICS: From Sean Connery to Pierce Brosnan, here's a look back at Hollywood actors who have played James Bond "It's very important that people see this film in the cinemas -- it was designed and filmed and produced to be in the cinemas, to be a cinema experience," said fellow Bond producer Michael G. Wilson. "We really held out against other alternatives like streaming." Broccoli said the movie, directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga ("Beasts of No Nation", "True Detective") and filmed in Norway, Italy and Jamaica, was "a cinematic masterpiece". - 'Spice it up' - "No Time To Die" sees Bond drawn out of retirement in Jamaica by his old friend and CIA agent Felix Leiter. He is asked to embark on a treacherous mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist, according to Universal. Malek, who won a best actor Oscar for his depiction of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody", plays his adversary Safin. Lashana Lynch plays a new MI6 spy working alongside an ageing Bond, while Seydoux returns as Madeleine Swann, his love interest in "Spectre". IN PICS: 'No Time To Die' to 'Skyfall': 5 most expensive James Bond movies British actress and writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge ("Fleabag") was involved in the script to help improve the portrayal of women, after repeated claims of misogyny and sexism. Craig said her addition to the writing team was to "spice it up" but as she was a Bond fan "she wasn't about to take him in a different direction". Teenage pop star Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell wrote the movie's theme song, which topped the British charts when it was released early last year. - 'Ungrateful' - Craig, 53, has played the suave secret agent in four previous Bond films, starting with "Casino Royale" in 2006, and even starring alongside Queen Elizabeth II, who made a cameo for the opening of the London 2012 Olympics. On the Bond podcast, he said he landed the part by promising to try to "reinvent" rather than recreate the character. "What Daniel's brought to the character is sort of unearthing the emotions," Broccoli said of Craig's five-film tenure. However, he made headlines in 2015 by saying he would "rather slash my wrists" than play 007 again. In an interview published this week, Craig insisted he was "joking" when he made the comment but acknowledged that it came across as "ungrateful". "To be completely honest, I was thinking: I don't know if I can do another one of these," he told Britain's Radio Times, noting that he had broken his leg filming "Spectre".

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After 15 years playing the legendary British spy James Bond, Daniel Craig is making way for a new generation of actors after his fifth 007 film, "No Time To Die", which has its world premiere in London on Tuesday.

The blond-haired, blue-eyed actor was not well known to the general public when he took over from Pierce Brosnan in 2006, and seemed far removed from the character created by writer Ian Fleming.

Even Sam Mendes, director of 2015 Bond film "Spectre", admitted that he thought at the time that it was a bad fit.

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"I thought Bond had become the opposite of what Daniel is -- a slightly disengaged, urbane, jokey, eyebrow-raising, you know, a pastiche in a way," he told the BBC.

But the intensity Craig brought to the part won over doubters and allowed the multi-million dollar franchise to be rebooted with a harder, more serious edge.

He celebrated landing the role by paying a boozy tribute to the iconic spy, previously incarnated by Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan.

"I got drunk," Craig told the official 'James Bond' podcast.

"I bought a bottle of vodka and a bottle of vermouth, a cocktail shaker and made myself three or four vodka martinis," Bond's favourite tipple.

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Producer Barbara Broccoli, however, explained that Craig had resisted her advances for some time before agreeing, saying "the big problem was that he didn't want to do it".

Although a fan of the famous MI6 agent since childhood, the actor feared that his personal life would suffer from the pressure and fame that come with being the franchise figurehead.&nbsp;

His private life remains relatively secret, although the tabloids have reported he had affairs with supermodel Kate Moss and actress Sienna Miller before marrying the Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz in 2011.

The couple had a baby girl in 2018. He already had a daughter, Ella, with his first wife, Scottish actress Fiona Loudon.

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- 'I'm not James Bond' -

Born in 1968 in Chester, northwest England, to a pub landlord father and art teacher mother, Craig spent part of his childhood in Liverpool, where he moved with his mother and sister following his parents' divorce.

He started acting at an early age, attending drama school in London before landing a string of roles in television, art house cinema and on stage before breaking through in Hollywood with films like 2001's "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider".

He has played the painter Francis Bacon's lover in "Love is the Devil" (1998) and starred alongside Tom Hanks in Sam Mendes' "Road to Perdition" (2002).

He is also known for playing a cocaine dealer in Matthew Vaughn's 2004 film "Layer Cake", before signing for the James Bond films.

After 2006 debut "Casino Royale", he starred in "Quantum of Solace" (2008), "Skyfall" (2012) and "Spectre" (2015).

Craig, 53, then seemed intent on calling it quits, but Broccoli convinced him to make a swansong in "No Time to Die".

He has always insisted his own personality is a long way from the tuxedo-wearing, Martini-drinking Bond.&nbsp;

In real life, he prefers jeans, a T-shirt and a cold beer in the pub.

Shortly after the birth of his daughter with Weisz, he was pictured carrying her in a sling on his front.

British TV host Piers Morgan lashed out at the image, with the Twitter hashtag #emasculatedBond, but his comments sparked a backlash on social media.

Between Bond films, Craig has chosen roles far removed from the suave spy, including an acclaimed 2013 Broadway production of Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" with Weisz.

"I'm not James Bond," he once told Esquire magazine. "I'm not particularly brave, I'm not particularly cool-headed."

He added: "The day I can walk into a pub and someone goes, 'Oh, there's Daniel Craig' and then just leaves me alone, that'll be great."

After 15 years playing the legendary British spy James Bond, Daniel Craig is making way for a new generation of actors after his fifth 007 film, "No Time To Die", which has its world premiere in London on Tuesday.

After 15 years playing the legendary British spy James Bond, Daniel Craig is making way for a new generation of actors after his fifth 007 film, "No Time To Die", which has its world premiere in London on Tuesday. The blond-haired, blue-eyed actor was not well known to the general public when he took over from Pierce Brosnan in 2006, and seemed far removed from the character created by writer Ian Fleming. Even Sam Mendes, director of 2015 Bond film "Spectre", admitted that he thought at the time that it was a bad fit. Daniel Craig doesn't want a woman playing James Bond "I thought Bond had become the opposite of what Daniel is -- a slightly disengaged, urbane, jokey, eyebrow-raising, you know, a pastiche in a way," he told the BBC. But the intensity Craig brought to the part won over doubters and allowed the multi-million dollar franchise to be rebooted with a harder, more serious edge. He celebrated landing the role by paying a boozy tribute to the iconic spy, previously incarnated by Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan. "I got drunk," Craig told the official 'James Bond' podcast. "I bought a bottle of vodka and a bottle of vermouth, a cocktail shaker and made myself three or four vodka martinis," Bond's favourite tipple. IN PICS: From Sean Connery to Pierce Brosnan, here's a look back at Hollywood actors who have played James Bond Producer Barbara Broccoli, however, explained that Craig had resisted her advances for some time before agreeing, saying "the big problem was that he didn't want to do it". Although a fan of the famous MI6 agent since childhood, the actor feared that his personal life would suffer from the pressure and fame that come with being the franchise figurehead. His private life remains relatively secret, although the tabloids have reported he had affairs with supermodel Kate Moss and actress Sienna Miller before marrying the Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz in 2011. The couple had a baby girl in 2018. He already had a daughter, Ella, with his first wife, Scottish actress Fiona Loudon. IN PICS: 'No Time To Die' to 'Skyfall': 5 most expensive James Bond movies - 'I'm not James Bond' - Born in 1968 in Chester, northwest England, to a pub landlord father and art teacher mother, Craig spent part of his childhood in Liverpool, where he moved with his mother and sister following his parents' divorce. He started acting at an early age, attending drama school in London before landing a string of roles in television, art house cinema and on stage before breaking through in Hollywood with films like 2001's "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider". He has played the painter Francis Bacon's lover in "Love is the Devil" (1998) and starred alongside Tom Hanks in Sam Mendes' "Road to Perdition" (2002). He is also known for playing a cocaine dealer in Matthew Vaughn's 2004 film "Layer Cake", before signing for the James Bond films. After 2006 debut "Casino Royale", he starred in "Quantum of Solace" (2008), "Skyfall" (2012) and "Spectre" (2015). Craig, 53, then seemed intent on calling it quits, but Broccoli convinced him to make a swansong in "No Time to Die". He has always insisted his own personality is a long way from the tuxedo-wearing, Martini-drinking Bond. In real life, he prefers jeans, a T-shirt and a cold beer in the pub. Shortly after the birth of his daughter with Weisz, he was pictured carrying her in a sling on his front. British TV host Piers Morgan lashed out at the image, with the Twitter hashtag #emasculatedBond, but his comments sparked a backlash on social media. Between Bond films, Craig has chosen roles far removed from the suave spy, including an acclaimed 2013 Broadway production of Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" with Weisz. "I'm not James Bond," he once told Esquire magazine. "I'm not particularly brave, I'm not particularly cool-headed." He added: "The day I can walk into a pub and someone goes, 'Oh, there's Daniel Craig' and then just leaves me alone, that'll be great."

Daniel Craig: 007 over and out

Cary Fukunaga, director of the 25th James Bond film 'No Time to Die', has said that Sean Connery’s version of the secret agent 007 was 'basically' a rapist.

 
In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Fukunaga referred to a scene from 'Thunderball' (1965) wherein Connery's version of Bond had kissed a nurse by force who had refused to give in to his sexual advances. At a later part of the movie, Bond strikes a deal with the nurse--he will hold back career-threatening information against her if she compromises, sexually.&nbsp;

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"I suppose my silence could have a price," Bond says.&nbsp;

 
Reacting to that insinuation, the nurse replies, "You don’t mean … oh, no," to which, Bond replies "Oh, yes" before pushing her into a sauna and taking her clothes off.

 
"Is it Thunderball or Goldfinger where basically Sean Connery’s character rapes a woman?She’s like ‘No, no, no,’ and he’s like, ‘Yes, yes, yes.’ That wouldn’t fly today," said Fukunaga, reportedly.&nbsp;

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Barbara Broccoli, James Bond films' executive producer since 1995, reportedly said, "I think people are coming around – with some kicking and screaming – to accepting that stuff is no longer acceptable. Thank goodness. Bond is a character who was written in 1952 and the first film [Dr No] came out in 1962."

 
Both Broccoli and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-watch-daniel-craigs-tearful-speech-after-filming-final-james-bond-scene-in-no-time-to-die-414003">Daniel Craig</a>--who is coming to the end of his tenure as James Bond with 'No Time To Die'--have repeatedly said that the titular role should stay male, with Craig recently stating, "Why should a woman play James Bond when there should be a part just as good as James Bond, but for a woman?"

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'No Time to Die' is releasing in India on September 30.

Cary Fukunaga, director of the 25th James Bond film 'No Time to Die', has said that Sean Connery’s version of the secret agent 007 was 'basically' a rapist. In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Fukunaga referred to a scene from 'Thunderball' (1965) wherein Connery's version of Bond had kissed a nurse by force who had refused to give in to his sexual advances.

Cary Fukunaga, director of the 25th James Bond film 'No Time to Die', has said that Sean Connery’s version of the secret agent 007 was 'basically' a rapist. In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Fukunaga referred to a scene from 'Thunderball' (1965) wherein Connery's version of Bond had kissed a nurse by force who had refused to give in to his sexual advances. At a later part of the movie, Bond strikes a deal with the nurse--he will hold back career-threatening information against her if she compromises, sexually. Also read: Olivia Munn: Friends tell me not to compare myself to other pregnant women "I suppose my silence could have a price," Bond says. Reacting to that insinuation, the nurse replies, "You don’t mean … oh, no," to which, Bond replies "Oh, yes" before pushing her into a sauna and taking her clothes off. "Is it Thunderball or Goldfinger where basically Sean Connery’s character rapes a woman?She’s like ‘No, no, no,’ and he’s like, ‘Yes, yes, yes.’ That wouldn’t fly today," said Fukunaga, reportedly. Also read: 'Dead To Me' star James Marsden thinks Christina Applegate is inspiring amid MS battle Barbara Broccoli, James Bond films' executive producer since 1995, reportedly said, "I think people are coming around – with some kicking and screaming – to accepting that stuff is no longer acceptable. Thank goodness. Bond is a character who was written in 1952 and the first film [Dr No] came out in 1962." Both Broccoli and Daniel Craig--who is coming to the end of his tenure as James Bond with 'No Time To Die'--have repeatedly said that the titular role should stay male, with Craig recently stating, "Why should a woman play James Bond when there should be a part just as good as James Bond, but for a woman?" Also read: Viacom18 Studios and Dharma Productions team up, announce 4 projects 'No Time to Die' is releasing in India on September 30.

Sean Connery's version of James Bond was 'basically' a rapist: No Time To Die director

According to a news report, producer of Bond movie 'Skyfall'--Barbara Broccoli--has revealed that the iconic, sexually motivated line between Daniel Craig's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-james-bond-film-no-time-to-die-to-release-in-india-on-this-date-409907">James Bond</a> and Javier Bardem's Silva could have been dropped.&nbsp;

 
Broccoli reportedly said, "We were told to cut that line by the studio and we said, 'No, no, no.' We resisted." She adds, "The night of the premiere, that line, just the whole place erupted it then with that line. I remember looking at the studio executive who was in the next thing and going, 'See, told you.'"

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The scene in question is a combination of malice and flirtation, wherein Silva asks <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-rakeysh-omprakash-mehra-james-bond-daniel-craig-auditioned-for-rang-de-basanti-401475">Bond</a>, "How you're trying to remember your training now. What's the regulation to cover this?" As he moves his hands up Bond's thighs, asking, "Well, first time for everything, yes?"

 
Bond then smirks, replying "What makes you think this is my first time?"

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According to a news report, producer of Bond movie 'Skyfall'--Barbara Broccoli--has revealed that the iconic, sexually motivated line between Daniel Craig's James Bond and Javier Bardem's Silva could have been dropped.

According to a news report, producer of Bond movie 'Skyfall'--Barbara Broccoli--has revealed that the iconic, sexually motivated line between Daniel Craig's James Bond and Javier Bardem's Silva could have been dropped. Broccoli reportedly said, "We were told to cut that line by the studio and we said, 'No, no, no.' We resisted." She adds, "The night of the premiere, that line, just the whole place erupted it then with that line. I remember looking at the studio executive who was in the next thing and going, 'See, told you.'" Also read: Time's Up dissolves advisory board that had A-listers like Natalie Portman, Jessica Chastain & others The scene in question is a combination of malice and flirtation, wherein Silva asks Bond, "How you're trying to remember your training now. What's the regulation to cover this?" As he moves his hands up Bond's thighs, asking, "Well, first time for everything, yes?" Bond then smirks, replying "What makes you think this is my first time?" Also read: 'Dear Evan Hansen' opens hybrid Toronto Film Festival

'Skyfall' makers didn't want sexually charged scene between Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem

After months of delay, the 25th James Bond film&nbsp;'No Time to Die' is finally set to release in theatres worldwide. The film which will see Daniel Craig as 007 one last time, is set to release across theatres in India on September 30- the same day as it releases across the world. The release date was announced by&nbsp;Universal Pictures on Wednesday.

The official handle of James Bond on&nbsp;Twitter posted the final international trailer of the movie and announced the release date.

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'No Time To Die', directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga also stars&nbsp;Rami Malek as the villain Lucifer Safin, La Seydoux as Bond's love interest - Dr Madeleine Swann (from Spectre), Lashana Lynch as the new secret agent Nomi who takes over 007 after Bond retires, Ben Whishaw as the MI6 quartermaster Q and, Ralph Fiennes as MI6 chief M.

The final trailer portrays the cast in intense action sequences with the message 'Wait Is Over'. 'No Time To Die'&nbsp;will feature&nbsp;James Bond as he leaves active service. Reports have suggested that Craig will also be seen playing the famous secret service agent for one last time.&nbsp;

Bond's peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. 'No Time to Die'&nbsp;will release in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bhojpuri and Bengali later this month.

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The film franchise, one of the longest-running in cinema history, has a huge fan base in India. The first James Bond movie 'Dr No', starring Sean Connery as the fictional British spy who prefers his martinis 'shaken, not stirred', was released in 1962.

'No Time to Die'&nbsp;is the 25th James Bond movie, which comes after a gap of six years. The last 007 movie in the franchise was 2015's 'Spectre'.

After months of delay, the 25th James Bond film 'No Time to Die' is finally set to release in theatres worldwide. The film which will see Daniel Craig as 007 one last time, is set to release across theatres in India on September 30- the same day as it releases across the world.

After months of delay, the 25th James Bond film 'No Time to Die' is finally set to release in theatres worldwide. The film which will see Daniel Craig as 007 one last time, is set to release across theatres in India on September 30- the same day as it releases across the world. The release date was announced by Universal Pictures on Wednesday. The official handle of James Bond on Twitter posted the final international trailer of the movie and announced the release date. The wait is over. The final international trailer for #NoTimeToDie. In cinemas from September 30. pic.twitter.com/ld26viOcD6 — James Bond (@007) August 31, 2021 × 'No Time To Die', directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga also stars Rami Malek as the villain Lucifer Safin, La Seydoux as Bond's love interest - Dr Madeleine Swann (from Spectre), Lashana Lynch as the new secret agent Nomi who takes over 007 after Bond retires, Ben Whishaw as the MI6 quartermaster Q and, Ralph Fiennes as MI6 chief M. The final trailer portrays the cast in intense action sequences with the message 'Wait Is Over'. 'No Time To Die' will feature James Bond as he leaves active service. Reports have suggested that Craig will also be seen playing the famous secret service agent for one last time. Bond's peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. 'No Time to Die' will release in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bhojpuri and Bengali later this month. The film franchise, one of the longest-running in cinema history, has a huge fan base in India. The first James Bond movie 'Dr No', starring Sean Connery as the fictional British spy who prefers his martinis 'shaken, not stirred', was released in 1962. 'No Time to Die' is the 25th James Bond movie, which comes after a gap of six years. The last 007 movie in the franchise was 2015's 'Spectre'.

James Bond film 'No Time To Die' to release in India on this date

The 17th Zurich Film Festival will be hosting the Swiss premiere of `No Time to Die`, the 25th <a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/hollywood/news-new-james-bond-movie-no-time-to-dierelease-to-go-ahead-in-september-407377">James Bond </a>film, on September 28. The festival will also stage a retrospective of the other Bond movies starring Daniel Craig. 
 
According to Variety, Christian Jungen, Zurich`s artistic director, said, "We are extremely pleased to be one of the first in the world to show our audience the most recent Bond adventure. We fought for months to get this premiere and had to negotiate every last detail with the distribution company Universal. Never before has James Bond been in the official selection of a film festival."

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He continued, "I am further pleased that the ZFF has succeeded in this coup as it sends out a powerful signal that highlights the importance of cinema. The industry has waited more eagerly for this movie than any other." 
 
"Year after year, the ZFF brings the glamour of Hollywood to Zurich and is a feast for all film lovers. In hardly any other country does the James Bond series stand for great cinema more than in this country, and traditionally Switzerland is thus one of the most important markets worldwide for the 007 adventures. " Emin Soysaler, managing director of Universal Pictures International`s Swiss operation, said.

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Emin further added, "Due to the pandemic, the theatrical release had to be postponed and now we are even more pleased to be able to present 'No Time to Die'&nbsp;to the Swiss audience at this year`s Zurich Film Festival. The wait has been worth it: Bond is back!" The movie`s world premiere will take place on September 28 at London`s Royal Albert Hall. It will release in the U.K. and Ireland from September 30 through Universal Pictures International, and in the U.S on October 8 through MGM via its United Artists Releasing banner.

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In `No Time to Die`, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. 
 
Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, the film stars Craig, Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz and Ralph Fiennes. The producers are Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. 
 
The festival, which will run from September 23 to October 3, will open with Taliban hostage drama `And Tomorrow We Will Be Dead`, by Swiss filmmaker Michael Steiner, and will close with Wes Anderson`s homage to journalism `The French Dispatch`. 
 
Its gala screenings include the world premieres of Florian Gallenberger`s relationship comedy `It`s Just a Phase, Honey`, and Andreas Schmied`s skiing champion biopic `Chasing the Line`.Also playing at the festival are Yvan Attal`s `Les Choses Humaines`, Ari Folman`s `Where Is Anne Frank`, Asghar Farhadi`s `A Hero`, Joachim Trier`s `The Worst Person in the World`, and Todd Haynes` `The Velvet Underground`. 
 
As per Variety, the festival has planned tributes for U.S. actor Sharon Stone, Italian director Paolo Sorrentino, accompanied by a screening of `The Hand of God`, and film composer Mychael Danna.

The 17th Zurich Film Festival will be hosting the Swiss premiere of `No Time to Die`, the 25th James Bond film, on September 28. The festival will also stage a retrospective of the other Bond movies starring Daniel Craig.

The 17th Zurich Film Festival will be hosting the Swiss premiere of `No Time to Die`, the 25th James Bond film, on September 28. The festival will also stage a retrospective of the other Bond movies starring Daniel Craig. According to Variety, Christian Jungen, Zurich`s artistic director, said, "We are extremely pleased to be one of the first in the world to show our audience the most recent Bond adventure. We fought for months to get this premiere and had to negotiate every last detail with the distribution company Universal. Never before has James Bond been in the official selection of a film festival." Recap of the month! CinemaCon 2021, 'Spider-Man' trailer leaked: Top entertainment news of August He continued, "I am further pleased that the ZFF has succeeded in this coup as it sends out a powerful signal that highlights the importance of cinema. The industry has waited more eagerly for this movie than any other." "Year after year, the ZFF brings the glamour of Hollywood to Zurich and is a feast for all film lovers. In hardly any other country does the James Bond series stand for great cinema more than in this country, and traditionally Switzerland is thus one of the most important markets worldwide for the 007 adventures. " Emin Soysaler, managing director of Universal Pictures International`s Swiss operation, said. Everything that's released at CinemaCon 2021, from 'Mission: Impossible' to 'Matrix 4' Emin further added, "Due to the pandemic, the theatrical release had to be postponed and now we are even more pleased to be able to present 'No Time to Die' to the Swiss audience at this year`s Zurich Film Festival. The wait has been worth it: Bond is back!" The movie`s world premiere will take place on September 28 at London`s Royal Albert Hall. It will release in the U.K. and Ireland from September 30 through Universal Pictures International, and in the U.S on October 8 through MGM via its United Artists Releasing banner. From Sean Connery to Pierce Brosnan, here's a look back at Hollywood actors who have played James Bond In `No Time to Die`, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, the film stars Craig, Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz and Ralph Fiennes. The producers are Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The festival, which will run from September 23 to October 3, will open with Taliban hostage drama `And Tomorrow We Will Be Dead`, by Swiss filmmaker Michael Steiner, and will close with Wes Anderson`s homage to journalism `The French Dispatch`. Its gala screenings include the world premieres of Florian Gallenberger`s relationship comedy `It`s Just a Phase, Honey`, and Andreas Schmied`s skiing champion biopic `Chasing the Line`.Also playing at the festival are Yvan Attal`s `Les Choses Humaines`, Ari Folman`s `Where Is Anne Frank`, Asghar Farhadi`s `A Hero`, Joachim Trier`s `The Worst Person in the World`, and Todd Haynes` `The Velvet Underground`. As per Variety, the festival has planned tributes for U.S. actor Sharon Stone, Italian director Paolo Sorrentino, accompanied by a screening of `The Hand of God`, and film composer Mychael Danna.

Daniel Craig's 'No Time to Die' to be screened at Zurich Film Festival

The new James Bond movie 'No Time To Die'&nbsp;on Friday set a world premiere date for late September, despite speculation in the entertainment industry that the film`s release might be delayed for a fourth time because of the coronavirus epidemic. 
 
A posting on the official @007 Bond Twitter account said the red carpet world premiere for the Universal Pictures and MGM film would take place in London on Sept. 28, ahead of the planned Sept. 30 release date in U.K. movie theatres.

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It is due to be released in the United States on Oct. 8. The date for 'No Time to Die'&nbsp;has been moved three times from its original April 2020 slot since the outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020 as movie theatres around the world closed their doors and restrictions were placed on audience capacity. 
James Bond movies are among the most valuable film franchises in Hollywood, with 2015`s 'Spectre'&nbsp;raking in $880 million at the box office worldwide, while 'Skyfall'&nbsp;in 2012 grossed more than $1 billion globally. 
 
The film, which cost an estimated $200 million to produce, marks Daniel Craig`s last outing as the British secret agent and is among the most anticipated potential blockbusters this fall. 
 
However, the Delta variant of COVID-19 has led to a rise in infections in the United States and elsewhere, raising concern about whether audiences will feel safe sitting in cinemas. 
 
Box office receipts for recent big releases, including 'Black Widow'&nbsp;and 'The Suicide Squad,'&nbsp;have been disappointing as Hollywood studios have released some films on streaming platforms. 
 
Takings at the box office for North America are running about 50% behind the same period in 2019, according to Variety. 
Sony Corp`s movie studio last week delayed the release of the superhero sequel "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" by nearly a month to mid-October.

The new James Bond movie 'No Time To Die' on Friday set a world premiere date for late September, despite speculation in the entertainment industry that the film`s release might be delayed for a fourth time because of the coronavirus epidemic.

The new James Bond movie 'No Time To Die' on Friday set a world premiere date for late September, despite speculation in the entertainment industry that the film`s release might be delayed for a fourth time because of the coronavirus epidemic. A posting on the official @007 Bond Twitter account said the red carpet world premiere for the Universal Pictures and MGM film would take place in London on Sept. 28, ahead of the planned Sept. 30 release date in U.K. movie theatres. Unbelievable! This is how much Hollywood’s biggest film stars earn It is due to be released in the United States on Oct. 8. The date for 'No Time to Die' has been moved three times from its original April 2020 slot since the outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020 as movie theatres around the world closed their doors and restrictions were placed on audience capacity. James Bond movies are among the most valuable film franchises in Hollywood, with 2015`s 'Spectre' raking in $880 million at the box office worldwide, while 'Skyfall' in 2012 grossed more than $1 billion globally. The film, which cost an estimated $200 million to produce, marks Daniel Craig`s last outing as the British secret agent and is among the most anticipated potential blockbusters this fall. However, the Delta variant of COVID-19 has led to a rise in infections in the United States and elsewhere, raising concern about whether audiences will feel safe sitting in cinemas. Box office receipts for recent big releases, including 'Black Widow' and 'The Suicide Squad,' have been disappointing as Hollywood studios have released some films on streaming platforms. Takings at the box office for North America are running about 50% behind the same period in 2019, according to Variety. Sony Corp`s movie studio last week delayed the release of the superhero sequel "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" by nearly a month to mid-October.

New James Bond movie 'No Time To Die' release to go ahead in September

James Bond is not going to leave any money for his children.&nbsp;

James Bond actor Daniel Craig recently revealed that he finds inheritance “distasteful” and will be giving away all the money he’s earned before dying.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/daniel-craig">Daniel Craig</a> has children with his ex-wife Fiona Loudon and current wife Rachel Weisz.&nbsp;

The 007 star is worth an estimated $160 million (£116 million). Talking in an interview, Daniel Craig said, “Isn’t there an old adage that if you die a rich person, you’ve failed? I think Andrew Carnegie gave away what in today’s money would be about 11 billion dollars, which shows how rich he was because I’ll bet he kept some of it, too.”

Craig added: “I don’t want to leave great sums to the next generation. I think inheritance is quite distasteful. My philosophy is get rid of it or give it away before you go.”

Daniel Craig awaits the release of his last James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’. It is set to release on September 30. The film was due to release much earlier but got delayed owing to coronavirus.&nbsp;

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James Bond is not going to leave any money for his children. James Bond actor Daniel Craig recently revealed that he finds inheritance “distasteful” and will be giving away all the money he’s earned before dying.

James Bond is not going to leave any money for his children. James Bond actor Daniel Craig recently revealed that he finds inheritance “distasteful” and will be giving away all the money he’s earned before dying. Daniel Craig has children with his ex-wife Fiona Loudon and current wife Rachel Weisz. The 007 star is worth an estimated $160 million (£116 million). Talking in an interview, Daniel Craig said, “Isn’t there an old adage that if you die a rich person, you’ve failed? I think Andrew Carnegie gave away what in today’s money would be about 11 billion dollars, which shows how rich he was because I’ll bet he kept some of it, too.” Craig added: “I don’t want to leave great sums to the next generation. I think inheritance is quite distasteful. My philosophy is get rid of it or give it away before you go.” Daniel Craig awaits the release of his last James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’. It is set to release on September 30. The film was due to release much earlier but got delayed owing to coronavirus. 'No Time To Die' to 'Skyfall': 5 most expensive James Bond movies

James Bond actor Daniel Craig will not leave any money for his kids as he doesn't like 'inheritance'

Daniel Craig’s last James Bond film as world famous spy ‘No Time To Die’ will release in the theatres despite the Amazon-MGM deal. While it will release on the OTT too, the spy film will first hit the theatres.&nbsp;

The Amazon-MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) deal has, however, changed the fortune of the films in future from the studio. For the unversed, Amazon has signed a billion-dollar deal with MGM in which the streamer has got access to the latter’s premium content library and even upcoming biggies. They are backing the upcoming James Bond&nbsp;film as producers.

As for ‘No Time To Die’, Eon Productions has cleared the air on the theatrical release of the film. Key people from the Eon Productions told Variety, “We are committed to continuing to make <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/james-bond">James Bond</a> films for the worldwide theatrical audience.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-motor-racing--james-bond-stunt-driver-hawkins-has-a-new-mission-at-aston-martin-386176" hreflang="en">Motor racing- James Bond stunt driver Hawkins has a new mission at Aston Martin</a>

This means that even though the deal has been signed between Amazon and MGM, Eon Productions still have control over the distribution and marketing of James Bond 'No Time To Die', which is slated to release on October 8, 2021.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscars-to-again-allow-movies-on-ott-platforms-to-compete-for-honours-announces-ceremony-date-for-2022-387898" hreflang="en">Oscars to again allow movies on OTT platforms to compete for honours</a>

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Daniel Craig’s last James Bond film as world famous spy ‘No Time To Die’ will release in the theatres despite the Amazon-MGM deal. While it will release on the OTT too, the spy film will first hit the theatres.

Daniel Craig’s last James Bond film as world famous spy ‘No Time To Die’ will release in the theatres despite the Amazon-MGM deal. While it will release on the OTT too, the spy film will first hit the theatres. The Amazon-MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) deal has, however, changed the fortune of the films in future from the studio. For the unversed, Amazon has signed a billion-dollar deal with MGM in which the streamer has got access to the latter’s premium content library and even upcoming biggies. They are backing the upcoming James Bond film as producers. As for ‘No Time To Die’, Eon Productions has cleared the air on the theatrical release of the film. Key people from the Eon Productions told Variety, “We are committed to continuing to make James Bond films for the worldwide theatrical audience.” Motor racing- James Bond stunt driver Hawkins has a new mission at Aston Martin This means that even though the deal has been signed between Amazon and MGM, Eon Productions still have control over the distribution and marketing of James Bond 'No Time To Die', which is slated to release on October 8, 2021. Oscars to again allow movies on OTT platforms to compete for honours Regé-Jean Page talks about 'Bridgerton' exit, James Bond & 'Black Panther 2' casting

Contrary to reports, Amazon-MGM deal will not affect theatrical release of 'No Time To Die'

The 25th James Bond film 'No Time To Die' may have not released in theatres due to the pandemic, but its theme song fetched singer-songwriter Billie Eilish a Grammy on Sunday night.&nbsp; 
 
Eilish won the visual media trophy ahead of the film anticipated October 8 release - which reports state- is a rare occurrence in Grammys.&nbsp; 
 
The film's release date has changed multiple times since last year owing to the pandemic.&nbsp; 
 
The 25th instalment in the iconic spy franchise, starring Daniel Craig in the titular role and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, was pushed back to the fall from April 2 in late January. Eilish had released 'No Time to Die' on February 13 before the fall delay.&nbsp; 
 
The track debuted at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She is the youngest artist to ever write and record a theme song for the iconic 007 franchise. At the 2020 Grammys, Eilish became the youngest artist to sweep the big four general field categories.&nbsp; 
 
Eilish also took home&nbsp;coveted best record of the year for 'Everything I Wanted'. The song was also nominated for best pop solo performance and best song. 
 
The singer opened the 63rd annual show which is largely a virtual event this year and announced the winners hours before the event was televisied. The singer accepted the award during the pre-show on Sunday with her co-winner, brother Finneas O`Connell, who co-wrote `No Time to Die`.&nbsp; 
 
She beat out Taylor Swift, Cynthia Erivo, and Brandi Carlile. Elsewhere in the film categories handed out during the pre-show, `Joker` won best score soundtrack for visual media and `JoJo Rabbit` won best compilation soundtrack for visual media.&nbsp; 
 
Meanwhile, Tiffany Haddish won best comedy album for `Black Mitzvah` and Diablo Cody`s `Jagged Little Pill` won for best musical theatre album. The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards were delayed owing to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. 
 
The annual show shifted from its original January 31 broadcast to March 14. The ceremony honours musical artistes, compositions and albums across 84 categories. 
 
Comedian and talk show host Trevor Noah is hosting this year`s Grammys. 
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The 25th James Bond film 'No Time To Die' may have not released in theatres due to the pandemic, but its theme song fetched singer-songwriter Billie Eilish a Grammy on Sunday night.

The 25th James Bond film 'No Time To Die' may have not released in theatres due to the pandemic, but its theme song fetched singer-songwriter Billie Eilish a Grammy on Sunday night. Eilish won the visual media trophy ahead of the film anticipated October 8 release - which reports state- is a rare occurrence in Grammys. The film's release date has changed multiple times since last year owing to the pandemic. The 25th instalment in the iconic spy franchise, starring Daniel Craig in the titular role and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, was pushed back to the fall from April 2 in late January. Eilish had released 'No Time to Die' on February 13 before the fall delay. The track debuted at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She is the youngest artist to ever write and record a theme song for the iconic 007 franchise. At the 2020 Grammys, Eilish became the youngest artist to sweep the big four general field categories. Eilish also took home coveted best record of the year for 'Everything I Wanted'. The song was also nominated for best pop solo performance and best song. The singer opened the 63rd annual show which is largely a virtual event this year and announced the winners hours before the event was televisied. The singer accepted the award during the pre-show on Sunday with her co-winner, brother Finneas O`Connell, who co-wrote `No Time to Die`. She beat out Taylor Swift, Cynthia Erivo, and Brandi Carlile. Elsewhere in the film categories handed out during the pre-show, `Joker` won best score soundtrack for visual media and `JoJo Rabbit` won best compilation soundtrack for visual media. Meanwhile, Tiffany Haddish won best comedy album for `Black Mitzvah` and Diablo Cody`s `Jagged Little Pill` won for best musical theatre album. The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards were delayed owing to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The annual show shifted from its original January 31 broadcast to March 14. The ceremony honours musical artistes, compositions and albums across 84 categories. Comedian and talk show host Trevor Noah is hosting this year`s Grammys.

Grammy Awards 2021: Billie Eilish wins for James Bond theme song, takes home Record of The Year

'No Time To Die' to 'Death on the Nile': Movies rescheduled due to the pandemic

The 25th James Bond film 'No Time To Die' has once again got a new release date. The official handle of James Bond films on Twitter shared the updated release date. 'No Time To Die' is now set to release on October 8.&nbsp; 
 
The film was earlier scheduled to release in April 2021. 'No Time To Die'has gone through several delays since last year due to the pandemic. The film was initially scheduled to release in April 2020 and was then pushed back to November 2020 which again changed.&nbsp; 
 
The change in release date is another setback for movie theaters across the world which are trying to rebuild a business crushed by the coronavirus pandemic.

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The film, which cost an estimated $200 million to produce, marks actor Daniel Craig`s last outing as agent 007. 
 
Cinema owners were hoping 'No Time to Die' would kick off a rebound in moviegoing. The pandemic devastated the film business in 2020, and ticket sales in the United States and Canada sunk 80%. That hurt independent theaters and big chains including AMC Entertainment, Cineworld Plc and Cinemark Holdings Inc. 
 
With the virus still rampant in many areas, including in the key Los Angeles market, Hollywood studios appear reluctant to send their biggest films to theaters. Many cinemas are closed, and ones that are open enforce strict attendance limits to allow for social distancing. 
 
The Bond franchise is one of the movie world`s most lucrative, with 2015`s 'Spectre' raking in $880 million at the box office worldwide, while 'Skyfall' in 2012 grossed more than $1 billion globally. 
 
The next closely watched movie is 'Black Widow' from Walt Disney Co`s Marvel Studios, currently scheduled to debut in theaters on May 7.

The 25th James Bond film 'No Time To Die' has once again got a new release date. The official handle of James Bond films on Twitter shared the updated release date.

The 25th James Bond film 'No Time To Die' has once again got a new release date. The official handle of James Bond films on Twitter shared the updated release date. 'No Time To Die' is now set to release on October 8. The film was earlier scheduled to release in April 2021. 'No Time To Die'has gone through several delays since last year due to the pandemic. The film was initially scheduled to release in April 2020 and was then pushed back to November 2020 which again changed. The change in release date is another setback for movie theaters across the world which are trying to rebuild a business crushed by the coronavirus pandemic. NO TIME TO DIE 8 October 2021 pic.twitter.com/HZlNG5kz8t — James Bond (@007) January 22, 2021 × The film, which cost an estimated $200 million to produce, marks actor Daniel Craig`s last outing as agent 007. Cinema owners were hoping 'No Time to Die' would kick off a rebound in moviegoing. The pandemic devastated the film business in 2020, and ticket sales in the United States and Canada sunk 80%. That hurt independent theaters and big chains including AMC Entertainment, Cineworld Plc and Cinemark Holdings Inc. With the virus still rampant in many areas, including in the key Los Angeles market, Hollywood studios appear reluctant to send their biggest films to theaters. Many cinemas are closed, and ones that are open enforce strict attendance limits to allow for social distancing. The Bond franchise is one of the movie world`s most lucrative, with 2015`s 'Spectre' raking in $880 million at the box office worldwide, while 'Skyfall' in 2012 grossed more than $1 billion globally. The next closely watched movie is 'Black Widow' from Walt Disney Co`s Marvel Studios, currently scheduled to debut in theaters on May 7.

James Bond film 'No Time To Die' pushed back once again

Lashana Lynch, ‘No Time To Die’ actor is set to star in feature adaptation of the musical Matilda for Netflix.&nbsp;

The musical feature is based on the popular Roald Dahl classic about a precocious and gifted 5-year-old, who uses her powers of telekinesis to overcome bullies, including her family and her school's principal, and protect her friends.&nbsp;

The Hollywood actress Lashana Lynch will play Miss Honey, the kindly teacher that encourages Matilda and her gifts.&nbsp;

Matthew Warchus, who was the director of the stage musical, is set to direct.

Original playwright Dennis Kelly will adapt the screenplay, with original music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.

Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner will produce for Working Title.

Lashana Lynch is famous for playing Maria Rambeau opposite Brie Larson in Marvel superhero standalone ‘Captain Marvel’’ film. She then went on to get a meaty role in the new James Bond film ‘No Time to Die’, which is due out in April after being postponed several times due to the pandemic.

Lashana Lynch, ‘No Time To Die’ actor is set to star in feature adaptation of the musical Matilda for Netflix. The musical feature is based on the popular Roald Dahl classic about a precocious and gifted 5-year-old, who uses her powers of telekinesis to overcome bullies, including her family and her school's principal, and protect her friends.

Lashana Lynch, ‘No Time To Die’ actor is set to star in feature adaptation of the musical Matilda for Netflix. The musical feature is based on the popular Roald Dahl classic about a precocious and gifted 5-year-old, who uses her powers of telekinesis to overcome bullies, including her family and her school's principal, and protect her friends. The Hollywood actress Lashana Lynch will play Miss Honey, the kindly teacher that encourages Matilda and her gifts. Matthew Warchus, who was the director of the stage musical, is set to direct. Original playwright Dennis Kelly will adapt the screenplay, with original music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner will produce for Working Title. Lashana Lynch is famous for playing Maria Rambeau opposite Brie Larson in Marvel superhero standalone ‘Captain Marvel’’ film. She then went on to get a meaty role in the new James Bond film ‘No Time to Die’, which is due out in April after being postponed several times due to the pandemic.

'No Time To Die' actor Lashana Lynch to star in 'Matilda' movie musical at Netflix

Movie theater operators, after a year of dismal ticket sales during the pandemic, are hoping a lineup of superheroes, fighter pilots and cinema`s most famous spy will help them stage a comeback in 2021. 
 
Roughly two-thirds of theaters remain shut in the United States and Canada, normally the world`s largest film market. Box office receipts in 2020 plunged 80% from a year earlier. 
 
But theater owners and industry analysts see reason for optimism as COVID-19 vaccines roll out and James Bond, Black Widow and other heroes star in new blockbusters set to begin lighting up screens in the spring. 
 
"I think we`ll see a lot of improvements throughout 2021, but I do think it will take some time to get there," said Shawn Robbins, chief analyst with BoxOfficePro.com. "It won`t be an overnight return to normal by any means." 
 
The timing of any rebound is uncertain, as debut dates could change. Hollywood executives have repeatedly shuffled their schedules as they try to judge when the pandemic will fade. Initial excitement over vaccines has been tempered by slow distribution. And audiences will have more choices to stream at home. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/death-on-the-nile-to-the-batman-movies-to-look-forward-to-in-2021-315679#death-on-the-nile-341045">'Death on the Nile' to 'The Batman': Movies to look forward to in 2021</a> 
 
Currently, studios plan to send theaters a heavy lineup of big-budget movies that were yanked from the 2020 schedule. 
 
James Bond thriller "No Time to Die," from MGM and Comcast Corp`s Universal Pictures, is scheduled for April. "Black Widow," from Walt Disney Co`s Marvel Studios, and Universal`s new "Fast &amp; Furious" installment are set for May. 
 
Anticipated summer movies include "Top Gun: Maverick" from ViacomCBS Inc`s Paramount Pictures, Universal`s animated "Minions: The Rise of Gru," and Marvel`s "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." 
 
The theater business was buoyed by the turnout for "Wonder Woman 1984" over the Christmas holiday. While far short of a normal action movie debut, ticket sales for the movie from AT&amp;T Inc`s Warner Bros. came in higher than expected, even though U.S. audiences could stream the film at home on HBO Max. 
 
Warner Bros. plans the same dual-release strategy in 2021 for 17 films, including a "Dune" remake and "Godzilla vs. Kong." 
 
The performance of "Wonder Woman 1984" demonstrated an appetite for the big screen, B. Riley analyst Eric Wold said in a research note. 
 
"This helps support the thesis that when consumers are allowed back to theaters with attractive content, they will once again become moviegoers," said Wold, who follows major chains including AMC Entertainment and Cinemark. 
 
B&amp;B Theatres, which operates in nine states, sold out some of its "Wonder Woman 1984" showtimes on Christmas Day, executives said. But they offered only 25% to 50% of seats, depending on the state, to ensure social distancing. 
 
"We`re seeing week after week our attendance go up," said executive vice president Bobbie Bagby Ford. But she added she did not expect the industry to hit "any semblance of normal" until vaccinations expand and attendance limits can be lifted. 
 
"It`s probably going to be the holidays of 2021 before I see us back to full swing," she said. 
 
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Movie theater operators, after a year of dismal ticket sales during the pandemic, are hoping a lineup of superheroes, fighter pilots and cinema`s most famous spy will help them stage a comeback in 2021.

Movie theater operators, after a year of dismal ticket sales during the pandemic, are hoping a lineup of superheroes, fighter pilots and cinema`s most famous spy will help them stage a comeback in 2021. Roughly two-thirds of theaters remain shut in the United States and Canada, normally the world`s largest film market. Box office receipts in 2020 plunged 80% from a year earlier. But theater owners and industry analysts see reason for optimism as COVID-19 vaccines roll out and James Bond, Black Widow and other heroes star in new blockbusters set to begin lighting up screens in the spring. "I think we`ll see a lot of improvements throughout 2021, but I do think it will take some time to get there," said Shawn Robbins, chief analyst with BoxOfficePro.com. "It won`t be an overnight return to normal by any means." The timing of any rebound is uncertain, as debut dates could change. Hollywood executives have repeatedly shuffled their schedules as they try to judge when the pandemic will fade. Initial excitement over vaccines has been tempered by slow distribution. And audiences will have more choices to stream at home. 'Death on the Nile' to 'The Batman': Movies to look forward to in 2021 Currently, studios plan to send theaters a heavy lineup of big-budget movies that were yanked from the 2020 schedule. James Bond thriller "No Time to Die," from MGM and Comcast Corp`s Universal Pictures, is scheduled for April. "Black Widow," from Walt Disney Co`s Marvel Studios, and Universal`s new "Fast & Furious" installment are set for May. Anticipated summer movies include "Top Gun: Maverick" from ViacomCBS Inc`s Paramount Pictures, Universal`s animated "Minions: The Rise of Gru," and Marvel`s "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." The theater business was buoyed by the turnout for "Wonder Woman 1984" over the Christmas holiday. While far short of a normal action movie debut, ticket sales for the movie from AT&T Inc`s Warner Bros. came in higher than expected, even though U.S. audiences could stream the film at home on HBO Max. Warner Bros. plans the same dual-release strategy in 2021 for 17 films, including a "Dune" remake and "Godzilla vs. Kong." The performance of "Wonder Woman 1984" demonstrated an appetite for the big screen, B. Riley analyst Eric Wold said in a research note. "This helps support the thesis that when consumers are allowed back to theaters with attractive content, they will once again become moviegoers," said Wold, who follows major chains including AMC Entertainment and Cinemark. B&B Theatres, which operates in nine states, sold out some of its "Wonder Woman 1984" showtimes on Christmas Day, executives said. But they offered only 25% to 50% of seats, depending on the state, to ensure social distancing. "We`re seeing week after week our attendance go up," said executive vice president Bobbie Bagby Ford. But she added she did not expect the industry to hit "any semblance of normal" until vaccinations expand and attendance limits can be lifted. "It`s probably going to be the holidays of 2021 before I see us back to full swing," she said.

'No Time To Die' and 'Black Widow' expected to spark cinema-going in 2021

Lashana Lynch who will be seen as secret agent Nomi in 'No Time To Die', is the first female of colour to hold the 007 title in the James Bond franchise.

Lynch is one of British GQ's January/February 2021 cover stars and was recently named Breakthrough Actress at the GQ Men Of The Year 2020 Awards. In an interview with British GQ's Thomas Barrie, Lynch addressed the criticism she faced from online commenters when reports of her role as the new 007 came to light.

"White patriarchy will always have something to say when it comes to things like that," Lynch said of her "No Time To Die" role. "But the magnitude of it was ridiculous."

Around July 2019, reports of Lynch's starring role in "No Time To Die" leaked and some responded online that they weren't ready to see a Black woman as a secret agent.

Lynch confirmed the report that she would star as 007 in an interview with Harper's Bazaar UK when she also said that the backlash she faced online — from people who said they weren't ready to see a Black woman as a secret agent — led her to delete her social media accounts for a week.

Lynch touched on coping with cyberbullying, saying that she imagined "weird-looking actual trolls with blue hair" were criticizing her role.

"For me, none of it is real," Lynch said. "As soon as my phone is off or I'm out of the app, it quite literally doesn't exist anymore."

Lynch continued, saying that she's "tired" of "the fact that you have to celebrate it, like it's this New Age thing, like Black people have just arrived on the planet."

"For my community, those are really big things, but for the world, I need you to not care about it," Lynch said. 
 
The "No Time To Die" star also said that she wants people to remember that she's not the first Black female to play a major role in the James Bond franchise. Grace Jones played the villain May Day in 'A View To A Kill'&nbsp;in 1985, and Naomie Harris became the first Black actress to play the character Moneypenny in the 2012 film 'Skyfall',&nbsp;a role she's continued to play in Bond films since then.

Lynch also added that she is reminding herself she believes her upcoming role makes her a part of a conversation worth having.

"I am one Black woman — if it were another Black woman cast in the role, it would have been the same conversation, she would have got the same attacks, the same abuse," Lynch said. "I just have to remind myself that the conversation is happening and that I'm a part of something that will be very, very revolutionary."

'No Time To Die' is set to premiere on April 2, 2021.

 
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Lashana Lynch who will be seen as secret agent Nomi in 'No Time To Die', is the first female of colour to hold the 007 title in the James Bond franchise. Lynch is one of British GQ's January/February 2021 cover stars and was recently named Breakthrough Actress at the GQ Men Of The Year 2020 Awards.

Lashana Lynch who will be seen as secret agent Nomi in 'No Time To Die', is the first female of colour to hold the 007 title in the James Bond franchise. Lynch is one of British GQ's January/February 2021 cover stars and was recently named Breakthrough Actress at the GQ Men Of The Year 2020 Awards. In an interview with British GQ's Thomas Barrie, Lynch addressed the criticism she faced from online commenters when reports of her role as the new 007 came to light. "White patriarchy will always have something to say when it comes to things like that," Lynch said of her "No Time To Die" role. "But the magnitude of it was ridiculous." Around July 2019, reports of Lynch's starring role in "No Time To Die" leaked and some responded online that they weren't ready to see a Black woman as a secret agent. Lynch confirmed the report that she would star as 007 in an interview with Harper's Bazaar UK when she also said that the backlash she faced online — from people who said they weren't ready to see a Black woman as a secret agent — led her to delete her social media accounts for a week. Lynch touched on coping with cyberbullying, saying that she imagined "weird-looking actual trolls with blue hair" were criticizing her role. "For me, none of it is real," Lynch said. "As soon as my phone is off or I'm out of the app, it quite literally doesn't exist anymore." Lynch continued, saying that she's "tired" of "the fact that you have to celebrate it, like it's this New Age thing, like Black people have just arrived on the planet." "For my community, those are really big things, but for the world, I need you to not care about it," Lynch said. The "No Time To Die" star also said that she wants people to remember that she's not the first Black female to play a major role in the James Bond franchise. Grace Jones played the villain May Day in 'A View To A Kill' in 1985, and Naomie Harris became the first Black actress to play the character Moneypenny in the 2012 film 'Skyfall', a role she's continued to play in Bond films since then. Lynch also added that she is reminding herself she believes her upcoming role makes her a part of a conversation worth having. "I am one Black woman — if it were another Black woman cast in the role, it would have been the same conversation, she would have got the same attacks, the same abuse," Lynch said. "I just have to remind myself that the conversation is happening and that I'm a part of something that will be very, very revolutionary." 'No Time To Die' is set to premiere on April 2, 2021.

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'No Time To Die', the 25th film in the James Bond franchise, has been facing roadblocks for quite some time. The film's release date has changed multiple times due to the pandemic.&nbsp; 
 
It was initially slated to hit theatres in April 2020 but was pushed to November due to COVID. However, with uncertainty looming large all over the world, the makers decided to push the film further to 2021.&nbsp; 
 
While the fans are awaiting the film's release eagerly, the delay has caused a huge dent on MGM Studio's (producers of the film) pocket. According to a report in The Hollywood Reporter, the makers are suffering a loss of $1 million in interest a month due to the delay in the release of the film. The makers are reportedly taken a huge loan for the film.&nbsp; 
 
Hal Vogel, CEO of Vogel Capital Research told the website, "MGM is suffering. Every major distributor at this point has a pile of unreleased expensive movies. The pile grows larger by the day. These films are inventory. They are sitting there with no return on their investment. Even with low-interest rates, the interest costs are piling up. So going the streaming route is not that crazy. You’ve spent the money. And you’re not getting it back anytime soon." 
 
Hollywood has been facing major losses due to the pandemic as many theatres in the UK and US are yet to function in its full capacity. In recent months, Warner Bros released their big-budget highly anticipated film- 'Tenet' in theatres. But the film incurred huge losses for the studio.&nbsp; 
 
Similarly, Disney released its big-budget 'Mulan' on its OTT platform in a Pay-Per-View format and that movie too hasn't been able to recover costs.&nbsp; 
 
There were rumours that MGM would also take the digital route with 'No Time To Die' and release the film on one of the OTT platforms but the studio later denied the news. The film is set to hit theatres in April 2021.&nbsp;

'No Time To Die' will have actor Daniel Craig playing the famous spy for the final time. Oscar-winner Rami Malek will be playing the Bond villain in the film.&nbsp; 
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'No Time To Die', the 25th film in the James Bond franchise, has been facing roadblocks for quite some time. The film's release date has changed multiple times due to the pandemic.

'No Time To Die', the 25th film in the James Bond franchise, has been facing roadblocks for quite some time. The film's release date has changed multiple times due to the pandemic. It was initially slated to hit theatres in April 2020 but was pushed to November due to COVID. However, with uncertainty looming large all over the world, the makers decided to push the film further to 2021. While the fans are awaiting the film's release eagerly, the delay has caused a huge dent on MGM Studio's (producers of the film) pocket. According to a report in The Hollywood Reporter, the makers are suffering a loss of $1 million in interest a month due to the delay in the release of the film. The makers are reportedly taken a huge loan for the film. Hal Vogel, CEO of Vogel Capital Research told the website, "MGM is suffering. Every major distributor at this point has a pile of unreleased expensive movies. The pile grows larger by the day. These films are inventory. They are sitting there with no return on their investment. Even with low-interest rates, the interest costs are piling up. So going the streaming route is not that crazy. You’ve spent the money. And you’re not getting it back anytime soon." Hollywood has been facing major losses due to the pandemic as many theatres in the UK and US are yet to function in its full capacity. In recent months, Warner Bros released their big-budget highly anticipated film- 'Tenet' in theatres. But the film incurred huge losses for the studio. Similarly, Disney released its big-budget 'Mulan' on its OTT platform in a Pay-Per-View format and that movie too hasn't been able to recover costs. There were rumours that MGM would also take the digital route with 'No Time To Die' and release the film on one of the OTT platforms but the studio later denied the news. The film is set to hit theatres in April 2021. 'No Time To Die' will have actor Daniel Craig playing the famous spy for the final time. Oscar-winner Rami Malek will be playing the Bond villain in the film.

No Time To Die: Here's how much the film's delay is costing its makers

James Bond movie 'No Time To Die' may en route towards the digital way. The next 007 movies which kept on delaying has&nbsp;been now pushed to next year. A new report is been popping up reveals a&nbsp;whopping&nbsp;amount of streaming sites have to pay to get 007 on OTT route.&nbsp; 
 
The movie, which was supposed to be released back in April 2020 has kept on delaying due to COVID-19, and due to the postponement,&nbsp;MGM, the studio behind the film, lost between $30 million to $50 million, reports suggest.&nbsp;

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As now, MGM reportedly considered the selling the rights to the digital service, after plenty of streaming giants including Apple, Netflix, and many others are&nbsp;kept on exploring the possibility of acquiring 'No Time to Die', rights.

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''The studio was said to be looking for a deal of roughly $600 million — a price tag that was deemed too rich for two of the free-spending streaming services,'' Variety reported. The movie cost around $250 million to make.&nbsp; 
 
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'No Time to Die' is currently set to hit theatres on April 2, 2021.&nbsp;

James Bond movie 'No Time To Die' may en route towards the digital way. The next 007 movies which kept on delaying has been now pushed to next year. A new report is been popping up reveals a whopping amount of streaming sites have to pay to get 007 on OTT route.

James Bond movie 'No Time To Die' may en route towards the digital way. The next 007 movies which kept on delaying has been now pushed to next year. A new report is been popping up reveals a whopping amount of streaming sites have to pay to get 007 on OTT route. The movie, which was supposed to be released back in April 2020 has kept on delaying due to COVID-19, and due to the postponement, MGM, the studio behind the film, lost between $30 million to $50 million, reports suggest. Ursula Andress to Halle Berry: James Bond girls and their iconic swimsuits As now, MGM reportedly considered the selling the rights to the digital service, after plenty of streaming giants including Apple, Netflix, and many others are kept on exploring the possibility of acquiring 'No Time to Die', rights. From Sean Connery to Pierce Brosnan, here's a look back at Hollywood actors who have played James Bond ''The studio was said to be looking for a deal of roughly $600 million — a price tag that was deemed too rich for two of the free-spending streaming services,'' Variety reported. The movie cost around $250 million to make. Although, the studio confirmed earlier that they will stick to the theatres no matter what, ''We do not comment on rumours. The film is not for sale. The film’s release has been postponed until April 2021 to preserve the theatrical experience for the moviegoer,'' an MGM spokesperson said. 'Dr No' to 'Casino Royale': 15 James Bond films and the books that have inspired them 'No Time to Die' is currently set to hit theatres on April 2, 2021.

James Bond 'No Time to Die' may head to OTT for this whopping amount

Daniel Craig starrer James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ will not be hitting the theatres this year after all. The Bond film that will see Daniel Craig return in the leading role has been set for 2021.

The 25th film in the franchise will come out on April 2, 2021. According to the official website 007, the statement read, "MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, today announced the release of No Time To Die, the 25th film in the James Bond series, will be delayed until 2 April 2021 in order to be seen by a worldwide theatrical audience. We understand the delay will be disappointing to our fans but we now look forward to sharing No Time To Die next year."

This, after the film’s release date has been shifted multiple times because of COVID-19.&nbsp;

‘No Time To Die’ is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga.&nbsp;

Daniel Craig starrer James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ will not be hitting the theatres this year after all. The Bond film that will see Daniel Craig return in the leading role has been set for 2021.

Daniel Craig starrer James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ will not be hitting the theatres this year after all. The Bond film that will see Daniel Craig return in the leading role has been set for 2021. The 25th film in the franchise will come out on April 2, 2021. According to the official website 007, the statement read, "MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, today announced the release of No Time To Die, the 25th film in the James Bond series, will be delayed until 2 April 2021 in order to be seen by a worldwide theatrical audience. We understand the delay will be disappointing to our fans but we now look forward to sharing No Time To Die next year." This, after the film’s release date has been shifted multiple times because of COVID-19. ‘No Time To Die’ is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga.

No James Bond this year as Daniel Craig starrer 'No Time To Die' pushed to 2021

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