Last summer we learned that a screenwriter had been hired to take on the developing Twilight Zone movie, therefore we knew The Outer Limits wouldn’t be too far behind. The other sci-fi/horror show that featured vignettes about extraordinary encounters and situations is heading to the big screen according to Variety.
MGM can add another causality to their list of delayed if not canceled films. The Hobbit still hasn’t been green lit, James Bond has been put on hold indefinitely, and Joss Whedon said that if Bond is getting that kind of treatment he has no idea when his flick Cabin in the Woods will hit theaters. Now according to a report from Moviehole, the developing Robocop remake in no more. The film that Darren Aronofsky was attached to direct is now, dead.
The headline to this story might seem a bit harsh but it’s straight to the point and honest. Over the past year, we (as in fans and journalists) have been patiently waiting for some type of sign that the James Bond franchise would continue despite the financial situation of its studio, MGM. Back when it was announced that Sam Mendes had signed on to direct, it seemed like all was well but then the film hit one huge snag after another eventually ending up in a shallow pit of death!
The fallout from MGM’s money problems continue to wreak havoc on its properties with James Bond being the first major casualty. The long running Ian Fleming series has finally hit a brick wall it can’t break through. Months ago there were rumors that Bond 23′s future was uncertain and now that speculation has come to fruition.
None of us should be surprised by the latest bombshell to pop up from the MGM camp. The studio has been in a financial rut for the past year, was officially put up for sale, and now all of its coveted franchises have been put in danger. The most lucrative property they have in their arsenal is Ian Fleming’s James Bond series, and according to Mi6 (via Total Film) it’s on shaky ground.
After months of rumors and speculation, legendary MGM Studios is officially on the chopping block. The studio has a large amount of debt looming over it, and isn’t making enough revenue to pay it off. According to Deadline Hollywood Daily, they’ve put out a statement regarding their plans for the company’s future, which will include possible new ownership.
Even though MGM has been facing a boatload of problems as of late, their prized James Bond property is still afloat. Rumors have been circulating that the longstanding series would be sold off to another studio, because MGM could no longer afford to produce the films. Yet, according to a video brought to our attention by CommanderBond, the franchises’ star Daniel Craig announced that the new film will start shooting next year.
Will someone tell Hollywood executives that 3-D is not the saving grace of the film industry? The way things are going you’d think this was the fifties and movies were competing with TV all over again. According to ShockTillYouDrop, Joss Whedon‘s highly anticipated thriller, The Cabin in the Woods has been pushed back an entire year, and it’s all 3-D’s fault!
Poor MGM can’t catch a break. The legendary studio has been at the center of a serious financial crisis over the past few weeks, and there seems to be no sign of relief in sight. According to WAMG, MGM could be losing its livelihood with the possible loss of Ian Flemings James Bond franchise. Some reports are suggesting that Twentieth Century Fox may be stepping in to buy the property.
