An interesting story appeared earlier in the week on The HMSS Weblog regarding Playboy Enterprises Inc. The article notes:
“Playboy magazine and its parent company, Playboy Enterprises Inc., may be the target of a takeover fight. Why should James Bond fans care? Well, the magazine does have a half-century relationship with a certain [...]
Daniel Craig is to return to the role of James Bond sooner than expected. However, for anyone hoping for a positive announcement regarding Bond 23 is likely to be disappointed as the news is that Craig’s likeness will appear in Activision’s latest James Bond game announced today; Blood Stone will be available for Xbox 360, [...]
Activision Announce 'Blood Stone' Videogame [MI6]An article on Bondstars.com have announced the death of Alan Hume, who worked on The Spy Who Loved Me , For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy and A View To A Kill.
“We are very sad to announce the death of veteran cinematographer Alan Hume. For those of you who were lucky to meet Alan [...]
As expected, MGM’s lenders have agreed another debt extension according to The Wall Street Journal.
“Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.’s lenders agreed to give the film studio until Sept. 15 to repay interest and principal due on its bank debt, MGM said.”
Read “MGM Lenders Extend Debt, Interest Payment Deadline To Sept 15″ on The Wall Street Journal
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MGM Lenders Extend Debt, Interest Payment Deadline To Sept 15 [Wall Street Journal]According to an article in BusinessWeek, Lions Gate Entertainment has approached MGM’s creditors with the aim of acquiring the studio, although they will need the approval of Carl Icahn, the Lions Gate’s largest shareholder.The article notes:
“Any agreement to buy Los Angeles-based MGM would have to be approved by Carl Icahn, Lions Gate’s largest shareholder. [...]
Reports have appeared in the press over the last few days stating that Bond 23 had been cancelled. The Mirror and other newspapers reported that production had been axed entirely, and the story quickly spread across the globe.
However, the story is entirely without foundation; production remains suspended indefinitely while the problems stemming from MGMs financial [...]
Variety reports that MGM is likely to ask its debtholders for another repayment extension next week when the current extension expires. Its fifth extension was granted on May 13th and runs through until July 14th. The article goes on to note:
“During recent weeks, MGM’s believed to have met informally with top execs from Lionsgate, [...]
More on the ongoing story regarding a possible merger between MGM and Lions Gate from the man trying to take over the latter:
“Billionaire Carl Icahn said on Friday that Lions Gate Entertainment Corp, the company he has sought to control in a hostile takeover, has problems and should avoid merging with financially troubled Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.”
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According to an article in BusinessWeek published yesterday Lions Gate Entertainment Corp has held merger talks with troubled studio MGM. The article states:
“No offer has been made, and Vancouver-based Lions Gate won’t be able to move ahead without backing from Icahn, the largest investor with a 32 percent stake, said the person, who [...]
Collectors of James Bond memorabilia may be interested in a 1:1 replica of the Scaramanga’s golden gun from The Man With The Golden Gun.
The replica is produced by Factory Entertainment and components have been cast and machine from metal and plated in 19 ct gold. Just like the original it can be assembled and disassembled [...]
