MGM is associated with Sony Pictures to co -finance productions

Sony Pictures Entertainment will continue in the James Bond business after having reached an agreement with MGM of co -financing, marketing in movie theaters and distribution of ‘Bond 23’ worldwide. In addition, both studies have agreed to study the possibility of co -financeing future productions in the next five years.

Sony Pictures Entertainment will continue in the James Bond business after having reached an agreement with MGM of co -financing, commercialization in movie theaters and distribution of Bond 23 worldwide. The announcement has been made recently by the vice president of MGM, Gary Barber and its executive director, Roger Birnbaum, and the president of Sony Pictures, Michael Lynton and his vice president, Amy Pascal. On November 9, 2012 Sony will premiere the next installment of this iconic franchise worldwide, with the exception of some international territories where MGM will directly supervise the distribution.

In addition, MGM and Sony Pictures have agreed to study the possibility of co -financeing future film productions of both studies in the next five years.

The two studies have collaborated in recent years, directly or indirectly, in numerous films, including Casino Royale, 007: Quantum of Solace, 21: Black Jack, mine, yours and ours, the pink panther, and Kevin James's next comedy, Zooloco.

The announcement of the agreement to distribute Bond 23 Add another first -class title to the Sony list for 2012, which includes Men in Black 3 and The Amazing Spider-Manas well as I Hate You Dad (pending title in Spanish), starring Adam Sandler, Here Comes the Boom, con Kevin James, 21 Jump Street, Resident Evil 5 and Total challenge.

"Sony Pictures is the ideal study to associate with us now that MGM returns to the business of making film. We have a long relationship with Michael and Amy and we are excited about what promises to be a prosperous future together," said Barber and Birnbaum.

"In addition to working together in Bond, this agreement extends our relationship with MGM with whom we study other opportunities to co -finance first -line projects," said Lynton. "Gary and Roger are leaders of great experience and consideration, outstanding creative and respected executives.

"After working with great success in the re-launch of the James Bond franchise with Casino Royale and 007: Quantum of Solace, we feel privileged and proud to continue with our association with Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson, Daniel Craig and the Great Talent teams of Eon and MGM," said Pascal.