James Bond 23 and 24 secure funding

14/04/2011

The future of Britain's greatest fictional secret agent appears to be secure after Sony Pictures and MGM agreed a financing and distribution deal for the next two movies.

For a time it looked as though one of the most successful film franchises in the world was going to be left in tatters due to problems at its studio, but fans can now breathe a sigh of relief as the situation seems to have been remedied.

Sony Pictures co-chairman Amy Pascal said the companies are looking forward to collaborating further with producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, as well as James Bond himself, Daniel Craig.

"After successfully working on the re-launch of the James Bond franchise with Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, we could not be more proud or privileged to continue our association [with the team]," remarked Ms Pascal.

James Bond first appeared in print in 1953, with the debut movie unveiled 11 years later.

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Posted by Alison Foster