No Time to Die poster
Almost two months ago, the blog raised the question of whether No Time to Die’s November release date is that secure.
Things haven’t firmed up since.
Here in the United States, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is worse than ever. Los Angeles, a major movie viewing market, is one of the hot spots. And the U.S. itself is the worst place on Earth for the virus, according to information tracked by Johns Hopkins University.
As a result, movie studios are still juggling release dates. Ask Warner Bros., which keeps changing the dates for movies such as Christopher Nolan’s Tenet and Wonder Woman 1984.
What’s more, non-movie venues are also in flux.
This week, the Geneva Motor Show, one of the leading global events in the auto industry, announced its 2021 edition, scheduled for March, was canceled. That’s an indication any event where crowds will gather is uncertain.
Again, turning to the U.S., Major League Baseball wants to attempt an abbreviated 60-game season starting in late July. But is that possible given the current COVID-19 situation? As things stand now, MLB games will be played in empty stadiums. Meanwhile minor league baseball has been canceled for 2020.
Granted, it’s a little more than four months before No Time to Die is due out. Things can change.
Also, should Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (Bond’s home studio) and Universal (handling international distribution) write off the U.S. and release the 25th James Bond film in Europe and Asia where COVID-19 seems more under control while writing off the U.S.?
Who knows? Still, it’s not much of a reach to say No Time to Die’s current release date is as uncertain as ever.
Filed under: James Bond Films | Tagged: Bond 25, COVID-19, Geneva Motor Show, Johns Hopkins University, Major League Baseball, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, No Time to Die, Universal |
The Spy Command 
Re the car show; I suspect many organisers and investors are reluctant to commit to shows like that because there would not be any insurance cover if it was cancelled; Covid-19 is now a known event and so insurers won’t cover against it; this applies for holidays too.
Cineworld in the UK has put opening its cinemas back two weeks, arguably because there is nothing for it to show at the moment.
Also, they are looking at January 6th for Broadway to open.
Yeah, right.
Also, who cares. Just a bunch of Eurotrash will not be able to use their free tix.
I did send you the Time’s Square and Airport pix?
Miss you.