The James Bond Dossier - Lions Gate Said to Approach MGM Studio Creditors on Purchase [BusinessWeek]

Published: Fri, 07/16/10



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Lions Gate Said to Approach MGM Studio Creditors on Purchase [BusinessWeek]
 
2010-07-14 04:16:52-04
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. [...]
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MGM Lenders Extend Debt, Interest Payment Deadline To Sept 15 [Wall Street Journal]
 
2010-07-14 14:22:34-04
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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Alan Hume dies [Bondstars.com]
 
2010-07-15 00:30:08-04
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 [...]
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Activision Announce ‘Blood Stone’ Videogame [MI6]
 
2010-07-16 04:40:04-04
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, [...]
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Playboy, 007’s old ally, may be subject of takeover fight [HMSS Weblog]
 
2010-07-16 05:13:36-04
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 [...]
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