Nbuniversal has just brought out a huge move that could overload the future of one of the most iconic Hollywood franchise of action. The company has officially acquired all rights, excluding publication, a Robert Ludlum’S Jason Bourne AND Pestone of the route Series of books, blocking them forever.
This means Bourne It does not go anywhere and, above all, opens the door for a new wave of films of films and high number of octane.
The acquisition was not easy. According to Variety, the agreement was the result of a strong war of offers with seven studies and streamers in the running for rights. In the end, a nine -digit offer that marked the agreement and brought the property home to the universal.
Peter CramerPresident of Universal Pictures, he shared his excitement by saying: “From his debut in 2002, the iconic Bourne franchise has remodeled the spy genre with innovative films that establish new standards for the cinematographic action. We are excited to continue to expand the universe of Bourne in the future with new exciting stories for global public”.
Jeffrey WeinerPresident and CEO of Captivate Entertainment and Executor of Ludlum’s Estate, he added: “We are excited that the” Bourne “franchise will remain at Universal. We can’t wait to work with the universal team to expand the Bourne franchise through the various universal platforms”.
With this new chapter, Frank Marshall It will continue to produce imminent episodes. Marshall was at the center of the Bourne Franchising from the beginning and once again it will collaborate with Captivate Jeffrey Weiner AND Ben Smith to graze future stories.
Universal has already brought us five Bourne Film, starting from Bourne’s identity directed by Doug Limanfollowed by Bourne’s supremacy, The Bourne UltimatumAND Jason Bourne led by Paul GreengrassAnd the spin-off Bourne’s legacy With Jeremy Renner and directed by Tony Gilroy. Together, these films have transported over $ 1.64 billion to the global box office.
Nbuniversal has also lengthened the Bourne IP through video games, goods and even a popular live-action theme show at Universal Studios Orlando called Bourne’s Startacle.
This agreement plants an important flag for Universal and suggests great things to come.
By Joey Gour
Source: Geek Tyrant
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