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The Guardian
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
James Bond franchise owners request more time to defend control of 007 spy name
The owners of the multibillion-pound James Bond franchise have requested more time to mount their defence to keep control of the super spy's name in Europe, after a legal challenge to their trademark rights across a range of goods and services. In February, the Guardian revealed that a Dubai-based property developer had filed claims in the UK and EU arguing that lack of use meant various protections had lapsed around James Bond's intellectual property, including his name, his 007 assignation and the catchphrase 'Bond, James Bond'. Nearly all the actions relate to the merchandising of goods and services under the Bond name, which can be challenged after five years of 'non-use'. Josef Kleindienst, an Austrian who is building a $5bn luxury resort complex called the Heart of Europe on six artificial islands off Dubai, has argued the trademarks have been commercially under-exploited . Daniel Craig's last outing as 007, No Time to Die, was released in 2021 and with no announcement yet of his replacement or timeline for production of the next film, the franchise is on track to beat the previous longest gap between instalments of six years and four months. The Bond trademarks are registered to the US-based company Danjaq, which controls the rights to worldwide James Bond merchandising in conjunction with the UK-based production company Eon. Danjaq had an initial 60 days to file its defence of the trademarks after the challenge. It has done so with the UK Intellectual Property Office, but has requested more time to file in the EU. 'As a general rule, any initial unilateral request for an extension that is received in time will be considered appropriate and will be granted,' said the EU Intellectual Property Office in a filing extending the deadline. However, it added that it was highly unlikely to grant a further extension beyond mid-June 'unless there are exceptional circumstances'. Danjaq also co-owns the copyright to the existing James Bond films, along with MGM Studios, which was acquired by Amazon for $8.5bn in 2021. Days after the report of Kleindienst's legal challenges, it emerged that Amazon had paid more than $1bn to gain full 'creative control' of the James Bond franchise from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, the longtime stewards of the Bond films. With creative control, Amazon now has the power to move forward with new films and potentially TV spin-offs too, without approval from the two British-American heirs to the film producer Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli, who had overseen the integrity of the character originally created in 1953 by the author Ian Fleming. In March, Amazon confirmed that Amy Pascal and David Heyman would steer the next Bond film, although no release date or lead actor has yet been named. Pascal has experience with the Bond series in her previous position as Sony's chair of film, overseeing Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and Skyfall. She also had producer credits on the latest Spider-Man series. Heyman is best known as the producer of all Harry Potter films as well as the Fantastic Beasts franchise and is now in pre-production on the much-anticipated HBO TV series adaptation of the stories. He is the second most commercially successful film producer of all time, with credits including Gravity, Paddington, Barbie, Wonka and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Extra.ie
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
James Bond hopeful drops major clue he could be the next 007
The actor potentially set to become the next 007 may have already blown their cover and revealed they have secured the top gig as the secret agent. Bond last hit screens in 2021's No Time To Die, a film which saw Daniel Craig play the role of the super agent for the fifth and final time on the silver screen. With Craig bowing out on top in the role, much of the post-movie discussion centred around who may play Bond in future films. Daniel Craig as James Bond in No Time To Die. Pic: MGM/Eon/Danjaq/UPI/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock And now Godzilla star Aaron Taylor-Johnson could be the chosen one for the role, with a new development catching well-trained eyes. Pic: MGM/Eon/Danjaq/UPI/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock Rumours persisted prior to Amazon's purchase of the Bond film franchise that 34-year-old Johnson was the preferred choice of ex-Bond producer Barbara Broccoli. And while the actor himself has previously been coy on speculation, his latest career move could be an indication of a good sign on the Bond end of things. Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Pic:Johnson this week joined the family of global ambassadors of Omega – the luxury watch brand which has appeared on the wrists of 007 actors for decades. 'I have always had an appreciation for timepieces but especially for Omega,' Johnson said via Instagram. 'Now, after visiting the factory, I am in awe of the skill required to manufacture such a luxurious product.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by OMEGA (@omega) While Johnson has the lead-in with the Bond timepiece manufacturer, perhaps the bookmakers are worth more of a glance to weigh up who else remains in the frame. Theo James, star of The Divergent, currently heads the betting at 6/4. Second favourite is Superman star Henry Cavill, with the 42-year-old priced at just 3/1 having been heavily linked with the role for the last number of years. Johnson then comes in at third in the betting at 7/2.
Business Mayor
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Trump allows New York offshore wind project after apparent gas pipeline compromise with state
File: The wind farm in the Baltic Sea 35 kilometres northeast of Rügen is a joint venture of the Essen-based energy group Eon and the Norwegian shareholder Equinor. Bernd Wüstneck | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Norwegian energy company Equinor will resume construction on its offshore wind farm in New York, after the Trump administration lifted its order to halt work on the project. Empire Wind 1 will be the first offshore wind project to deliver electricity directly to New York City. The Interior Department under the Biden administration approved the project last year after Equinor signed a lease issued by the department in 2017. But Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered construction on Empire Wind to stop on April 16, alleging the Biden administration rushed the project's approval 'without sufficient analysis or consultation among the relevant agencies as relates to the potential effects.' The stop-work order had raised fears among investors that the White House might target other wind projects that had already been permitted and approved. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday evening that Burgum and President Donald Trump agreed to lift the stop-work order and allow the project to move forward 'after countless conversations with Equinor and White House officials.' Empire Wind supports 1,500 union jobs, Hochul said. Equinor said it aims to execute planned installation activities this year and minimize the impact of the stop-work order in order to reach its goal of starting commercial operations in 2027.
Wales Online
12-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Eon giving away £100 and customers just need to do one thing
Eon customers have been alerted to the chance to bag themselves a free cash boost. The energy company says it will slash £50 off bills for customers who refer a friend or family member to Eon. The new customers will also get the £50 discount. READ MORE: The Nationwide customers who will qualify for new £100 bonus payments Get our best money saving tips and hacks by signing up to our newsletter Customers could continue to make savings if they get more people to join the company. Money saved on energy bills will allow residents to spend the cash on other things. The offer is part of a bid from Eon to attract customers from its rivals. They explained how it works on their website. Eon said: "Refer a friend. Earn £50. Repeat. "Help your friends and family get more from their energy with our refer a friend deal. "Plus get money off your electricity and gas bills. "Referring couldn't be easier. Get all the latest motoring news sent to your inbox by signing up to our new newsletter here "Through your online account you can refer as many friends as you want to sign up with us for their electricity and gas. "Every time you recommend a friend that joins us, you'll both receive £50 off your energy bills." If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the BirminghamLive app. You can get it from Apple here and for Android here.
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
How to watch all 25 James Bond movies as they arrive in one place for limited time
The entire James Bond Collection comprising 25 Eon-produced films will be available to stream for a limited time. James Bond enthusiasts will be excited to hear that MGM+ is set to release the entire James Bond Collection, featuring all 25 Eon films, for streaming soon. The film series will be accessible for a limited period on MGM+ in 32 countries. UK viewers can access the MGM+ streaming service as an add-on via Amazon Prime Video. The service is already a hit among Outlander fans who watch the show through this platform. While there are actually 27 James Bond films in total, including 1967's Casino Royale and 1983's Never Say Never Again produced by other companies, the official collection from Eon, the James Bond production company, consists of 25 films. This announcement follows Amazon MGM Studios' complete takeover of the Bond franchise, with long-standing producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson stepping down, reports Surrey Live. How many actors have played James Bond? A total of seven actors have portrayed James Bond, with Sean Connery being the first to take on the iconic 007 role in 1962. After Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan assumed the role. Daniel Craig was the most recent actor to play the part, with the next Bond yet to be revealed. All 25 James Bond films in order Dr. No - Sean Connery From Russia with Love - Sean Connery Goldfinger - Sean Connery Thunderball - Sean Connery You Only Live Twice - Sean Connery On Her Majesty's Secret Service - George Lazenby Diamonds Are Forever - Sean Connery Live and Let Die - Roger Moore The Man with the Golden Gun - Roger Moore The Spy Who Loved Me - Roger Moore Moonraker - Roger Moore For Your Eyes Only - Roger Moore Octopussy - Roger Moore A View to Kill - Roger Moore The Living Daylights - Timothy Dalton Licence to Kill - Timothy Dalton GoldenEye - Pierce Brosnan Tomorrow Never Dies - Pierce Brosnan The World Is Not Enough - Pierce Brosnan Die Another Day - Pierce Brosnan Casino Royale - Daniel Craig Quantum of Solace - Daniel Craig Skyfall - Daniel Craig Spectre - Daniel Craig No Time to Die - Daniel Craig When is The James Bond Collection coming to MGM+? The James Bond Collection will be available for streaming from June 1, 2025. Viewers can indulge in all 25 iconic James Bond films, spanning from Sean Connery's Dr No. to Daniel Craig's No Time to Die. The collection joins MGM+'s growing roster of exclusive series and blockbuster movie franchises, including eagerly awaited upcoming series like Outlander: Blood of My Blood and The Institute, as well as MGM catalogue classics such as Rocky, Legally Blonde, Teen Wolf and Stargate. How can UK viewers access MGM+? In the UK, MGM+ can be accessed as an additional subscription via Prime Video at a cost of £5.99 per month. MGM+ boasts a lineup of exclusive original series, blockbuster movies, classic film franchises and legacy hit series, all available on demand.
