Chinanews client, Beijing, January 25th (Reporter Yuan Xiuyue) ""007: No Time to Die" can be renamed "007: No Time to Release"." When the action blockbuster announced the third file change, some netizens So ridiculous.

　　Recently, due to the impact of the epidemic and the large-scale closure of theaters around the world, many Hollywood blockbusters have announced the withdrawal or rescheduling.

After nearly a year, Hollywood once again ushered in a wave of withdrawals.

"007: No Time to Die" poster

"007: No Time to Die" three changes

　　In March last year, hit by the new crown pneumonia epidemic, "Mulan", "007: No Time to Die", "Fast and Furious 9" and many other Hollywood blockbusters announced their withdrawal.

Ten months later, "Mulan" has been screened using streaming media and cinema, but "007: No Time to Die" and "Fast and Furious 9" have not yet seen the audience.

　　Both films were originally scheduled to be released this spring, but due to the epidemic, "007: No Time to Die" has postponed its release date for the third time, and it is now extended to October 8.

　　According to foreign media reports, since "007: No Time to Die" has an investment of about US$200 million, it has to rely on global box office to achieve profitability.

With most cinemas closed, this is almost impossible to achieve.

　　"007: No Time to Die" is the 25th work of the 007 series. The story will start from Bond's retirement. This film will also be the last time Daniel Craig has appeared in 007.

As the sixth James Bond, Daniel Craig has starred in five 007 series movies since 2006's "007: The Battle of Casino Royale".

"Life" stills

Many Hollywood blockbusters are withdrawn

　　As the epidemic continued, the Hollywood film industry fell into a downturn.

According to foreign media reports, currently in North America, about 65% of movie theaters are still closed, and the ticket sales of movie theaters that have been open are not optimistic.

　　This means that film companies will not have the confidence to show their hottest movies on the big screen.

In addition to MGM's "007: No Time to Die", Paramount Pictures also postponed "A Quiet Place 2" to the North American release on September 17, which is the fourth time the film has adjusted its schedule.

　　In addition, Sony’s music movie "Cinderella", superhero movie "Mobias: Doctor Night", sci-fi adventure movie "Super Expendables 2020", and Tom Holland’s new film "Uncharted" have also been changed respectively. Until July 16, January 22, November 11 and February 11 next year.

"Uncharted" poster

　　Universal Pictures also postponed the new film "Life" starring Tom Hanks, which is directed by "Game of Thrones" director Miguel Sapusnik, and is currently released on August 13.

The "Ace Agent" prequel movie "Ace Agent: Origin" was originally scheduled to be released in North America on March 12 this year, and it has now been postponed to August 20.

　　The modified films also include "Bed Rabbit 2: Escape Plan", "The Adams Family 2", "Soho Night Fright", etc. The earliest release date is June 11.

In addition, some media predict that high-cost films such as "Fast and Furious 9" and "Black Widow" may also be postponed.

"Ace Agent: Origin" poster

Hollywood film industry downturn in the first quarter

　　According to foreign media reports, due to the withdrawal of films, some market analysts believe that the decline in the first quarter will be as high as 90%, and there may be some improvement in the second quarter.

　　In the past 10 months, in response to the impact of the epidemic, many Hollywood films have chosen to abandon theatrical distribution and go online streaming platforms.

In April last year, Universal Pictures’ "Tangling 2" became the first Hollywood blockbuster to be broadcast on the Internet by bypassing the theater.

Although the film’s pay-on-demand revenue is good, it is at odds with AMC, the largest theater chain in the United States.

After that, AMC and Universal Pictures reached a historic agreement that shortened the window period to 17 days.

　　At the beginning of August last year, the Disney movie "Mulan" was also changed to the streaming media platform Disney+. The Warner movie "Scooby Dog", the Disney musical "Hamilton", and the Paramount comedy "Love Bird" were all changed to the Internet. Broadcast.

Some time ago, Warner also announced that in 2021, 17 movies released in theaters will be simultaneously released on its streaming media platform HBO Max, including Dune, Godzilla vs. King Kong, The Matrix 4, and Cat and Mouse.

"Smart Counterattack" poster

　　This decision caused great controversy. Both "Creed" director Christopher Nolan and "Dune" director Dennis Villeneuve issued articles against it.

However, it is worth noting that streaming media is becoming a choice that filmmakers have to make.

For small and medium cost movies, streaming media platforms provide more distribution channels and profit methods.

　　Recently, the adventure animation film "Smart Counterattack" created by the production team of "Spider-Man: Parallel Universe" was also sold to Netflix and will be launched this year.

However, for blockbuster films that cost as much as $200 million, the slow recovery of the film industry in many parts of the world makes it difficult for filmmakers to make a profit, even if they adopt a pay-on-demand model.

In other words, it may take some time to see these blockbusters.

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