In the film industry’s fast-changing response to the coronavirus that’s now affected the entire planet, the decision by United Artists, Universal, and Eon to shift “No Time to Die” to November from its April 10 domestic release date is the biggest news so far.
And it won’t likely be alone.As always, the fates of distributors and theaters are intertwined.
But even as all parties suffer losses, the impacts could be different.“No Time to Die” producers announced a delay for their latest James Bond movie, which could cause major headaches for exhibitors who might find it difficult to fill the gaps.
Disney has reconfirmed it is going forward with “Mulan”, despite the complete closure of the China market during the crisis.If any film was going to move, it was “No Time To Die.” The traditional Bond release pattern, which goes back decades, is to treat the
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