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James Bond won’t die on my watch, says Austrian who wants ownership of 007
Exclusive: Property developer making trademark challenge claims the spy franchise is in mortal danger
“James Bond will not die on our watch,” the businessman challenging the ownership of the rights to 007’s name has said, claiming he is motivated by concerns about the future of the multibillion-pound global spy franchise. Eon, which is run by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson and has a base in Pinewood Studios, has control over the film franchise, down to selecting the actor to play the lead role. Kleindeinst claims that a plan needs to be made to resolve the growing disconnect that is developing between Bond fans fuelled by the drought of 007 content in the global market.
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