NBCUniversal has acquired all rights without publishing to Robert Ludlum's book series “Jason Bourne” and “Treadstone” in Perpetuity. The deal paves the way for new rates for Jason Bourne von Matt Damon, a CIA attacker with amnesia.
A source with knowledge of the business is told diversity It was a very competitive bidding situation in which both streamers and studios were drawn seven offers before a massive nine -digit proposal was brought back to Universal.
“Since his debut in 2002, the legendary Bourne franchise has redesigned the Spy genre with groundbreaking films that set new standards for cinematic promotions,” said Peter Cramer, President of Universal Pictures. “We are energized to further expand the Bourne universe with exciting new stories for global audience.”
Jeffrey Weiner, Chairman and CEO of Captivate Entertainment and the executor of Ludlums Estate added: “We are enthusiastic that the” Bourne “franchise will remain with Universal. We look forward to working with the Universal team to expand the Bourne franchise in universal different platforms.”
With this new agreement, the long -time universal employee and producer Frank Marshall will continue to shield the upcoming rates of the film series, as he did from the start together with Jeffrey Weiner and Ben Smith from Captivity of Captivity. Captivity has managed the rights for the Ludlum estate since 2001.
Universal Pictures has released five Bourne films in the franchise: Doug Limans “The Bourne Identity”; Paul Greengrass' “The Bourne Supremacy”, “The Bourne Ultimatum” and “Jason Bourne”; as well as the spinoff “The Bourne Legacy” led by Jeremy Renner directed by Tony Gilroy. The films at the global box office have observed more than 1.64 billion US dollars.
The franchise company also reaches the NBCuniversal Enterprise with video games with bourne themes and merchandise as well as a popular activation by Universal Studios Orlando, “The Bourne Stuntactular”.
The deal was conveyed by WME, which is fascinated entertainment.