James Bond generally likes to get himself out of his own fixes, albeit with the help of Q, M or someone else who can’t remember their full name. This time, though, it’s going to take more than an invisible car, a laser watch or the lurvely Gemma Arterton to save Bond’s bacon – because his latest film has been delayed indefinitely. The problem appears to be the fact MGM (the film company, not a government agent) is swimming in debts of $3.7bn and unless someone appears in the nick of time with a rather large cheque, this next Bond will not be cashed. Read more.
