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Even then, they are skeptical that MGM’s prize asset, its stake in the 007 franchise, can be properly monetized.

Insiders believe that Broccoli and Wilson would likely nix any plans to debut Bond films on Amazon’s streaming service Prime Video and would insist on a theatrical release, as is their contractual right.

“If Barbara isn’t on board with this, things could be very difficult,” says an executive who has worked on Bond films. »

Bitcoin slid as much as 11% Friday, erasing earlier gains after China again called for a crackdown on mining and trading of the cryptocurrency .

Bitcoin was recovering from a mid-week selloff before China took renewed aim at crypto mining.

Bitcoin turned sharply lower Friday following reports that China has reiterated its call to restrict mining and trading activities surrounding the world's largest cryptocurrency. »

Animal rights protesters have set up blockades at four McDonald’s distribution centres across Britain, which they say will affect about 1,300 restaurants.

Activists from Animal Rebellion used trucks and bamboo structures to blockade distribution sites at Hemel Hempstead, Basingstoke, Coventry and Heywood in Greater Manchester from about 4.30am on Saturday, the group said.

Locked on for workers rights, animal justice & to end the climate emergency. »

A lawmaker of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said being lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender goes against the preservation of the species at a party meeting on Thursday, participants said Friday.

In a written response to Kyodo News, Yana said, “I will refrain from commenting about the (LGBT) remark as it was a closed meeting.”.

In the meeting, Yana repeatedly said he does not intend to discriminate against LGBT people, according to a participant. »