The British Mail On Sunday and Contactmusic.com report today that the next James Bond film, Bond 21, has been further delayed after a series of rows between producer Barbara Broccoli and distributors MGM/Sony.

    <p>According to these two sources,  Broccoli is keen to return the spy franchise to the more serious, plot-driven films.&nbsp;CBn <a href="http://www.commanderbond.net/index.cgi?action=Story&SID=2469">reported</a> in July 2004 that the next film is based upon Ian&nbsp;Flemings &quot;Casino Royale&quot;, the only novel that has not been turned into an official EON movie yet. CBn has also heard rumours about a more character-driven script lately.</p>
    <p>However, MGM is determined to generate as much money as possible by sticking to the film's &quot;well-established formula of gadgets, breath-taking stunts and big-budget special effects&quot;. The dispute as well as the Pierce Brosnan question, which dominated last year's Bond news, have already delayed the 21st James Bond film, originally scheduled for a November 2005 release.</p>
    <p>The Mail On Sunday adds that a Hollywood insider says, &quot;It does not bode well. There is a lot of ego, money and belief at stake - no one is backing down. The Broccoli camp believe they are the keepers of an untouchable tradition, and the money men want their megabucks.&quot;</p>
    <p>The newspaper also says that the new release date is anytime in &quot;early 2006&quot;. CBn reported a while ago that EON was considering an Easter 2006 release for Bond 21.</p>
    <p>CBn will keep you informed!</p>

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