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When studios delay films, that comes with a price tag

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry

Nov 19, 2021

Between multiple waves of promotions and interest on financing, some films may be able to recoup the cost of delays.

"['No Time to Die' is] the third highest-grossing Bond film in history. And yet, it doesn’t seem like it’s going to reach profitability," says Chris Lee of Vulture.

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