Universal Picks Up ‘Jason Bourne,’ ‘Treadstone’ Rights in Perpetuity

Universal Picks Up ‘Jason Bourne,’ ‘Treadstone’ Rights in Perpetuity

The screen rights to the Robert Ludlum spy books will make Universal their forever home.

9 Years Later, the Jason Bourne Franchise Just Got a Major Update

Jason Bourne is back at Universal. In March, the film rights to author Robert Ludlum’s spy franchise — which Universal turned into a billion dollar film series starring Matt Damon with directors Doug Liman and Paul Greengrass, and a Jeremy Renner-fronted spinoff helmed by Tony Gilroy — were shopped to rival studios Netflix, Apple, and […]

New ‘Bourne’ Script From ‘Black Doves’ Writer Joe Barton — Edward Berger to Direct? — World of Reel

Back in March, Universal had lost the rights to the Jason Bourne franchise which was being shopped around to other studios. Skydance, Apple and Netflix had met with the Robert Ludlum estate about acquiring ‘Bourne’. The goal was to revive the franchise, but it was unclear if Matt Damon would still be involved, or if a reboot would occur. Turns out, Universal has just reacquired the rights. Bourne is staying home. Expect a fast-tracked reboot, or…

Universal has secured long-term rights for Legendary Franchise, indicating that Spy Thrills are no longer an afterlife

In an effort to maintain its position as a major spy franchise, Universal Pictures is making a bold move. Following a brief period of uncertainty,...