"Die Another Day" Sets Record as MGM's Best-Selling Title

Marking yet another explosive entry by the celebrated James Bond franchise, MGM Home Entertainment expects a record-breaking shipment of more than 16 million units of the "Die Another Day" Special Edition DVD worldwide. "Die Another Day" enters the record books as MGM's best-selling title of all time, further reinforcing the Bond series' position as the most successful franchise in motion picture history. The 20th installment in the James Bond film series, "Die Another Day" is also the Studio's top-grossing theatrical film ever, garnering nearly $430 million at the worldwide box office.

"Sell-off of 'Die Another Day' product released in numerous European markets has been extraordinarily strong and we expect the same results domestically and in other foreign territories," said David Bishop, president and COO of MGM Home Entertainment. "The Bond films have always been a tremendous hit with consumers and given the highly anticipated arrival of this Special Edition DVD, we are confident the title will fly off shelves at retail."

Recently celebrating the 40th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise, the movies have spawned legions of fans across the globe. Based on characters created in the famed Ian Fleming novels, "Die Another Day" stars Pierce Brosnan, in his fourth outing as Agent 007, Academy Award(R)-winners Halle Berry*, Judi Dench** and John Cleese. The Bond series is cumulatively the most profitable franchise on video and DVD, boasting sales of well over $1 billion worldwide.

*2001: Actress, "Monster's Ball"
**1998: Supporting Actress, "Shakespeare in Love"