Universal makes deal for Bourne rights and Ludlum first look

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By Patrick Luce Nov 21, 2008, 12:43 GMT

Universal Pictures has picked up the exclusive rights to the Jason Bourne character in a deal with “Bourne” author Robert Ludlum’s estate. The studio has also signed a first look deal with the estate for other Ludlum novels. Matt Damon in 2007's The Bourne Ultimatum.

Matt Damon in 2007's The Bourne Ultimatum.

Matt Damon in 2007's The Bourne Ultimatum.Variety reports the deal with Ludlum Entertainment will give the studio the ability to make more Bourne films – which the studio hopes will become a bigger franchise similar to James Bond.The first three Bourne films earned the studio more than $1 billion worldwide, and Universal has signed Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass to return for a fourth film – which is being written by George Nolfi. The new film is produced by Frank Marshall with Ludlum Entertainment chairman-CEO Jeffrey Weiner, and is expected to arrive in theaters during the 2010 summer season.In Daily Variety, Weiner stated: "Universal has done such an excellent job with the first three films that they deserve the opportunity to keep Jason Bourne at the studio forever."The studio is also at work developing the Ludlum novel “The Sigma Protocol” for the screen with Strike Entertainment partners Marc Abraham and Eric Newman.

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