Amazon Gets Full Control Of James Bond Franchise

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The James Bond film franchise will no longer be controlled by the Broccoli dynasty, after long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson announced they are stepping down.

The Bond films were launched by Albert "Cubby" Broccoli in 1962, before his daughter and stepson took over.

They kept tight control of the character - something that was acknowledged by Craig when he presented them with honorary Oscars in November. "Over the years many people and organisations have tried to put their own footprint on Bond," he said.

"Barbara, Michael, I can't tell you how much I admire your integrity in holding on to your singular vision as you brought Bond into the 21st Century with a passionate and a protective determination to honour the heart of this franchise."

The pair will now give creative control to Amazon MGM Studios, which was formed when Amazon bought Bond's parent studio in 2022.

The new deal comes after mounting speculation about the fate of the British spy, four years after his last outing in No Time to Die, which was also Daniel Craig's final appearance in the role.

Amazon will now decide which actor will take over the famous character, but there is still no timescale for when that that will happen or when the next film will be made.

A statement said Broccoli and Wilson will "remain co-owners of the franchise" as part of a new joint venture but Amazon MGM Studios "will gain creative control".

Wilson, 83, said: "With my 007 career spanning nearly 60 incredible years, I am stepping back from producing the James Bond films to focus on art and charitable projects.

"Therefore, Barbara and I agree, it is time for our trusted partner, Amazon MGM Studios, to lead James Bond into the future."

Broccoli, 64, added: "My life has been dedicated to maintaining and building upon the extraordinary legacy that was handed to Michael and me by our father, producer Cubby Broccoli.

"I have had the honour of working closely with four of the tremendously talented actors who have played 007 and thousands of wonderful artists within the industry.

In 2021, when Amazon agreed to take over MGM, which shared the rights to Bond with Eon, Broccoli and Wilson said they would keep creative control.

However, they have finally relinquished the reins, and the deal raises the prospect of a rethink and an expansion of the franchise.

The US giant could commission more streaming spin-offs, for example, such as how the Star Wars universe has been expanded on Disney+.

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Maybe POC Bond can finally happening with Amazon power 

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Bond is dead, long live the MI6 Cinematic Universe.

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11 minutes ago, RAMROD said:

Maybe POC Bond can finally happening with Amazon power 

Isn't Bezzos cozying up to Trump a lot lately? The Maga crowd will want their white 007.

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They're going to Marvel-fy this beloved franchise 💔

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4 minutes ago, jacs vs looser said:

Isn't Bezzos cozying up to Trump a lot lately? The Maga crowd will want their white 007.

Well, yes. But they also did this

 

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I remember stanning Mrs. Broccoli for some pushback she had against Marvel-fying Bond and I stan ha, so I hate this for Bond, but I also don't care that much, so good luck Amazon.

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14 minutes ago, RAMROD said:

Well, yes. But they also did this

 

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That was 2023-2024 though, I'm afraid the world was a different place before Trump took over.

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They're going to pump these things out like mad and destroy interest in the franchise like Disney did to Star Wars