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- Amazon MGM Studios has taken creative control of the "James Bond" franchise.
- The longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will step back from decision-making.
- Amazon, in 2022, ...
Amazon MGM Takes Creative Reins of the James Bond Franchise
New Era for the Beloved Agent
Daniel Craig as James Bond in No Time to Die. MGM
- Amazon MGM Studios gains creative control of the "James Bond" franchise.
- Longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli step back from decision-making.
- Amazon acquired MGM in 2022, gaining rights to the franchise.
Jeff Bezos Stokes Speculation
Within hours of Amazon's announcement, its founder, Jeff Bezos, fueled speculation on social media. Posting on Instagram, he hinted at the search for the next Bond actor.Power Shift in the Franchise
The announcement marks a significant shift in the "Bond" franchise. After 22 films, longtime guardians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are stepping aside from creative control.A New Vision
Amazon MGM Studios, along with Wilson and Broccoli, has established a joint venture to steward the "Bond" intellectual property. While all parties remain co-owners, Amazon MGM will lead the franchise into a new era.Amazon's Acquisition and Ongoing Challenges
In 2022, Amazon's $6.5 billion acquisition of MGM granted it distribution rights to all "Bond" films. However, creative control remained with Barbara Broccoli, the daughter of the iconic producer Albert "Cubby" Broccoli. The arrival of Amazon has reportedly introduced tensions, with disagreements over the franchise's direction and creative autonomy.Broccoli and Amazon's Clash
As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Broccoli has resisted spin-off ideas proposed by Amazon executives, objecting to their characterization of the franchise as mere "content."The Iconic Legacy of "No Time to Die"
Despite the ongoing transition, the "Bond" franchise remains a box office powerhouse. The 25th film, "No Time to Die," grossed over $774 million worldwide.
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