Amazon MGM Studios. State of play: Amazon announced today that it had formed a new joint venture that gives it creative control of the James Bond fran
In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, Amazon MGM announced Thursday that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control. Longtime Bond custodians Michael G.
In a shocking move, the producers of the James Bond franchise are handing over creative control to Amazon MGM.
In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, Amazon MGM announced that the studio has taken the creative reins of the franchise after decades of family control.
Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson ceded their creative control of the franchise to Amazon MGM in a deal worth an additional $1 billion.
Look, I get it. James Bond is a beloved franchise with a storied history of over seventy years. Sure, the quality of the films themselves has varied since 1962's Dr. No, but the series stands apart from other intellectual properties on account of its prestige and,
The biggest news in Hollywood in recent months is the fact that Amazon MGM has taken over creative control of the James Bond franchise. It’s the biggest change behind the scenes since the Bond movies started being produced.
The license to kill now comes with a license to stream. Amazon‘s acquisition of creative control over the James Bond franchise opens up possibilities that would make Q’s gadget workshop look uninspired by comparison.
Former Bond Girl Jane Seymour says she's hopeful for the future of the 007 franchise after Amazon acquired creative control.
Amazon taking over James Bond may lead to fresh opportunities and a chance to correct past mistakes. EON Productions previously turned down Christopher Nolan for a Bond film due to final cut rights disagreements. Fans hope Amazon will hire Nolan to revitalize Bond with practical effects, gadgets, and possibly casting Henry Cavill.
If Amazon wants to make good James Bond films, it should look to the original source: the books by Ian Flemming.