26 h. ago James Bond star complains 007 'won't be British anymore' after bombshell takeover

Following the shock news that the James Bond franchise is now under the control of Amazon, a former Bond girl has shared her concerns about how 'British' it will be going forward

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27 h. ago Amazon paid more than $1bn to take creative control of James Bond

007 stars offer mixed reactions to deal with the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ BroccoliBusiness live – latest updatesAmazon has paid more than $1bn for “creative control” of the James Bond franchise, the Guardian understands, in a deal that has met with a mixed response from stars of the films.Amazon MGM Studios said on Thursday that it had struck a deal with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli and longtime stewards of the Bond films. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Amazon has taken control of Bond – and may have just killed him

Following years of rumoured tension between the historic custodians of the 007 franchise and their new corporate overlords at Amazon, Jeff Bezos’ company has assumed complete creative control of the franchise. It could be a fate worse than death, writes Adam White – and transform Bond into just another algorithm-driven content farm

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30 h. ago Which actors have played James Bond as Amazon takes full creative control of 007

As Amazon takes over the franchise, many are anxious about Bond's future.

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31 h. ago Daniel Craig expresses his ‘admiration’ following Amazon’s James Bond takeover

Craig has issued a statement after the Bond producers gave Amazon full creative control

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31 h. ago Daniel Craig reacts as Amazon takes full creative control of James Bond franchise

Amazon secured the rights to the iconic film series when it acquired MGM for $8.45 billion (£6.69 billion) in 2022, integrating it into its parent studio

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32 h. ago Daniel Craig makes emotional James Bond statement after Amazon takeover

Daniel Craig has broken his silence on the news that Amazon is taking control of the James Bond franchise after the star played the spy in the last five movies.

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33 h. ago Daniel Craig breaks silence after Bond producers give full creative control to Amazon

Craig offered his ‘respect, admiration and love’ to the producers

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41 h. ago The name's Bezos... Jeff Bezos! Broccoli family hands over 'creative control' of 007 film franchise to Amazon then boss asks: Who'll be the next James Bond?

The 007 films will no longer be produced by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, the daughter and stepson of Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli who launched the British spy franchise in 1962.

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48 h. ago Jeff Bezos asks followers who they’d cast as James Bond minutes after Amazon announces control of 007

It was announced earlier today that Amazon MGM has taken creative control of the 007 franchise

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48 h. ago 'RIP James Bond': 007 fans react with fury as Broccoli dynasty hands over 'creative control' of film franchise to Amazon amid fears deal will trigger a glut of TV spin

Bond fans took to social media to share their fears of Bond going the way of other iconic franchises that have been bought out by entertainment giants.

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49 h. ago James Bond: Amazon take over ‘creative reigns’ of the 007 franchise in joint venture with EON Productions

The move comes after six decades of EON Productions at the helm of 007’s creative control 🎞

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50 h. ago James Bond producers give full creative control to Amazon after 60 years

Broccoli family dynasty has struck deal with Amazon MGM studios amid concerns over the franchise’s future

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51 h. ago Amazon to gain creative control of James Bond in joint venture deal

The move follows Amazon MGM acquiring the rights to distribute Bond movies in 2022

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51 h. ago James Bond Latest: Amazon take control of 007 as producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson step back

This news could change the future for the world’s most famous spy.

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51 h. ago Major change to James Bond as technology giant takes creative control of 007 movies

Amazon will take creative control of the James Bond franchise under a new joint venture with longtime rights holders Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. 

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51 h. ago James Bond producers give Amazon full creative control of 007

Deal struck with heirs to legendary film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli, long-serving stewards of franchiseBusiness live – latest updatesJames Bond is now in the hands of a billionaire’s business empire, after Amazon announced it has acquired creative control of the spy franchise from the Broccoli dynasty.Amazon MGM Studios said it had struck a deal with Michael G Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli, the heirs to the legendary film producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, and long-time stewards of the Bond films. Continue reading...

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