67 m. ago Amazon's takeover of the James Bond franchise branded 'absolutely terrible news' amid fears 007 story will be 'diluted or exploited' and turned into a TV series

Amazon's takeover of the James Bond franchise has been branded 'absolutely terrible news' amid fears it will 'diluted or exploited and possibly be turned into a TV series.

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10 h. ago Hollywood icon Florence Pugh set to 'star in James Bond spin

A Hollywood actress is reportedly set to sat in a spin-off series of the James Bond franchise following its Amazon takeover

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16 h. ago Live like James Bond: The 007 filming locations you can visit

The secret agent has left bullet holes and martini glasses across the world, from Jamaica to the Scottish Highlands, Istanbul to Shanghai

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17 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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19 h. ago Amazon's James Bond takeover sparks fan anxiety and fury: exciting new era or a fumble for 007?

Reactions range from despair to cautious optimism as the streaming giant takes creative reins from long-time stewards Broccoli and Wilson

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19 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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19 h. ago All the actors who are tipped to be the next James Bond from Aaron Taylor

When Daniel Craig announced No Time To Die would be his final outing as 007 in 2019 speculation has been rife about who will next take on the coveted role.

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19 h. ago The name’s Bezos, Jeff Bezos: what can we expect from Amazon’s James Bond?

With one of the film industry’s most lucrative franchises signed over to Amazon MGM, 007 could be facing down the barrel of spin-offs, quasi-crowdsourcing and a cinematic universe to rival MarvelThe ink could hardly have dried on the contract between Amazon MGM and Eon Productions, the legendary Bond film company run by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, before Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos put up a social media post that went to the heart of the conundrum faced by one of the film industry’s most lucrative franchises: “Who’d you pick as the next Bond?”The reality underlying Broccoli and Wilson’s decision to cede control to Amazon, the company that has since 2021 been responsible for co-producing Bond films after its purchase of MGM, is that since it became apparent that Daniel Craig wanted to leave the role, the franchise has been struck by a kind of creative paralysis. We are used to increasingly long gaps between their release, but with no new lead actor in sight, Bond 26 has still no...

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20 h. ago James Bond fans fume franchise will be 'destroyed' as bosses make bold decision

Film fans are not happy with the latest decision regarding the future of the James Bond franchise and many of them have taken to social media to share their frustrations

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21 h. ago James Martin 'split' from Bond producer Barbara Broccoli after she tried to buy him £180k supercar

James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli is said to be worth £300million and after buying Saturday Morning star James Martin three genuine Picassos, he said he drew the line at an £180,000 Aston Martin.

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21 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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22 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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23 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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23 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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23 h. ago Bond girl Valerie Leon reveals fears 007 'will not be British anymore' as fans warn Amazon will 'destroy' iconic British franchise 'like Star Wars 

Valerie Leon, who starred in Never Say Never Again alongside Sean Connery, has hit out that the handover to the American owned company means James Bond just 'won't be British anymore'.

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23 h. ago James Bond boss Barbara Broccoli's sad split with toyboy James Martin and his sad regret

James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli showered James Martin with lavish gifts during their age-gap relationship, but one present proved to doom their romance

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24 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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25 h. ago 'Bond was very British...it won't be anymore': Spy Who Loved Me Bond girl Valerie Leon leads backlash amid fan fears Amazon will 'destroy' iconic British franchise 'like Star Wars'

Valerie Leon, who starred in Never Say Never Again alongside Sean Connery, has hit out that the handover to the American owned company means James Bond just 'won't be British anymore'.

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25 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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26 h. ago Daniel Craig breaks silence with emotion statement as James Bond taken over by Amazon

Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli – who have produced the James Bond franchise since the death of Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, announced it will be co-owners with Amazon MGM Studios.

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26 h. ago Daniel Craig breaks silence with emotional statement as James Bond taken over by Amazon

Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli – who have produced the James Bond franchise since the death of Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, announced it will be co-owners with Amazon MGM Studios.

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33 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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39 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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39 h. ago What does the Amazon MGM Studios deal mean for the James Bond series?

Amazon acquired creative control of the film series on Thursday.

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40 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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40 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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41 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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42 h. ago Amazon MGM to take over creative direction of James Bond franchise

Studio agrees deal with longtime producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli

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42 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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42 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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42 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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42 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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42 h. ago Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007

In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, MGM Amazon announced that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control

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43 h. ago Who will direct the new James Bond Film? Here are the 15 favourites to take on 007

An announcement on the next James Bond film is expected at some point this year.

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68 h. ago Sam Heughan's James Bond dream seems over as Scots actor overtakes Outlander star in bid for 007 role

Outlander star Sam Heughan has made no secret of his desire to play 007 but it's a rapidly changing betting market with at least one fellow Scot looking more likely for the role.

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2 d. ago James Bond fans to wait THREE years for film's next installment amid legal issues as ex director shares updates

It still isn't confirmed who will be stepping into Daniel Craig's shoes to play the next James Bond. 

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3 d. ago James Bond fans could wait three years for next film as ex director makes spin

Fans of iconic movie franchise James Bond may be set for disappointment with speculation saying any new movie could be as long as three years away

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3 d. ago James Norton breaks silence on James Bond speculation: 'It’s clearly undeniable'

The Playing Nice actor was asked to comment on the speculation at Bafta Film Awards

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3 d. ago Property developer who wants James Bond ownership makes promise to fans

The businessman challenging franchise owners over non-use has said he is motivated by ‘concerns’ of saving franchise’s future

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4 d. ago James Bond won’t die on my watch, says Austrian who wants ownership of 007

Exclusive: Property developer making trademark challenge claims the spy franchise is in mortal danger“James Bond will not die on our watch,” the businessman challenging the ownership of the rights to 007’s name has said, claiming he is motivated by concerns about the future of the multibillion-pound global spy franchise.The Guardian revealed on Friday that Josef Kleindienst, the Austrian property developer who is building a $5bn luxury resort complex called the Heart of Europe on six artificial islands off Dubai, is challenging the trademark ownership of the James Bond name in the UK and the European Union. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Tourists face alcohol ban at UK beauty spot associated with James Bond following after furious locals complain of 'horrific' behaviour

It is the famed backdrop to James Bond's fictional home in the 007 movie Skyfall.

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4 d. ago Scotland's 'James Bond glen' alcohol ban proposal following 'horrific' behaviour

Councillors have proposed a law that would ban the consumption of alcohol in Glen Etive, which famously featured as a filming location in the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall.

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