Amazon MGM gains creative control over James Bond movie franchise

What just happened? Amazon MGM Studios has secured creative control over the iconic James Bond franchise as part of a new joint venture formed with Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli, the long-standing producers of the 007 series. As the dust settles on this landmark deal, all eyes will be on Amazon MGM Studios to see how it will shape the future of one of cinema's most enduring and beloved characters. The newly established partnership will house the James Bond intellectual property rights, with Amazon MGM Studios, Wilson, and Broccoli remaining co-owners of the franchise. However, the significant shift lies in the creative control, which will now rest with Amazon MGM Studios once the transaction is finalized. This move marks a significant change in the franchise's management, as the Broccoli family has been at the helm of James Bond productions since Albert "Cubby" Broccoli and Harry Saltzman launched the film series in 1962. The deal represents a notable s ... Read full article.