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Amazon takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007

Amazon MGM Studios has gained creative control of the James Bond film franchise, ending family oversight that lasted decades.
Barbara Broccoli is stepping back from creative control, stating her focus is on other projects.
Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and MGM Entertainment, expressed honor in continuing the 'treasured heritage' of Bond.
Barbara Broccoli previously criticized Amazon executives, highlighting tensions regarding Bond's future.

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Tagesschau

Amazon takes on creative control over James Bond

For a long time, the most famous spy in film history was a family matter. The Broccoli family guarded the rights to James Bond for decades. Now the creative control goes to Amazon. What does that mean for Agent 007? By Gabi Biesinger.

8 hours ago·Hamburg, Germany

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Deutschlandfunk

"James Bond" - Amazon takes creative control of film series

The long-time producers of the "James Bond" film series give off creative control. In future, the film studio MGM will decide on the screenplays and their implementation, the online retailer and MGM parent company Amazon announced. Up to now, MGM has only been responsible for sales.

9 hours ago·Germany

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Le Point.fr

Why the acquisition of the "James Bond" saga by Amazon worries fans

The definitive divestment to Amazon of the 007 spy franchise by the historical producer, Barbara Broccoli, makes fear of a loss of value of the saga, adapted to the cinema more than 60 years ago.

9 hours ago·Paris, France

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The South African

James Bond’s new boss: What Amazon’s takeover means for 007

Amazon MGM Studios has officially taken creative control of the James Bond franchise in a significant agreement with its long-time producers.

10 hours ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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The Register

Amazon buys James Bond franchise - The Reg has some scripts

The name's Bezos, Jeff Bezos

11 hours ago

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Radio France Internationale

Amazon giant takes creative control of James Bond franchise films

"His name is Bond, James Bond," but will His Majesty's spy still be British in the next film? The United Kingdom has just lost creative control of franchise 007, to the benefit of the American giant Amazon.

11 hours ago·Paris, France

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