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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

Evening Standard

Barbara Broccoli 'upset' but 'resigned' to James Bond takeover

Barbara Broccoli has been described as "upset" but "resigned" to Amazon's takeover of the James Bond franchise with a source claiming the deal might not have happened if they'd found a "no-brainer" actor to take over from Daniel Craig.

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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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Amazon MGM Studios acquires the license to thrill as its gains full creative control of the entire James Bond franchise in landmark deal

The entertainment industry has been left shaken and stirred by Amazon's acquisition of the 007 brand.

TechRadar

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

Evening Standard

Amazon is taking over the James Bond franchise and fans are worried about the future of 007

Longtime franchise producers are stepping away to "focus on other projects"

Total Film

James Bond producer has furious two word retort over future direction of 007 movies

Amazon brought MGM, the studio that produces the Bond movies, in 2022

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James Bond Could Have Been Played By Dick Van Dyke, And His Response After Being Offered The Role Was Perfect

Dick Van Dyke famously almost played James Bond after Sean Connery. Here's how he responded to the offer decades ago.

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