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James Bond casting director retires after years of finding Hollywood stars for the spy franchise

'James Bond' casting director Debbie McWilliams has announced her retirement after working on 13 films for the spy franchise.

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Ex-James Bond star Timothy Dalton weighs in on controversial Amazon takeover: ‘Good luck to them’

‘It’s sad that [Cubby Broccoli] is not with us anymore, that’s all I can say,’ said the actor

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Does Revival Or Retirement Await James Bond At Amazon?

James Bond in the hands of an American company: shock horror! - James Bond gone 'woke'?

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Former James Bond actor Timothy Dalton reveals his "shock" at Amazon taking over the franchise, as he reveals his hopes for the future of 007

"They'll be doing their best to make a lot of money, so hopefully they will make good movies."

Total Film

Timothy Dalton left 'shocked' by James Bond producers' departure

Timothy Dalton has broken his silence on the shock news that James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are resigning.

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James Bond is now controlled by Amazon – the franchise’s history holds clues to the future of 007

The Broccoli family have controlled the James Bond franchise ever since the films were launched by Albert “Cubby” Broccoli (and his partner Harry Saltzman) in 1962. Now, his daughter and stepson, long-serving producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, have announced that they have surrendered creative control to Amazon MGM…

The Conversation

Henry Cavill’s Marvel Nova role 'scrapped' as Amazon’s Bond takeover sparks campaign for him as 007

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos ignites fan excitement for Henry Cavill as the next Bond after superhero ‘fail’

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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

Who is Barbara Broccoli? The legendary producer who ruled the Bond franchise for decades steps down

As Amazon takes full creative control of 007, here’s everything you need to know about the exiting Barbara Broccoli and how she built her Bond legacy

Evening Standard

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 Marvel

The Guardian - UK

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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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’ Broccoli

The Guardian - UK

Amazon has taken control of Bond – and may have just killed him

STATE OF THE ARTS: Following years of rumoured tension between the historic custodians of the 007 franchise and their new corporate overlords at Amazon, Jeff Bezos’s company has assumed complete creative control of the franchise. It could be a fate worse than death, writes Adam White – and transform Bond…

The Independent UK

OPINION - Please Amazon, don't ruin James Bond like you ruined Lord of the Rings

Picture this: James Bond is running down a busy road in a foreign country. He appears tired from all the spinoffs he’s been appearing in, but he’s contractually obliged to star in the blockbusters too, so here he is. He looks down the street and one-shots the villain. He pours…

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The Independent UK

‘Bond won’t be British anymore’: 007 actress slams Amazon take over

The Spy Who Loved Me star Valerie Leon said she is worried about the future of 007

Evening Standard

Bond actress claims 007 ‘won’t be British anymore’ after Amazon announcement

There has been increasing speculation about the future of the series, with no announcement of a new actor to play the spy since Daniel Craig’s exit.

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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

The Independent UK

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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Daniel Craig responds to Amazon takeover of James Bond franchise

Daniel Craig has heaped praise on outgoing James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli after it was confirmed Amazon MGM Studios are taking creative control of the franchise, and he hopes to be involved in some of Barbara's future projects.

Total Film

After Amazon lands control of James Bond, Jeff Bezos turns to social media for ideas with predictable results as stans of all kinds swarm his replies: "Who’d you pick as the next Bond?"

Henry Cavill and Tom Hardy seem to be at the top of franchise fans' lists

International Business Times

Bond Franchise Shake-up Moves Spy Into Amazon Stable

In a move that looks set to shake -- and maybe even stir -- one of Hollywood's most bankable franchises, Amazon MGM Studio is to take creative control of James Bond, as the fictional British spy's long-time producers step back.

International Business Times

Bond Franchise Shifts To Amazon As Broccoli Family Steps Back

Amazon MGM Studios will take creative control of the James Bond franchise following a landmark joint venture agreement with longtime producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the parties announced Thursday.

International Business Times

Amazon Takes Control Of James Bond For 'Next Phase Of The Legendary 007'

Amazon MGM Studios will take over creative control of the James Bond franchise from longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Mike Wilson.

The Independent UK

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

Inverse

The Bond Franchise Just Changed Forever

In an unprecedented move, creative control of the James Bond film series is now in a conglomeration's hands.

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