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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

The Independent UK

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"

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James Bond producers give Amazon full creative control of 007

Deal is struck with heirs to film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli, long-serving stewards of franchise

The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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James Norton dismisses Bond speculation

Actor James Norton has dismissed speculation suggesting he's being lined up as the next James Bond - insisting bookmakers' odds naming him as the front runner are "weird and bemusing".

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Not Bond, James Bond: 007 in danger of losing his name in trademark battle

Franchise owners have been challenged by Austrian businessman over trademark non-use

The Independent UK

James Bond in battle to keep hold of 007 super spy’s name

Exclusive: Dubai-based property developer is challenging trademark registrations, including the saying ‘Bond, James Bond’

The Guardian - UK

The Wii version of N64 classic GoldenEye almost didn't have guns in it because the James Bond producer "did not really want anything that was violence"

Can you imagine Bond without his iconic pistol pose?

GamesRadar

Phil Dunster 'firmly' rejected by James Bond bosses

Phil Dunster's agents held talks to discuss him playing James Bond but was "quite firmly" turned down.

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James Bond future in doubt as Barbara Broccoli slams Amazon bosses as 'idiots'

Amazon acquired long-time Bond studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for £6 billion two years ago

Evening Standard

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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Daniel Craig says his family found him playing Bond ‘emotionally difficult’

Craig had the longest reign as Bond, playing the spy from 2006 until 2022

The Independent UK

Daniel Craig backtracks on hilariously blunt view about next James Bond

‘It’s not my decision or problem,’ actor said

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Daniel Craig felt 'exhausted' by Bond films

Daniel Craig admits that the Bond films took a physical and emotional toll on him.

Evening Standard

Saoirse Ronan would 'love' to play female Bond villain

Ronan previously put forward her husband, James Lowden, to be the next James Bond

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The Guardian - UK

Stars lead emotional tributes to Quincy Jones at Oscars Governors awards

Rashida Jones read the speech her father had drafted ahead of his honorary Oscar, while Richard Curtis called on the industry to ‘create a mechanism that helps change things’

International Business Times

Quincy Jones Awarded Posthumous Oscar

The late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar at an emotional and star-packed Hollywood gala on Sunday that also handed golden statuettes to the producers of the James Bond movie franchise.

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Broccoli And Wilson: Bond Producers Honored With Prestigious Award

Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, stewards of the Bond franchise, receive prestigious Thalberg Award for lifetime achievement in film production.

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