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James Bond Shocker: Amazon MGM Gains Creative Control of 007 Franchise as Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson Step Back
Variety ^ | February 20, 2025 | Alex Ritman

Posted on 02/20/2025 11:02:25 AM PST by Macho MAGA Man

Amazon MGM Studios is set to take creative control of the James Bond franchise.

The shock announcement — which is sure to shake and, indeed, stir the industry — was made Thursday, alongside the news that long-time producers and custodians of 007, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, would be stepping back.

As per details of the historic agreement, Amazon MGM Studios, Wilson and Broccoli have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights. The three parties will remain co-owners of the iconic franchise but Amazon MGM will have creative control.

“Since his theatrical introduction over 60 years ago, James Bond has been one of the most iconic characters in filmed entertainment,” said Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios.

“We are grateful to the late Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman for bringing James Bond to movie theatres around the world, and to Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for their unyielding dedication and their role in continuing the legacy of the franchise that is cherished by legions of fans worldwide. We are honoured to continue this treasured heritage, and look forward to ushering in the next phase of the legendary 007 for audiences around the world.”

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TOPICS: Books/Literature; History; Society; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: 007; albertrbroccoli; amazon; barbarabroccoli; harrysaltzman; jamesbond; josefkleindienst; mgm; michaelgwilson
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Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman are rolling in their graves.
1 posted on 02/20/2025 11:02:25 AM PST by Macho MAGA Man
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To: Macho MAGA Man

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2 posted on 02/20/2025 11:03:36 AM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Maybe they can hire Kathleen Kennedy for the next movie.


3 posted on 02/20/2025 11:03:38 AM PST by JZelle
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Non White, Non Male, Non Straight Bond soon to hit screens near you!


4 posted on 02/20/2025 11:03:42 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Macho MAGA Man

They’ll do as good a job as they did with “Rings of Power”.


5 posted on 02/20/2025 11:04:25 AM PST by HYPOCRACY (Long live The Great MAGA Kangz!)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

“Put a chick in it, and make her gay!”


6 posted on 02/20/2025 11:04:49 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Amazon did great with lord of the Rings—- making all the elves trans, black and lesbian— I’m just kidding I have no idea what they did because i didn’t watch that one either


7 posted on 02/20/2025 11:05:00 AM PST by Strict9
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To: JZelle

(Maybe they can hire Kathleen Kennedy for the next movie.)

Absolutely no!!!!!


8 posted on 02/20/2025 11:05:36 AM PST by Macho MAGA Man (The last two weren't balloons. One was a cylindrical object)
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Maybe they can hire Kathleen Kennedy for the next movie.

Kooky Katie ruined Star Wars ... if they want to ruin James Bond she's their huckleberry.

9 posted on 02/20/2025 11:06:42 AM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

I hope this does not give us a gay or transgender James Bond. If these people harm the James Bond story then I hope they get “transgendered” by amateur surgeon Bond fans.


10 posted on 02/20/2025 11:06:51 AM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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They’ll do as good a job as they did with “Rings of Power”.

And Season 3 of "The Man in the High Castle"
11 posted on 02/20/2025 11:08:42 AM PST by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: Macho MAGA Man

The new BOND lesbo black woman with a lisp......................


12 posted on 02/20/2025 11:09:21 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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“Put a chick in it, and make her gay!”

So all the Bond love scenes will now be two women. Take away the Walther PPK and what are we left with...

13 posted on 02/20/2025 11:10:18 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Dr. Sivana

The gay, black African from Dr. Who is available now.


14 posted on 02/20/2025 11:11:00 AM PST by HYPOCRACY (Long live The Great MAGA Kangz!)
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To: Red Badger

The name be BOND, JANIQUA BOND you blind ass muthafu&#^r.


15 posted on 02/20/2025 11:12:32 AM PST by edh
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Going to end up with some pink haired fat lesbo with 3 dozen facial piercings.


16 posted on 02/20/2025 11:12:48 AM PST by BBQToadRibs2
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And the new approach to Bond will be.... put a chick in it and make her gay!


17 posted on 02/20/2025 11:14:23 AM PST by Rummyfan ( In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man.)
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There goes another once-beloved franchise.


18 posted on 02/20/2025 11:14:58 AM PST by clee1 (We use 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 2 to pull a trigger. I'm lazy and don't wish to smile.)
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The Brits are not going to like this at all.
Someone will be blamed for letting this happen.
Sometimes, though, a franchise is done, unless all the main characters have been dramatically changed.


19 posted on 02/20/2025 11:16:25 AM PST by lee martell
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I wonder what they’ll replace his beloved gadget laden Aston Martin with?


20 posted on 02/20/2025 11:16:43 AM PST by Macho MAGA Man (The last two weren't balloons. One was a cylindrical object)
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