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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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

Total Film

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Inverse

What does the Amazon MGM Studios deal mean for the James Bond series?

Amazon acquired creative control of the film series on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Who owns James Bond? What the switch to Amazon means for the beloved franchise

The future of James Bond could be in for a huge change as Amazon has taken full creative control over from Barbara Broccoli and her family.

The National (Scotland)

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 clinches creative control of the James Bond franchise in a skyfall deal

James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will remain co-owners of the franchise.

Fortune

Amazon MGM to take creative control of James Bond

James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G,. Wilson are stepping back from the franchise, with Amazon MGM Studios taking creative control.

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Total Film

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"

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Independent 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 Guardian - 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

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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".

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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’

GamesRadar

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?

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