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James Bond star Timothy Dalton ‘sad’ over Amazon taking creative control of 007

Former 'James Bond' star Timothy Dalton has said he is "sad" series producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are giving creative control of the series to Amazon MGM Studios.

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Amazon will try and ‘dominate entire year’ with Bond franchises, says author

Amazon MGM Studios announced last week that they were taking creative control of the 007 character.

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Aston Martin slashes jobs amid ‘difficult but necessary’ cost-cutting plan

The luxury car manufacturer said 170 people will be affected, after its losses widened in 2024 following a slump in wholesale volumes.

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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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The Digital Deal: How the Internet Sparked a Casino Boom

There was a time when a trip to the casino was an event. A proper night out. People wore suits, ties, dresses with sequins—none of this showing up in a hoodie and calling it "athleisure." It was all very James Bond, or at the very least, something you did after…

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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

The Independent UK

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."

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OPINION - I never let my cat outside — and this is why it's far better for his quality of life

So, what’s the most divisive subject just now? Trump? Pff. Harry’n’Megan? Nobody likes them. Amazon taking over James Bond? I think we’re agreed that it’s going to be awful.

Evening Standard

Denise Richards Told She’d Be ‘Blacklisted’ If She Spoke About Past Sexual Assault

Actress Denise Richards opened up to PEOPLE about a past sexual assault, and said that she was threatened with a"blacklist" if she spoke up.

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ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest tech stories, from the iPhone 16e to Wi-Fi 7 routers and a crackdown on Kindle piracy

Another busy week in tech draws to a close, and we're here to help you catch up on everything that happened.

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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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Bond fans shaken over $1bn Amazon franchise takeover

Megafans fear tech company’s deal could mean an end to the films’ unique characteristics

The Guardian - UK

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…

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The Independent UK

Live like James Bond: The 007 filming locations you can visit

The secret agent has left bullet holes and martini glasses across the world, from Jamaica to the Scottish Highlands, Istanbul to Shanghai

Evening Standard

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’

Evening Standard

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

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Amazon’s Jeff Bezos asks followers who should be the next James Bond—and there’s one resounding answer

Henry Cavill has emerged as the overwhelming favorite to step into the shoes of the suave British superspy.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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…

Evening Standard

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…

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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