In a shocking choice, Amazon MGM Studios has gained artistic management over the James Bond franchise.
James Bond’s longtime producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, are handing the 007 artistic reins to Amazon MGM Studios. Wilson and Broccoli introduced Thursday the formation of a brand new three way partnership to deal with the James Bond mental property rights. The manufacturing duo will stay co-owners of the franchise.
“Since his theatrical introduction over 60 years in the past, James Bond has been probably the most iconic characters in filmed leisure,” mentioned Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios. “We’re grateful to the late Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman for bringing James Bond to film theatres world wide, and to Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for his or her unyielding dedication and their function in persevering with the legacy of the franchise that’s cherished by legions of followers worldwide. We’re honoured to proceed this treasured heritage, and stay up for ushering within the subsequent part of the legendary 007 for audiences world wide.”
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“With my 007 profession spanning almost 60 unbelievable years, I’m stepping again from producing the James Bond movies to give attention to artwork and charitable tasks. Subsequently, Barbara and I agree, it’s time for our trusted associate, Amazon MGM Studios, to steer James Bond into the long run,” mentioned Wilson.
“My life has been devoted to sustaining and constructing upon the extraordinary legacy that was handed to Michael and me by our father, producer Cubby Broccoli. I’ve had the honour of working intently with 4 of the tremendously gifted actors who’ve performed 007 and hundreds of great artists inside the trade. With the conclusion of No Time to Die and Michael retiring from the movies, I really feel it’s time to give attention to my different tasks,” mentioned Broccoli.
Amazon acquired MGM and its whole catalog of flicks and TV exhibits in 2022. That groundbreaking acquisition gave Amazon the rights to James Bond films.
Bond has been in flux since 2021’s No Time to Die, the twenty fifth James Bond film from Eon Productions. The movie marked Daniel Craig’s swan track as 007 after enjoying Bond in 5 films.
There was little motion on the twenty sixth Bond film since No Time to Die. No actor has been chosen to switch Craig, nor has a director been named for Bond 26.
With Amazon MGM Studios now totally in management creatively, anticipate the studio to maneuver shortly on discovering the subsequent actor to play Bond. Additionally, the rumored spinoffs and TV exhibits are more likely to be explored with Amazon.
