This news opens the possibility that the Bond universe expands with spin-offs, reality shows and animations.
The future of the franchise of James Bondnow is in the hands of Amazon MGM Studios After the successful announcement of a new joint company to house Bond’s intellectual property rights in the study. The transition occurs when Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilsonadministrators of the franchise for a long time, they are officially moving away from the films, although they will continue to be co -owners of the property.
“From its presentation at theaters more than 60 years ago, James Bond has been one of the most emblematic characters of film entertainment”Said Mike Hopkins, director of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios. “We are grateful to the late Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman for taking James Bond to cinemas around the world, and Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for their unwavering dedication and their role in the continuation of the legacy of the franchise that It is appreciated by legions of fans worldwide. We are honored to continue with this precious legacy and We hope to mark the beginning of the next phase of the legendary 007 for the public around the world”
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Wilson, who has been in the series for almost six decades, confirmed his decision to step back and said: “With my career like 007 that covers almost 60 incredible years, I retire from the production of James Bond movies to focus on projects artistic and beneficial. Therefore, Barbara and I agree that it is time for our trusted partner, Amazon MGM Studios, guide James Bond to the future”
Broccoli, which has long been the driving force behind Bond, echoed that feeling, although his departure is perhaps the most shocking of all. “My life has been dedicated to maintaining and developing the extraordinary legacy that was bequeathed to Michael and my father, producer Cubby Broccoli. I have had the honor of working in close collaboration with four of the tremendously talented actors that have played 007 and thousands of wonderful artists within the industry. With the conclusion of no time to die and Michael withdrawing from the movies, I feel it is time to concentrate on my other projects. ”
James Bond and a high -impact decision
For decades, Broccoli has fiercely protected James Bond from external interference, particularly streaming services. When Amazon acquired MGM in 2022, putting Bond’s catalog under his umbrella, Broccoli remained firm in his position that Bond was not “content”, but cinema. Apparently, he crashed with Jennifer Salke, director of Amazon Studios, after Salke referred to James Bond as “content”, a term that Broccoli considered a fundamental misunderstanding of the prestige of the franchise.
Amazon has repeatedly tried to do derived projectsincluding a series of Bond led by women and a Moneypenny movie, but Broccoli exercised his contractual control to block them. As reported, the division between the two sides reached a boiling point when a Amazon executive commented in a meeting: “I have to be honest. I don’t think James Bond is a hero.” Broccoli, who has spent his career healing Bond’s legacy, was supposedly so frustrated with Amazon executives that referred to them as “shit idiots.”
All of the above is the reason why today’s announcement is so transcendental and, for many Bond fans, perhaps also quite worrying. The Bond franchise is sacred, ylA idea that it is diluted with spin-offs, reality shows and animations is something that nobody wants to see coming. Amazon now has a total creative control over James Bond, and with Broccoli and Wilson on the side, the door is open for a new version of the legendary spy, but it is still about to be seen if Amazon attaches to the legacy that Bond fans appreciate or expand the franchise towards the type of “content” that Broccoli hated and which he opposed for a long time.
For now, the 25 James Bond films in Eon Productions are available for transmission in Prime video.
Source: Ambito
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