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In a shocking update for all James Bond fans, Amazon MGM Studios is set to take creative control of the James Bond franchise. This comes after the long-time producers and custodians of 007, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, decided to step back from the franchise, reported Variety. As per details of the historic agreement, 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,” Mike Hopkins, the head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, said, as quoted by the outlet. “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,” he added.
Amazon Excutive Chairman, reacted to the development, with a cheeky post. “Who’d you pick as the next Bond?” he wrote on X. Michael G Wilson also said it is time for the “trusted partner” Amazon MGM Studios, to lead James Bond in the future.
“With my 007 career spanning nearly 60 incredible years, I am stepping back from producing the James Bond films to focus on art and charitable projects. Therefore, Barbara and I agree, it is time for our trusted partner, Amazon MGM Studios, to lead James Bond into the future,” Wilson said. (ANI) Also Read: Also Watch:.
