Inventive management of the long-running James Bond franchise has been handed to Amazon MGM Studios, in a three way partnership with the present homeowners.
Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson – who’re the daughter and stepson of movie producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, the person liable for growing the Bond franchise into the success it’s at present – will stay co-owners of 007 mental property rights.
The pair personal EON Productions, the corporate behind Bond movies together with Skyfall and Spectre. It has produced 25 movies since 1962.
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Craig performed Bond for a fifth and remaining time in No Time To Die. Pic: MGM
The deal follows hypothesis over when the subsequent Bond film – and certainly the subsequent Bond – shall be introduced.
The final movie, No Time To Die, was delivered 4 years in the past to rave opinions and field workplace success. It was the swansong for Daniel Craig in his efficiency of the lady-loving spy.
Particulars of the twenty sixth official Bond movie – and its new star – are but to be revealed.
In an announcement on EON Productions web site, Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios stated they had been “honoured to continue this treasured heritage” and appeared ahead to “ushering in the next phase of the legendary 007 for audiences around the world”.
Wilson stated that after 60 years spent working throughout the franchise, he would now be specializing in “art and charitable projects”.
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Brian Cox and Barbara Broccoli on the 007: Street To A Million crimson carpet. Pic: Ian West
Barbara Broccoli stated: “My life has been dedicated to maintaining and building 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 proficient actors who’ve performed 007 and 1000’s of fantastic artists throughout the trade. With the conclusion of No Time To Die and Michael retiring from the movies, I really feel it’s time to concentrate on my different tasks.”
In 2022, Amazon purchased MGM Studios, which distributes Bond, for $8.45bn (£6.79bn).
For the reason that acquisition, the streamer has held the rights to distribute all of the Bond motion pictures.
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Cox as The Controller in 007’s Street To A Million. Pic: Amazon Prime Video
Within the spring of 2023, Amazon Prime Video launched Bond-themed actuality present, 007 Street To A Million.
Hosted by Succession star Brian Cox, it supplied 9 pairs of contestants the prospect to win £1m as they travelled by world places related to the franchise.
Whereas nobody took house the total £1m jackpot, brothers James and Joey did take £150,000. The present was met with a combined important reception however was given the inexperienced mild for a second season.
