Amazon takes control of James Bond franchise.

[Daikun]

Co-producers of the James Bond film franchise Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have ceded creative control to Bond's distributor, Amazon MGM.

James Bond Shocker: Amazon MGM Gains Creative Control of 007 Franchise as Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson Step Back

As Amazon MGM gains control of the James Bond franchise, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are stepping back to focus on other projects.

variety.com

 

[Frontier]

Yeah, I don't really trust Amazon. Especially if they're trying to turn it into a "shared universe" type franchise which has never ended well.

 

[Pooky]

Not good news IMO; while I'm a fan I'm honestly not that worried about whether or not I'll like future Bond films (we have plenty I like already), but it's hard not to feel it's likely to be another step away from films made by creative industry traditions and towards films driven by mega corporations, with all that entails. Still, I don't begrudge the Broccolis for wanting to enjoy a happy retirement and something like this was bound to happen with such a famous "brand" at some point, they couldn't control it forever.

 

[Yojimbo]

It was inevitable once Amazon swallowed up MGM. We'll see what they do with it. I think Amazon knows they should keep making movies and not try to make a limited series, right?

 

[TheGuy]

It was inevitable once Amazon swallowed up MGM. We'll see what they do with it. I think Amazon knows they should keep making movies and not try to make a limited series, right?

But there going to probably…. Honestly I see the MI (Tom Cruise) as the modern Bond but that seems to on its way out with Final Reckoning so let’s see how they play this out

 

[Classic Speedy]

They did a poll and apparently a lot of people want Henry Cavill to play Bond.

 

[Yojimbo]

They did a poll and apparently a lot of people want Henry Cavill to play Bond.

2/22: Yeah, I could see Cavill in the role. He was great in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. I could see Richard Madden, as well.

6/25: It's being reported Denis Villeneuve will direct the next movie.

 

[Frontier]

2/22: Yeah, I could see Cavill in the role. He was great in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. I could see Richard Madden, as well.

6/25: It's being reported Denis Villeneuve will direct the next movie.

Well, pretty prestigious director to take over, if nothing else .

 

[Yojimbo]

Reportedly, they are looking to cast under 30 and on the list are Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson.

 

[Frontier]

Reportedly, they are looking to cast under 30 and on the list are Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson.

Personally, love Holland as an actor, but as Bond? Not really .

 

[Yojimbo]

Personally, love Holland as an actor, but as Bond? Not really .

Agreed. This looks more like a short list for James Bond Jr.

 

[Moe]

I can't blame on members for not trust with Amazon and I don't trust them either.

I don't have a bright future for future James Bond movies and it is too uncertain. I wasn't happy to see MGM sold This TV, Charge! and Comet last few years ago.

There is positive - MGM+, formerly EPiX is getting better and ScreenPix is same, so Amazon don't abandon the ScreenPix.

 

[RandomMe]

I don't know what to say.

Technically, the franchise is now in the hands of the group that, under several iterations, released the movies for 60 years.

 

[Yojimbo]

Steven Knight hired to write.

 

[Frontier]

Steven Knight hired to write.

Really hope they can get the script right this time!

 

[Yojimbo]

Casting call for Bond, they are looking for a "fresh face" / an unknown, male in late 20s to early 30s, from Britain.

 

[Frontier]

Casting call for Bond, they are looking for a "fresh face" / an unknown, male in late 20s to early 30s, from Britain.

Probably the smartest choice .

 

[PF9]

With Amazon in control of the franchise, it need not necessarily be limited to movies.

I'd like to see a Bond TV series on ABC, which once was the TV home of the movies, which would be the first scripted TV show from MGM on ABC since The Young Riders, which aired from 1989-92.

 

[Daikun]

Turns out Amazon only paid $20 million.
Considering how massive this franchise is, methinks EON got swindled.

Amazon Paid Just $20 Million for the James Bond Franchise - IGN

Amazon, one of the wealthiest corporations in the world, paid a relative pittance for control of the James Bond franchise: $20 million. The revelation comes from a U.K. tax filing made by EON Productions, the former 007 franchise production company.

www.ign.com

 

[RandomMe]

A few weeks ago, Amazon announced a licensing deal to provide TVI's sister channel V+ the rights to 26 James Bond features (some of them TV movies) in chronological order. The airtime fluctuates a lot though.

Last weekend (or was it two weeks ago?) they aired the 60s Casino Royale.