The creative control of the longtime James Bond franchise has been given to the Amazon MGM studios, in a joint venture with the current owners.
Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson – who are the daughter and steps of films producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, the man responsible for developing the Bond franchise in the success he is today – will remain co -owners of 007 rights intellectual property.
The clean pair eon productions, the company behind Bond Films, notably Skyfall and Specter. He has produced 25 films since 1962.
Craig played Bond for a fifth and last time in no time to die. Pic: MGM
The agreement follows speculation on the next Bond film – and in fact the next link – will be announced.
The last film, no time to die, was delivered four years ago Elogious criticism And box office success. It was the Swansy swan for Daniel Craig in his performance of the spy who loves the lady.
The details of the 26th official Bond film – and its new star – must still be revealed.
In a press release on the Eon Productions website, Mike Hopkins, PRIME VIDEO and Amazon MGM Studios, said they were “honored to continue this precious heritage” and impatiently awaited “inaugurate the next legendary 007 phase For the public around the world “.
Wilson said that after 60 years spent working through the franchise, he would now focus on “art and charitable projects”.
Brian Cox and Barbara Broccoli on the 007: road to a million red carpets. Pic: Ian West
Barbara Broccoli said: “My life was devoted to the maintenance and construction of the extraordinary heritage which was given to Michael and I by our father, producer Cubby Broccoli.
“I had the honor of working in close collaboration with four of the extremely talented actors who played 007 and thousands of wonderful artists within the industry. With the conclusion of Not Time to Die and Michael withdrawing films, I think it’s time to focus on my other projects. »»
In 2022, Amazon bought MGM Studios, which distributed Bond, for 8.45 billion dollars (6.79 billion pounds sterling).
Since the acquisition, the streamer has kept the rights to distribute all the Bond films.
COX as a 007’s road to a million controller. Pic: Amazon Prime Video
In the spring of 2023, Amazon Prime Video launched TV show on the theme of links007 Road to a million.
Hosted by Brian Cox succession starHe offered nine pairs of candidates the possibility of winning 1 million sterling books while they were traveling in global locations associated with the franchise.
While nobody won the full jackpot of 1 million pounds sterling, the James and Joey brothers took £ 150,000. The show met with a mixed critical reception but received the green light for a second season.