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Amazon Gains Control of James Bond Franchise Amid Scrutiny

3/17/2025

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Amazon MGM Studios has gained creative control of the James Bond franchise from EON Productions, prompting scrutiny of the Broccoli family's choice.
Speculation indicates EON's producers may be creatively exhausted, while Amazon faces delays on spinoff projects.
Amazon MGM will manage EON's film and TV rights; other media rights stay with the Fleming Estate.
The deal is pending regulatory approval in the US and UK, potentially enabling a cohesive Bond universe.

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Story summary

Amazon MGM Studios has gained creative control of the James Bond franchise from EON Productions, prompting scrutiny of the Broccoli family's choice.
Speculation indicates EON's producers may be creatively exhausted, while Amazon faces delays on spinoff projects.
Amazon MGM will manage EON's film and TV rights; other media rights stay with the Fleming Estate.
The deal is pending regulatory approval in the US and UK, potentially enabling a cohesive Bond universe.