Amazon clinches creative control of the James Bond franchise in a skyfall deal
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Amazon MGM Studios announced Thursday it’s gained creative control over the James Bond franchise. Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli remain co-owners of the franchise, which includes 25 movies released since 1962.
No, 007 fans. Amazon did not expect Mr. Bond to die. Amazon MGM Studios on Thursday announced a joint venture with James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for the rights to the franchise.
Under the terms of the deal, Amazon MGM Studios, the film and television production and distribution studio owned by the e-commerce company, will gain creative control of the 60-year-old franchise.
Amazon acquired MGM in 2022 for $8.5 billion, and has held the rights to distribute the James Bond films since then. The company also acquired more than 4,000 films and 17,000 television shows as part of the MGM acquisition. Now, the company will carry on the Bond legacy, even after Daniel Craig’s final appearance as the main character in No Time to Die, which premiered in 2021.
“Since his theatrical introduction over 60 years ago, James Bond has been one of the most iconic characters in filmed entertainment,” Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement. “We are honored to continue this treasured heritage, and look forward to ushering in the next phase of the legendary 007 for audiences around the world.”
Amazon declined to provide further comment to Fortune on the deal and how much it was worth.
Amazon clinches creative control of the James Bond franchise in a skyfall deal
James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will remain co-owners of the franchise.
Amazon MGM Studios announced Thursday it’s gained creative control over the James Bond franchise. Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli remain co-owners of the franchise, which includes 25 movies released since 1962.
No, 007 fans. Amazon did not expect Mr. Bond to die. Amazon MGM Studios on Thursday announced a joint venture with James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for the rights to the franchise.
Under the terms of the deal, Amazon MGM Studios, the film and television production and distribution studio owned by the e-commerce company, will gain creative control of the 60-year-old franchise.
Amazon acquired MGM in 2022 for $8.5 billion, and has held the rights to distribute the James Bond films since then. The company also acquired more than 4,000 films and 17,000 television shows as part of the MGM acquisition. Now, the company will carry on the Bond legacy, even after Daniel Craig’s final appearance as the main character in No Time to Die, which premiered in 2021.
“Since his theatrical introduction over 60 years ago, James Bond has been one of the most iconic characters in filmed entertainment,” Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement. “We are honored to continue this treasured heritage, and look forward to ushering in the next phase of the legendary 007 for audiences around the world.”
Amazon declined to provide further comment to Fortune on the deal and how much it was worth.
