Ken M Sweeney
Flipboard Culture DeskThe Broccoli family have had creative control of the "James Bond" franchise since 1962's "Dr. No," but they're now handing that over to Amazon after the media giant purchased MGM in 2022. This comes amid speculation about who will play Bond since Daniel Craig drank his last dry martini in 2021's "No Time to Die." Here's more from @THR.
James Bond Shake-Up: Amazon Takes Creative Control of Franchise From Broccoli Family In New Deal
The studio will take the reins for the 60 year-old movie property, while Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will remain co-owners as they move to the sidelines as part of a joint venture transaction.