Inventive management of the long-running James Bond franchise has been handed to Amazon MGM Studios, in a three way partnership with the present house owners.
Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson – who’re the daughter and stepson of movie producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, the person answerable for growing the Bond franchise into the success it’s as we speak – will stay co-owners of 007 mental property rights.
The pair personal EON Productions, the corporate behind Bond movies together with Skyfall and Spectre. It has produced 25 movies since 1962.
Craig performed Bond for a fifth and last time in No Time To Die. Pic: MGM
The deal follows hypothesis over when the subsequent Bond film – and certainly the subsequent Bond – shall be introduced.
The final movie, No Time To Die, was delivered 4 years in the past to rave reviews and box office success. It was the swansong for Daniel Craig in his efficiency of the lady-loving spy.
Particulars of the twenty sixth official Bond movie – and its new star – are but to be revealed.
In an announcement on EON Productions web site, Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios stated they have been “honoured to proceed this treasured heritage” and appeared ahead to “ushering within the subsequent section of the legendary 007 for audiences around the globe”.
Wilson stated that after 60 years spent working throughout the franchise, he would now be specializing in “artwork and charitable initiatives”.
Brian Cox and Barbara Broccoli on the 007: Highway To A Million crimson carpet. Pic: Ian West
Barbara Broccoli stated: “My life has been devoted to sustaining and constructing upon the extraordinary legacy that was handed to Michael and me by our father, producer Cubby Broccoli.
“I’ve had the honour of working intently with 4 of the tremendously gifted actors who’ve performed 007 and hundreds of fantastic artists inside the trade. With the conclusion of No Time To Die and Michael retiring from the movies, I really feel it’s time to concentrate on my different initiatives.”
In 2022, Amazon purchased MGM Studios, which distributes Bond, for $8.45bn (£6.79bn).
For the reason that acquisition, the streamer has held the rights to distribute all of the Bond motion pictures.
Cox as The Controller in 007’s Highway To A Million. Pic: Amazon Prime Video
Within the spring of 2023, Amazon Prime Video launched Bond-themed reality show, 007 Highway To A Million.
Hosted by Succession star Brian Cox, it supplied 9 pairs of contestants the possibility to win £1m as they travelled by way of international places related to the franchise.
Whereas nobody took dwelling the complete £1m jackpot, brothers James and Joey did take £150,000. The present was met with a combined vital reception however was given the inexperienced gentle for a second season.
