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Next James Bond should be British, says former 007 Pierce Brosnan

Leak reportedly confirms next Bond will be a man, as actor says it was ‘right decision’ to pass franchise to Amazon

The Guardian - UK

Amazon plots first female 007 as James Bond franchise plans shake-up

Other proposals included spin-offs centred around Bond’s CIA ally Felix Leiter

Evening Standard

Pierce Brosnan eyes big James Bond Comeback under Amazon: ‘Of Course, How could I not be interested?’

As Amazon takes control of the 007 franchise, Brosnan puts his hat in the ring to return as the iconic spy

Evening Standard

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Does Revival Or Retirement Await James Bond At Amazon?

James Bond in the hands of an American company: shock horror! - James Bond gone 'woke'?

International Business Times

James Bond is now controlled by Amazon – the franchise’s history holds clues to the future of 007

The Broccoli family have controlled the James Bond franchise ever since the films were launched by Albert “Cubby” Broccoli (and his partner Harry Saltzman) in 1962. Now, his daughter and stepson, long-serving producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, have announced that they have surrendered creative control to Amazon MGM…

The Conversation

Amazon's James Bond takeover sparks fan anxiety and fury: exciting new era or a fumble for 007?

Reactions range from despair to cautious optimism as the streaming giant takes creative reins from long-time stewards Broccoli and Wilson

Evening Standard

Amazon paid more than $1bn to take creative control of James Bond

007 stars offer mixed reactions to deal with the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli

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Bond actress claims 007 ‘won’t be British anymore’ after Amazon announcement

There has been increasing speculation about the future of the series, with no announcement of a new actor to play the spy since Daniel Craig’s exit.

Evening Standard

Daniel Craig reacts as Amazon takes full creative control of James Bond franchise

Amazon secured the rights to the iconic film series when it acquired MGM for $8.45 billion (£6.69 billion) in 2022, integrating it into its parent studio

Evening Standard

Bond Franchise Shake-up Moves Spy Into Amazon Stable

In a move that looks set to shake -- and maybe even stir -- one of Hollywood's most bankable franchises, Amazon MGM Studio is to take creative control of James Bond, as the fictional British spy's long-time producers step back.

International Business Times

Bond Franchise Shifts To Amazon As Broccoli Family Steps Back

Amazon MGM Studios will take creative control of the James Bond franchise following a landmark joint venture agreement with longtime producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the parties announced Thursday.

International Business Times

The Bond Franchise Just Changed Forever

In an unprecedented move, creative control of the James Bond film series is now in a conglomeration's hands.

Inverse

What does the Amazon MGM Studios deal mean for the James Bond series?

Amazon acquired creative control of the film series on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Amazon to gain creative control of James Bond in joint venture deal

The move follows Amazon MGM acquiring the rights to distribute Bond movies in 2022

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The Guardian - UK

James Bond producers give Amazon full creative control of 007

Deal is struck with heirs to film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli, long-serving stewards of franchise

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Quincy Jones To Receive Honorary Oscar At Governors Awards

Quincy Jones and other industry luminaries to be honored at the Academy's Governors Awards for their contributions to film and humanitarian endeavors.

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The Independent UK

Quincy Jones, Richard Curtis, Juliet Taylor and Bond producers will get honorary Oscars

Quincy Jones, casting director Juliet Taylor, filmmaker Richard Curtis and James Bond producers Michael G

The Guardian - UK

Producers talk new 007 TV show and reinventing Bond in a post-Craig era

News comes as Barbara Broccoli says James Bond-themed reality show – 007’s Road to a Million – will help fill fans’ hunger

Evening Standard

‘Iconic’ Chitty Chitty Bang Bang windmill on sale for first time in 35 years

Cobstone Mill was used as the film location for the children’s classic in 1968, and has appeared in several other films and TV programmes since

The Guardian - UK

Dormant volcanoes and working monorails: the grand designs of Ken Adam, master of the Bond-villain lair

A new book celebrates the late production designer whose elaborate concepts for films from Bond to Dr Strangelove influenced the likes of Norman Foster – and it all started with a felt-tip

Daily Mirror

Sean Connery launched foul-mouthed tirade at Michelin-starred chef, says Martin Compston

Bond actor Sean Connery, who died in 2020, was dining at Edinburgh Casle with the fellow Scot actor when he reportedly rolled his eyes and lashed out at a chef who was attempting to describe the luxurious meal he had cooked

Daily Mirror

Britt Ekland on dyeing her hair until she dies as she lifts lid on James Bond

Britt Ekland – who played Mary Goodnight in the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun – has discussed her involvement with the 007 franchise amid her birthday and its anniversary

The Independent UK

Monty Norman: Composer behind James Bond’s signature music

The eternally popular theme, together with the now-famous shots of the gun barrel and 007 firing back, has accompanied every Bond film since ‘Dr No’

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