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James Bond producers turned down Christopher Nolan over director’s demand

The Oscar-winning director wanted to make a 007 film as his follow-up to ‘Tenet’

The Independent UK

‘Kind of sad’: Timothy Dalton reacts to Amazon’s James Bond deal

Ex-007 praises Broccolis for series while expressing concern for its future after bombshell announcement

The Guardian - US

Jack Reacher creator backs Amazon’s James Bond takeover with bold prediction for franchise

Amazon MGM Studios announced last week that they were taking creative control of the 007 character

The Independent UK

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James Bond star Timothy Dalton ‘sad’ over Amazon taking creative control of 007

Former 'James Bond' star Timothy Dalton has said he is "sad" series producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are giving creative control of the series to Amazon MGM Studios.

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Amazon will try and ‘dominate entire year’ with Bond franchises, says author

Amazon MGM Studios announced last week that they were taking creative control of the 007 character.

Evening Standard

James Bond casting director retires after years of finding Hollywood stars for the spy franchise

'James Bond' casting director Debbie McWilliams has announced her retirement after working on 13 films for the spy franchise.

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Ex-James Bond star Timothy Dalton weighs in on controversial Amazon takeover: ‘Good luck to them’

‘It’s sad that [Cubby Broccoli] is not with us anymore, that’s all I can say,’ said the actor

The Independent UK

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Timothy Dalton left 'shocked' by James Bond producers' departure

Timothy Dalton has broken his silence on the shock news that James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are resigning.

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Henry Cavill’s Marvel Nova role 'scrapped' as Amazon’s Bond takeover sparks campaign for him as 007

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos ignites fan excitement for Henry Cavill as the next Bond after superhero ‘fail’

Evening Standard

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

Who is Barbara Broccoli? The legendary producer who ruled the Bond franchise for decades steps down

As Amazon takes full creative control of 007, here’s everything you need to know about the exiting Barbara Broccoli and how she built her Bond legacy

Evening Standard

The name’s Bezos, Jeff Bezos: what can we expect from Amazon’s James Bond?

With one of the film industry’s most lucrative franchises signed over to Amazon MGM, 007 could be facing down the barrel of spin-offs, quasi-crowdsourcing and a cinematic universe to rival Marvel

The Guardian - UK

Barbara Broccoli 'upset' but 'resigned' to James Bond takeover

Barbara Broccoli has been described as "upset" but "resigned" to Amazon's takeover of the James Bond franchise with a source claiming the deal might not have happened if they'd found a "no-brainer" actor to take over from Daniel Craig.

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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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The Independent UK

‘Bond won’t be British anymore’: 007 actress slams Amazon take over

The Spy Who Loved Me star Valerie Leon said she is worried about the future of 007

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

Daniel Craig expresses his ‘admiration’ following Amazon’s James Bond takeover

Craig has issued a statement after the Bond producers gave Amazon full creative control

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Daniel Craig responds to Amazon takeover of James Bond franchise

Daniel Craig has heaped praise on outgoing James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli after it was confirmed Amazon MGM Studios are taking creative control of the franchise, and he hopes to be involved in some of Barbara's future projects.

Total Film

After Amazon lands control of James Bond, Jeff Bezos turns to social media for ideas with predictable results as stans of all kinds swarm his replies: "Who’d you pick as the next Bond?"

Henry Cavill and Tom Hardy seem to be at the top of franchise fans' lists

The Independent UK

Jeff Bezos asks followers who they’d cast as James Bond minutes after Amazon announces control of 007

It was announced earlier today that Amazon MGM has taken creative control of the 007 franchise

Inverse

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.

Evening Standard

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

Amazon acquired creative control of the film series on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Who owns James Bond? What the switch to Amazon means for the beloved franchise

The future of James Bond could be in for a huge change as Amazon has taken full creative control over from Barbara Broccoli and her family.

TechRadar

Amazon MGM Studios acquires the license to thrill as its gains full creative control of the entire James Bond franchise in landmark deal

The entertainment industry has been left shaken and stirred by Amazon's acquisition of the 007 brand.

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