The James Bond franchise, overseen by the Broccoli family since its inception, is transitioning leadership due to Amazon's acquisition of MGM Studios in 2022. Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson announced they would step down from their creative control roles in favor of Amazon's leadership. The latest film, No Time to Die, released in 2021, earned nearly $800 million and marked Daniel Craig's last performance as Bond. Concerns arise regarding the potential effects of this shift on the franchise and the film industry, particularly in relation to original content in the realm of streaming services.
The Bond franchise was originally owned by MGM Studios, which was acquired by Amazon in 2022, bringing changes to its leadership.
Wilson and Broccoli announced they would be stepping down and allow Amazon's leadership to guide the future of the Bond franchise.
Jeff Bezos confirmed that the search for the next 007 is currently underway after Daniel Craig's final performance in 2021's No Time to Die.
Experts have raised concerns about streaming service consolidation and a potential loss of original content due to the Amazon-MGM merger.
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