The James Bond franchises has resisted spinoffs and TV shows for over 60 years, but this could be about to change after Amazon’s takeover.

Amazon plans to show James Bond in a young, reckless manner, not the traditional polished spy. This risk may breathe new life into the franchise by offering a fresh take on the iconic character.

James Bond is in a tight spot, and no witty one-liner or fancy gadget is going to help him out this time. The news that Jeff Bezos' Amazon has taken control of the Bond franchise from its longtime ...

But now, we know how Bond will really be killed off: through "a slow, sad corporate takeover". Last week, the Broccoli family yielded creative control over the franchise to Amazon MGM Studios.

“This is the next logical step for the Bond franchise. 007 is the crown jewel in Amazon’s library, and their best hope — in terms of IP — for continued box office success,” says Jeff ...

In 2022, Amazon closed its $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM, a transaction that was made in part so it could acquire the rights to the lucrative James Bond franchise.

It was recently announced that Amazon is taking creative control over James Bond and the world of 007 from the Broccoli family, which will likely do more harm than good.

Amazon may have found the proverbial M's for its stewardship for James Bond in the form of production royalty Amy Pascal and David Heyman. By James Whitbrook Published March 21, 2025 | Comments (24) ...

The end of the 25th James Bond movie “ No Time To Die,” starring Daniel Craig, boldly signaled a new era. However, when it comes to Bond, 007 need not be shaken or stirred.

Something tells me a James Bond TV series, say about the inner workings of “00” agents, isn’t coming anytime soon. Then again, it’s Jeff Bezos. Maybe there’s a reason to be optimistic.

In an agreement that shocked Hollywood, the rights to James Bond have gone to Amazon. 007 fans are freaking out, but Amazon may do Bond right. The key is to return to the source material: the ...