Amazon MGM Studios’ James Bond Producers In London Getting Started On “Fresh, Exhilarating New Chapter” – CinemaCon
deadline.comAmazon MGM is getting down to work on Bond. Courtenay Valenti, head of Film, Streaming and Theatrical, and global marketing chief Sue Kroll, said tonight that producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman are currently in London moving forward with a new 007 at long last.
Valenti called the duo “filmmaking legends.” After paying up to gain creative control of the franchise, Amazon MGM recently brought them on to produce the next 007 installment. “We are committed to honoring the legacy of this iconic character, while bringing a fresh, exhilarating new chapter to audiences around the world alongside Amy and David,” she said. “They are both in London getting started and couldn’t be here tonight, but we wanted to thank them for what we know will be an incredible partnership.
Thank you, Amy and David!” The big step forward on Bond was made possible by a deal in February with longtime James Bond producers and creative masters Michael G.
Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, who relinquished control of the beloved spy franchise and handed the reins to the new owners. Amazon acquired the studio in 2022 for $8.5 billion.
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