Halle Berry honors James Bond producers, legacy after Amazon takeover at 2025 Oscars

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2025 Oscars.The academy honored the beloved film franchise at Sunday night’s ceremony following the news that Amazon MGM Studios gained creative control over the movies from producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G.

Wilson.The tribute came from former Bond girl Halle Berry. She starred as Jinx in the 2002 flick “Die Another Day.”Berry, 58, stepped out on the stage in a mirrored Christian Siriano gown.“I had the great pleasure of working with Barbara and Michael on ‘Die Another Day,'” the actress said. “And let me tell you, they don’t just produce Bond movies, they were the heart and soul of this franchise for decades.Follow The Post’s live updates from the Oscars 2025 for winners, red carpet pics and more“Every generation does have its Bond, you know.

The world revolves, it evolves and so does he,” she continued. “But that signature mix of danger, style and intrigue? Well, now, that’s timeless.”Several performers then hit the stage to perform songs from the franchise, including Blackpink’s Lisa, Doja Cat and Margaret Qualley.There have been 25 James Bond movies since 1962.

The titular character has been portrayed by seven actors: Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.The 007 franchise has won six Oscars over the years, including Best Original Song for Adele’s “Skyfall” in 2013, Sam Smith’s “Writing’s on the Wall” from “Spectre” in 2016, and Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell’s “No Time to Die” in 2022.None of the James Bond movies have ever been nominated for Best Picture.Broccoli and Wilson got the rights to the franchise from their late father, Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, in 1995.