James Bond films stall after Barbara Broccoli clashes with Amazon Studios, report claims

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James Bond series have been reportedly stalled due to disagreements between Amazon Studios and franchise producer Barbara Broccoli.The Wall Street Journal published a report on Friday (December 19) detailing the apparent rift between Broccoli and the media giant.In 2021, Amazon acquired Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the studio behind all Bond film releases since 1981.

This has resulted in the studio operating as a subsidiary, Amazon MGM Studios, ever since.Daniel Craig wrapped up his stint as 007 after five films with 2021’s No Time To Die, and Barbara Broccoli and Michael G.

Wilson, who oversee the Bond estate, have not confirmed who will be taking on the role next – however, they did reveal last month that the films will “change” in a “new direction” when the next lead actor is announced.In the Wall Street Journal report, it is claimed that Amazon currently has a “decayed relationship” with Broccoli that has put possible new Bond films in jeopardy.Broccoli, 64, and her half-brother Wilson, 82, are the children of Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli, who along with Harry Saltzman oversaw the Bond films from their beginnings with 1962’s Dr.

No. Despite the films raising a collective $7.6billion (£6billion) at the global box office, the key decisions about the future of Bond on screen rest with the family.The report outlined that the fallout is due to differences over the creative direction of the franchise, with Amazon reportedly in favour of “Marvel-style” ideas to expand the franchise, such as spinoff shows and films.Broccoli is reported to have baulked at the pitch, telling friends that Amazon are “fucking idiots” who are taking the franchise “hostage”.