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What’s taking Amazon MGM Studios so long on a new James Bond movie?  Apparently a lot, as a new Wall Street Journal piece describes trouble behind the scenes between Amazon executives and Bond producer Barbara Broccoli. READ MORE: Daniel Craig On The Next James Bond: “I Don’t Care” Who Plays 007 “Nearly three years after Amazon acquired the right to release Bond movies through its $6.5 billion purchase of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio, the relationship between the family that oversees the franchise and the e-commerce giant has all but collapsed,” said WSJ.

James Bond might have some toxic traits, but it appears that Pierce Brosnan is a feminist.

Although Daniel Craig might not have much to say on the topic, Pierce Brosnan has a good idea for who should take over their lead role in the 007 franchise.

Amazon MGM is getting down to work on Bond.

Mike Hopkins, Head of Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, made his debut at his first CinemaCon tonight, breaking the ice with de rigueur anecdote of how he fell in love with cinema – going to see Stars Wars as a kid with his brother, both in jammies, “even though I was a bit too old to wear pajamas in public.”

James Bond could be going in a new direction, with a younger actor and a retro setting, according to an interview with British actor Daniel Mays.The search is on for the next James Bond, who will replace Daniel Craig after his final performance in 2021’s No Time To Die. Last month, it was announced that the long-serving producers of 007, Barbara Broccoli and her half-brother Michael G.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large On Tuesday, Amazon MGM Studios announced that producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman would produce the company’s upcoming James Bond film. But in hindsight, the press release was perhaps just as noticeable for what it didn’t include: A quote from Amazon MGM Studios head Jennifer Salke. Instead, it was head of film Courtenay Valenti who announced the deal.

James Bond film could be overseen by the producers of the Harry Potter and Spider-man films, according to an online report.Last month, it was announced that the long-serving producers of 007, Barbara Broccoli and her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, had stepped away from the creative process and handed over control to Amazon, ending over 60 years of the Broccoli family’s control of the Bond estate.Now, a report from Puck has suggested that two new producers are being eyed to take their positions in overseeing the productions moving forward.Matthew Belloni’s What I’m Hearing column read: “Good luck to David Heyman and Amy Pascal, who are in talks to shepherd the next iteration of James Bond.

Daniel Craig can thank Michael Fassbender for landing the role of James Bond!

Michael Fassbender has revealed that, during talks for the role of James Bond in the mid-2000s, he inadvertently helped out Daniel Craig in getting the part.While still and up-and-coming star at the time, Fassbender was one of many names considered for the role which would eventually go to Craig.Appearing on the Happy Sad Confused Podcast to promote his new film Black Bag, Fassbender was asked how close he came to actually being 007, and the actor revealed he ended up advocating for his competitor Craig instead.“I met with (producer) Barbara Broccoli just you know through passing and I actually went in to an audition phase before Daniel was cast, but I don’t think I was ever in the mix,” he said. “But I remember going into that room and meeting with her and (Michael G.) Wilson and I think I was like, ‘Daniel Craig is…’ I don’t know why I was promoting him.

Pierce Brosnan has insisted that the next James Bond must be British.It comes after reports emerged earlier this week that the character will remain male and British under the franchise’s new management by Amazon MGM Studios.An internal memo was said to have circulated within the studio that stipulated “the spy will not change gender or nationality”, although it did state that the new Bond could come from elsewhere in the Commonwealth. Amazon have not publicly commented on the report.Now, Brosnan who previously led four Bond films between 1995 and 2002 and preceded Daniel Craig in the iconic role, has told The Daily Telegraph it is “a given” that that the next actor to take the role should be British.He also said that it was the right decision for producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, to hand creative control to Amazon in a multi-million-dollar deal announced last month.Brosnan added: “It takes great courage for them to let go.

James Bond will reportedly remain male and British under the franchise’s new management by Amazon MGM Studios.Last month, it was announced that the long-serving producers of 007, Barbara Broccoli and her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, had stepped away from the creative process and handed over control to Amazon, ending over 60 years of the Broccoli family’s control of the Bond estate.Now, a report by the Daily Mail states that an internal memo has circulated within the studio that stipulates “the spy will not change gender or nationality”, although it did state that the new Bond could come from elsewhere in the Commonwealth.Amazon have not publicly commented on the report.Bond fans have not reacted kindly to the news of the franchise’s sale, with some predicting that Amazon will “ruin” the series by over-saturating the market with “mediocre spin-offs”.A previous report suggested that Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos decided to pursue the buyout and have the company take creative control of the films after reading that Broccoli referred to Amazon executives as “fucking idiots” during her dealings with the company.The Hollywood Reporter noted that an insider said Bezos “read her quote in the Journal and got on the phone and said, ‘I don’t care what it takes, get rid of her’.”Amazon acquired its share of the rights to the James Bond franchise in 2021 when they purchased studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).

Just as former political leaders are constantly asked about current events, so previous James Bond actors being interviewed about new projects can set their watch to when they’ll be asked who should follow in their footsteps and play the next 007.

James Bond – now under the creative control of Amazon Studios following its buy-out of producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson – will remain a man and British (or the Commonwealth), according to UK media.

Courtenay Valenti, head of film, streaming and theatrical at Amazon MGM Studios, said it will likely release12-14 films in theaters next year as it ramps up its commitment to the big screen both “financially and philosophically.”

James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli after she allegedly called Amazon executives “fucking idiots”.It was announced last month that long-serving producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli were stepping back from the creative process and handing over control of the beloved franchise to Amazon MGM Studios, ending over 60 years of the Broccoli family overseeing the films.Now, according to a report in the Hollywood Reporter, Bezos was determined to take all creative control for the IP through Amazon MGM Studios after The Wall Street Journal published a piece in December.

The Monkey director Osgood Perkins says he has no desire to make a James Bond movie now that the franchise has been acquired by Amazon.In a recent Reddit AMA, the horror director was asked by a fan: “Are you open to directing a Bond movie/trilogy? If so, who would you cast as your version of Bond?”Perkins simply replied: “No, because fuck Jeff Bezos.”It comes after billionaire Bezos previously appeared to publicly support President Donald Trump, writing that it was “an honour” to attend Trump’s second inauguration in 2025. “Excited to collaborate on accelerating innovation and supercharging the American economy,” Bezos commented at the time.While Perkins ruled out Bond because of Bezos, he did disclose another iconic franchise he’d be happy to join – Star Wars.Perkins wrote that his ideal film, if budget was no object, would be “the collected dreams and nightmares of Darth Vader told as short stories.”Other projects on the director’s list include “a totally made up biopic about a real person, a neo-futuristic Freudian Western, [and] a movie about someone famous who died young and their experience of the afterlife.”Perkins went on to explain that his visual style was influenced by his favourite films.

“Conversations With Friends,” said he’s game to play the next James Bond. During the 2025 Oscars Sunday, Variety asked Alwyn, 34, if he would want to play the next James Bond now that Daniel Craig is finished. “Oh, wow.

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.

“Born Again” collaborators Lalisa Manobal, Doja Cat and Raye took the stage together in separate tributes to the James Bond franchise at the 2025 Oscars.

James Bond franchise with performances by Doja Cat, BLACKPINK‘s Lisa, Raye, and an appearance by Margaret Qualley.The segment, hosted by Halle Berry – who lead 2002’s Die Another Day with Pierce Brosnan – comes soon after the news that the franchise will now be controlled by Amazon after acquiring it from long-time producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.A new joint venture between the two parties sees both share the intellectual property rights, with creative control moving to Amazon MGM Studios as part of the deal and both parties retaining ownership.

Halle Berry and Adrien Brody have reunited on the Oscars red carpet, and they recreated their controversial awards moment 22 years ago.In 2003, at the 75th Academy Awards, Brody made headlines when he won the Best Actor award for his performance in The Pianist – coming onstage to accept his award, he embraced presenter Berry in elation with a spontaneous kiss. The incident sparked criticism towards Brody for his apparent lack of consent.22 years later, Brody – who is nominated in the same category for his lead performance in The Brutalist – was on the red carpet speaking with Access Hollywood‘s Georgina Chapman when Berry huddled over.“Sorry Georgina, I have to do this,” Berry said, before launching into a kiss with Brody.