Amazon MGM Studios Spent $1 Billion USD To Gain Creative Control Over 'James Bond' Franchise

Amazon MGM Studios has formed a joint venture with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli to house the new James Bond intellectual property rights. The new venture gives Amazon MGM Studios full creative control of the beloved 007 franchise, however all parties will remain co-owners together. In an official statement, Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios said, "Since his theatrical introduction over 60 years ago, James Bond has been one of the most iconic characters in filmed ...