Seeing the James Bond franchise owned by any major corporation is a downer. It felt special to see something as big as 007 still having this small, independent feel because it was family-owned. However,

Amazon is set to take creative control over the iconic James Bond film franchise, marking a significant shift in the cinematic universe. The James Bond films, long produced by Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli,

News that Amazon MGM took creative control of James Bond from Matthew Wilson and Barbara Broccoli has been met with undue outrage.

Amazon MGM Studios and longtime Bond custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli formed a new joint venture in which they will co-own James Bond intellectual property rights.

Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have signed creative control over the James Bond franchise to Amazon MGM Studios.

It's taking around $1 billion to have James Bond stewards Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson cede oversight to Amazon MGM Studios, sources say.

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.

New York native Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli, who died in 1996, was an original producer of the Bond films alongside Canadian producer Harry Saltzman, who died in 1994. The first movie in the spy thriller series was “ Dr. No ” in 1962, starring Sean Connery.

Amazon on Thursday announced that it has gained “creative control of the James Bond franchise” following a major new deal. It’s the conclusion of one of Hollywood’s most heated blockbuster battles.

Amazon MGM Studios have come to a new agreement with the Broccoli family to take control of the 'James Bond' franchise as part of a new joint venture.

“Those parties” refers to Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and Amazon. Amazon MGM Studios, however, will have creative control of the franchise when the deal closes. “We are grateful to the late Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman for bringing ...

The studio will take the reins for the 60-year-old movie property, while Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will remain co-owners as they move to the sidelines as part of a joint venture transaction.