Despite Amazon's acquisition of Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), the highly-anticipated "No Time to Die" will still receive a theatrical release later this year.
Amazon bought MGM, the home of James Bond and one of the most iconic movie studios in Hollywood, in a purchase worth $8.45 billion this week.
The rights to Bond are shared by MGM and Eon Productions, which is run by Broccoli, the daughter of the original Bond producer Cubby Broccoli, and Wilson.
Under the deal, MGM's share has now passed to the streaming giant, but Broccoli and Wilson will keep their tight grip over the creative control of the character, including who plays him and what direction the movies take.
Amazon will not have free rein to exploit the franchise with spin-offs, however, future James Bond movies will be made available to stream on Amazon Prime.
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“No Time To Die“, the 25th installment in the James Bond franchise, is due to be released on September 30 after a series of coronavirus-related delays.
The movie, directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, features Daniel Craig’s last performance as the 007 agent.
“No Time To Die” follows Bond after he has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica when his old friend Felix Leiter, played by Jeffrey Wright, from the CIA turns up asking for help.
Leaving his seemingly happy life with Madeleine (Lea Seydoux), Bond returns to the field to face Safin (Rami Malek) who is armed with a new dangerous technology that could impact the world.
Broccoli previously revealed that the movie will deliver a satisfying ending for Daniel’s Bond.
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