Longtime James Bond producers hand control to Amazon

On Thursday, it was announced that long-standing 007 producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are stepping down. As part of a new deal, Amazon MGM Studios will assume creative control of the iconic franchise, while Broccoli and Wilson will remain co-owners. In a 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 entertainment." “We are grateful to the late Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman…”