In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, announced Thursday that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control.
Longtime said they would be stepping back.
Amazon MGM Studios, Wilson and Broccoli formed a new joint venture in which they will co-own James Bond intellectual property rights 鈥� but Amazon MGM will have creative control.
Financial terms weren鈥檛 disclosed. The deal is expected to close sometime this year.
鈥淲ith my 007 career spanning nearly 60 incredible years, I am stepping back from producing the James Bond films to focus on art and charitable projects,鈥� Wilson said in a statement. 鈥淭herefore, Barbara and I agree, it is time for our trusted partner, Amazon MGM Studios, to lead James Bond into the future.鈥�
