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The Future of James Bond: Delay or Disaster?
In 2022, Amazon spent $8.5 billion to acquire MGM, securing the rights to distribute future films in the James Bond franchise. However, there is no word yet on the super spy’s next appearance, and we now know it’s because longtime rights holders and producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have signed a deal with Amazon. The future of James Bond is in conflict, and it seems that Broccoli’s actions are preventing Amazon from ruining the beloved franchise.
Broccoli’s View of Amazon
According to the Wall Street Journal, Broccoli was the main reason for the delay in James Bond’s next film. She refused to work with Amazon on new movies in the series because she hated their approach. Not only was she annoyed that the company wanted to turn the beloved film series into a hodgepodge of TV and movie spin-offs, but she was also annoyed that they were referring to future Bond adventures as “content.” While not all films released under the Broccoli banner are winners (such as Spectre), it’s clear that her stubbornness is preventing Amazon from ruining one of the world’s greatest franchises.
James Bond Delay Prevents MCU-Type Disaster
Of course, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been interconnected from the beginning, with Nick Fury spoiling the post-credits scene for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, you might say that the beginning of the end for this franchise (or, at least, the beginning of superhero fatigue) began by trying to cram as much spin-off content into Disney+ as possible. The release of the James Bond movie is seen as a major cinematic event, and this delay will prevent it from being relegated to a bunch of crappy TV shows.
The Lord of the Rings and Amazon’s Content Problem
Speaking of which, it’s almost impossible to discuss James Bond’s future on Amazon without discussing how Amazon handles The Lord of the Rings. Only 37% of audiences watched the entire first season, and on Rotten Tomatoes, the popcorn meter gave the show a 49% audience rating. Season 2 is a little better than Season 1, but more people are streaming it. This shows that this spin-off failed to impress the general audience, even as it chased away Tolkien purists’ arbitrary changes to the lore.
Conclusion: James Bond Delayed, Not Ruined
It’s impossible to know exactly how James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli feels about Amazon, but what we do know suggests that her delay spared her legendary character from facing the same challenges that Marvel and Lord of the Rings faced. It’s obvious that treating a great franchise as “content” and making a bunch of spin-offs that no one asked for is the quickest way to dilute the brand and drive away viewers. Doing this when casting a new Bond actor could doom the franchise to failure. Fortunately, Broccoli steps in, and she might be our last line of defense against a bunch of Bond spin-offs that are even worse than Season 4 of The Boys.
FAQ:
Q: Why did Barbara Broccoli delay the next James Bond film?
A: Broccoli refused to work with Amazon on new movies in the series because she hated their approach, including their plan to turn the franchise into a hodgepodge of TV and movie spin-offs.
Q: What happened to The Lord of the Rings on Amazon?
A: Only 37% of audiences watched the entire first season, and on Rotten Tomatoes, the popcorn meter gave the show a 49% audience rating. Season 2 is a little better than Season 1, but more people are streaming it.
Q: Why is a James Bond delay important?
A: A delay will prevent James Bond from being relegated to a bunch of crappy TV shows and spin-offs, which could dilute the brand and drive away viewers.
Q: What do you think about Barbara Broccoli’s actions?
A: Many fans appreciate Broccoli’s decision to delay the next James Bond film, as it may prevent Amazon from ruining the beloved franchise.
