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One element that has shaped the legacy of Octopusy is its production journey. Originally produced by United Artists, financial struggles led to a merger with MGM, marking a pivotal turning point in the franchise’s direction. Fast forward to 2021, revelations emerged that Amazon secured a major deal with the Broccoli family—the franchise's long-time stewards. With this $1 billion purchase for creative rights, the future of Bond now lies partly in the hands of a corporate giant, raising questions about the character's direction in an era defined by the merchandising of franchises.