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The Turmoil Surrounding the Future of James Bond and Hollywood's Consolidation Crisis
The iconic James Bond franchise is currently mired in a state of uncertainty and internal conflict, owing largely to a bitter power struggle between the franchise's long-standing creative stewardship and Amazon's corporate ambitions. Recent reports from The Wall Street Journal reveal that Amazon's acquisition of MGM—giving them a 50% stake in James Bond—has not only failed to streamline its development process but also exacerbated existing tensions over the franchise's direction.