James Bond in Crisis: Amazon Feud Leaves Franchise Stalled

James Bond Stuck in Limbo: No script, no story, and no new Bond in sight.

Amazon vs. Broccoli Feud: Tensions high over Bond's future direction.

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Is Bond a Hero?: Amazon questions Bond's heroic status.

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Streaming or Big Screen?: Debate over Bond’s format intensifies.

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Broccoli Distrusts Amazon: Says they rely too much on algorithms.

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Amazon TV Spin-Off Rejected: Broccoli dismisses "Moneypenny" and female 007 ideas.

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Bond's Identity Matters: Always a British man, says Broccoli.

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Big-Screen Legacy at Risk: Broccoli fears Bond is unsuited for Amazon’s strategy.

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Creative Stalemate: Broccoli calls Amazon execs "idiots."

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Future Uncertain: Franchise stuck in a 20th-century vs. Silicon Valley clash.

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Mark Burnett: From The Apprentice to Trump’s UK Envoy

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