James Bond Franchise Will Get ‘Worldwide Theatrical Release,’ Say Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson
Manori Ravindran International EditorJames Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have committed to keeping the iconic British spy in movie theaters, despite streaming giant Amazon’s $8.45 billion acquisition of 007 studio MGM.“We are committed to continuing to make James Bond films for the worldwide theatrical audience,” Broccoli and Wilson, who run London-headquartered Eon Productions, told Variety in a statement.Eon Productions, which is owned by the Broccoli family, have been stewards of the film series dating back to Bond’s first on-screen appearance in 1962’s “Dr.