James Bond is one of Hollywood's most famous characters. So when Amazon bought the rights to distribute Bond, executives had big plans for the brand’s intellectual property. But so far, Amazon hasn't made a single Bond movie. WSJ’s Erich Schwartzel takes us inside the feud that’s tying up the franchise. 



Further Reading: 

-Where Is James Bond? Trapped in an Ugly Stalemate With Amazon 



Further Listening: 

-Why Hollywood Is Betting Big on 'Wicked'

-Why 'Yellowstone' Is One of TV's Most Expensive Shows 



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The Journal.

The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

James Bond Is Missing. He's Trapped in a Fight With Amazon.

DEC 20, 202424 MIN
The Journal.

James Bond Is Missing. He's Trapped in a Fight With Amazon.

DEC 20, 202424 MIN

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James Bond is one of Hollywood's most famous characters. So when Amazon bought the rights to distribute Bond, executives had big plans for the brand’s intellectual property. But so far, Amazon hasn't made a single Bond movie. WSJ’s Erich Schwartzel takes us inside the feud that’s tying up the franchise. 


Further Reading:

-Where Is James Bond? Trapped in an Ugly Stalemate With Amazon 


Further Listening:

-Why Hollywood Is Betting Big on 'Wicked'

-Why 'Yellowstone' Is One of TV's Most Expensive Shows 


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices