Summary
Amazon made changes to James Bond promotional images by removing guns, which led to confusion among fans. The images were later replaced with movie stills that did not show firearms. This happened after Amazon gained creative control over the Bond franchise by acquiring MGM Studios.
Key Facts
- Amazon removed guns from James Bond promotional images and later replaced them with stills that do not feature firearms.
- This change caused confusion and discussion among fans and commentators.
- Amazon gained creative control of the James Bond franchise after acquiring MGM Studios for $6.5 billion in 2022.
- Before Amazon's involvement, the Broccoli family controlled the franchise and produced 25 films since 1962.
- Concerns about Amazon's intentions for the future of the Bond series arise from the image changes.
- Dr. Lisa Funnell stated that removing guns changes Bond's symbolic image but not the films' content.
- Amazon might explore expanding the Bond franchise beyond traditional movies with new projects or spinoffs.
- The next actor to play James Bond has not been announced yet.
