After decades of fiercely protecting her family business, the longtime Bond producer just sold 007 to Amazon. Nobody can figure out why.

Amazon's Jeff Bezos directed executives to buy out Barbara Broccoli's stake in the James Bond franchise after tensions escalated, spending nearly a bi

Variety has learned exclusively that the ceremony will perform a special tribute of the iconic songs of the James Bond franchise at Sunday’s Academy Awards in honor of longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who received Hon orary Oscars at the past Governors Awards. The Academy declined to comment.

Before buying the creative rights to James Bond, Amazon pitched the producers on spinoffs, including one focusing on a female 007.

There were multiple propositions for the James Bond franchise when Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli were still the producers. However, the pair reportedly rejected every single one of them.

For decades, James Bond has been controlled by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson , and nothing has happened with the franchise since Daniel Craig ’s No Time To Die . But Amazon’s acquisition of MGM in 2022 changed the game.

Halle Berry introduced a tribute to James Bond producers producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, with Margaret Qualley, Doja Cat, Lisa and Raye teaming up for a special tribute to the iconic songs that have been such key part of the legendary spy franchise's history.