One moment we were all sitting there wondering what’s next for James Bond 26, and then a new development crossed the cultural gun barrel. With Amazon-MGM’s 007 deal giving the studio full creative control,

As all-powerful Amazon seizes control of the James Bond franchise, previous 007s would have ideas for the next phase, Peter Bart writes.

Following a year of fraught negotiations, Amazon will soon have a full grip on the franchise that has spawned 25 films about Agent 007.

Major shake-ups are coming for two fiercely beloved film franchises — “Star Wars” and “James Bond” — we dig into what it all means.