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The James Bond franchise faces turmoil with Amazon’s acquisition of MGM and Barbara Broccoli’s departure from creative control. The Hollywood Reporter delves into a future where Bond becomes a franchise playground for spin-offs—think Money Penny office comedy, prequels on Blofeld’s youth, or James Bond-themed game shows. The move toward ongoing universes akin to Marvel is criticized for diluting a once-heroic, streamlined spy series into a corporate IP carousel.