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2025 Oscars Celebrate James Bond as Amazon Takes Control of Franchise

The 2025 Oscars honored the James Bond film franchise during a tribute amidst Amazon's acquisition of creative rights from the Broccoli family.

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  1. What Was Up With the Oscars' Strange James Bond Tribute?

    The effect felt like a death knell for the franchise which many in Hollywood fear will lose its verve now that a tech conglomerate has gotten its hands on it.

    What Was Up With the Oscars' Strange James Bond Tribute?

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  3. Lisa, Doja Cat, Raye Perform James Bond Tribute to Film Series' Producers at Oscars

    Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson — the daughter and stepson of producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, who first brought Bond to the big screen with 1962’s Dr. No and remained with the franchise until his death in 1996 — became the main producers and stewards of the Bond series beginning with 1995’s GoldenEye.

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Updated: Mar 2nd, 2025, 11:04 PM ET

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The 2025 Oscars featured a tribute to the James Bond franchise, honoring producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson as Amazon takes over creative control. Halle Berry introduced performances by Lisa, Doja Cat, and Raye, celebrating the legacy of Bond amid concerns over its future direction. The franchise has now been handed to Amazon following a deal that stirred criticism regarding potential changes and a decline in quality. Despite the transition, the Bond legacy remains, with a focus on the importance of the franchise's heart and history.

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