FLOSSI 007 PADDLES UP THE AMAZON
The family that has controlled the James Bond franchise for over 60 years is handing over control to Amazon after years of fiercely protecting it from Hollywood overreach.
The deal follows a standoff between Barbara Broccoli and Amazon, which gained a major stake in Bond in 2021 through its $8.5 billion MGM acquisition.
The first on-screen adaptation of James Bond wasn’t a movie but a 1954 television episode of Climax! Featuring Barry Nelson as an Americanized James Bond in Casino Royale.
In 1961, producers Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli and Harry Saltzman acquired the film rights to most of Fleming’s Bond novels and founded EON Productions, securing a deal with United Artists.
The Sean Connery Era (1962–1967, 1971)
Dr No (1962) – The first official Bond film, starring Sean Connery, introduced the world to 007, SPECTRE, and iconic Bond tropes.
From Russia with Love (1963) – Considered one of the best spy thrillers ever.
Goldfinger (1964) – Established the “Bond formula” with gadgets, villains, and one-liners.
Thunderball (1965) – First Bond film shot in widescreen Panavision.
You Only Live Twice (1967) – Introduced Blofeld, Bond’s arch-nemesis.
Diamonds Are Forever (1971) – Connery returned after skipping one film.
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) – Starring George Lazenby, this is the only Bond film where 007 gets married.
Lazenby left after one film despite great action sequences due to behind-the-scenes conflicts.
Live and Let Die (1973) – The first Bond film with Roger Moore, featuring a mix of spy action and voodoo.
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) – One of the best Bonds, introducing Jaws as a henchman.
Moonraker (1979) – Sent Bond to space to capitalize on *Star Wars' *popularity.
For Your Eyes Only (1981) – A return to realistic espionage after the over-the-top Moonraker.
Octopussy (1983) – Bond in India, featuring a ridiculous clown disguise scene.
A View to a Kill (1985) – Moore’s final Bond film, with Christopher Walken as the villain.
The Living Daylights (1987): Timothy Dalton's darker, more serious Bond was closer to Fleming’s novels.
Licence to Kill (1989) – First Bond movie rated PG-13, featuring drug lords instead of megalomaniacs.
GoldenEye (1995) – Pierce Brosnan revived Bond after a 6-year hiatus, introducing a modern, high-tech Bond.
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) – A media mogul villain tries to start World War III for news ratings.
The World Is Not Enough (1999) – First female Bond villain (Elektra King).
Die Another Day (2002) – A CGI-heavy disaster with Bond surfing on a tidal wave.
Casino Royale (2006) – Daniel Craig in a total reboot featuring a raw, emotional, and realistic Bond.
Quantum of Solace (2008) – A direct sequel with a revenge-driven Bond.
Skyfall (2012) became the highest-grossing Bond film ever, delving into Bond’s past.
Spectre (2015) introduced Christoph Waltz as Blofeld but received mixed reviews.
No Time to Die (2021) – Craig’s final Bond film, featuring Bond’s shocking death.
Total Official Movies: 25 (by EON Productions)
Unofficial Bond Films: Casino Royale (1967 parody), Never Say Never Again (1983 remake of Thunderball)
Longest-Serving Bond: Roger Moore (7 movies)
Shortest-Serving Bond: George Lazenby (1 movie)
Highest-Grossing Bond Film: Skyfall (2012) – $1.1 billion
