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Hollywood History Nearly Changed Forever When a Massive Star Turned Down the Lead in Jurassic Park, Leaving Spielberg Crushed

A reminder that Hollywood is full of near-misses, and sometimes the stars align in ways no one could have predicted.

The Mary Sue · Jun 15

Disclosure Day's Steven Spielberg 'volunteered' to direct James Bond movie

Disclosure Day director Steven Spielberg has revealed he's "always wanted" to direct a James Bond movie and even "volunteered" his services but he was turned down.

BANG Premier · Jun 11

Steven Spielberg says James Bond producer rejected him twice but ‘can’t afford’ him now

Filmmaker says he ended up directing Indiana Jones franchise after being turned down

The Independent UK · Jun 11

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Former James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli praises Amazon's hiring of Denis Villeneuve to direct the next 007 movie, calling him "a fantastic director"

The veteran Bond producer has high praise for the franchise's next director

Total Film · Jul 18, 2025

What Amazon MGM’s creative control over the James Bond film franchise means for the future of 007

James Bond was front and center at the 2025 Academy Awards – and in a somewhat curious way.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2025

Who is Barbara Broccoli? The legendary producer who ruled the Bond franchise for decades steps down

As Amazon takes full creative control of 007, here’s everything you need to know about the exiting Barbara Broccoli and how she built her Bond legacy

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Barbara Broccoli 'upset' but 'resigned' to James Bond takeover

Barbara Broccoli has been described as "upset" but "resigned" to Amazon's takeover of the James Bond franchise with a source claiming the deal might not have happened if they'd found a "no-brainer" actor to take over from Daniel Craig.

BANG Premier · Feb 21, 2025

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Who owns James Bond? What the switch to Amazon means for the beloved franchise

The future of James Bond could be in for a huge change as Amazon has taken full creative control over from Barbara Broccoli and her family.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2025

The Broccoli family behind James Bond also claim to be behind the vegetable

‘Imagine your family producing James Bond and that NOT being the most famous thing you guys have done’

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

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