The Global Story: The battle to save James Bond from becoming slop
The future of the James Bond franchise hinges on a clash between old-world stewardship and tech-driven commercialization, as Amazon takes creative control from the Broccoli family. The episode explores whether Bond can remain culturally relevant to younger audiences like Gen Z.
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