Hopes & Fears for James Bond Under Amazon ft. Phil Nobile Jr. | The 007 Files S4E002

<p>What does Amazon’s control of James Bond really mean for the future of 007?</p><p>In this episode of The 007 Files, hosts Bill Koenig and David Leigh are joined by Fangoria editor-in-chief Phil Nobile Jr. to explore the hopes and fears surrounding the Amazon era of the James Bond franchise — and what the shift from family stewardship to corporate ownership could mean for cinema’s most enduring spy series.</p><p>Phil reflects on an article he wrote in July 2017 suggesting that the Broccoli family might one day sell the franchise after one more film — remarkably prescient as it turns out.</p><p>The conversation examines both the risks and the opportunities facing 007. While many fans fear increased corporate interference and the direction Amazon&#39;s Bond might take, another possibility emerges: that 007 may represent only a tiny part of Amazon’s vast business, potentially allowing filmmakers greater creative freedom rather than less.</p><p>A major theme of the discussion is modern villainy. Phil argues that the real threat posed by artificial intelligence is not science-fiction imagery or killer robots, but something far more human — power, influence, and economic manipulation driven by powerful tech interests. In that sense, AI may offer fertile ground for a contemporary Bond story rooted in present-day anxieties rather than Cold War nostalgia.</p><p>Together, the discussion looks at where Bond stands now, what might change in the years ahead, and what fans should realistically hope for — or worry about — as 007 enters its next chapter.</p><p><strong>Where to find us</strong></p><p>Phil Nobile Jr.</p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/philnobilejr.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://bsky.app/profile/philnobilejr.bsky.social</a></p><p>Bill Koenig</p><p><a href="https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>David Leigh</p><p><a href="http://https//www.thejamesbonddossier.com%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Recorded in the USA and Spain on 10th February 2026.</p><p></p>