Amazon’s surprise deal to wrest control of 007 from the Broccoli family marks the latest front in a decades-old war to lock up the last remaining billion-dollar franchises.

For over six decades, the Broccoli family has been as much a part of the James Bond film franchise as vodka martinis (shaken, not stirred, of course), beautiful women and henchmen with terrible aim.

In a huge shakeup for the James Bond series, Amazon will take creative control as longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli step back.

With Amazon MGM Studios gaining creative control of the James Bond franchise, who will emerge as the next 007?

The James Bondseries has lasted for over 60 years, with several brilliant actors including Sean Connery and Roger Moore taking on the titular role. The franchise has been under the steady leadership of producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson,

Last week, franchise owners Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson revealed that they'd be stepping back creatively from the franchise