Broccoli began producing James Bond films based on the books of Ian Fleming, they were determined to make a kind of movie that nobody had ever seen before. And now, that movie franchise, which has spanned six decades and 25 films,

The British family that has for decades held complete control over everything involving the globe-trotting superspy is relinquishing it to Amazon.

Amazon on Thursday announced that it has gained “creative control of the James Bond franchise” following a major new deal. It’s the conclusion of one of Hollywood’s most heated blockbuster battles.