A Timothy Dalton James Bond outing titled 'Reunion with Death' would have tied Dalton's Bond back to the Sean Connery era through a shared character.

A landmark James Bond deal between the Broccoli family and Amazon MGM has reshaped the course of cinema's most enduring franchise.

The studio will take the reins for the 60-year-old movie property, while Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli will remain co-owners as they move to the sidelines as part of a joint venture transaction.