5 things to know about Bond, James Bond

In this file photo taken on October 26, 2015 British actor Daniel Craig arrives for the world premiere of the new James Bond film 'Spectre' at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Craig was the last actor to play the British spy. — Photo: Leon NEAL/ AFP)

Amazon MGM Studios will take creative control of the James Bond franchise in a landmark joint venture agreement with longtime producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli 

It marks a major shift in the governance of one of cinema's most valuable properties.