First off they are looking to redevelop and reimagine properties such as James Bond. I'd rather have seen them go forward and make something new, but this is how money works I guess.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9621271/Amazon-buy-MGM-studio-James-Bond-Shark-Tank.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9621271/Amazon-buy-MGM-studio-James-Bond-Shark-Tank.html)
Amazon, six months ago: "Hi, MGM? This is Jeff Bezos. Since movie theaters are still closed due to the pandemic, we'd like to offer you "x" amount of money to stream the new James Bond film as an Amazon Prime exclusive."
MGM: "No thanks, we're holding out for theatrical distribution."
Amazon, this week: (Buys MGM) "That'll show 'em."