Wilson said he believes the Bond films are "too familiar to be nominated very often", suggesting that Goldfinger or From Russia with Love should have won something.

BBC: Reporter's log: Oscars 2013

It was his agent wanting him to fly to London to meet with Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the producers of the Bond franchise.

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The brother and sister team behind the James Bond films, Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson, are both made OBEs, as is Iain Smith, the producer behind movies such as The Fifth Element and Children of Men.

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The Oscar-winning director picked up the outstanding British film award, for Bond's 23rd outing, alongside producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli at this year's Baftas.

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