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Amazon in talks to acquire MGM and the James Bond library for $10 billion

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Amazon is currently in talks to acquire the film studio MGM and its entire James Bond library in a deal that is reportedly worth just under $10 billion. Deadline is reporting that there have been weeks of talks between Amazon and the Hollywood studio that included sales presentations. However, the outlet has stated that MGM […]

Amazon executive addresses $465 million budget for The Lord of the Rings season one

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Last month, it was revealed that the first season of Amazon’s highly-anticipated fantasy series Lord of the Rings has cost the streaming service roughly NZ$650 million – which translates to $465 million in U.S. dollars, and while this may seem a little excessive, an Amazon executive has addressed the reported budget. “The market is crazy, as you […]

Amazon shares first look at Cinderella starring Camila Cabello

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Amazon has announced that the upcoming musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale Cinderella is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video this September, with the streaming giant whetting our appetites with two first look images of Camila Cabello and Nicholas Galitzine in their feature film debuts as Cinderella and Prince Charming. “Cinderella is a classic […]

Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings adds The Witcher director Charlotte Brändström

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The first season of Amazon’s highly-anticipated fantasy series Lord of the Rings has added Netflix’s The Witcher director Charlotte Brändström to helm two episodes alongside a creative team including J.A. Bayona (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) who will direct the first two episodes, British Chinese director Wayne Che Yip who will helm four episodes and showrunners JD Payne and Patrick […]

Watch Helen Mirren, Constance Wu, Anne Hathaway, Anthony Mackie and more in star-studded trailer for Solos

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In what seems like possibly the most on-the-nose allegorical tale for our times, Amazon have released the trailer for David Weil’s cerebral science-fiction anthology series Solos , which you can check out below in all of its star-studded glory. Created by Hunters writer David Weil, Solos stars Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, […]

Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy producing horror anthology series Unknown for Amazon

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Amazon Studios is teaming with Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy’s Kilter Films for the new horror anthology show Unknown. Developed by Craig Macneill and Clay Chapman (The Boy), Unknown is described as “a psychological horror anthology series that plunges into the corners of the American landscape, probing the intersection of folklore and our […]

Amazon renews Invincible for seasons 2 and 3

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Amazon has announced that it has granted a two-season renewal to the critically acclaimed adult animated superhero series Invincible, which is based upon the comic book of the same name by Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead). “I’m extremely thankful to Amazon for the support and dedication they’ve put behind Invincible,” said Kirkman. “The comic book is […]

The Boys season 3 will be three times bloodier than season 2, says star Laz Alonso

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With the third season of Amazon’s The Boys currently in development, star Laz Alonso, who plays Marvin T. Milk, has teased the extent of the blood and violence fans will be expecting from the latest season. In an interview with Collider, while promoting Guy Ritchie’s latest feature film Wrath of Man, Alonso revealed that the third season […]

Video Review – Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse (2021)

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EJ Moreno reviews the Amazon Prime Original, Without Remorse… Michael B. Jordan further proves he’s one of Hollywood’s best leading men with his latest, Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse. By elevating some bland directing and a weak script, Jordan makes the most out of what could’ve been a simple action thriller. In his latest video, EJ […]