Ari Emanuel, the CEO of Endeavor and one of Hollywood’s most outspoken voices in the fight against antisemitism, will be honored at the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s National Tribute Gala.
At the annual fundraiser for Swc, which has taken place since 1977 and brings together many of the most powerful and influential people in the business, Jews and non-Jews alike, Emanuel will receive the organization’s highest honor, the Humanitarian Award, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Emanuel, 63, will be feted by colleagues — and give an acceptance speech — at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on May 22. Members of the public can purchase tickets to attend, starting at $1500 a plate, but, in a first, the event will be closed to the press.
Emanuel famously does not mince his words, especially on matters related to antisemitism and Israel. Among other things, he led the industry’s boycott of Kanye West after the rapper went...
At the annual fundraiser for Swc, which has taken place since 1977 and brings together many of the most powerful and influential people in the business, Jews and non-Jews alike, Emanuel will receive the organization’s highest honor, the Humanitarian Award, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Emanuel, 63, will be feted by colleagues — and give an acceptance speech — at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on May 22. Members of the public can purchase tickets to attend, starting at $1500 a plate, but, in a first, the event will be closed to the press.
Emanuel famously does not mince his words, especially on matters related to antisemitism and Israel. Among other things, he led the industry’s boycott of Kanye West after the rapper went...
- 5/10/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Waiting for The Rings of Power season 2 feels a lot like Gandalf and Pippin looking out from Minas Tirith at the approaching fires of Mordor, a deep breath before the plunge. The Rings of Power season 2 wrapped filming last year and is reportedly slated to hit our screens in 2024, but Amazon has yet to announce a proper release date or tease anything from the new season beside vague hints from cast members last summer (like our interview with Morfydd Clark about what’s next for Galadriel). It’s been a long wait, with the last episode of the series airing in 2022.
But fans shouldn’t take the silence surrounding the second season as a sign that Amazon has cooled on its big-budget Lord of the Rings series. In fact, according to reports, the studio and showrunners Patrick McKay and Jd Payne are already whipping up a third season of the show.
But fans shouldn’t take the silence surrounding the second season as a sign that Amazon has cooled on its big-budget Lord of the Rings series. In fact, according to reports, the studio and showrunners Patrick McKay and Jd Payne are already whipping up a third season of the show.
- 4/23/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Fallout has been a huge success at Prime Video. The eight-episode show secured an astonishing 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Created by Graham Wagner, and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, the first-season stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Walton Goggins.
Ella Purcell in Fallout
Based on the game series of the same name, the season was indeed a spectacle with several characters from the source material. Following the success of season 1, Prime Video has already renewed the show for its second season.
Fallout Is Renewed For Season 2
Walton Goggins as The Ghoul in Fallout Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy-produced Prime Video show is renewed for season 2 while the first season streaming is still hot. The show has been one of the most talked about series of recent times, with mostly positive reviews on the deck.
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Ella Purcell in Fallout
Based on the game series of the same name, the season was indeed a spectacle with several characters from the source material. Following the success of season 1, Prime Video has already renewed the show for its second season.
Fallout Is Renewed For Season 2
Walton Goggins as The Ghoul in Fallout Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy-produced Prime Video show is renewed for season 2 while the first season streaming is still hot. The show has been one of the most talked about series of recent times, with mostly positive reviews on the deck.
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- 4/19/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Amazon’s post-apocalyptic Fallout TV series has proven so popular that season 2 has already been officially commissioned.
Having garnered glowing reviews and generated all sorts of chatter online, Fallout has already proven popular enough that Amazon MGM has commissioned a second series.
The eight-episode Fallout TV series made its debut on the 10th April, and its streaming success is such that sales of the videogames it’s based on have shot up in the days since.
Capitalising on all the interest in the franchise’s retro-futuristic, post-apocalyptic universe, the TV show’s makers have come forward to announce the second season, and also heap praise on everyone involved.
Read more: Fallout review | Episodes 1-4
“The bar was high for lovers of this iconic video game and so far we seem to have exceeded their expectations, while bringing in millions of new fans to the franchise,” said Amazon MGM Studios boss Jennifer Salke,...
Having garnered glowing reviews and generated all sorts of chatter online, Fallout has already proven popular enough that Amazon MGM has commissioned a second series.
The eight-episode Fallout TV series made its debut on the 10th April, and its streaming success is such that sales of the videogames it’s based on have shot up in the days since.
Capitalising on all the interest in the franchise’s retro-futuristic, post-apocalyptic universe, the TV show’s makers have come forward to announce the second season, and also heap praise on everyone involved.
Read more: Fallout review | Episodes 1-4
“The bar was high for lovers of this iconic video game and so far we seem to have exceeded their expectations, while bringing in millions of new fans to the franchise,” said Amazon MGM Studios boss Jennifer Salke,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Fallout has officially been renewed for a second season. Amazon Prime Video confirmed the news of the video game-based show’s renewal on Thursday.
Earlier this month, Variety confirmed that a second season for the Amazon show had received a $25 million tax credit for relocating their filming to the state, though Amazon had yet to confirm that a second season was on the way. The outlet reported that the show had the largest budget at $153 million after filming in New York and Utah for Season One.
Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner are the creators,...
Earlier this month, Variety confirmed that a second season for the Amazon show had received a $25 million tax credit for relocating their filming to the state, though Amazon had yet to confirm that a second season was on the way. The outlet reported that the show had the largest budget at $153 million after filming in New York and Utah for Season One.
Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner are the creators,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Huge news for fans of the new series Fallout!
The Prime Video series, which is based on the video game series of the same name, has now been renewed for a second season after just one week of being out.
The renewal comes over a week after there was a big hint that the show would be renewed rather quickly.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Jonah, Lisa [Joy], Geneva [Robertson-Dworet], and Graham [Wagner] have captivated the world with this ground-breaking, wild ride of a show. The bar was high for lovers of this iconic video game and so far we seem to have exceeded their expectations, while bringing in millions of new fans to the franchise. The cast led by Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, and Kyle MacLachlan have knocked it out of the park!,” Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement. “We’d like to...
The Prime Video series, which is based on the video game series of the same name, has now been renewed for a second season after just one week of being out.
The renewal comes over a week after there was a big hint that the show would be renewed rather quickly.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Jonah, Lisa [Joy], Geneva [Robertson-Dworet], and Graham [Wagner] have captivated the world with this ground-breaking, wild ride of a show. The bar was high for lovers of this iconic video game and so far we seem to have exceeded their expectations, while bringing in millions of new fans to the franchise. The cast led by Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, and Kyle MacLachlan have knocked it out of the park!,” Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement. “We’d like to...
- 4/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Following the show’s phenomenal debut, Prime Video announced today that it has renewed its latest hit series, Fallout, for a second season. The series comes from Kilter Films and executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy.
Nolan directed the first three episodes. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner serve as executive producers, creators, and co-showrunners.
In its first four days, the high-octane-fueled series has become a hit with its global audience, ranking among Prime Video’s top three most-watched titles ever and the most-watched season globally since Rings of Power. The debut season of Fallout premiered exclusively on Prime Video on Wednesday, April 10, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
“Jonah, Lisa, Geneva, and Graham have captivated the world with this ground-breaking, wild ride of a show. The bar was high for lovers of this iconic video game, and so far, we seem to have exceeded their expectations while bringing...
Nolan directed the first three episodes. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner serve as executive producers, creators, and co-showrunners.
In its first four days, the high-octane-fueled series has become a hit with its global audience, ranking among Prime Video’s top three most-watched titles ever and the most-watched season globally since Rings of Power. The debut season of Fallout premiered exclusively on Prime Video on Wednesday, April 10, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
“Jonah, Lisa, Geneva, and Graham have captivated the world with this ground-breaking, wild ride of a show. The bar was high for lovers of this iconic video game, and so far, we seem to have exceeded their expectations while bringing...
- 4/18/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
This shouldn’t come as a big surprise, but Fallout has officially been renewed for season 2. The Prime Video series debuted last week and quickly became the most-watched season globally on the streaming service since The Rings of Power.
“Praise be to our insanely brilliant showrunners, Geneva [Robertson-Dworet] and Graham [Wagner], to our kick-ass cast, to Todd and James and all the legends at Bethesda, and to Jen, Vernon and the amazing team at Amazon for their incredible support of this show. We can’t wait to blow up the world all over again,” said executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy in a joint statement. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner added, “Holy sh*t. Thank you to Jonah, Kilter, Bethesda and Amazon for having the courage to make a show that gravely tackles all of society’s most serious problems these days — cannibalism, incest, jello cake. More to come!“
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“Praise be to our insanely brilliant showrunners, Geneva [Robertson-Dworet] and Graham [Wagner], to our kick-ass cast, to Todd and James and all the legends at Bethesda, and to Jen, Vernon and the amazing team at Amazon for their incredible support of this show. We can’t wait to blow up the world all over again,” said executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy in a joint statement. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner added, “Holy sh*t. Thank you to Jonah, Kilter, Bethesda and Amazon for having the courage to make a show that gravely tackles all of society’s most serious problems these days — cannibalism, incest, jello cake. More to come!“
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- 4/18/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
“Fallout” has been renewed for Season 2 at Amazon Prime Video.
The announcement comes after Variety reported that a second season was set to receive $25 million in tax credits by relocating shooting to the state of California.
Based on the video game franchise of the same name, the series is set two hundred years after the apocalypse. The official description states it follows “the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters that are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind—and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird, and highly violent universe waiting for them.”
Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner are the creators, executive producers, and showrunners. Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy executive produce via Kilter Films, which is under an overall deal at Amazon. Athena Wickham of Kilter Films also executive produces along with Todd Howard for Bethesda Game Studios and James Altman for Bethesda Softworks.
The announcement comes after Variety reported that a second season was set to receive $25 million in tax credits by relocating shooting to the state of California.
Based on the video game franchise of the same name, the series is set two hundred years after the apocalypse. The official description states it follows “the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters that are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind—and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird, and highly violent universe waiting for them.”
Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner are the creators, executive producers, and showrunners. Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy executive produce via Kilter Films, which is under an overall deal at Amazon. Athena Wickham of Kilter Films also executive produces along with Todd Howard for Bethesda Game Studios and James Altman for Bethesda Softworks.
- 4/18/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Fallout is poised to come back with a bang, now that Prime Video’s video game adaptation has been renewed for Season 2.
The news comes just over a week after Season 1’s eight-episode release, which in its first four days, Prime Video claims, emerged as one of the service’s top three most-watched titles ever — and the most-watched season globally since Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
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The news comes just over a week after Season 1’s eight-episode release, which in its first four days, Prime Video claims, emerged as one of the service’s top three most-watched titles ever — and the most-watched season globally since Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
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- 4/18/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Amazon isn’t putting Fallout back in the vaults.
The show from Kilter Films and executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy has been renewed for Season 2 at Prime Video, the streamer announced Thursday.
According to Amazon, the series debuted to stellar viewership, ranking among the service’s three most-watched titles ever and the most-watched season globally since The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
“Praise be to our insanely brilliant showrunners, Geneva [Robertson-Dworet] and Graham [Wagner], to our kick-ass cast, to Todd and James and all the legends at Bethesda, and to Jen, Vernon and the amazing team at Amazon for their incredible support of this show,” Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy of Kilter Films said said in a joint statement. “We can’t wait to blow up the world all over again.”
The showrunners added: “Holy sh*t. Thank you to Jonah, Kilter, Bethesda and Amazon for...
The show from Kilter Films and executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy has been renewed for Season 2 at Prime Video, the streamer announced Thursday.
According to Amazon, the series debuted to stellar viewership, ranking among the service’s three most-watched titles ever and the most-watched season globally since The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
“Praise be to our insanely brilliant showrunners, Geneva [Robertson-Dworet] and Graham [Wagner], to our kick-ass cast, to Todd and James and all the legends at Bethesda, and to Jen, Vernon and the amazing team at Amazon for their incredible support of this show,” Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy of Kilter Films said said in a joint statement. “We can’t wait to blow up the world all over again.”
The showrunners added: “Holy sh*t. Thank you to Jonah, Kilter, Bethesda and Amazon for...
- 4/18/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s official: The sci-fi action-comedy Fallout will return for a second season.
Prime Video renewed the series based on the popular Bethesda Softworks game franchise and adapated by showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner and produced by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. The show has given the streamer a welcome buzzy boost, premiering to some of Prime Video’s best reviews ever, averaging a 94 percent average positive critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. The streamer also says the show is among its top three titles to date (though per usual, it didn’t back that up with any hard data).
“Jonah, Lisa, Geneva, and Graham have captivated the world with this ground-breaking, wild ride of a show. The bar was high for lovers of this iconic video game and so far we seem to have exceeded their expectations, while bringing in millions of new fans to the franchise,” Amazon MGM...
Prime Video renewed the series based on the popular Bethesda Softworks game franchise and adapated by showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner and produced by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. The show has given the streamer a welcome buzzy boost, premiering to some of Prime Video’s best reviews ever, averaging a 94 percent average positive critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. The streamer also says the show is among its top three titles to date (though per usual, it didn’t back that up with any hard data).
“Jonah, Lisa, Geneva, and Graham have captivated the world with this ground-breaking, wild ride of a show. The bar was high for lovers of this iconic video game and so far we seem to have exceeded their expectations, while bringing in millions of new fans to the franchise,” Amazon MGM...
- 4/18/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for The Sympathizer, Fallout and Quiet on Set.
Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver screening
On April 5, Netflix hosted a fan screening in New York to celebrate the upcoming release of Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver with filmmakers Zack and Deborah Snyder and stars Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Michiel Huisman, Ed Skrein, Staz Nair, Fra Fee, Elise Duffy, Stuart Martin and Ray Fisher.
Wesley Coller, Stuart Martin, Ed Skrein, Staz Nair, Deborah Snyder, Eric Newman, Zack Snyder, Ray Fisher, Fra Fee, Djimon Hounsou, Elise Duffy, Sofia Boutella and Michiel Huisman
The Sympathizer premiere
Robert Downey Jr., Sandra Oh and Hoa Xuande walked the carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of their new HBO series on Tuesday.
Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey Sandra Oh, Hoa Xuande...
Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver screening
On April 5, Netflix hosted a fan screening in New York to celebrate the upcoming release of Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver with filmmakers Zack and Deborah Snyder and stars Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Michiel Huisman, Ed Skrein, Staz Nair, Fra Fee, Elise Duffy, Stuart Martin and Ray Fisher.
Wesley Coller, Stuart Martin, Ed Skrein, Staz Nair, Deborah Snyder, Eric Newman, Zack Snyder, Ray Fisher, Fra Fee, Djimon Hounsou, Elise Duffy, Sofia Boutella and Michiel Huisman
The Sympathizer premiere
Robert Downey Jr., Sandra Oh and Hoa Xuande walked the carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of their new HBO series on Tuesday.
Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey Sandra Oh, Hoa Xuande...
- 4/12/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It has only been one month since the 96th Academy Awards ended, but this week it looks like the race for the 97th has (un)officially begun.
Say what???
Even though Emmy season is in full force (Deadline’s two-day Contenders Television live and livestream event takes place this weekend), it’s never too early to start a new Oscar season. That is why I traveled to Las Vegas this week to squeeze in CinemaCon — that movie orgy convention of what studios have in store for us — in between last Sunday’s roaring Bruce Springsteen concert at the Forum and last night’s rocking “Keep The Party Going: Jimmy Buffett Tribute” at the Hollywood Bowl.
By the way, I spotted more Hollywood heavyweights in Bowl boxes Thursday night than even at CinemaCon, including Ted Sarandos, David Zaslav, Bob Iger, Jennifer Salke, Frank Marshall (even playing guitar on stage in the...
Say what???
Even though Emmy season is in full force (Deadline’s two-day Contenders Television live and livestream event takes place this weekend), it’s never too early to start a new Oscar season. That is why I traveled to Las Vegas this week to squeeze in CinemaCon — that movie orgy convention of what studios have in store for us — in between last Sunday’s roaring Bruce Springsteen concert at the Forum and last night’s rocking “Keep The Party Going: Jimmy Buffett Tribute” at the Hollywood Bowl.
By the way, I spotted more Hollywood heavyweights in Bowl boxes Thursday night than even at CinemaCon, including Ted Sarandos, David Zaslav, Bob Iger, Jennifer Salke, Frank Marshall (even playing guitar on stage in the...
- 4/12/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Brearton is exiting Amazon MGM Studios after a long career at MGM to pursue other opportunities, the company announced on Wednesday. In a memo to staff, Amazon Studios and Prime Video senior vice president Mike Hopkins revealed that Brearton “has decided to leave Amazon to pursue a new opportunity outside the company.”
Brearton had most recently served as vice president of Pvs Corporate Strategy at MGM+ and MGM Alternative Television. As part of his exit, the company has restructured some of Brearton’s direct reports: MGM+ which is led by Michael Wright and Josh McIvor, and and MGM Television, led by Lindsey Sloane, will now report to Kelly Day, head of Prime Video International. MGM Unscripted, under Barry Poznik, reports to Brad Beale, head of global content licensing. MGM corporate strategy head will now report to Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke in the newly created role of Head of Global Strategy and Business Development,...
Brearton had most recently served as vice president of Pvs Corporate Strategy at MGM+ and MGM Alternative Television. As part of his exit, the company has restructured some of Brearton’s direct reports: MGM+ which is led by Michael Wright and Josh McIvor, and and MGM Television, led by Lindsey Sloane, will now report to Kelly Day, head of Prime Video International. MGM Unscripted, under Barry Poznik, reports to Brad Beale, head of global content licensing. MGM corporate strategy head will now report to Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke in the newly created role of Head of Global Strategy and Business Development,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Chris Brearton is stepping down from Amazon, 18 months after taking on a new role.
Brearton has been VP Pvs Corporate Strategy, MGM+ and MGM Alternative Television, since November 2022.
Brearton joined MGM as Chief Operating Officer in February 2018. He spent four years in that role before taking on a broader role following Amazon’s $8.5 billion acquisition of the studio in 2022.
After shepherding MGM’s integration into Prime Video and Amazon Studios, Brearton took on the new role, leading business planning and corporate strategy for Prime Video and Studios and also overseeing MGM+ and MGM Alternative.
His new role coincided with Amazon Studios boss Jennifer Salke taking over leadership of MGM.
Deadline understands that Brearton, who also is chair of the board of directors at USA Swimming, is pursuing a “new opportunity outside of the company”.
Starting April 15, Brearton’s responsibilities will be divided among a number of senior execs.
MGM...
Brearton has been VP Pvs Corporate Strategy, MGM+ and MGM Alternative Television, since November 2022.
Brearton joined MGM as Chief Operating Officer in February 2018. He spent four years in that role before taking on a broader role following Amazon’s $8.5 billion acquisition of the studio in 2022.
After shepherding MGM’s integration into Prime Video and Amazon Studios, Brearton took on the new role, leading business planning and corporate strategy for Prime Video and Studios and also overseeing MGM+ and MGM Alternative.
His new role coincided with Amazon Studios boss Jennifer Salke taking over leadership of MGM.
Deadline understands that Brearton, who also is chair of the board of directors at USA Swimming, is pursuing a “new opportunity outside of the company”.
Starting April 15, Brearton’s responsibilities will be divided among a number of senior execs.
MGM...
- 4/10/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans of Reacher have reason to celebrate, as Alan Ritchson, the show’s leading actor, alongside Jennifer Salke, the Head of Amazon Studios, have confirmed that the action-packed series has more seasons to come. “I owe it to the audience to explore as many of these books as my body will allow, and I owe it to the people that took a shot on me when I was a huge risk for them,” Ritchson told The Hollywood Reporter. “They have given me a real career.” The widely popular television series is adapted from Lee Child’s extensive 28-book series. Despite only two seasons being released so far, fans can rest assured that as long as Ritchson wants to play Jack Reacher (which seemingly sounds like a long time), the show will continue to get the green light from Amazon Studios. “He’s got movies in the works with us, series ideas.
- 4/7/2024
- TV Insider
Starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, sci-fi thriller Mercy is taking shape, with Kali Reis and Rafi Gavron among the actors joining its cast.
For the past few months, Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov has quietly assembled what could end up being one of the starriest sci-fi films of 2025. In January, Amazon MGM bought up the global theatrical rights for Mercy – which is unsurprising, given the package: it has Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson attached as its stars, and Hollywood veteran Charles Roven as its producer.
In the weeks since, more and more names have been added, including Annabelle Wallis (who starred in the gleefully twisted Malignant) and Kali Reis, who made a strong impression in the hit series True Detective: Night County. Most recently, Deadline reports that four more actors have been added to the roster: Rafi Garon (A Star Is Born), Chris Sullivan (This Is Us), Kenneth Choi (9-...
For the past few months, Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov has quietly assembled what could end up being one of the starriest sci-fi films of 2025. In January, Amazon MGM bought up the global theatrical rights for Mercy – which is unsurprising, given the package: it has Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson attached as its stars, and Hollywood veteran Charles Roven as its producer.
In the weeks since, more and more names have been added, including Annabelle Wallis (who starred in the gleefully twisted Malignant) and Kali Reis, who made a strong impression in the hit series True Detective: Night County. Most recently, Deadline reports that four more actors have been added to the roster: Rafi Garon (A Star Is Born), Chris Sullivan (This Is Us), Kenneth Choi (9-...
- 4/4/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, has muscled its way to the top of viewership on Amazon Prime. The reboot was helmed by Doug Liman, and the numbers recorded are a positive sign that even though the film was overlooked for a theatrical release, the power of storytelling is still compelling, even if it is on a small screen.
The choice to go straight to streaming was deliberate on the part of the makers and the studio. Either way, the move paid off, as the film has set a new record.
Gyllenhaal’s film sets a new record (Source: Road House) Jake Gyllenhaal’s film Road House sets a new record
The film is a reboot of the 1989 film of the same name, starring Patrick Swayze. Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal had big boots to fill up with the role, but he did it successfully.
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The choice to go straight to streaming was deliberate on the part of the makers and the studio. Either way, the move paid off, as the film has set a new record.
Gyllenhaal’s film sets a new record (Source: Road House) Jake Gyllenhaal’s film Road House sets a new record
The film is a reboot of the 1989 film of the same name, starring Patrick Swayze. Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal had big boots to fill up with the role, but he did it successfully.
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- 4/3/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
It is not wrong to say that streaming services dominate the entertainment industry in the current digital era. It is hard not to be impressed by the numbers these platforms report, with millions of subscribers and billions of streams. Realistically speaking, though, those figures might not always be as precise as they seem.
And it seems Conor McGregor has recently found himself in a similar predicament as filmmaker Zack Snyder earlier did. Both celebrities appear to have made the same mistake of celebrating record-breaking viewership figures without fully comprehending the significance of streaming versus theatrical releases.
McGregor recently boasted about the 50 million views his reboot of the classic film Road House received on Prime Video, a popular streaming service. Snyder, on the other hand, was astounded by Netflix’s reach in comparison to traditional film studios during a two-hour interview with Joe Rogan earlier.
Zack Snyder on The Joe Rogan...
And it seems Conor McGregor has recently found himself in a similar predicament as filmmaker Zack Snyder earlier did. Both celebrities appear to have made the same mistake of celebrating record-breaking viewership figures without fully comprehending the significance of streaming versus theatrical releases.
McGregor recently boasted about the 50 million views his reboot of the classic film Road House received on Prime Video, a popular streaming service. Snyder, on the other hand, was astounded by Netflix’s reach in comparison to traditional film studios during a two-hour interview with Joe Rogan earlier.
Zack Snyder on The Joe Rogan...
- 4/2/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House remake has delivered an exceptional performance after its release on Amazon Prime. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film has been successful on the Ott platform. However, the film has raised another round of headlines after Undisputed fame, Scott Adkins, also joined in to criticize the remake of the Patrick Swayze action classic.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor in a still from Road House
Scott Adkins is also a prominent action star, popular for his Undisputed film series and other action projects like The Expendables 2, Triple Threat, and John Wick: Chapter 4. Recently, the actor-cum-martial artist took to his social media to criticize the action sequences in Jake Gyllenhaal’s latest. The fights in 2024’s Road House have been criticized by many for the overuse of CGI.
Scott Adkins wanted more realistic action pieces in Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House Scott Adkins as Killa...
Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor in a still from Road House
Scott Adkins is also a prominent action star, popular for his Undisputed film series and other action projects like The Expendables 2, Triple Threat, and John Wick: Chapter 4. Recently, the actor-cum-martial artist took to his social media to criticize the action sequences in Jake Gyllenhaal’s latest. The fights in 2024’s Road House have been criticized by many for the overuse of CGI.
Scott Adkins wanted more realistic action pieces in Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House Scott Adkins as Killa...
- 4/2/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Despite not getting a theatrical release, Doug Liman’s Road House reboot is throwing hands on the streaming charts. According to Deadline‘s report, the hard-hitting action film starring Jake Gyllenhaal is landing decisive blows to audiences with a record-breaking 50 million global viewers in its first two weeks of release.
“The groundbreaking, successful debut of Road House is a testament to the hard work and commitment from the entire Road House filmmaking team and the film’s cast led by the phenomenal Jake Gyllenhaal,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. “The world is absolutely loving this entertaining, action-packed ride anchored by the performances of Jake, Conor McGregor, Daniela Melchior, Darren Barnet, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, Jd Pardo and the rest of our stellar cast. It’s great to see the film taking off with both fans of the iconic original as well as a huge turnout from new audiences.
“The groundbreaking, successful debut of Road House is a testament to the hard work and commitment from the entire Road House filmmaking team and the film’s cast led by the phenomenal Jake Gyllenhaal,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. “The world is absolutely loving this entertaining, action-packed ride anchored by the performances of Jake, Conor McGregor, Daniela Melchior, Darren Barnet, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, Jd Pardo and the rest of our stellar cast. It’s great to see the film taking off with both fans of the iconic original as well as a huge turnout from new audiences.
- 4/1/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
After a rather dramatic road to the small screen, Road House is the new champion in the ring for Amazon MGM Studios.
Amazon says the remake of the 1989 action classic is its biggest global movie launch ever. And for the first time for a feature film, Amazon provided a viewership number, saying 50 million viewers had watched the film since it debuted March 21.
However, Amazon did not offer clarity on how it reached that number — for instance, if an account watching a minute of the movie would go toward the 50 million tally, or if it calculated a view like Netflix and Disney+, which divide the runtime of a film by the total number of viewers.
“The groundbreaking, successful debut of Road House is a testament to the hard work and commitment from the entire Road House filmmaking team and the film’s cast led by the phenomenal Jake Gyllenhaal,” said Jennifer Salke,...
Amazon says the remake of the 1989 action classic is its biggest global movie launch ever. And for the first time for a feature film, Amazon provided a viewership number, saying 50 million viewers had watched the film since it debuted March 21.
However, Amazon did not offer clarity on how it reached that number — for instance, if an account watching a minute of the movie would go toward the 50 million tally, or if it calculated a view like Netflix and Disney+, which divide the runtime of a film by the total number of viewers.
“The groundbreaking, successful debut of Road House is a testament to the hard work and commitment from the entire Road House filmmaking team and the film’s cast led by the phenomenal Jake Gyllenhaal,” said Jennifer Salke,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Road House,” the Jake Gyllenhaal-led remake of the Patrick Swayze cult favorite, appears to be a hit on Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studios, which operates the streamer, announced that the action film has attracted over 50 million worldwide viewers on the service over its first two weekends. That makes it the studio’s “most-watched produced film debut ever on a worldwide basis.”
There are a number of caveats in that statement. It’s unclear if “Road House” was more popular, for instance, than a film like “Coming 2 America,” which Amazon bought from Paramount and later debuted on Prime. The company also did not stipulate what it considers a “view” — in other words, how much of “Road House” did consumers actually watch before Amazon counted them as part of its audience? Also, “debut” is being used somewhat capaciously, with Amazon reporting the numbers after two weekends instead of one, which makes them look bigger.
There are a number of caveats in that statement. It’s unclear if “Road House” was more popular, for instance, than a film like “Coming 2 America,” which Amazon bought from Paramount and later debuted on Prime. The company also did not stipulate what it considers a “view” — in other words, how much of “Road House” did consumers actually watch before Amazon counted them as part of its audience? Also, “debut” is being used somewhat capaciously, with Amazon reporting the numbers after two weekends instead of one, which makes them look bigger.
- 4/1/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Doug Liman’s reboot of the 1980s cult title Road House has clocked 50 million-plus viewers on Prime Video over its first two weekends. Amazon reports that it’s a record — beating the eyeballs of any original movie they’ve ever produced for Prime Video. The Amazon MGM Studios feature, shot with Imax cameras, dropped March 21.
“The groundbreaking, successful debut of Road House is a testament to the hard work and commitment from the entire Road House filmmaking team and the film’s cast led by the phenomenal Jake Gyllenhaal,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. “The world is absolutely loving this entertaining, action-packed ride anchored by the performances of Jake, Conor McGregor, Daniela Melchior, Darren Barnet, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, Jd Pardo and the rest of our stellar cast. It’s great to see the film taking off with both fans of the iconic...
“The groundbreaking, successful debut of Road House is a testament to the hard work and commitment from the entire Road House filmmaking team and the film’s cast led by the phenomenal Jake Gyllenhaal,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. “The world is absolutely loving this entertaining, action-packed ride anchored by the performances of Jake, Conor McGregor, Daniela Melchior, Darren Barnet, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, Jd Pardo and the rest of our stellar cast. It’s great to see the film taking off with both fans of the iconic...
- 4/1/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Younger audiences flock to social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok, and stars of those services could find themselves with streaming deals soon.
MrBeast is officially coming to Prime Video. On March 18, Amazon announced a new output deal with YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson. Better known by his moniker of MrBeast, Donaldson is the owner of the second largest viewer base on YouTube with over 247 million subscribers, second only to Indian record label T-Series. Donaldson’s deal with Amazon will see his hugely popular “Beast Games” YouTube series become the biggest reality TV competition in history. For younger generations, social media and creator-distributed content far surpass traditional linear and streaming video consumption, so this deal shows that streaming providers are keeping a watchful eye on the viewing habits of younger generations. It still remains to be seen
“Beast Games” on Prime Video will see 1,000 contestants vie for a $5 million prize. YouTube...
MrBeast is officially coming to Prime Video. On March 18, Amazon announced a new output deal with YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson. Better known by his moniker of MrBeast, Donaldson is the owner of the second largest viewer base on YouTube with over 247 million subscribers, second only to Indian record label T-Series. Donaldson’s deal with Amazon will see his hugely popular “Beast Games” YouTube series become the biggest reality TV competition in history. For younger generations, social media and creator-distributed content far surpass traditional linear and streaming video consumption, so this deal shows that streaming providers are keeping a watchful eye on the viewing habits of younger generations. It still remains to be seen
“Beast Games” on Prime Video will see 1,000 contestants vie for a $5 million prize. YouTube...
- 3/27/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Road House, Shirley, 3 Body Problem and Mary & George.
Immaculate premiere
Sydney Sweeney, who both produced and stars in the Neon horror film, debuted the project alongside director Michael Mohan at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles on March 15.
Michael Mohan and Sydney Sweeney
3 Body Problem special screening
On Sunday, the cast and creators — David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo — of the new Netflix series attended a special Los Angeles screening of the show, followed by an experiential dinner at Wolvesmouth, which Gold House co-hosted.
David Benioff, Alexander Woo, Jonathan Pryce and D. B. Weiss John Bradley, Benedict Wong and Aaron Paul
Road House premiere
After premiering at SXSW, Jake Gyllenhaal, Conor McGregor, Lukas Gage, Daniela Melchior, Arturo Castro and Darren Barnet brought their film to New York on Tuesday.
Immaculate premiere
Sydney Sweeney, who both produced and stars in the Neon horror film, debuted the project alongside director Michael Mohan at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles on March 15.
Michael Mohan and Sydney Sweeney
3 Body Problem special screening
On Sunday, the cast and creators — David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo — of the new Netflix series attended a special Los Angeles screening of the show, followed by an experiential dinner at Wolvesmouth, which Gold House co-hosted.
David Benioff, Alexander Woo, Jonathan Pryce and D. B. Weiss John Bradley, Benedict Wong and Aaron Paul
Road House premiere
After premiering at SXSW, Jake Gyllenhaal, Conor McGregor, Lukas Gage, Daniela Melchior, Arturo Castro and Darren Barnet brought their film to New York on Tuesday.
- 3/22/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
MrBeast, the most-subscribed YouTuber globally, consistently finds himself trending on social media platforms, either for his philanthropic deeds or for stirring controversy.
MrBeast
It appears he has now expanded his territory from YouTube to Amazon as he is now gearing up for the biggest reality contest ever, which will have a cash prize of a whopping $5 million.
MrBeast Working On Amazing Reality Contest Show With $5 Million Cash Prize MrBeast with a ton of cash, image credit: MrBeast
According to Variety, MrBeast, the renowned YouTuber famous for his extravagant giveaways, is taking his endeavors to new heights with his latest venture on Amazon’s Prime Video.
The mega-popular creator, Jimmy Donaldson, announced a groundbreaking deal with Prime Video for “Beast Games,” a reality-competition show offering the winner a staggering $5 million cash prize — believed to be the largest single payout ever in TV history.
Suggested“By today’s standard it s*cks...
MrBeast
It appears he has now expanded his territory from YouTube to Amazon as he is now gearing up for the biggest reality contest ever, which will have a cash prize of a whopping $5 million.
MrBeast Working On Amazing Reality Contest Show With $5 Million Cash Prize MrBeast with a ton of cash, image credit: MrBeast
According to Variety, MrBeast, the renowned YouTuber famous for his extravagant giveaways, is taking his endeavors to new heights with his latest venture on Amazon’s Prime Video.
The mega-popular creator, Jimmy Donaldson, announced a groundbreaking deal with Prime Video for “Beast Games,” a reality-competition show offering the winner a staggering $5 million cash prize — believed to be the largest single payout ever in TV history.
Suggested“By today’s standard it s*cks...
- 3/18/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
MrBeast has closed a reported $100 million TV deal with Amazon Studios to produce Beast Games, a reality TV series based on his YouTube content that will see 1,000 contestants compete for a $5 million cash prize.
We first heard about Beast Games back in January. MrBeast and his team reportedly spent less than a week pitching the series to various streaming services before Amazon closed in with serious intent.
Sources familiar with the matter told The Hollywood Reporter that Amazon beat out at least “one major streaming rival” for the rights, and that a significant part of the deal involved MrBeast being allowed to retain creative control.
“MrBeast has captured the attention and imagination of fans of all ages, from all walks of life, and all over the world,” Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement. “We are excited to work with Jimmy and his talented team to bring his brilliant,...
We first heard about Beast Games back in January. MrBeast and his team reportedly spent less than a week pitching the series to various streaming services before Amazon closed in with serious intent.
Sources familiar with the matter told The Hollywood Reporter that Amazon beat out at least “one major streaming rival” for the rights, and that a significant part of the deal involved MrBeast being allowed to retain creative control.
“MrBeast has captured the attention and imagination of fans of all ages, from all walks of life, and all over the world,” Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement. “We are excited to work with Jimmy and his talented team to bring his brilliant,...
- 3/18/2024
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Prime Video is about to give Netflix‘s Squid Game: The Challenge a run for its money… literally as the newly-ordered Beast Games will soon become the biggest reality competition series ever with 1,000 contestants. The series is based on MrBeast‘s already successful YouTube show and will see a $5 million cash prize be the biggest single prize in the history of television and streaming. Beast Games is set to debut on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories with a date yet-to-be announced. “MrBeast has captured the attention and imagination of fans of all ages, from all walks of life, and all over the world,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. “We are excited to work with Jimmy and his talented team to bring his brilliant, high production, and stakes-raising concepts to Beast Games for our global customers to experience.” (Credit: Courtesy of MrBeast ) “When MrBeast first...
- 3/18/2024
- TV Insider
Jimmy Donaldson, aka content creator MrBeast, is about to jump-start TV’s “biggest reality competition series” ever. Prime Video has ordered the YouTuber’s Beast Games, which will include a whopping 1,000 contestants and award a $5 million cash handout, the biggest single prize in the history of television and streaming.
“My goal is to make the greatest show possible and prove YouTubers and creators can succeed on other platforms,” MrBeast, who will serve as host and executive producer, said in a statement Monday. “Amazon gave me the creative control I need to try and make it happen. I hope to make the YouTube community proud.
“My goal is to make the greatest show possible and prove YouTubers and creators can succeed on other platforms,” MrBeast, who will serve as host and executive producer, said in a statement Monday. “Amazon gave me the creative control I need to try and make it happen. I hope to make the YouTube community proud.
- 3/18/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
MrBeast, the YouTuber known for big-money giveaways, is going bigger than ever with his new show on Amazon’s Prime Video.
The mega-popular YouTube creator, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, announced a deal with Prime Video for “Beast Games,” a reality-competition show promising the winner a $5 million cash prize — believed to be the largest single payout ever in TV history.
Details of the specific challenges that will be featured in “Beast Games” remain under wraps. According to Prime Video, the show will feature 1,000 contestants vying for the single $5 million cash payout in a “fast-paced and high-production format.”
MrBeast will serve as host and executive producer of “Beast Games.” No premiere date has been set for the show, which will be available exclusively on Prime Video worldwide. Variety previously reported that MrBeast was in talks with Prime Video for a reality-competition show.
“My goal is to make the greatest show...
The mega-popular YouTube creator, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, announced a deal with Prime Video for “Beast Games,” a reality-competition show promising the winner a $5 million cash prize — believed to be the largest single payout ever in TV history.
Details of the specific challenges that will be featured in “Beast Games” remain under wraps. According to Prime Video, the show will feature 1,000 contestants vying for the single $5 million cash payout in a “fast-paced and high-production format.”
MrBeast will serve as host and executive producer of “Beast Games.” No premiere date has been set for the show, which will be available exclusively on Prime Video worldwide. Variety previously reported that MrBeast was in talks with Prime Video for a reality-competition show.
“My goal is to make the greatest show...
- 3/18/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon Prime Video is one-upping “Squid Game: The Challenge” with its own massive reality competition show. “Beast Games” comes from influencer MrBeast and will follow 1,000 contestants competing for a prize of $5 million.
The upcoming series is based on MrBeast’s already successful YouTube show and seeks to become the biggest reality competition series ever. It certainly has the biggest cash payout in the history of both television and streaming. Netflix’s “Squid Game: The Challenge,” which previously held that record, followed 456 players competing for a prize of $4.56 million.
MrBeast will serve as the host and executive producer of the upcoming series. “Beast Games” will be a Prime Video exclusive and will be available to stream in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
“MrBeast has captured the attention and imagination of fans of all ages, from all walks of life and all over the world,” Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios,...
The upcoming series is based on MrBeast’s already successful YouTube show and seeks to become the biggest reality competition series ever. It certainly has the biggest cash payout in the history of both television and streaming. Netflix’s “Squid Game: The Challenge,” which previously held that record, followed 456 players competing for a prize of $4.56 million.
MrBeast will serve as the host and executive producer of the upcoming series. “Beast Games” will be a Prime Video exclusive and will be available to stream in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
“MrBeast has captured the attention and imagination of fans of all ages, from all walks of life and all over the world,” Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
‘Beast Games’ Competition Series From YouTuber MrBeast Ordered By Prime Video With $5 Million Payout
Prime Video has handed a series order to reality competition series Beast Games from YouTube personality MrBeast (né Jimmy Donaldson) and Amazon MGM Studios, with a $5 million grand prize – the biggest payout in TV history. As we reported in January, MrBeast was nearing a deal with Amazon for an unscripted competition series, but details were not revealed.
Based on his already successful YouTube show, Beast Games is touted “to become the biggest reality competition series ever with 1000 contestants competing for a $5 million dollar cash prize,” per the release. MrBeast will serve as host and executive producer. Beast Games will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
In November 2022, MrBeast became the most subscribed YouTube creator worldwide and now has over 244 million subscribers. His social media career began when he first posted on the platform at 13, though he rose to fame in 2017 when a video of MrBeast counting to 100,000 went viral.
Based on his already successful YouTube show, Beast Games is touted “to become the biggest reality competition series ever with 1000 contestants competing for a $5 million dollar cash prize,” per the release. MrBeast will serve as host and executive producer. Beast Games will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
In November 2022, MrBeast became the most subscribed YouTube creator worldwide and now has over 244 million subscribers. His social media career began when he first posted on the platform at 13, though he rose to fame in 2017 when a video of MrBeast counting to 100,000 went viral.
- 3/18/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
MrBeast is headed to Amazon.
The hugely popular YouTube star has struck a deal with Amazon MGM Studios for his first traditional TV series: a competition described as “the biggest reality competition series in television history.”
The project is based on his YouTube show and titled Beast Games. It will feature 1,000 contestants competing for a $5 million cash payout. The prize is touted as the biggest single prize in the history of television and streaming.
Sources say Amazon outbid at least one major streaming rival to make the deal with MrBeast, a.k.a. Jimmy Donaldson, who is the most popular content creator on YouTube. Donaldson also negotiated the right to retain creative control of the production.
“My goal is to make the greatest show possible and prove YouTubers and creators can succeed on other platforms,” said MrBeast in a statement. “Amazon gave me the creative control I need to try and make it happen.
The hugely popular YouTube star has struck a deal with Amazon MGM Studios for his first traditional TV series: a competition described as “the biggest reality competition series in television history.”
The project is based on his YouTube show and titled Beast Games. It will feature 1,000 contestants competing for a $5 million cash payout. The prize is touted as the biggest single prize in the history of television and streaming.
Sources say Amazon outbid at least one major streaming rival to make the deal with MrBeast, a.k.a. Jimmy Donaldson, who is the most popular content creator on YouTube. Donaldson also negotiated the right to retain creative control of the production.
“My goal is to make the greatest show possible and prove YouTubers and creators can succeed on other platforms,” said MrBeast in a statement. “Amazon gave me the creative control I need to try and make it happen.
- 3/18/2024
- by James Hibberd and Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Palm Royale and Apples Never Fall.
SXSW
Hollywood headed over to Austin for the annual festival, which this year ran from March 8 to March 16 and featured the premieres of The Fall Guy, Road House, I Don’t Understand You, Immaculate, Civil War and The Idea of You.
Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Stephanie Hsu, Ryan Gosling, Hannah Waddingham, Kelly McCormick, and David Leitch attend the SXSW premiere of ‘The Fall Guy’ Post Malone, Jake Gyllenhaal, Lukas Gage, Jennifer Salke and Conor McGregor at the ‘Road House’ premiere Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells at the ‘I Don’t Understand You’ premiere party Michael Mohan, Benedetta Porcaroli, Sydney Sweeney, Simona Tabasco, and Alvaro Morte attend the world premiere of ‘Immaculate’ Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny and Alex Garland attend...
SXSW
Hollywood headed over to Austin for the annual festival, which this year ran from March 8 to March 16 and featured the premieres of The Fall Guy, Road House, I Don’t Understand You, Immaculate, Civil War and The Idea of You.
Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Stephanie Hsu, Ryan Gosling, Hannah Waddingham, Kelly McCormick, and David Leitch attend the SXSW premiere of ‘The Fall Guy’ Post Malone, Jake Gyllenhaal, Lukas Gage, Jennifer Salke and Conor McGregor at the ‘Road House’ premiere Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells at the ‘I Don’t Understand You’ premiere party Michael Mohan, Benedetta Porcaroli, Sydney Sweeney, Simona Tabasco, and Alvaro Morte attend the world premiere of ‘Immaculate’ Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny and Alex Garland attend...
- 3/15/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2024 Oscars began six minutes late on Sunday when pro-Palestine protesters stopped traffic en route to the ceremony, blocking attendees in their cars on Hollywood’s Highland Avenue and calling into question if all of the night’s nominees would arrive at the event.
The demonstrators brought traffic at the intersection of Sunset and Highland to a complete standstill for more than 30 minutes, according to those caught in the disruption, causing some people to leave their vehicles and begin walking toward the event. Police arrived to disperse the blockage, but cars were still stuck at the time of publication. The protests ultimately led to the delay of the broadcast, which was meant to start at 4 p.m. Pt; it ultimately began with a cold open at 4:06 p.m. Pt.
Protesters have shut down the flow of traffic to the #Oscars red carpet, causing many attendees to get out of...
The demonstrators brought traffic at the intersection of Sunset and Highland to a complete standstill for more than 30 minutes, according to those caught in the disruption, causing some people to leave their vehicles and begin walking toward the event. Police arrived to disperse the blockage, but cars were still stuck at the time of publication. The protests ultimately led to the delay of the broadcast, which was meant to start at 4 p.m. Pt; it ultimately began with a cold open at 4:06 p.m. Pt.
Protesters have shut down the flow of traffic to the #Oscars red carpet, causing many attendees to get out of...
- 3/10/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips, Kevin Dolak and Samuel Braslow
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Doug Liman got a standing ovation at the SXSW premiere of his remake of “Road House” — an event that he originally promised he’d boycott.
Festivalgoers chanted his name — “Doug! Doug! Doug!” — at the end of a post-screening Q&a after star Jake Gyllenhaal called out to the director, who was seated among the crowd.
Gyllenhaal first made Liman’s attendance known while introducing the film, saying, “I want to thank our incredible director. He’s in the audience tonight. He’s been a friend for over 15 years, I’ve wanted to work with him for that time, we’re so lucky. He’s so brilliant and this movie is too.”
Of course, Gyllenhaal also made a point to thank the company that Liman’s boycott was meant to target. Before mentioning Liman or his castmates, the actor said, “We have our Amazon folks here, who have been so fantastic,” mentioning...
Festivalgoers chanted his name — “Doug! Doug! Doug!” — at the end of a post-screening Q&a after star Jake Gyllenhaal called out to the director, who was seated among the crowd.
Gyllenhaal first made Liman’s attendance known while introducing the film, saying, “I want to thank our incredible director. He’s in the audience tonight. He’s been a friend for over 15 years, I’ve wanted to work with him for that time, we’re so lucky. He’s so brilliant and this movie is too.”
Of course, Gyllenhaal also made a point to thank the company that Liman’s boycott was meant to target. Before mentioning Liman or his castmates, the actor said, “We have our Amazon folks here, who have been so fantastic,” mentioning...
- 3/9/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
A sign of Spain’s rising profile as a top market for Prime Video, Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, and James Farrell, the L.A.-based VP of international originals at Prime Video, flew to Madrid this week, with the world premiere of “Red Queen” (“Reina Roja”), the series adaption of the first book in Juan Gómez-Jurado’s hit trilogy, taking place on Monday night.
The streamer is rolling off the record-breaking finale of its first weekly live entertainment show “Operación Triunfo,” and has revealed that the top three of the the ten most-watched Spanish Originals of 2023 – “My Fault,” “Awareness” and “Los Farad” – have received on average 80% of streams outside of Spain, reaching a milestone for the international reach of Prime Video’s non-English language content.
“The last 12 months has been a truly remarkable time for Spanish-language content,” said Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios at Prime Video.
The streamer is rolling off the record-breaking finale of its first weekly live entertainment show “Operación Triunfo,” and has revealed that the top three of the the ten most-watched Spanish Originals of 2023 – “My Fault,” “Awareness” and “Los Farad” – have received on average 80% of streams outside of Spain, reaching a milestone for the international reach of Prime Video’s non-English language content.
“The last 12 months has been a truly remarkable time for Spanish-language content,” said Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios at Prime Video.
- 2/28/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy and John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
MCU Rumors: Chris Pratt is Not Leaving MCU Yet, Star Lord Movie Can Make MCU Exciting Again For Fans
Chris Pratt has had a great run in the MCU over the years. The actor has come a long way from being a relatively unknown actor to being an A-list movie star, leading the Guardians of the Galaxy movies and starring in two Avengers films The narrative of the rag team of misfits reached its conclusion with 2023’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3.
A still from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
At the end of the film, it was promised that Pratt’s Star-Lord would return sometime in the MCU’s future. While it is unknown where the character will fit in the current MCU, a rumor has circulated on the internet that a solo film centered on the character is in the works at Marvel Studios.
A Star-Lord Project Rumored To Be In Early Stages of Production Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord still has a future in the MCU...
A still from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
At the end of the film, it was promised that Pratt’s Star-Lord would return sometime in the MCU’s future. While it is unknown where the character will fit in the current MCU, a rumor has circulated on the internet that a solo film centered on the character is in the works at Marvel Studios.
A Star-Lord Project Rumored To Be In Early Stages of Production Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord still has a future in the MCU...
- 2/19/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Madame Web, The New Look and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The 10-day festival toasted a star-studded group of honorees including Robert Downey Jr., Lily Gladstone, America Ferrera, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo, Martin Scorsese, Justine Triet, Paul Giamatti and Jeffrey Wright.
Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Rob Lowe Greta Lee, Andrew Scott, Charles Melton, America Ferrera, Lily Gladstone and Da’Vine Joy Randolph Finneas and Billie Eilish Mark Ruffalo and Emma Stone Justine Triet and Martin Scorsese Paul Giamatti and Virginia Madsen Jeffrey Wright
Madame Web premiere
Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim, Emma Roberts,
Adam Scott and Zosia Mamet joined writer-director S.J. Clarkson at the Los Angeles premiere of their superhero film on Monday.
Celeste O’Connor,...
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The 10-day festival toasted a star-studded group of honorees including Robert Downey Jr., Lily Gladstone, America Ferrera, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo, Martin Scorsese, Justine Triet, Paul Giamatti and Jeffrey Wright.
Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Rob Lowe Greta Lee, Andrew Scott, Charles Melton, America Ferrera, Lily Gladstone and Da’Vine Joy Randolph Finneas and Billie Eilish Mark Ruffalo and Emma Stone Justine Triet and Martin Scorsese Paul Giamatti and Virginia Madsen Jeffrey Wright
Madame Web premiere
Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim, Emma Roberts,
Adam Scott and Zosia Mamet joined writer-director S.J. Clarkson at the Los Angeles premiere of their superhero film on Monday.
Celeste O’Connor,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The upcoming Road House remake looks to be one of Amazon’s biggest movies of the year, but according to Variety, there has been some major drama brewing behind the scenes for several years, all to do with whether to release the movie theatrically or on streaming.
Road House will debut on Prime Video next month, but the lack of a theatrical release has caused some acrimony. When director Doug Liman first signed on to direct the movie, Michael de Luca and Pam Abdy were in charge of MGM at the time, and the intention was that Road House would be developed for the big screen, but that all changed when Amazon acquired MGM for a cool $8.5 billion. De Luca and Abdy left for Warner Bros., but Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke took charge of Road House and was set to give it the green light… but there was one important choice to be made.
Road House will debut on Prime Video next month, but the lack of a theatrical release has caused some acrimony. When director Doug Liman first signed on to direct the movie, Michael de Luca and Pam Abdy were in charge of MGM at the time, and the intention was that Road House would be developed for the big screen, but that all changed when Amazon acquired MGM for a cool $8.5 billion. De Luca and Abdy left for Warner Bros., but Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke took charge of Road House and was set to give it the green light… but there was one important choice to be made.
- 2/14/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Hollywood loves a bare-knuckle brawl. And the town got a battle royal with “Road House.”
The reboot of the 1989 cult favorite, which launches on Amazon Prime on March 21, sparked a fierce fight behind the scenes over its release. While studio-filmmaker standoffs are not uncommon, this one featured such subplots as the involvement of a notorious private investigator, a producer given the heave-ho, a cameo from Ari Emanuel and a director going scorched-earth. Even more shocking, some of the embarrassing details began to publicly spill out in recent months, culminating with director Doug Liman promising to boycott the film’s premiere at SXSW on March 8.
Despite the drama, the movie is expected to be one of Amazon Prime’s most-watched films this year. So how did things go wrong?
In November 2021, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy were running MGM and began negotiating with Liman to direct and Jake Gyllenhaal to star as the tough-guy bouncer,...
The reboot of the 1989 cult favorite, which launches on Amazon Prime on March 21, sparked a fierce fight behind the scenes over its release. While studio-filmmaker standoffs are not uncommon, this one featured such subplots as the involvement of a notorious private investigator, a producer given the heave-ho, a cameo from Ari Emanuel and a director going scorched-earth. Even more shocking, some of the embarrassing details began to publicly spill out in recent months, culminating with director Doug Liman promising to boycott the film’s premiere at SXSW on March 8.
Despite the drama, the movie is expected to be one of Amazon Prime’s most-watched films this year. So how did things go wrong?
In November 2021, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy were running MGM and began negotiating with Liman to direct and Jake Gyllenhaal to star as the tough-guy bouncer,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Tatiana Siegel
- Variety Film + TV
Singer-songwriter Celine Dion hopes to “raise awareness” about stiff-person syndrome through a new feature-length documentary. The 55-year-old singer announced in 2022 that she had been diagnosed with the neurological disorder which affects her muscles, and Celine hasn’t shied away from the issue in ‘I Am: Celine Dion’, reports Female First UK.
She said: “This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me. As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realised how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans.”
She further mentioned: “During this absence, I decided I wanted to document this part of my life, to try to raise awareness of this little-known condition, to help others who share this diagnosis.”
The intimate documentary, which will be available on Prime Video,...
She said: “This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me. As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realised how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans.”
She further mentioned: “During this absence, I decided I wanted to document this part of my life, to try to raise awareness of this little-known condition, to help others who share this diagnosis.”
The intimate documentary, which will be available on Prime Video,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Prime Video has acquired worldwide rights for the new, feature-length Celine Dion documentary, I Am: Celine Dion.
Celine Dion fans, rejoice! Prime Video has just acquired rights to the new feature-length documentary, titled I Am: Celine Dion.
In the documentary, Dion speaks of her recent diagnosis of Sps (Stiff Person Syndrome) and what it’s taken for her to keep performing.
“This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me,” Celine Dion said of the documentary in a press release. “As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realised how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans. During this absence, I decided I wanted to document this part of my life, to try to raise awareness of this little-known condition,...
Celine Dion fans, rejoice! Prime Video has just acquired rights to the new feature-length documentary, titled I Am: Celine Dion.
In the documentary, Dion speaks of her recent diagnosis of Sps (Stiff Person Syndrome) and what it’s taken for her to keep performing.
“This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me,” Celine Dion said of the documentary in a press release. “As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realised how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans. During this absence, I decided I wanted to document this part of my life, to try to raise awareness of this little-known condition,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Prime Video has acquired worldwide rights to Oscar-nominated filmmaker Irene Taylor’s Celine Dion documentary I Am: Celine Dion.
Filmed across the course of just over a year, the documentary offers a snapshot of a pivotal time in the pop icon’s life and career as she reveals her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (Sps) and the lengths she has gone to continue performing for her beloved and loyal fans.
“This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me,” Dion said of the film.
“As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realised how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans. During this absence, I decided I wanted to document this part of my life, to try...
Filmed across the course of just over a year, the documentary offers a snapshot of a pivotal time in the pop icon’s life and career as she reveals her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (Sps) and the lengths she has gone to continue performing for her beloved and loyal fans.
“This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me,” Dion said of the film.
“As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realised how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans. During this absence, I decided I wanted to document this part of my life, to try...
- 1/30/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
A documentary about Celine Dion has been acquired by Amazon MGM.
The film, titled “I Am: Celine Dion,” will be available to stream on Prime Video at a yet-to-be-determined date. It’s not an expansive look at the life and times of the iconic pop singer, instead capturing a snapshot of a pivotal time in her career. The documentary spans about a year and chronicles Dion’s battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that affects the brain and the spinal cord. In the case of Dion, the illness halted her livelihood and ability to perform.
Dion didn’t officially share her diagnosis until December 2022, as she announced she was postponing her world tour due to spasms that impacted the way she walked and sang. “While we’re still learning about this rare condition, we now know this is what’s been causing all of the spasms that I’ve been having,...
The film, titled “I Am: Celine Dion,” will be available to stream on Prime Video at a yet-to-be-determined date. It’s not an expansive look at the life and times of the iconic pop singer, instead capturing a snapshot of a pivotal time in her career. The documentary spans about a year and chronicles Dion’s battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that affects the brain and the spinal cord. In the case of Dion, the illness halted her livelihood and ability to perform.
Dion didn’t officially share her diagnosis until December 2022, as she announced she was postponing her world tour due to spasms that impacted the way she walked and sang. “While we’re still learning about this rare condition, we now know this is what’s been causing all of the spasms that I’ve been having,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Expats, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans and Griselda.
Expats premiere
Nicole Kidman joined creator Lulu Wang and co-stars Sarayu Blue and Jack Huston at the New York premiere of their Prime Video series on Sunday.
Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman and Amazon’s Jennifer Salke
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans premiere
Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald walked the carpet alongside EP Ryan Murphy on Tuesday at the NYC premiere of their new Feud installment.
Jon Robin Baitz, Diane Lane, Chloe Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Calista Flockhart Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Griselda premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of its new limited series in Miami on Tuesday,...
Expats premiere
Nicole Kidman joined creator Lulu Wang and co-stars Sarayu Blue and Jack Huston at the New York premiere of their Prime Video series on Sunday.
Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman and Amazon’s Jennifer Salke
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans premiere
Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald walked the carpet alongside EP Ryan Murphy on Tuesday at the NYC premiere of their new Feud installment.
Jon Robin Baitz, Diane Lane, Chloe Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Calista Flockhart Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Griselda premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of its new limited series in Miami on Tuesday,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Pratt has been set to lead the Amazon MGM Studios sci-fi thriller from Timur Bekmambetov, ‘Mercy.’
The story is set in the near future when capital crime has increased. The feature follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence.
Bekmambetov will take the helm of the movie which is produced by Oscar-nominated producer Charles Roven.
Also in news – 20th Edition of Glasgow Film Festival Opens With Kristen Stewart Thriller, Love Lies Bleeding
“From the moment Chuck Roven brought us Mercy and we read Marco van Belle’s script, we knew the film was meant for the big screen,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. “As our relationship with The Terminal List and The Tomorrow War’s Chris Pratt continues to extend across film, we can’t wait to watch him bring this action-packed story to life, guided by...
The story is set in the near future when capital crime has increased. The feature follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence.
Bekmambetov will take the helm of the movie which is produced by Oscar-nominated producer Charles Roven.
Also in news – 20th Edition of Glasgow Film Festival Opens With Kristen Stewart Thriller, Love Lies Bleeding
“From the moment Chuck Roven brought us Mercy and we read Marco van Belle’s script, we knew the film was meant for the big screen,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. “As our relationship with The Terminal List and The Tomorrow War’s Chris Pratt continues to extend across film, we can’t wait to watch him bring this action-packed story to life, guided by...
- 1/26/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Chris Pratt will be working with a familiar face on one of his next movies!
The 44-year-old Guardians of the Galaxy actor is set to star in the upcoming sci-fi thriller Mercy, which will reunite him with director Timur Bekmambetov, Deadline reports.
Keep reading to find out more…
Chris and Timur previously worked together on the movie Wanted, which also starred Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman.
Mercy will be “set in the near future when capital crime has increased” and “follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence.”
The upcoming movie was written by Marco van Belle and will be produced by Charles Roven, who recently got an Oscar nomination for Oppenheimer!
Amazon MGM Studios has also picked up the movie for distribution, which extends Chris‘ relationship with the studio, who produces his show The Terminal List.
“From the...
The 44-year-old Guardians of the Galaxy actor is set to star in the upcoming sci-fi thriller Mercy, which will reunite him with director Timur Bekmambetov, Deadline reports.
Keep reading to find out more…
Chris and Timur previously worked together on the movie Wanted, which also starred Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman.
Mercy will be “set in the near future when capital crime has increased” and “follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence.”
The upcoming movie was written by Marco van Belle and will be produced by Charles Roven, who recently got an Oscar nomination for Oppenheimer!
Amazon MGM Studios has also picked up the movie for distribution, which extends Chris‘ relationship with the studio, who produces his show The Terminal List.
“From the...
- 1/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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