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entertainment1 year ago

Reese Witherspoon Producing 'Legally Blonde' TV Series for Amazon

Amazon Prime Video is developing a TV series set in the world of "Legally Blonde," with no plot details available yet. The project is being executive produced by Reese Witherspoon, Josh Schwartz, and Stephanie Savage, with Schwartz and Savage also writing. The series is part of Amazon's efforts to develop new projects based on IP gained following their acquisition of MGM in 2022. The original "Legally Blonde" film was released in 2001, starring Witherspoon as Elle Woods, and was followed by a sequel and a stage musical. Schwartz and Savage, known for "Gossip Girl," are set to executive produce the series.

via Variety|
#amazon-prime-video#entertainment#legally-blonde
entertainment1 year ago

"Conor McGregor's 'Road House' Remake Smashes Amazon's Streaming Records with 50 Million Viewers"

Amazon's remake of the 1989 action classic "Road House" has become the company's biggest global movie launch, with 50 million viewers since its debut on March 21. The film's success has been attributed to the hard work of the filmmaking team and the cast, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Conor McGregor, Daniela Melchior, Darren Barnet, and Billy Magnussen. Despite initial controversy, the movie's director ultimately attended its premiere, and the film has garnered attention for its departure from traditional theatrical releases.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#amazon#entertainment#jake-gyllenhaal
entertainment1 year ago

"MrBeast's 'Beast Games' to Offer Record $5 Million Prize in Amazon's Largest Reality Competition Series"

YouTube star MrBeast has struck a deal with Amazon MGM Studios for his first traditional TV series, titled Beast Games, which will feature 1,000 contestants competing for a $5 million cash payout, making it the biggest reality competition series in television history. MrBeast will serve as the show’s host and an executive producer, with the series set to stream on Prime Video while he continues to create content for his YouTube channel. The deal marks his foray into traditional TV, with Amazon outbidding major streaming rivals and granting him creative control over the production.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#amazon#entertainment#mgm-studios
entertainment1 year ago

"Legal Battles and Streaming Rights: The Road House Reboot Controversy"

Screenwriter R. Lance Hill, also known as David Lee Henry, is suing Amazon, MGM Studios, and United Artists over the upcoming remake of the 1989 film Road House, claiming they failed to pay him licensing fees after the copyright reverted back to him in November 2023. Hill alleges that the studios have refused to recognize his ownership and are proceeding with an unauthorized remake, contending that the original screenplay was not a work made for hire. While not seeking to halt the remake, Hill is pursuing legal action to ensure his exclusive rights to the screenplay are respected and to receive appropriate compensation for the derivative work.

via Ars Technica|
#amazon#copyright-infringement#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"Amazon Faces Lawsuit Over AI-Cloned Voices in 'Road House' Reboot"

The screenwriter of the 1989 action film Road House is suing MGM Studios and Amazon Studios for copyright infringement over the upcoming Road House remake, alleging that Amazon used generative AI to clone actors' voices during last year's Hollywood strikes. The lawsuit seeks to block the film's release, scheduled for March, and Amazon denies using AI to replace or recreate actors' voices, stating that the allegations are false and that they don't believe their copyright has expired on Road House.

via The Verge|
#ai-voice-cloning#amazon-studios#copyright-infringement
entertainment2 years ago

"Amazon's Faith-Based Content Expansion: Partnerships and Series Galore"

Amazon's MGM Studios has partnered with the Wonder Project to produce faith-based content, with the first project, "House of David," already ordered to series on Prime Video. The Wonder Project, led by Jon Erwin and Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten, aims to develop spirituality-rooted series and films, with "House of David" following the story of King Saul and the shepherd boy David. The partnership reflects Amazon's commitment to nurturing universal stories of love, triumph, and spirituality, and the Wonder Project's goal to tell authentic stories that restore faith in things worth believing in.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#amazon#entertainment#faith-based-content
business2 years ago

Amazon's Massive Layoffs Hit Prime Video, MGM Studio, and Twitch

Amazon is laying off hundreds of employees in its Prime Video, MGM Studios, and Twitch divisions, citing a need to refocus investments on content and product initiatives with the most impact. The job cuts, which include severance packages, are part of the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and build a more sustainable business. This move follows a wave of tech layoffs in 2023 and reflects Amazon's continued adjustments in response to changing market dynamics.

via Fox Business|
#amazon#business#layoffs
business2 years ago

Amazon Announces Major Layoffs at Prime Video and MGM Studios

Amazon is laying off "several hundred" employees at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios as part of its efforts to prioritize investments in content and product initiatives. The company's SVP of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, Mike Hopkins, stated that the decision was made to focus on areas that deliver the most impact. The layoffs come after Amazon's largest job cuts in company history last year, with the company also planning to cut 35% of staff at its live-streaming platform, Twitch. The move reflects Amazon's ongoing evaluation of its entertainment business and its shift in focus towards long-term success.

via Business Insider|
#amazon#business#entertainment
business2 years ago

Amazon's Massive Job Cuts at Prime Video and MGM Studios

Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs in its Prime Video and MGM Studios divisions, with a memo from executive Mike Hopkins citing a need to prioritize long-term success. The company has been making significant investments in content and product initiatives, but is now reducing or discontinuing investments in certain areas. The layoffs come as Amazon's Twitch unit also announced 500 job cuts, and follow a year of mass layoffs that saw over 27,000 jobs eliminated across the company. The memo from Hopkins acknowledges the difficulty of the decision and outlines support for affected employees during the transition.

via CNBC|
#amazon#business#layoffs
business2 years ago

"Amazon Streamlines Operations: Job Cuts at Prime Video and MGM Studios"

Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs in its Prime Video and MGM Studios division, with executive Mike Hopkins citing the need to prioritize long-term investments and focus on content and product initiatives that deliver the most impact. The cuts come ahead of the introduction of ads on Prime Video, which will generate additional revenue. This move follows previous layoffs and is part of Amazon's efforts to streamline its operations and strengthen its position in the competitive streaming industry.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#amazon#business#job-cuts