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Ali G Returns in a Secret Mockumentary Trailer From Amazon MGM
film4 hours ago

Ali G Returns in a Secret Mockumentary Trailer From Amazon MGM

Amazon MGM has released the official trailer for Ali G: Who Iz I?, a mockumentary following Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G as he learns his girlfriend is eight months pregnant and heads to America to reclaim his glory, only to face rivals who threaten him and his child; filmed in secret like Borat and Brüno, the project marks Cohen’s directorial debut with Four by Two Films, with exec producers including Petr Jákl and Emily Kob. The film expands Cohen’s signature undercover comedy and hits theaters on Oct. 23, with Cohen also drawing recent attention for roles in Ironheart and other projects.

via Variety|
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Squishmallows to Hit the Big Screen in Amazon MGM Deal
entertainment10 days ago

Squishmallows to Hit the Big Screen in Amazon MGM Deal

Amazon MGM is developing a tentpole family feature based on the Squishmallows brand, licensing rights with Jazwares and producing with Beau Flynn’s FlynnPictureCo; it's unclear whether the film will be animated, live-action, or a hybrid, as creative attachments haven't been revealed yet. The project aims for a global four-quadrant event film, tapping a brand that’s grown into a billion-dollar business since its 2017 launch, with more than 3,000 characters and hundreds of millions sold.

via Variety|
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Anthony Ippolito Channels Stallone in Behind-the-Scenes Rocky Biopic
film-news1 month ago

Anthony Ippolito Channels Stallone in Behind-the-Scenes Rocky Biopic

Anthony Ippolito stars as Sylvester Stallone in the biographical drama I Play Rocky, a behind-the-scenes look at how Stallone fought to get Rocky made for under $1 million. The cast includes Stephan James, AnnaSophia Robb, Matt Dillon, Toby Kebbell and more, with Peter Farrelly directing for Amazon MGM. The film chronicles Stallone’s drive to become Rocky Balboa, and opens in theaters this November.

via Variety|
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Lily James to Lead Amazon MGM Horror-Thriller Seasons
film2 months ago

Lily James to Lead Amazon MGM Horror-Thriller Seasons

Lily James will star in Seasons, a horror-thriller for Amazon MGM written and directed by Drew Hancock, based on a viral Reddit short story by Matt & Harrison Query; the film follows a couple who buy a ranch that’s inhabited by ancient spirits, demanding increasingly disturbing seasonal rituals; producers include Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Jason Blum, Michael Clear, Scott Glassgold, and Dan Cohen, with 21 Laps and Atomic Monster collaborating on the project.

via Deadline|
#amazon-mgm#drew-hancock#film
Amazon Frames Soft Opening of Masters of the Universe as Strategic Win
movies2 months ago

Amazon Frames Soft Opening of Masters of the Universe as Strategic Win

Masters of the Universe opened to about $29 million in the U.S. and roughly $25 million overseas (around $54 million globally), a tepid debut by box-office standards. Amazon MGM executives framed the result as validating a broader distribution strategy focused on building awareness and engagement that can pay off beyond the theatrical window, including potential merchandising, licensing, streaming subscribes, and future sequels.

via Gizmodo|
#amazon-mgm#box-office#masters-of-the-universe
He-Man’s New Movie Stumbles at the 2026 Box Office
entertainment2 months ago

He-Man’s New Movie Stumbles at the 2026 Box Office

Amazon/MGM’s Masters of the Universe: He-Man film debuts as one of 2026’s biggest box-office bombs, pulling roughly $54 million globally (about $29 million domestic) on a reported $200 million budget, with marketing costs undisclosed. Despite positive critical reception and a statement from Amazon MGM about a strong, multigenerational fan response, the film’s weak opening casts doubt on profitability and suggests Hollywood may chase smaller, younger-audience hits rather than big IP-led blockbusters in the near future.

via Kotaku|
#amazon-mgm#box-office#entertainment
MOTU Box Office Eyes Tepid Global Start as Budget Pressure Looms
entertainment2 months ago

MOTU Box Office Eyes Tepid Global Start as Budget Pressure Looms

Despite decent critic reception (about 74% on Rotten Tomatoes), Amazon MGM and Sony’s Masters of the Universe reboot is tracking a tepid opening, with a domestic around $30M and a likely worldwide total under $50M—well short of its $170–$200M budget. Broad audiences appear cautious about a 30-year-old property, and the weekend’s top spots are expected to go to Scary Movie and Backrooms, with MOTU hoping for strong word-of-mouth to sustain it beyond opening. The film also debuted in some markets, including the UK at #3, but overall momentum remains uncertain.

via ComicBookMovie.com|
#amazon-mgm#box-office#entertainment
Kelsey Asbille to Star Opposite Schwarzenegger in The Kellys
film2 months ago

Kelsey Asbille to Star Opposite Schwarzenegger in The Kellys

Kelsey Asbille has been tapped to star opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Hemsworth in The Kellys, an action thriller from Thunder Road that Amazon MGM has acquired for worldwide streaming. Directed by Brad Peyton and written with Tze Chun, the film follows a disgraced NYC cop whose wife is taken hostage by terrorists, forcing him to team up with the people he fears most—his own family—to save her; production is underway, with Asbille joining the previously announced cast.

via Deadline|
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Bond’s Next 007 Needs Sex Appeal and Longevity, Casting Chief Says
filmentertainment3 months ago

Bond’s Next 007 Needs Sex Appeal and Longevity, Casting Chief Says

Deadline reports that 007 casting director Nina Gold says the next actor to play James Bond must ooze sex appeal, have the acting chops, and be young enough to carry the role across multiple films, potentially three or four or more. Gold, who has just signed a deal with Amazon MGM, has been scouting successors for a while, aiming to find someone who can follow Daniel Craig’s five-film run. The piece also notes Gold’s past role in launching Ben Whishaw and her ongoing industry visibility at Cannes, where casting and production chatter continues.

via Deadline|
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