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Lily James to Lead Amazon MGM Horror-Thriller Seasons
film18 days 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|
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Amazon Frames Soft Opening of Masters of the Universe as Strategic Win
movies1 month 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|
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He-Man’s New Movie Stumbles at the 2026 Box Office
entertainment1 month 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|
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MOTU Box Office Eyes Tepid Global Start as Budget Pressure Looms
entertainment1 month 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|
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Kelsey Asbille to Star Opposite Schwarzenegger in The Kellys
film1 month 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
filmentertainment1 month 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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Gosling’s Space Epic Rockets to No. 1 With $54.5M in Weekend Box Office
entertainment3 months ago

Gosling’s Space Epic Rockets to No. 1 With $54.5M in Weekend Box Office

Ryan Gosling’s Project Hail Mary dominated the domestic box office in its second weekend, earning $54.5 million and pushing its North American total to about $164.3 million, with only a 32% drop from opening. The strong performance bolsters MGM/Amazon’s big-screen strategy, while the weekend’s new release They Will Kill You flopped with around $5 million and Disney/Pixar’s Hoppers added $12.2 million in second place, among other limited releases rounding out the top five.

via Variety|
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Project Hail Mary Stays on Top as Box Office Leader in Second Weekend
film3 months ago

Project Hail Mary Stays on Top as Box Office Leader in Second Weekend

Project Hail Mary again led the domestic box office with $14.6 million on its second Friday, with a projected $53.1 million by Sunday for a two-week domestic total around $162.9 million. Its worldwide opening weekend was $140.9 million (about $80.5M domestic and $60.4M international), marking 2026’s best debut and Amazon MGM’s strongest opening yet. New releases They Will Kill You and Hoppers posted smaller Friday numbers, while Reminders of Him and Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge filled out the top five.

via Variety|
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Hail Mary Lifts Amazon MGM to Its Biggest Box-Office Opening Yet
entertainment3 months ago

Hail Mary Lifts Amazon MGM to Its Biggest Box-Office Opening Yet

Project Hail Mary opened with about $80.5 million domestic and $60.4 million overseas (roughly $140.9 million worldwide), marking Amazon MGM’s biggest theatrical debut and signaling a potential turning point for its cinema ambitions, boosted by strong reviews and audience buzz; with little wide release competition until Mario Galaxy, the film underpins a robust 2026 slate amid earlier Amazon flops.

via Vulture|
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