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James Bond’s New Origin Comes to Life in 007 First Light Launch Trailer
gaming3 days ago

James Bond’s New Origin Comes to Life in 007 First Light Launch Trailer

IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios released the launch trailer for 007 First Light, a standalone James Bond origin game arriving May 27, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, with a Summer 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 version; pre-orders unlock 24-hour early access and a free Deluxe Edition upgrade with exclusive skins, while players explore Bond’s espionage debut using Spycraft, Bond’s Instinct, Q Branch gadgets, and fast, tactical combat, plus a TacSim replay mode across globe-spanning missions.

Bezos Frames Melania Doc as Smart Business Move, Not Influence Play
business5 days ago

Bezos Frames Melania Doc as Smart Business Move, Not Influence Play

Bezos tells CNBC the Amazon MGM Studios deal to acquire and release Melania was a smart business decision and denies it was a way to buy influence with the Trump administration, stating he had nothing to do with it. Amazon MGM paid about $40 million to acquire the film and $35 million to market it; Melania has performed well theatrically and on streaming, grossing roughly $16.6 million worldwide. Critics like Senator Elizabeth Warren have questioned potential pay-to-play implications, while Amazon defended the deal as a competitive licensing process. Bezos also commented on Trump’s presidency during the interview, saying he hopes to work with future administrations.

Premiere Buzz: Masters of the Universe Delivers Nostalgic, Colorful Spectacle
entertainment7 days ago

Premiere Buzz: Masters of the Universe Delivers Nostalgic, Colorful Spectacle

Premiere reactions for Travis Knight’s live‑action Masters of the Universe celebrate a neon, nostalgia‑driven fantasy with a strong cast—Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Idris Elba as Man‑At‑Arms, Camila Mendes as Teela, and Jared Leto as Skeletor—while critics’ reviews remain embargoed ahead of the June 5 release; social posts from attendees praise the film’s campy energy and heart for fans of the 80s franchise.

Sterling K. Brown Embraces Groundbreaking Monster Role in Is God Is
film8 days ago

Sterling K. Brown Embraces Groundbreaking Monster Role in Is God Is

Sterling K. Brown explains why he was drawn to the Monster role in Is God Is, praising writer-director Aleshea Harris for a highly creative thriller that lets Black women be “hella messy.” He views the Amazon MGM Studios film as part of a broader push for diverse Black storytelling, highlighting Harris’s adaptation of her Obie-winning play and the strong cast (Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Vivica A. Fox, Erika Alexander, Mykelti Williamson, Josiah Cross) that brings the story of twin sisters Racine and Anaia and their mother, God, to life.

Tom Francis Enters the James Bond Casting Race
entertainment9 days ago

Tom Francis Enters the James Bond Casting Race

Variety reports that 26-year-old British actor Tom Francis has auditioned to play James Bond. He’s one of several contenders in an ongoing casting process overseen by Nina Gold, with reps for Francis and Amazon MGM Studios not commenting. Other names floated include Jacob Elordi, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Callum Turner, while Cosmo Jarvis is not in the mix per his rep.

Auditions Open as Casting Begins for the Next James Bond
entertainment11 days ago

Auditions Open as Casting Begins for the Next James Bond

Amazon MGM Studios has officially kicked off the search for the next James Bond, with auditions reportedly underway and no lead or release date announced; Denis Villeneuve will direct the next film, Steven Knight will write, and Nina Gold is leading the casting. Several actors, including Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, Henry Cavill, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James, are among frontrunners.

Bond 26 Casting Opens as Nina Gold Leads Hunt at Amazon MGM Studios
movies11 days ago

Bond 26 Casting Opens as Nina Gold Leads Hunt at Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios has officially kicked off the hunt for the next James Bond by hiring casting director Nina Gold to lead Bond 26 casting, with Denis Villeneuve attached to direct and Steven Knight writing. Fully fledged auditions are still a way off as the script is polished, and while several actors have circulated in rumors, no official casting has been announced yet.

Nina Gold to Lead Next James Bond Casting as 007 Hunt Opens
entertainment11 days ago

Nina Gold to Lead Next James Bond Casting as 007 Hunt Opens

Amazon MGM Studios has kicked off auditions for the next James Bond, enlisting Game of Thrones casting veteran Nina Gold to help find 007. The Bond 26 project will be directed by Denis Villeneuve with producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman, writer Steven Knight, and Tanya Lapointe as executive producer, and the industry is buzzing with contenders as the search begins.

Smith to Lead High-Stakes Prison Thriller Supermax for Amazon MGM
film12 days ago

Smith to Lead High-Stakes Prison Thriller Supermax for Amazon MGM

Will Smith will star in the action-thriller Supermax, directed by David Gordon Green, with Amazon MGM Studios securing worldwide rights from Miramax in a deal around $70 million. Production is set to begin mid-August, with the story following two FBI agents investigating a murder in the world’s most secure prison; the project is expected to be a streaming release, not a theatrical one, and involves The Picture Company and Westbrook in production.

Gosling Orchestrates a Space-Scale Marketing Push for Project Hail Mary
entertainment1 month ago

Gosling Orchestrates a Space-Scale Marketing Push for Project Hail Mary

Ryan Gosling’s hands-on, multi-channel marketing for Project Hail Mary—press tours, viral stunts, NASA partnerships, and strategic storytelling—helped Amazon MGM Studios emerge as a true theatrical player at CinemaCon 2026. The campaign extended the film’s window, contributed to a domestic box office around $285 million and about $573 million worldwide, and showcased a blueprint for blending legacy studio experience with modern streaming power through a coordinated marketing and distribution effort.