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Sterling Point Delivers Heartfelt YA Summer Drama on Prime Video
entertainment1 hour ago

Sterling Point Delivers Heartfelt YA Summer Drama on Prime Video

Sterling Point, created by Megan Park and produced by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, is an eight-episode Amazon Prime Video YA drama about Annie, a New Yorker who inherits a lakeside Ontario island after her grandfather’s death. As she unpacks family secrets and navigates romance with two locals and a mysterious newcomer, the show blends witty, grounded teen dialogue with warmth and heart, earning praise for its sensitivity and standout cast, though some big reveals feel rushed.

Megan Park’s Die Alive Sparks Hollywood Bid Frenzy
entertainment6 months ago

Megan Park’s Die Alive Sparks Hollywood Bid Frenzy

A high-stakes bidding war has erupted for Megan Park’s Die Alive, a spec script she wrote and will direct, with LuckyChap attached to produce and FilmNation financing already in place; Warner Bros., Sony, Universal and major streamers including Apple, Amazon and Netflix are among the bidders for a project described as a funny drama about a woman who discovers her older boyfriend has a wife and kids, with a summer/fall 2026 shoot planned.

"Aubrey Plaza's 'My Old Ass' Sells for $15M+ to Amazon MGM After Sundance Premiere"
entertainment2 years ago

"Aubrey Plaza's 'My Old Ass' Sells for $15M+ to Amazon MGM After Sundance Premiere"

My Old Ass, a coming-of-age dramedy produced by Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap Entertainment, features a high-concept premise involving shroom-induced time-traveling and stars Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza. The film, which is in final negotiations for distribution by Amazon MGM Studios, received positive reviews for its sweet, often hilarious, and sometimes achingly sad storyline. Despite some rushed and incomplete subplots, the movie is praised for its confident script, excellent comedic and emotional chemistry between the leads, and a standout performance by Maisy Stella.

"Amazon MGM Acquires Aubrey Plaza's 'My Old Ass' for $15 Million After Sundance Premiere"
entertainment2 years ago

"Amazon MGM Acquires Aubrey Plaza's 'My Old Ass' for $15 Million After Sundance Premiere"

Amazon MGM Studios is in final negotiations to acquire Megan Park’s film "My Old Ass," starring Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella, following its Sundance debut. The high-concept film, produced by LuckyChap and Indian Paintbrush, made its world premiere at the festival and is set for a wide theatrical release in the U.S. and Canada, with international territories to be determined. The film follows a sweet teenage love story and a riff on time-travel films, and is one of the most-anticipated films at Sundance, given Plaza’s starring role and the backing of LuckyChap.

Aubrey Plaza Shines in Sundance Comedy 'My Old Ass'
entertainment2 years ago

Aubrey Plaza Shines in Sundance Comedy 'My Old Ass'

At the Sundance premiere of Megan Park’s coming-of-age comedy "My Old Ass," the audience gave it a standing ovation, and Justin Bieber also approved the use of his song in a drug-induced dream montage. The film stars Maisy Stella as a teen who encounters her older self, played by Aubrey Plaza, and is up for sale out of the festival after garnering positive reviews. Plaza expressed her excitement for the project, and the film's director, Megan Park, shared her thrill at getting Bieber's sign-off for the song's use.

"Aubrey Plaza's Impact on 'My Old Ass' at Sundance"
entertainment2 years ago

"Aubrey Plaza's Impact on 'My Old Ass' at Sundance"

Aubrey Plaza discusses her involvement in the offbeat coming-of-age film "My Old Ass" at the Sundance Film Festival, expressing her immediate interest in the project and the unique experiences she had with director Megan Park. The film features Plaza as the middle-age version of her college-bound self and includes a scene where the character imagines herself as Justin Bieber. The film's nostalgic theme resonated with the audience, evoking both laughter and tender moments, as Park aimed to create a joyful and nostalgic escape for viewers.