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obituaries2 days ago•17 min saved

Frank G. Mancuso Sr., Paramount and MGM Executive, Dies at 93

Frank G. Mancuso Sr., a pivotal figure in 1980s and 1990s Hollywood, has died at age 93. He served as chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures from 1984 to 1991 and later led Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1993 to 1999. His tenure at Paramount coincided with major box office successes, including 'Top Gun' and 'Ghost,' while his time at MGM involved significant corporate acquisitions. Known for his diplomatic style, he was remembered by colleagues and industry figures for his integrity and approachability.

via Deadline|

#film-industry #frank-g-mancuso-sr #hollywood-executives

television17 days ago•13 min saved

MGM+ Orders 'Rules of Prey' Thriller Starring Jensen Ackles

Jensen Ackles will star in and executive produce the new crime thriller series 'Rules of Prey' for MGM+. The eight-episode order adapts John Sandford's 'Prey' novel series, with production starting in Toronto this month.

via Deadline|

#amazon-mgm-studios #bruce-terris #jensen-ackles

television17 days ago•11 min saved

Jensen Ackles Leads MGM+ Crime Drama 'Rules of Prey' Adapted from John Sandford Novels

Jensen Ackles will star in and executive produce 'Rules of Prey,' an eight-episode crime thriller series for MGM+. The show adapts John Sandford's 'Prey' novel series, following former detective Lucas Davenport as he investigates a serial killer in Minneapolis. Production begins in Toronto this month, with Bruce Terris serving as showrunner.

via Variety|

#bruce-terris #jensen-ackles #john-sandford

television1 month ago•15 min saved

MGM+ grabs Gemma Arterton-led spy drama Secret Service for North America

ITV's five-part spy thriller Secret Service, based on Tom Bradby's book, stars Gemma Arterton as MI6 officer Kate Henderson; MGM+ has picked up North America, Latin America and Italy rights, with production by Potboiler and co-financed by All3Media International, and a cast that includes Rafe Spall and Alex Kingston.

via Deadline|

#gemma-arterton #itv #mgm

entertainment2 months ago•15 min saved

Jon Hamm Anchors a High-Stakes Radio Standoff in American Hostage Trailer

Jon Hamm stars as 1970s WIBC radio reporter Fred Heckman in the MGM+ thriller American Hostage, a series based on a real-events narrative podcast. The trailer sets up a 63-hour life-and-death crisis after hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis demands airtime, with Heckman and his team weighing whether to broadcast the confrontation. The eight-episode series from Sony Pictures Television debuts September 20 (finale November 1) and features an ensemble including Kristoffer Polaha, Mireille Enos, and more.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#american-hostage #entertainment #jon-hamm

entertainment2 months ago•2 min saved

Jon Hamm Headlines 70s Hostage Thriller in MGM+ Series American Hostage

Jon Hamm headlines MGM+’s eight-episode, 1970s-set psychological thriller American Hostage, based on the podcast, playing Indianapolis radio reporter Fred Heckman who becomes embroiled in a high-stakes hostage crisis. The cast includes Mireille Enos, William Jackson Harper, Jonathan Tucker, Kristoffer Polaha, and Kat Cunning. A trailer arrived ahead of the Season 1 premiere on Sept. 20 (two episodes), with weekly releases through Nov. 1, and the series will have its world premiere at TIFF. Co-creators Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers run the project, with Hamm as an executive producer; Arkin and Nina Lopez-Corrado direct.

via TVLine|

#american-hostage #entertainment #jon-hamm

us-news2 months ago•10 min saved

The Westies: NYC’s Last Irish Gang Rises and Falls Amid the Javits Center Era

A new MGM+ miniseries revisits the rise and brutal downfall of Hell’s Kitchen’s Irish gang, the Westies, chronicling their extortion, murders and shifting alliances during New York’s Javits Center boom and Rudy Giuliani’s crackdown that helped dismantle them.

via New York Post|

#hells-kitchen #javits-center #mgm

television2 months ago•18 min saved

Simmons Tries to Elevate Flat Irish Mob Tale in The Westies

Variety’s TV review finds MGM+’s The Westies, led by J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver, a stylish 1980s-set crime drama about a Hell’s Kitchen gang profiting from the Javits Center project, but ultimately a dull, dated take with underdeveloped protagonists and little immersive texture, despite solid performances; the first two episodes premiere July 12.

via Variety|

#irish-mob #jk-simmons #mgm

entertainment3 months ago•25 min saved

From on Set: Sophia’s Rise Signals Final Season

On the Halifax set of MGM+'s From, creator John Griffin and star Harold Perrineau discuss season four’s shocks—like Sophia’s connection to the Man in Yellow—and confirm the fifth season will be the show’s last, with production described as intense, immersive and 'great and weird' as the cast and crew head toward the finale in 2027.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #final-season #from

entertainment3 months ago•11 min saved

Trump’s Melania documentary nets a $10.7 million Amazon licensing payout

Trump reportedly earned a $10.71 million licensing fee from Amazon MGM for the Melania documentary; Amazon had previously paid about $40 million for Brett Ratner’s film (including $28 million to Melania) and spent roughly $35 million marketing the project, which had brought in about $16.6 million at the box office before streaming. Bezos defended the decision as a wise business move, while Trump’s latest disclosures also reveal other earnings.

via The Independent|

#amazon #donald-trump #entertainment

television3 months ago•780 min saved

From’s Final Chapter: When to Watch Tonight and How to Stream the Season 4 Finale

The From Season 4 finale premieres tonight on MGM+ at 9:00 p.m. ET (encore airings at 10:00 p.m. and 12:55 a.m. ET). The 10-episode season ramps toward its conclusion, with MGM+ having renewed the series for a fifth and final season expected in 2027. Viewers can also access MGM+ through various streaming options (e.g., Philo, FuboTV, YouTube TV, and other add-ons).

via Decider|

#from-2022 #mgm #season-4-finale

entertainment3 months ago•61 min saved

Toy Story 5 Opens Weekend, with Pressure for Rent and Project Hail Mary on MGM+

Weekend coverage highlights Toy Story 5 in theaters, Pressure available to rent, and Project Hail Mary streaming on MGM+, offering options across theaters, rental, and streaming.

via Yahoo|

#entertainment #mgm #movies

entertainment3 months ago•152 min saved

From returns for final act: Episode 8 debuts on MGM+ as Season 5 begins

From Season 4 returns with Episode 8, titled Heavy is the Head, premiering Sunday, June 14 at 9:00 p.m. ET on MGM+. The episode sets a dangerous plan in motion and puts Fatima and Henry at two disturbing crossroads, with Victor aiding Tabitha and Ethan. Netflix isn’t carrying From, but MGM+ is available via various bundles. The show has already been renewed for Season 5, which will conclude the story, and production has begun.

via Decider|

#entertainment #episode-8 #from-tv-series

entertainment4 months ago•13 min saved

Project Hail Mary Lands on MGM+, Defying Streaming Expectations

Project Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir’s novel and starring Ryan Gosling, is heading to MGM+ on June 16 after a blockbuster theatrical run, with rights staying at MGM rather than Amazon Prime Video due to pre-merger ownership and tax considerations; the film’s success supports MGM+ as the cheaper option for streaming, emphasizing hard sci‑fi appeal as audiences continue to rally around the movie.

via Giant Freakin Robot|

#entertainment #mgm #project-hail-mary

entertainment4 months ago•13 min saved

Project Hail Mary Heads to MGM+ This June

Project Hail Mary, the hard‑science sci‑fi hit starring Ryan Gosling, is headed to MGM+ on June 16 (not Prime Video) due to corporate ownership and tax considerations, proving that a big-budget adaptation can find an audience on a niche streamer and highlighting MGM+'s growing role in streaming.

via Giant Freakin Robot|

#entertainment #mgm #project-hail-mary