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Amazon MGM Studios.
division of Amazon.com that develops movies, television shows and comics
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Studios, including Amazon MGM and United Artists, are currently negotiating the acquisition of film rights.Some support2 reports
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Apple TV has acquired the rights to Peculiar Stars, leading to the production of Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing adaptation by Amazon MGM Studios.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Focus Features submitted a film to the Golden Globes, and Inde Navarrette was nominated in the comedy race.Some support1 report
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Amazon MGM Studios announces new leadership, with Grego as CEO and Cheng taking over as VP and head of AI Studios.Some support2 reports
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Amazon MGM Studios cast Alex Høgh Andersen in a sequel and hired Gemma Burgess as screenwriter.Some support1 report
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Mahershala Ali stars in a new action film produced by Amazon MGM Studios and directed by Bassam Tariq.Well supported20 reports1 development inside
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Amazon MGM Studios is reportedly planning sequels featuring Daphne Zuniga and Bill Pullman, while Josh Gad collaborates on film projects with Brooks.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Production base for the new series is set in Toronto, and Jensen Ackles is returning as Soldier Boy in Vought Rising.Some support2 reports
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Penn Badgley was hired for a new murder mystery series, which is being executive produced and shownrun by David Hemingson. The series is based on a novel.Some support2 reports
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Josh Hartnett has been cast in a film by Amazon MGM Studios, with production taking place in Armonk.Some support1 report
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Anne-Marie Duff and David Threlfall are involved in a new series production by Amazon MGM Studios, based on the original Shameless.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Amazon MGM Studios is developing and producing original content for Prime Video, using Jack Carr's source material.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Latif discusses film genre expectations versus character study involving Amazon MGM Studios.Some support1 report
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Production issues arise as multiple projects move forward: rights acquired for Cliffhanger reboot, collaboration on The Mandela Catalogue, and a new entry in the Scream franchise.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A limited series starring Jon Bernthal has been successfully produced, gaining critical aggregate scores from Rotten Tomatoes and premiering on Netflix.Some support1 report
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Method Man guest stars in a CBS drama series and co-starred in Power Book II: Ghost.Some support1 report
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Javier Bardem was honored at the Rome Film Festival and is working on a new film with Amazon MGM Studios.Some support1 report
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Alliance Entertainment signed new exclusive distribution agreements with Amazon MGM Studios and Paramount.Some support2 reports
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Alan Ritchson signed a three-picture deal with Amazon MGM Studios.Some support1 report
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Anton Corbijn directed a thriller, Apple debuted Being Heumann, Lisa released Alter Ego, and Amazon produced I Play Rocky.Some support2 reports
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Amazon MGM Studios, a division of Amazon, utilizes AWS infrastructure and features Albie Hecht's work in funded projects, led by Albert Cheng in AI Studios.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Adria Arjona stars in a new film adapted from a Nicholas Sparks bestseller, which is set in Cuba.Some support1 report
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Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television announced a multi-title deal, with series performance being measured by Nielsen and Rotten Tomatoes.Some support1 report
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Successful modern crime authors Michael Connelly and James Patterson are seeing their book properties adapted for television by companies like Amazon MGM Studios.Some support1 report
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Ijaaz Noohu worked on a series production produced by Amazon MGM Studios, which was overseen by Ed Brubaker.Some support2 reports
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HBO, Amazon MGM Studios, and Fifth Season are competing for and producing a limited series adaptation, with David Hemingson serving as an executive producer.Some support1 report
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Cohen's film project, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, is facing controversy affecting its distribution and screening in New York City.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Amazon MGM Studios is producing a film that marks Sacha Baron Cohen's directorial debut.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A series production was initiated in 2014 involving Bruna Papandrea, Amazon MGM Studios, and Benjamin Stevenson, based on a book adaptation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Christopher Nolan's film is favored by the Academy's directors branch, and Christopher Miller is associated with an Amazon MGM Studios project.Some support1 report
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Amazon MGM Studios is handling pre-production on a new film involving producer Amy Pascal and director Denis Villeneuve.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Amazon develops and distributes a new series through Amazon MGM Studios.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Chris Pratt is executive producer for the series 'The Terminal List', which is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and features globe-trotting action including Mozambique.Some support1 report
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Amazon MGM Studios produced a film directed by Christopher Miller.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Amazon MGM Studios is involved in a new film project called 'Deadlocked,' which also involves Abhimanyu and Foxx.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Denis Villeneuve's tenure concluded with 'No Time to Die' as he orchestrates a creative control shift.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Abubakr Ali stars in a new Amazon MGM Studios movie that follows his character across Houston.Well supported16 reports
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Amazon MGM Studios is involved in IP rights based on Lee Child's best-selling novels.Some support6 reports2 developments inside
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Henry Cavill stars in multiple films and auditioned for a role previously held by Daniel Craig, while Amazon MGM Studios seeks a young actor for a reboot.Some support1 report
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Amazon MGM Studios mocked Marvel's franchise model.Some support1 report
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Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures Television, and Amazon are involved in the production of the God of War adaptation, with filming taking place in Vancouver.Some support1 report1 development inside
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In 2014, Amazon MGM Studios was involved in multiple lawsuits in California regarding employee poaching and hiring disputes with Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery.Some support5 reports
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Amazon MGM Studios announced a film project in 2014 involving director David Gordon Green and actress AnnaSophia Robb.Well supported5 reports
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Dwayne Johnson, Brie Larson, and others are involved in upcoming creature feature, horror prequel, and novel adaptation projects.Some support1 report
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Amazon MGM Studios is developing a Jack Ryan series that involves the Central Intelligence Agency.Some support2 reports
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Holly Hunter was on a panel with a studio representative, while Fernanda Torres cited Jane Campion as an example of parity in her discussion about production work.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Animation are partnering to continue the Hotel Transylvania franchise.Some support18 reports
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Di Bonaventura Pictures is developing an adaptation of the Gatekeeper series, with Amazon MGM Studios as the parent company.Some support1 report
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A production company co-founds with Luma AI, enabling a director to use AI for film production while filming a period piece in Ireland.Some support1 report
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The successful Legally Blonde franchise continues to be championed, with Amazon MGM Studios handling the development and production of sequels, and recruited to write the screenplays.Some support1 report
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Amazon made a $50 billion investment with OpenAI while also addressing the parent company structure of Amazon MGM Studios and its performance at the Cannes Film Festival.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Amazon MGM Studios greenlit the second season of a series, with Allie, Ella Bright, and Belmont Cameli returning.Some support1 report
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Amazon MGM Studios uses Amazon platform for pre-orders.Some support1 report
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Multiple animation and streaming projects were announced, including Netflix's 'Big Mouth' and Amazon MGM's He-Man adventure.Some support1 report
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Jason Statham's work supports Amazon MGM Studios' intellectual property development.Some support1 report
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A producer is filming a drama produced by Henrik Bastin for Amazon MGM Studios in various locations including Limerick, Budapest, and Atlanta.Some support1 report
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Amazon MGM Studios is producing the series 'Dirty' and collaborating on projects, including representation for the writer in the UK.Some support1 report
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Jason Statham and David Leitch are collaborating with Amazon MGM Studios on the film project Stole My Bike, which has secured its film distribution rights.Some support2 reports
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Johnny Depp made a cameo on a Fox show, while Channing Tatum and Chris Miller were involved in new projects with Amazon MGM Studios.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel are partnering to reimagine the world of Eternia cinematically, hiring Travis Knight to direct the movie.Speculative1 report
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News at the entities that move Amazon MGM Studios most-
Amazon StructuralMorgan Stanley named Amazon a top pick, while CoreWeave's rally followed a Goldman Sachs upgrade, and Datadog received an upgrade from Bernstein.Moves Amazon MGM Studios
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Melania Trump TransactionalMelania Trump pushed an executive order on October 19, 2026.Moves Amazon MGM Studios
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Jeff Bezos StructuralJeff Bezos commented on the importance of margins while discussing the market performance of Blackstone and Privia Health.Moves Amazon MGM Studios
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Bassam Tariq StructuralA documentary and film explore industry exploitation and life in the LA entertainment industry, featuring Bassam Tariq and Fatiha.Moves Amazon MGM Studios
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Amazon Web Services StructuralAWS is involved in discussions regarding data sovereignty in the Philippines.Moves Amazon MGM Studios
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Cohen OperationalCohen helped an Ethiopian cardiologist find patients in Holon, while Herzog hosted diplomatic representatives.Moves Amazon MGM Studios
Connections
The 40 strongest of 168, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Amazon Structural
Amazon functions as the parent company, owning and controlling Amazon MGM Studios as a corporate division.
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Benjamin Stevenson Structural
Benjamin Stevenson provides the source material and intellectual property for Amazon MGM Studios' series production.
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Melania Trump Transactional
Amazon MGM Studios acquired the rights to Melania Trump's documentary and distributed it, paying a licensing fee of $40 million.
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Jeff Bezos Structural
Jeff Bezos' company maintains control over Amazon MGM Studios through ownership and financial investment.
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Bassam Tariq Structural
Bassam Tariq is engaged under contract for directing, writing, and production duties with Amazon MGM Studios.
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Donald Trump Transactional
Amazon MGM Studios paid Donald Trump a licensing fee for a documentary about Melania Trump.
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Barlow Structural
Amazon MGM Studios formally employed Barlow, who held various executive roles within the studio.
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Sony Pictures Animation Operational
The two studios maintain an active partnership for international film distribution and collaborative project development.
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David Gordon Green Structural
Green functions as the creative director whose work is commissioned and produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
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Cohen Operational
Cohen directed a film that was produced and released by Amazon MGM Studios.
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Albert Cheng Structural
Albert Cheng holds the role of head of AI Studios at Amazon MGM Studios.
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David Hemingson Operational
David Hemingson is executive producing and showrunning a new series produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
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Grego Structural
Grego serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Amazon MGM Studios.
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Amy Pascal Operational
Amy Pascal functions as a producer involved in the development and execution of Amazon MGM Studios' new projects.
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James Wan Structural
James Wan is contracted by Amazon MGM Studios to direct the Robocop TV series reboot.
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Abubakr Ali Transactional
Abubakr Ali is engaged as an actor in a current production produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
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Alan Ritchson Structural
A formal, multi-year working arrangement exists where the studio utilizes the actor's persona and talent for production projects.
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Ijaaz Noohu Structural
Ijaaz Noohu was hired to work on series produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
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Kristine Belson Structural
Kristine Belson serves as a president at Amazon MGM Studios.
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Andrew Richardson Structural
Andrew Richardson is cast in a series produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
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Penn Badgley Transactional
Amazon MGM Studios cast Penn Badgley in a new series for a dark comedy or murder mystery.
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Brett Ratner Structural
Amazon MGM Studios formally employs and utilizes Brett Ratner for directing and producing documentaries.
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Mahershala Ali Transactional
Mahershala Ali is contracted to star in a film produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
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Amazon Web Services Structural
Amazon MGM Studios' production platform is functionally dependent on the infrastructure provided by Amazon Web Services.
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Amazon Prime Video Structural
A serves as the primary hosting platform for the production and distribution of content created by B, establishing a functional dependency.
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Jennifer Kluska Operational
Jennifer Kluska is actively serving as a director on a film produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
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Denis Villeneuve Operational
The relationship is an active partnership where the director drives creative control and the studio manages the operational pre-production.
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Rebecca Yarros Structural
Amazon MGM Studios is producing an adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' novel, Fourth Wing.
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Nick Santora Operational
Nick Santora pitches and produces series in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios.
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May Calamawy Transactional
The studio entity has engaged the individual as part of the film production cast.
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Chris Miller Transactional
Chris Miller served as the leader for the Project Hail Mary development under the auspices of Amazon MGM Studios.
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Jensen Ackles Transactional
Forecasted return of Jensen Ackles in the role of Soldier Boy for the new series, Vought Rising.
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Heyday Films Transactional
Amazon MGM Studios acquired rights from Heyday Films.
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Alliance Entertainment Transactional
Alliance Entertainment secured a new exclusive distribution agreement with Amazon MGM Studios.
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Chris Pratt Structural
Chris Pratt serves as an executive producer for a series produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
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Cheng Structural
Cheng serves as VP and head of AI Studios at Amazon MGM Studios.
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Peter Gaffney Transactional
Gaffney is currently engaged as the writer and producer for the Hivemind thriller project under the studio's purview.
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Giancarlo Esposito Operational
Giancarlo Esposito is actively participating as a cast member in a film produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
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Ed Brubaker Structural
Ed Brubaker serves as the showrunner for Amazon MGM Studios, a functional role that is central to the company's output and shared legal risks.
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Anthony Ippolito Structural
Anthony Ippolito portrays a character in a film produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Studios, including Amazon MGM and United Artists, are currently negotiating the acquisition of film rights.
- Focus Features submitted a film to the Golden Globes, and Inde Navarrette was nominated in the comedy race.
- Amazon MGM Studios announces new leadership, with Grego as CEO and Cheng taking over as VP and head of AI Studios.
- Amazon MGM Studios cast Alex Høgh Andersen in a sequel and hired Gemma Burgess as screenwriter.
- Josh Hartnett has been cast in a film by Amazon MGM Studios, with production taking place in Armonk.
September 2026
14 events- Production base for the new series is set in Toronto, and Jensen Ackles is returning as Soldier Boy in Vought Rising.
- Anne-Marie Duff and David Threlfall are involved in a new series production by Amazon MGM Studios, based on the original Shameless.
- Latif discusses film genre expectations versus character study involving Amazon MGM Studios.
- Production issues arise as multiple projects move forward: rights acquired for Cliffhanger reboot, collaboration on The Mandela Catalogue, and a new entry in the Scream franchise.
- A limited series starring Jon Bernthal has been successfully produced, gaining critical aggregate scores from Rotten Tomatoes and premiering on Netflix.
- Method Man guest stars in a CBS drama series and co-starred in Power Book II: Ghost.
- Javier Bardem was honored at the Rome Film Festival and is working on a new film with Amazon MGM Studios.
- Alliance Entertainment signed new exclusive distribution agreements with Amazon MGM Studios and Paramount.
- Alan Ritchson signed a three-picture deal with Amazon MGM Studios.
- Anton Corbijn directed a thriller, Apple debuted Being Heumann, Lisa released Alter Ego, and Amazon produced I Play Rocky.
- Adria Arjona stars in a new film adapted from a Nicholas Sparks bestseller, which is set in Cuba.
- Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television announced a multi-title deal, with series performance being measured by Nielsen and Rotten Tomatoes.
- Successful modern crime authors Michael Connelly and James Patterson are seeing their book properties adapted for television by companies like Amazon MGM Studios.
- Ijaaz Noohu worked on a series production produced by Amazon MGM Studios, which was overseen by Ed Brubaker.
August 2026
10 events- Penn Badgley was hired for a new murder mystery series, which is being executive produced and shownrun by David Hemingson. The series is based on a novel.
- Amazon MGM Studios is developing and producing original content for Prime Video, using Jack Carr's source material.
- HBO, Amazon MGM Studios, and Fifth Season are competing for and producing a limited series adaptation, with David Hemingson serving as an executive producer.
- Cohen's film project, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, is facing controversy affecting its distribution and screening in New York City.
- A series production was initiated in 2014 involving Bruna Papandrea, Amazon MGM Studios, and Benjamin Stevenson, based on a book adaptation.
- Christopher Nolan's film is favored by the Academy's directors branch, and Christopher Miller is associated with an Amazon MGM Studios project.
- Amazon MGM Studios is handling pre-production on a new film involving producer Amy Pascal and director Denis Villeneuve.
- Chris Pratt is executive producer for the series 'The Terminal List', which is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and features globe-trotting action including Mozambique.
- Amazon MGM Studios produced a film directed by Christopher Miller.
- Amazon MGM Studios is involved in a new film project called 'Deadlocked,' which also involves Abhimanyu and Foxx.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
18 events- Apple TV has acquired the rights to Peculiar Stars, leading to the production of Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing adaptation by Amazon MGM Studios.
- Amazon MGM Studios is reportedly planning sequels featuring Daphne Zuniga and Bill Pullman, while Josh Gad collaborates on film projects with Brooks.
- Amazon MGM Studios is producing a film that marks Sacha Baron Cohen's directorial debut.
- Amazon develops and distributes a new series through Amazon MGM Studios.
- Denis Villeneuve's tenure concluded with 'No Time to Die' as he orchestrates a creative control shift.
- Amazon MGM Studios is involved in IP rights based on Lee Child's best-selling novels.
- Henry Cavill stars in multiple films and auditioned for a role previously held by Daniel Craig, while Amazon MGM Studios seeks a young actor for a reboot.
- Amazon MGM Studios mocked Marvel's franchise model.
- Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures Television, and Amazon are involved in the production of the God of War adaptation, with filming taking place in Vancouver.
- In 2014, Amazon MGM Studios was involved in multiple lawsuits in California regarding employee poaching and hiring disputes with Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Amazon MGM Studios announced a film project in 2014 involving director David Gordon Green and actress AnnaSophia Robb.
- Dwayne Johnson, Brie Larson, and others are involved in upcoming creature feature, horror prequel, and novel adaptation projects.
- Amazon MGM Studios is developing a Jack Ryan series that involves the Central Intelligence Agency.
- Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Animation are partnering to continue the Hotel Transylvania franchise.
- Di Bonaventura Pictures is developing an adaptation of the Gatekeeper series, with Amazon MGM Studios as the parent company.
- A production company co-founds with Luma AI, enabling a director to use AI for film production while filming a period piece in Ireland.
- The successful Legally Blonde franchise continues to be championed, with Amazon MGM Studios handling the development and production of sequels, and recruited to write the screenplays.
- Amazon MGM Studios greenlit the second season of a series, with Allie, Ella Bright, and Belmont Cameli returning.
June 2026
13 events- Mahershala Ali stars in a new action film produced by Amazon MGM Studios and directed by Bassam Tariq.
- Amazon MGM Studios, a division of Amazon, utilizes AWS infrastructure and features Albie Hecht's work in funded projects, led by Albert Cheng in AI Studios.
- Abubakr Ali stars in a new Amazon MGM Studios movie that follows his character across Houston.
- Holly Hunter was on a panel with a studio representative, while Fernanda Torres cited Jane Campion as an example of parity in her discussion about production work.
- Amazon made a $50 billion investment with OpenAI while also addressing the parent company structure of Amazon MGM Studios and its performance at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Amazon MGM Studios uses Amazon platform for pre-orders.
- Multiple animation and streaming projects were announced, including Netflix's 'Big Mouth' and Amazon MGM's He-Man adventure.
- Jason Statham's work supports Amazon MGM Studios' intellectual property development.
- A producer is filming a drama produced by Henrik Bastin for Amazon MGM Studios in various locations including Limerick, Budapest, and Atlanta.
- Amazon MGM Studios is producing the series 'Dirty' and collaborating on projects, including representation for the writer in the UK.
- Jason Statham and David Leitch are collaborating with Amazon MGM Studios on the film project Stole My Bike, which has secured its film distribution rights.
- Johnny Depp made a cameo on a Fox show, while Channing Tatum and Chris Miller were involved in new projects with Amazon MGM Studios.
- Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel are partnering to reimagine the world of Eternia cinematically, hiring Travis Knight to direct the movie.