Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists Negotiate Film Rights for 'TimeLess'
What happened
Amazon MGM Studios, United Artists, and Heyday Films are negotiating to acquire the film rights for “TimeLess,” a fantasy novel by A.F. Steadman. The project is the first film under Heyday Films’ first-look film deal with the studio. United Artists’ Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce the film with David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford of Heyday Films.
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Why it matters
The novel “TimeLess” is the first installment in a sci-fi/fantasy trilogy that previously sparked bidding wars in 25 territories. The acquisition of this intellectual property by Amazon MGM Studios could strengthen the content library of Amazon and Amazon MGM Studios.
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Who's involved
- Amazon MGM StudiosNegotiating the acquisition of film rights for the novel 'TimeLess'.
- Heyday FilmsParticipating in the rights negotiation and producing the film.
- AmazonParent company that owns and controls Amazon MGM Studios.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Heyday FilmsSpeculative
Heyday Films could see increased revenue from direct participation in the production and acquisition of the 'TimeLess' rights.
- AmazonSpeculative
Amazon may strengthen its content portfolio, which could increase demand for its streaming services.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.Keep exploring
The entities involved
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Amazon MGM Studios
division of Amazon.com that develops movies, television shows and comics