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Amazon MGM and United Artists negotiate film rights for 'TimeLess' franchise

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated wednesday

The latest in this situation

  1. MGM held onto the HMS Bounty asset after the film production concluded.
  2. The negotiation for film rights between UA and Amazon MGM involves David Heyman and Nick Nesbitt.
  3. Studios, including Amazon MGM and United Artists, are currently negotiating the acquisition of film rights.

How it started

2 reports, 2 independent, last reported Oct 19. The briefing below covers this first event.

AI-generated briefing. Brind wrote this from the reports listed below and has updated it as the story developed. It can be wrong. Each section says how much you can rely on it, and the sources are linked so you can check.

What happened

Some supportReported by 2 outlets

Amazon MGM Studios, United Artists, and Heyday Films are negotiating to acquire the film rights to "TimeLess," a sci-fi fantasy novel by A.F. Steadman. The project would be the first film developed under Heyday Films' first-look agreement with Amazon MGM Studios. Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt of United Artists, along with David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford of Heyday Films, are producing the project.

From movieweb.com, thewrap.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The acquisition of "TimeLess" could expand Amazon MGM Studios' presence in the fantasy genre, following its existing offerings. The novel is the first installment in a sci-fi/fantasy trilogy, providing material for a potential cinematic franchise.

From movieweb.com, thewrap.com

Who's involved

  • Amazon MGM StudiosNegotiating the acquisition of film rights for the new fantasy franchise.
  • United ArtistsNegotiating the acquisition and producing the film project.
  • David HeymanProducing the project alongside United Artists.
  • Scott StuberProducing the project alongside David Heyman.
  • Heyday FilmsParticipating in the acquisition and production of the 'TimeLess' rights.
  • Nick NesbittProducing the project alongside United Artists.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • United ArtistsSpeculative

    United Artists could gain a new revenue stream and project pipeline from acquiring film rights.

  • Heyday FilmsSpeculative

    Heyday Films may see increased production contracts through direct participation in the rights acquisition.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. MGM held onto the HMS Bounty asset after the film production concluded.Sub-event
  2. The negotiation for film rights between UA and Amazon MGM involves David Heyman and Nick Nesbitt.1 source
  3. Amazon MGM Studios is negotiating film rights acquisition with United Artists.1 source

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