Arnold Schwarzenegger is, as often promised, back. But this time, he has traded his sunglasses and biker leathers for a red suit and white beard in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming Christmas comedy The Man With the Bag.
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Amazon Tries to Spin Masters of the Universe Box Office Disaster as a Success
Amazon MGM is attempting to put a positive face on what looks increasingly like a disastrous opening weekend for Masters of the Universe. After the long-awaited He-Man reboot managed only $54.3 million worldwide in its debut frame, the studio is already shifting the...
Rings of Power Season 4 is Happening – Production Kicks Off Soon
Amazon MGM Studios’ Rings of Power is reportedly already moving forward with plans for Season 4. Season 3 will not arrive on Prime Video until later this year. However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio is already setting a pre-production schedule under the expectation that a fourth season will receive an official greenlight. Filming is reportedly planned to begin in 2027.
YouTube Crushes Disney and Apple in TV Attention Despite Spending Billions Less
For years, Hollywood executives and legacy media companies treated YouTube creators, streamers, podcasters, and independent personalities as “new media” operating outside the real entertainment industry. But according to newly shared data from Samba TV measuring TV...
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alan Ritchson, and Awkwafina Team Up For Amazon MGM Santa Flick That Sounds a Lot Like ‘Red One’
At the recent Prime Video upfront, Amazon MGM Studios announced the release date for The Man with the Bag, a Christmas action movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Santa and Alan Ritchson. The project was first announced in April 2023, with director Adam Shankman...
‘Spider-Noir’ Showrunner Says Series Will Not Be in ‘Spider-Verse’ Continuity
Spider-Noir was introduced in 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Voiced by Nicolas Cage, the tonally dark character proved interesting to fans. A live-action spin-off series starring Cage releases on Prime Video and MGM+ in May. However, according to showrunner Oren Uziel, the new show will not be in continuity with the animated film.
Nicolas Cage’s ‘Spider-Noir’ Trailer Drops – Confirms Color and Black and White Versions
Viewers looking to check out Nicolas Cage in Prime Video’s Spider-Noir will have options. The new trailer revealed that the live-action superhero series will be available in “Authentic Black & White” and “True-Hue Full Color.” Based on the comic series of the same name, Cage will reprise the role he voiced in 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Alastair Duncan Returns as Mimir in Amazon’s God of War Series
Amazon’s live-action adaptation of God of War just scored one of its most important wins yet. It has been confirmed that Alastair Duncan will reprise his role as Mimir in the upcoming God of War television series — the same character he memorably brought to life in...
Ryan Hurst Cast as Kratos in Prime Video’s Live-Action ‘God of War’ Adaptation
According to Deadline, Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in a live-action God of War adaptation for Prime Video. The 6’6″, physically imposing actor doesn’t just have the right build to portray the Spartan warrior who fights gods—he has a history with the source material. Gamers will recognize Hurst from his BAFTA Award-nominated voice and motion-capture performance as Thor in God of War Ragnarök.
Amazon Reveals First Look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft
On Wednesday morning, Tomb Raider fans got their first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft. Amazon MGM Studios shared the picture on social media to announce the start of production for the new series. With her amber sunglasses, teal top, short shorts, and dual pistols, the inspiration for the costume design is clearly from the original ’90s games.
Amazon Removes Guns from James Bond Images Then Puts Them Back After Fan Backlash
For a company that spent nearly $8.5 billion acquiring MGM — and with it, the entire James Bond catalog — you’d think Amazon might understand what makes 007… well, 007. But over the weekend, Amazon Prime Video managed to shoot itself squarely in the foot by quietly scrubbing guns from James Bond promotional artwork images, only to restore them after a massive public outcry.
OPINION: Amazon Cancels Wheel of Time But Still Pretends Rings of Power Was a Hit With Transparent Syndication Plot
Amazon is at it again—just days after canceling the much maligned Wheel of Time, the company is trying to convince the world that The Rings of Power is still worth its weight in mithril. After burning through more than $1 billion and facing a mountain of critical and audience indifference, the company has now decided the best way to salvage their beleaguered Tolkien spin-off… is to bring The Rings of Power to syndication.
The Wheel of Time Canceled by Amazon as Viewership Collapses Despite Access Media Spin
After three seasons of slipping viewership and a growing disconnect from its core audience, Amazon’s The Wheel of Time has officially been canceled—and the spin from access media outlets like Deadline is more fantastical than anything in the show itself.