Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Air to release in April
by Dan Cooper | Jan 24, 2023 | News
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's next film will also introduce their bold new vision of profit-sharing in the streaming era....
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MGM picks up new Night Of The Living Dead sequel
by Dan Cooper | Dec 16, 2022 | News
The in-demand new Night Of The Living Dead movie featuring a hot upcoming director has found a buyer and will come to cinemas, it has been...
Amazon, etailers, and the challenge in searching for a DVD to buy
by Simon Brew | Dec 05, 2022 | Feature
Buying DVDs and Blu-rays is still quite straighforward, but instead of good curation, we now seem to be getting more and more sponsored listings...
Amazon Prime Video inks major deal with French film industry
by Dan Cooper | Dec 02, 2022 | News
A new deal for the French film industry with Amazon offers some good news after a difficult period for France's movie business....
Amazon commits $1bn towards a dozen cinema releases per year
by Dan Cooper | Nov 24, 2022 | News
It has been revealed that Amazon will use the MGM brand to launch a significant push towards cinema distribution....
Nanny review: an impressive feature debut for Nikyatu Jusu
by Lauren Miles | Nov 24, 2022 | Reviews
Nanny is an impressive feature debut from Nikyatu Jusu, who combines social commentary, drama and horror - but doesn't quite balance them....
Quentin Tarantino reasserts that his tenth film will mark his retirement
by Dan Cooper | Nov 21, 2022 | News
Quentin Tarantino has once again confirmed that will stop directing movies as he asks questions about the state of the cinematic landscape. ...
Steven Spielberg discusses the impact of streaming services on films
by Dan Cooper | Nov 10, 2022 | News
On the eve of his latest theatrical release, Steven Spielberg weighs in with an even-handed take on the impact of streamers. ...
Idris Elba to reunite with John Cena for Heads Of State
by Dan Cooper | Oct 28, 2022 | News
The upcoming Amazon-backed Heads Of State will be directed by Ilya Naishuller, helmer of last year's Nobody....
Kiernan Shipka to join Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans in Red One
by Dan Cooper | Sep 07, 2022 | News
Amazon has landed the rights to Red One, that's being billed as a 'holiday event film' and just happens to star two of the world's foremost action...
Tomb Raider sequel frozen by Amazon's MGM buyout
by Dan Cooper | Jul 20, 2022 | News
The long-gestating follow-up to the 2018 Tomb Raider film is stuck in limbo, according to its star, Alicia Vikander. ...
Why films you want to watch disappear: a look into film licensing
by Nick Fuller | Jul 04, 2022 | Feature, News
We take a look into the frustrating phenomenon of films we want to watch disappearing from streaming platforms. ...
Why Netflix has a movie problem - and time is not on its side
by Simon Brew | May 30, 2022 | Feature, News
Netflix is in the midst of a fair few troubles - and it also risks losing the movie audience that's been crucial to its growth: a few thoughts....
IMDb TV is to get a rebrand, taking Amazon’s name
by Simon Brew | Apr 26, 2022 | News
Ad-supported streaming service IMDb TV is now to become, er, Amazon Freevee - more information on the change here....
Amazon in pole position to secure the planned Voltron movie
by Dan Cooper | Apr 20, 2022 | News
The bidding war to secure the big screen rights to Voltron, the robotic Defender of the Universe's live-action debut seems to have been won by...
All The Old Knives review: outstanding cast fuels generic thriller
by Lauren Miles | Apr 08, 2022 | Reviews
We review Amazon thriller All The Old Knives, starring Chris Pine, Thandiwe Newton, Laurence Fishburne, and Jonathon Pryce....
Amazon to start filming Australian rom-com Five Blind Dates
by Lauren Miles | Mar 29, 2022 | News
Prime Video is producing its first Australian Amazon original film - rom-com Five Blind Dates is set to start filming next month. ...
The Amazon and MGM deal is complete, $8.5bn spent
by Simon Brew | Mar 18, 2022 | News
James Bond, Rocky, and even 2000's Supernova are now all - at least in part - joining the Amazon empire, as MGM is snapped up by the online giant....
Rights to celebrated horror flick Nanny purchased by Amazon
by Dan Cooper | Mar 17, 2022 | News
The Sundance-winning horror film Nanny is a hugely anticipated release, with Amazon emerging triumphant in the battle to purchase the project. ...
Full trailer for erotic thriller Deep Water released
by Dan Cooper | Mar 08, 2022 | News
The full trailer for the upcoming thriller Deep Water has been released, starring Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck....
Crunch day arriving for Amazon’s takeover of MGM
by Simon Brew | Mar 01, 2022 | News
Amazon is set to find out probably this month if it's going to have a clean path to its planned multi-billion dollar takeover of MGM....
Film rights for Lord Of The Rings, The Hobbit, reportedly going on sale
by Dan Cooper | Feb 10, 2022 | News
One sale to rule them all? Reports suggest that the Zaentz Company is looking to cash in on one of the most valuable franchises on the planet....
Viola Davis in talks to star in Two Butterflies for Amazon
by Lauren Miles | Jan 13, 2022 | News
Acting powerhouse Viola Davis is in talks to star in Amazon drama Two Butterflies - Yance Ford will direct....
Eddie Murphy seals three film deal with Amazon
by Dan Cooper | Sep 23, 2021 | News
Eddie Murphy has committed to Amazon to develop 'original film projects' following the success of Coming 2 America....
007 producers reject the idea of a James Bond TV show
by Dan Cooper | Aug 20, 2021 | News
With the rumour mill swirling ahead of Amazon's takeover of MGM, EON Productions has shot down the idea of James Bond on the small screen....
Trailer released for Val, revealing documentary about Val Kilmer's career
by Dan Cooper | Jul 07, 2021 | News
An upcoming documentary film promises to take us behind the scenes of some of Val Kilmer's most iconic roles....
Amazon in talks to snap up anticipated sci-fi flick, Foe
by Dan Cooper | Jul 07, 2021 | News
Saoirse Ronan and LaKeith Stanfield are to headline Foe, an ambitious sci-fi film that's just been added to Amazon's roster....
Kate Beckinsale back in action in Jolt trailer
by Dan Cooper | Jun 30, 2021 | News
Catch your first glimpse of Kate Beckinsale's imminent return to the action genre in Jolt, with the release of the first trailer....
Final trailer for The Tomorrow War, starring Chris Pratt
by Dan Cooper | Jun 16, 2021 | News
The sci-fi action movie The Tomorrow War will hit Amazon's streaming service on 2nd July, and here's the final trailer....
New book examines Jeff Bezos' intentions for conquering Hollywood
by Dan Cooper | Jun 07, 2021 | News
A timely new book considers Amazon's rise to power, including its ambitions for its film production arm....
Bond screenwriter voices fears over Amazon owning half of 007
by Simon Brew | Jun 01, 2021 | News
Spectre and Skyfall co-writer John Logan has words of concern over Amazon picking up part-ownership of the James Bond cinematic saga....
Amazon has bought MGM
by Clare Brunton | May 26, 2021 | News
It's official, Amazon has bought movie studio MGM for a reported $8.45 billion....
