Amazon buys MGM Studios for $8.45 Billion
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There's probably a lot of implications on this due to the film library, but overall, MGM seems like a smaller player these days, that this isn't an industry shattering move yet.
I still think we'll see a more active studio get bought by a tech giant in the next few years (Paramount, Sony, etc.). That will throw things into chaos a bit more.
I will say though, Amazon has done a good job of keeping me as a customer. I have prime mainly for the shipping, but, I've found its generally done a good job of scooping up enough independent films that catch my eye that I make enough use of it.
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Probably goes without saying, but I wonder what they'll do with No Time to Die. Stick to theaters? Push it to streaming? Hybrid? I'm sure the Broccolis will have a say.
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I heard rumors that MGM didn't want to partner with a producer for a new stargate Tv show because this deal was in the works. I hope this means amazon will look at new seasons of stargate. That would be great.
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Deal primary intent seems to be to supply Prime Video with more titles and remove chance of competitor getting a hold of library
Over 4,000 movies (Though not all titles are exclusive) and TV show/content library (Not again exclusive as some shows have already been licensed out)
MGM bought libraries of defunct studio's such as Orion and Castle Rock thru years so this library is pretty extensive
Over 4,000 movies (Though not all titles are exclusive) and TV show/content library (Not again exclusive as some shows have already been licensed out)
MGM bought libraries of defunct studio's such as Orion and Castle Rock thru years so this library is pretty extensive
Amazon seriously needs to make a new stargate series
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Nope
They also get things like Rocky franchise
This is move to bolster Prime in aftermath of the streaming wars when TV/Movie rights were being snatched up left and right
Same with the purchasing of ad-free streaming such as Tubi , Pluto TV , Xumo , etc by big players
They also get things like Rocky franchise
This is move to bolster Prime in aftermath of the streaming wars when TV/Movie rights were being snatched up left and right
Same with the purchasing of ad-free streaming such as Tubi , Pluto TV , Xumo , etc by big players
Maybe I'll start watching more movies on Prime again. I haven't watched a movie/show on Prime in months and just use Prime for the shipping.
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It's actually not a very impressive library when you realize Warnermedia owns all MGM titles pre-1986. So all the true classics.
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Quality over quantity, most of MGM's catalog from pre-1986 is a lot stronger than post-1986. MGM was major studio during the Golden Age of Hollywood and released so many classic films between the 1930s-1960s. This era is what they're most known for and it's excluded from the Amazon deal
Don't get me wrong, MGM still released a lot of good stuff post 1986, but much of their best known work came pre 1986
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Jussi
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Never. The Broccoli family still have creative control of the franchise and they won't allow Bond on tv.
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Does not have to be James bond. Like tolkeins world I could see them creating some sort of spin-off
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They won't allow it based on the stuff I've read. They want to keep Bond on the big screen.
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