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Amazon MGM Studios is touting the power of AI to help create “cinematic” entertainment in a big new initiative — although execs are quick to say it will empower human creative professionals, not replace them. The studio announced the GenAI Creators’ Fund, which is providing funding and access to AI
The 'Reacher' star's Dancing Skeleton banner will develop series projects under the pact.
Alan Ritchson is expanding his relationship with Amazon MGM Studios. The star and executive producer of Prime Video’s hit series Reacher has signed a three-year first-look television deal with the studio via his production banner, Dancing Skeleton. Under the deal, Ritchson will develop and produce n
The projects include work from 'Maya and the Three’ director Jorge Gutierrez, former Nickelodeon exec Albie Hecht and Buzzfeed Studios.
Swidler, who's served as general counsel since 2008, will leave the company at the end of June.
It’s the summer of surprises, and one in which studios are finally getting their arms around the lost YouTube generation, as they call it, when it comes to younger moviegoers. Chernin Entertainment, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and A24’s thrifty financed feature take of Kane Parsons’ IP Backrooms is loo
A study says the average gap between seasons of TV has reached a new high, with scripted originals on streaming taking an average of 21 months to return.
Barnaby Thompson’s doc traces the life and career of the ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ director, whose influence is acknowledged by luminaries like Francis Ford Coppola, Alfonso Cuarón, Steven Spielberg and Denis Villeneuve.
Spider-Noir seems to be off to a strong start, but does the series have a future, and will Nicolas Cage return after his TV debut for season 2?
Wheelhouse has acquired Anomaly Entertainment, Variety has learned. Anomaly was orignally founded in 2017 by former Discovery Channell Commissioners Matthew Kelly and Michael Sorensen. With the acquisition, Kelly and Sorensen will continue creating series and formats across all areas. They will also
Anomaly is currently producing 'KPop Shark Heroes' starring Ken Jeong and 'KPop Demon Hunters' star Rei Ami.
Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse is swimming into shark-infested waters after acquiring Anomaly Entertainment. Anomaly Entertainment, which was founded by former Discovery execs Matthew Kelly and Michael Sorensen, has produced 40 Shark Week shows including Shaq Does Shark Week, Great White Abyss, Jacka
The Television Academy really, really wants to honor hit hockey romance “Heated Rivalry.” But because it was produced solely by Canadian producers and didn’t originate on a U.S. network, the show isn’t Emmy-eligible. It’s actually quite head-scratching: International projects these days don’t seem t
Mubi has released the full trailer for the queer satirical slasher “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.” The film stars Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, and is set for theatrical release via Mubi on August 7. “Camp Miasma” marks writer-director Jane Schoenbrun’s third feature, following 2021
The first X-Men '97 Season 2 trailer features a shock appearance from Deadpool, with Marvel's favorite anti-hero now confirmed for the show's return.
EXCLUSIVE: Mark O’Brien (Ready or Not) is set to topline Good in the Room, an indie crime thriller that he co-wrote with Canadian filmmaker Pat Kiely, who will direct. Laysla De Oliveira (Lioness), Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor (The Babysitter), and Eric Bruneau (Fanny) are also set for key roles, wit
When it comes to non-powered DC heroes, Batman is at the peak of human skill and strength, but heroes like Nightwing and Lady Shiva can 100% beat him.
A new sneak peek from the premiere of Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19 sees Kirsten Vangsness working her magic to find a killer.
The publishing giant is allowing workers to resign as active employees and paying a financial settlement.
The Chicks will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their multiply Grammy-winning “Taking the Long Way” album with a 10-city, 16-date run through U.S. theaters this fall. It marks the trio’s first trip out on the road in America since they did an arena tour in 2023. The tour has a subtitle: “Still Not