Audible and Amazon MGM Studios Pact to Develop TV Series Based on Audio Giant’s Originals (EXCLUSIVE)
26.03.2024 - 16:35
/ variety.com
Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Audible Inc. has pacted with its sibling Amazon MGM Studios unit to develop TV series based on a slew of podcasts and other original audio-only content featuring such notables as Kerry Washington, author James Patterson, “Suits” creator Aaron Korsh and more.
The deal brings together two high-profile content operations under the Amazon umbrella in the hopes of hitting a few home runs by by developing series from podcasts and other Audible-produced originals that have been successful with listeners in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Among the properties in development are the scripted podcasts “The Prophecy,” “Hot White Heist,” “Oracle” and “Nut Jobs” and unscripted concepts such as “Words+Music,” a look at award-winning tunesmiths, and “Breakthrough,” a singing competition. Audible, the audio entertainment pioneer that Amazon acquired in 2008, will co-develop and co-produce the projects with Amazon MGM Studios.
The titles will be shopped to sibling outlets Amazon Prime Video and MGM+ as well as external buyers. “We are thrilled to collaborate with our colleagues at Amazon MGM Studios, who share our commitment to accelerating the craft of storytelling, on this new and incredibly exciting endeavor,” said Rachel Ghiazza, Audible’s chief content officer.
“We believe that this is a pivotal and transformative moment for Audible and look forward to this next chapter with great anticipation.” Vernon Sanders, head of television for Amazon MGM, cited the potential to build on properties that have a following and have already been through significant development as audio titles. “In this digital age, irresistible storytelling is emerging through a variety of mediums, and we are lucky to have engaging
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