FTC Nears Decision On Whether To Challenge Amazon-MGM Merger – Report

previously reiterated that even with the shift to a streamer like Amazon, they’re determined to make sure future Bond movies still have a “worldwide, theatrical audience.” Amazon, too, has been increasingly focused on prioritizing streaming, and it’s unclear how Amazon might handle a theatrical window with MGM films.De Luca though had been expected to stay aboard and continue developing film projects on his own that fall within the MGM wheelhouse. Some recent releases that he landed or have greenlit have included the Best Picture nominee “Licorice Pizza,” the musical “Cyrano,” Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci,” Channing Tatum’s “Dog” and the upcoming remake of “Fiddler on the Roof,” to name a few.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorAmazon on Thursday announced that it had closed its $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM. But the deal may not be out of the regulatory woods yet.The Federal Trade Commission, asked about its review of the Amazon-MGM announcement, noted that the agency has the latitude to file a legal challenge even after the parties have closed a transaction.“The FTC does not comment on any particular matters.

Kanye West’s public outbursts don’t seem very easy to deal with, especially for those involved. Kim Kardashian, 41, opened up about how she tries to take the “high road,” with her 44-year-old estranged husband to try to set a good example for their four kids. She also admitted to trying to see the lessons that she can learn from the situations in her upcoming Ellen interview, in a new clip released on Thursday March 17.

EXCLUSIVE: We hear that Amazon Studios and Prime Video SVP Mike Hopkins sent a warm, welcoming email to MGM staffers this morning about the streamer’s acquisition of the near-century old studio, telling them that “we look forward to working with you as we create the next phase of MGM’s rich history together.”

“Amazon joins MGM,” Amazon said Thursday as the $8.5 billion deal announced last May closes.

Gallery: ‘I feel like an ogre!' These stars just say NO to high heels (BANG Showbiz)Discussing her favourite boots, she added: "I discovered Blundstones because of my daughter [Margaret]. My sweet son lives in Montana, he and his partner are very humble. I called them up and I said, ‘Do you have Blundstones? Do you realise how cool you are?’ And they just loved hearing that.

Amazon Studios is making some changes to its film team by naming Julie Rapaport its sole Head of Movies, while current co-head Matt Newman is transitioning into a new role in Amazon Prime Video’s global sports group.The news was announced Tuesday in an internal note by Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke, who explained that with Newman’s move, the film group will be “applying a single threaded leadership approach to movies.” “With Julie’s top-notch leadership skills and her ability to nurture a diverse range of filmmakers – from up-and-comers to the well-established – this move will help us continue to build on our great momentum,” Salke wrote in part. “I’m grateful for Julie’s vision and continued contributions to the Studio.”Rapaport was named a co-head of movies at Amazon Studios along with Newman back in 2018. As for Newman, he’ll be helping the sports group grow and scale and will take on a new role developing original sports docuseries, films and scripted projects.

Chris Willman Music WriterCan a band that seems to operate under rigid and even blatantly joyless conditions still produce music that sparks spontaneous ecstasy in listeners? That’s the sort of question that might not seem unusual if it were a classical ensemble we were talking about, or the ballet. But in a new documentary about the group King Crimson, it’s legendary guitar player Robert Fripp, as tough a taskmaster as anyone in the so-called finer arts, Robert Fripp, who’s keeping the musicians in his hire perpetually on pointe.“In the Court of the Crimson King” is really about as good as rock documentaries get, in capturing the essence of a group of musicians and how they relate to each other, the world and a muse whose demands result in literal and figurative calluses.

In its sophomore outing, Warner Bros/DC’s The Batman kept a firm grip on the international box office, dropping just 42% to add $66.6M from 76 offshore markets. That brings the overseas cume through Sunday to $224.7M for $463.2M global. As the Robert Pattinson-starrer heads to $500M worldwide this week, in like-for-like markets and using today’s exchange rates, it’s currently tracking 132% ahead of pandemic comp Godzilla Vs Kong and is 44% above Wonder Woman, 36% ahead of The Dark Knight and 24% over Justice League.

Husband and wife! Billie Lourd and Austen Rydell tied the knot on Saturday, March 12, in Cabo.

Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has opted to make one change from the side which drew against Morecambe in midweek for today's encounter versus Plymouth Argyle.

Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has made one change from the side which beat Gillingham last weekend for this evening's clash against Morecambe.

Bill Murray were once being lined up to play Batman and Robin in a film by director Ivan Reitman, Murray has said.Reitman was reportedly eyeing up the pair to take on the roles of the Dynamic Duo in a movie that ended up never coming to fruition.“I talked to Eddie Murphy about it, and Eddie wanted to play Batman,” Murray told Yahoo Entertainment. “That’s as far as that conversation went.”Asked if he would have been happy to play Robin with Murphy in the role of the Caped Crusader, Murray replied: “I don’t wanna be the Boy Wonder to anybody. Maybe much earlier when I was a boy.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterRobert Pattinson’s “The Batman” towered over international box office charts, collecting $120 million from 74 overseas markets.After debuting to $128.5 million in North America, the Warner Bros. comic book adventure has generated $248.5 million globally to date.

pat down.As the days of shirtless acting drew near, Robert Pattinson was meticulously “counting sips of water” to prepare for his stripped-down scenes.The former “Twilight” actor, 35, stars as the Caped Crusader in the 2022 reboot of “The Batman.” But to play a death-defying, mysterious hunk takes intense preparation, including a strict diet.In fact, he undertook “months” of physical preparation for the acclaimed role.“I had about three months before the movie started, and then you’re working out before and after work all the time,” he told People on “The Batman” premiere red carpet Tuesday night. “You just cut down and cut down and cut down before the couple of scenes with your shirt off, and you’re counting sips of water.”Going shirtless in the movie, he said, was motivation to look his best.“Shame is my biggest motivator, 100%,” he joked.But Pattinson’s scenes aren’t all shirtless.

Alan Ladd Jr, the veteran film producer who won a Best Picture Oscar for Braveheart, commissioned George Lucas to write Star Wars and was a longtime executive for Fox and MGM, died today, his family said. He was 84.