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Once MGM Studios lost the rights to adapt the “Tomb Raider” video game franchise, the future of all the projects in development became very uncertain. Then there was a high-profile scramble for a buyer to make themselves the new home of the IP, and well, it looks like Amazon has landed the rights.

Following her role as a feisty droid in “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” actor/writer/producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag”) took another plunge into the world of blockbusters to reunite with Lucasfilm for their fifth and final “Indiana Jones” installment. Well, she must have had a bunch of fun on “The Dial of Destiny” as she’s looking to return to familiar franchise territory with a newly announced live-action “Tomb Raider” series at Amazon, a video game franchise very much inspired by likes of “Indiana Jones” but with a modern setting.

Before the pandemic, Amazon Studios was much more interested in releasing films with full theatrical runs before putting the feature on Prime Video. However, when COVID made that an impossibility, we saw the studio rely more heavily on Prime Video exclusives and shy away from full theatrical runs, even for films that were vying for awards season gold.

To say that “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is a massive bet for Amazon is a complete understatement. Sure, any big-budget series for a streaming service requires a bit of betting and good luck, but no other series in the history of TV has cost nearly as much as ‘Rings’ and required so much money upfront just to land the rights.

This week was pretty rough for British actor Henry Cavill. After announcing his official return as Superman back in October and a cameo in Dwayne Johnson‘s “Black Adam,” it now appears Cavill as Superman is no longer part of the DCU‘s long-term plans.

Last week, news broke that Mike Flanagan and his producing partner Trevor Macy jumped ship from Netflix to Amazon on a new overall TV deal. Now there’s news about what Flanagan’s first project with Amazon might be.

“The Boys” has not only become one of the smartest superhero satires to ever grace a screen, but the series is, without a doubt, one of the most popular shows on a streaming service right now. And in this world of IP dominance, you better believe Amazon knows that the best way to handle a runaway hit like “The Boys” is to start with the spinoffs.

Keke Palmer is undoubtedly one of 2022’s breakout stars thanks to turns in “Alice,” “Lightyear,” and Jordan Peele‘s “NOPE.” The actress culminates the year by hosting “Saturday Night Live” tomorrow night, too, a telltale sign that someone’s made it. Now, Deadline reports Palmer has another major project on the way, with Amazon scooping it up from the marketplace.

Horror fans have tuned into Netflix for Mike Flanagan‘s multiple hit shows for over a half-decade. But now they’ll need to sign up for a different streamer to get their Flanagan fix.

Murder mysteries are all the rage right now, thanks to Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” and Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie adaptations. Combine that with the world’s love of true-crime in recent years, and you have a public craving for any and all murders on screen.

If there are two things you probably know about Taran Killam, it’s that he is a really funny guy and he absolutely loves Los Angeles Rams football.

Surprisingly, Prime Video has become a hub for mature genre work, especially when it comes to animation. Just recently, you have projects such as “The Boys: Diabolical” and “Invincible” both becoming major hits for the streamer and pulling no punches in terms of content.

Chloe Grace Moretz on “The Peripheral” before the co-stars filmed their Prime Video sci-fi series.“It was still pretty heavy COVID times, with a lot of restrictions in place. So, we read through the script a lot on FaceTime with each other, and that would lead to us having hours of conversations about our lives,” Reynor, 30, said about Moretz. “We became close through doing that.

Kendrick Lamar is set to livestream a full concert from his ‘The Big Steppers Tour’ in Paris this weekend.The rapper has teamed up with Amazon Music for the show at the Accor Arena on October 22, which also marks the 10th anniversary of his debut album ‘Good Kid, MAAd City’.The show will be broadcast at 2pm Eastern Time (7pm BST) and will be available via Amazon Prime Video, the Amazon Music app and Twitch.Tim Hinshaw, head of R&B and hip-hop for Amazon Music, said in a press statement via The Fader: “As a kid from the west side of Compton, hearing good kid, m.A.A.d city for the first time and seeing Kendrick’s journey from neighborhood hero to global superstar ignited a fire in me that I’m forever grateful for. It showed me that no matter where you start in life, hard work and dedication will put you where you hope and dream to be.live from paris this saturday 10.22 8pm cest / 11am pt / 2pm et pic.twitter.com/6j2mCiAhZf— Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) October 18, 2022“Now, 10 years later, it’s almost poetic that two kids from the same city with similar, but different dreams have landed in Paris to celebrate not just that record but Kendrick’s latest revolutionary album, ‘Mr.

As Marvel fans wait for more information about Simu Liu’s future in the MCU, they’re going to have to settle for an exciting new Prime Video series, “Seven Wonders,” starring the actor and directed by Justin Lin. Sure, there aren’t superheroes, but it still should be fun, right? READ MORE: ‘Shang-Chi’ Actor Simu Liu Joins Greta Gerwig’s Live-Action ‘Barbie’ Movie As reported by Deadline, Simu Liu is set to star in “Seven Wonders,” a new Prime Video series adapted from the novel by author Ben Mezrich.

Marriage is a tough thing. Some people believe that once you tie the knot, you just get to coast and not really worry so much about your relationship.

Jennifer Lopez looks – you know, that signature JLo glow – and we found one of her beauty secrets on sale for Amazon Prime Day.RELATED: Jennifer Lopez has been using this moisturizer for over a decadeThe Hustlers star has revealed some of her go-to beauty products over the years, including eye cream from StriVectin, known to be a fave of fellow stars like Charlize Theron, and you can shop it for less right now.MORE: Jennifer Lopez's trainer reveals her workout routine - this is what you'll need to do it at homeSHOP: As seen on JLo: Jennifer Lopez's favorite shoes are up to 60% off at DSW StriVectin Advanced Retinol Eye Treatment, was $75 / £68 now $53.43 / £40.80, AmazonOn October 11 and 12, you can shop StriVectin Advanced Retinol Eye Treatment, which tackles puffiness and dark circles, and also minimises crow's feet and wrinkles, at a reduced price on Amazon.You can also get the StriVectinTighten & Lift Peptight 360 Degree Eye Serum, a newer multi-tasking version of the best-selling formula. StriVectinTighten & Lift Peptight 360 Degree Eye Serum was $72 / £58 now $54 / £41, AmazonThis skin tightening serum is a triple threat just like JLo! It tackles wrinkles, under eye bags and puffiness all at once.

Victoria Beckham has her own luxury makeup line and swears by expensive expert facials - but she is fond of a bargain beauty buy, too!The star revealed some of her favourite affordable products on the Breaking Beauty Podcast, and revealed some of her favourite makeup memories.RELATED: Victoria Beckham swears by this £22 three-in-one skincare productAs well as touting her Augustinus Bader skincare and telling listeners that her favourite fragrance is Wilhelm's Room Service, the star also added that she loves to use Face Halo pads to remove her makeup. The handy tools cost just £7 each, or you can buy a discounted pack of three for £15.30 on Amazon.  Face Halo (pack of three), were £18 now £15.30, Amazon"I love those makeup wipes, they're reusable, and I think it's called 'Halo'...

Amazon Prime Video has announced the cast for its upcoming Korean original series Island.Based on a webtoon of the same name, Island is set to be a fantasy action series set in Jeju Island, depicting the journeys of a roster of characters as they attempt to fight off an evil force hellbent on global annihilation. According to the streaming platform, Island will tap into the cultural legends and ancient folklores of one of South Korea’s most famous islands.

It’s common knowledge, at this point, that Amazon Studios paid roughly $700 million for the first season of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” That does include more than $200 million for the rights agreement with the Tolkien Estate, but even still, that’s a mammoth amount of money. And instead of going with tried and true showrunners or filmmakers with an established pedigree, Amazon Studios chose relative unknowns, Patrick McKay and J.D.

Amazon Music has announced One Take, a three-part show that will partner a host of musicians with leading Fortnite players and influencers to see how they fare.Hosted by YouTuber and musician Yung Filly, One Take will pit artists including A1 X J1, Deno and Lady Leshurr against each other in a livestreamed Fortnite tournament.Along with hosts Yung Filly and Leven2K, four competing duo teams have been confirmed. That includes Phineas ‘A1’ Waweru and Wolfiez, Sunpi and Joshua ‘J1’ Somerkun, Archie King and Lady Leshurr, and Gee Nelly with Deno.One Take will kick off this Sunday (October 9) at 8PM BST, with two more episodes scheduled for the same time on October 16 and 23.

Janelle Monáe will receive the Trailblazer Award at the Outfest Legacy Awards this month. Photo: Jheyda Mcgarrell

September Mornings” and New York Post readers. If you’re here, chances are you are already hooked on the Brazilian television drama that premiered on Amazon Prime Video back in June 2021. Well, great news! The newest season of “Manhãs de Setembro” is back, streaming on Amazon Prime Video on September 23.

Daniel Craig only just wrapped up his time as suave super-spy James Bond last year in Cary Fukanaga‘s “No Time To Die,” but fans of the franchise already want to know who will replace him. As of right now, the short answer to that question is: no one knows, but it’s not Idris Elba.

Regé-Jean Page suited up for a mega-budgeted spy actioner with The Russo Brothers this year with Netflix‘s “The Gray Man.” Now, he and the Russos saddle up for another genre entirely: the TV western. READ MORE: ‘The Gray Man’ Review: Chris Evans Steals The Russos Actioner As Delicious Jackass; Too Bad About The Rest The Hollywood Reporter reports that Page and “Top Gun: Maverick” star Glen Powell will star in “Butch And Sundance” for Amazon.

posted a photo of themselves wearing a fan-made shirt with human, hobbit and elf ears with different skin tones.Also included on the shirt is the mantra “You are all welcome here,” written in Elvish.Astin, who was not in the photo, shared a Twitter pic of himself wearing a hat with the same legend.“You Are All Welcome Here,” Wood, 41, captioned his photo.The “Lord of the Rings” show also released a statement regarding the racist attacks.You Are All Welcome Here @LOTRonPrime @DonMarshall72 #RingsOfPower https://t.co/8txOhlHa2f pic.twitter.com/nWytILT0zG“We, the cast of Rings of Power, stand together in absolute solidarity and against the relentless racism, threats, harassment and abuse some of our cast mates of color are being subjected to on a daily basis,” the statement reads.“We refuse to ignore it or tolerate it.”The statement goes on to say that “Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien created a world where people from different races and cultures existed, along with the hashtag #youarewelcomehere.“From Middle-earth to a galaxy far, far away… #YouAreAllWelcomeHere,” the official “Star Wars” account responded on Twitter.“Rings of Power” isn’t the only show to receive racist backlash over cast diversity.In June, “Obi-Wan Kenobi” actress Moses Ingram was also subject to racist trolls over her role as Reva.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” debuted its first two episodes Thursday night — and hardcore Tolkien buffs aren’t doing a happy jig down at the Prancing Pony. “Rings of Power,” a $715 million gamble (some reports say it cost $1 billion) for Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service, has scored a measly 37% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes with more than 2,800 user reviews so far. (On the flip side, HBO’s “House of the Dragon” has an 85% fan score.)“Nothing short of cringeworthy,” wrote Eric.

“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” star Morfydd Clark revealed the intense way she prepared for her role as Galadriel — an ethereal warrior elf that was played by Cate Blanchett in the films. “When I was playing Galadriel, the stunt team said, ‘You’ve got a problem because you’re used to being attacked on film,’” she told Empire about adjusting to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth fantasy world.“I would flinch a lot when people came at me.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” had a laugh on Twitter when a goofy promotional video for the new series was confused for the series’ opening sequence.“Apparently this is the intro for the new LOTR show… this is what $750 million buys you,” a Twitter user wrote alongside the clip on Wednesday, mocking the series’ enormous price tag.That video — which now has 4.1 million views, more than 20,700 likes and 10,000 quote tweets — features the “Rings” cast gazing into the camera as well as making bizarre, comical movements. “Half of the actors look like someone snuck up on them in between takes while they were having a conversation or eating a sandwich,” one Twitter user said. However, in a sea of jokes about the video, many users pointed out that Entertainment Weekly’s watermark is in the corner of the video, meaning it’s obviously not the series’ opening credits.

“Rings of Power” star Owain Arthur carried around a “newborn baby” while filming the new Amazon Prime Video series — in the form of a beard.In order to play Prince Durin IV in the show that debuted Thursday, he went through the wringer in the makeup chair and it didn’t stop there.The Welsh actor, 39, said the bushy, braided beard he wore all day on set weighed several pounds and came in 16 separate pieces.“[It was] attached to my face so it would move but not pull,” Arthur told Variety, adding the beard “weighs as much as a newborn baby.”“[The] hook takes a lot of the weight. It’s also attached to the wig at the back,” he explained.Arthur said the team also decided to have him wear the beard lower on his face so he could “express” emotions “and not have the makeup be a hindrance.”Given the complicated process, Arthur had two artists working on him for over two and half hours daily to get his look just right for the part.

Spoilers ahead for the first two episodes of “The Rings of Power,” now streaming on Prime Video. “The Rings of Power” is set around a thousand years before Frodo (Elijah Wood) and his Fellowship took their journey in the movies. So, very few characters are old enough to still be kicking around.

notoriously hefty$715 million they reportedly spent on the first season budget and rights to the “Lord of the Rings” franchise.The money certainly shows onscreen: “The Rings of Power” is a dazzling, gorgeous, thrilling trip to Middle Earth.[Warning: Some minor spoilers ahead.]Premiering Sept. 1 at 9 p.m.

global premiere last night — and thanked the showrunners for ignoring his notes on the series.The Amazon founder traveled to London’s Leicester Square for the premiere of the big-budget TV show in a move to establish its importance to the company.Bezos, 58, honored showrunners Patrick McKay and John D. Payne while introducing the first two episodes of the series.“Every showrunner’s dream – and I mean every showrunner – their dream is to get notes on scripts and early cuts from the founder and executive chairman,” the Amazon boss joked. “They loved that.

Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” has been a long time coming. “I read ‘The Hobbit’ when I was about 11 years old, and by the time my son got to about that age, we started reading it together as a bedtime story,” Owen, 56 (“You, Me, and the Apocalypse”) told The Post. “Tolkien’s imagination had such a powerful effect on me when I was younger, and I doubled down on reading it with my son. So, it’s been joyous to re-read everything, and then to read everything I didn’t know was out there, properly – ‘The Silmarillion’ and all of Tolkien’s writings.“It’s been a wonderful journey of discovery and it’s very exciting to be part of it.” “The Rings of Power,” premiering Sept. 1, is set around a thousand years before the events of Peter Jackson’s “Rings” movies.

We are just over a week away from the two-episode premiere of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” After years of waiting and all the hype about this being the most expensive TV series of all time, we are finally about to experience it for ourselves. And the latest trailer for the show gives us a peek at what’s to come.

There won’t be sex, but there just might be wizards.Amazon Prime Video’s notoriously big-budget “Lord of the Rings” TV show has released its latest trailer, and this one has a lot more focus on its characters, including a key mysterious figure who just might be a younger version of Gandalf (played by Ian McKellan in the Peter Jackson movies). The story in “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is set around a thousand years before Frodo (Elijah Wood) and his Fellowship made their journey in the movies. The show’s plot will feature the forging of the rings of power, the rise of the villain Sauron and the rise and fall of the kingdom of Númenor.