Amazon Studios boss Jennifer Salke will now also oversee MGM, effective immediately.
Alongside her duties as head of Amazon Studios, Salke will also oversee MGM Scripted television and film, as well as creative marketing and distribution. Assisting her will be Chris Brearton, who will now serve as vice president, Pvs corporate strategy, overseeing the streaming servince MGM+ (formerly Epix) and MGM Alternative Television.
“I wanted to say how proud I am to be named the head of Amazon and MGM Studios,” Salk said in a memo to employees. “It is a privilege to lead a team of such immensely talented people. We have such an exciting opportunity ahead of us as we continue to build out our best-in-class studios and entertain even more people all over the world.”
Salke also announced a new leadership structure at MGM after Monday’s exit of TV group chairman Mark Burnett (MGM’s movie...
Alongside her duties as head of Amazon Studios, Salke will also oversee MGM Scripted television and film, as well as creative marketing and distribution. Assisting her will be Chris Brearton, who will now serve as vice president, Pvs corporate strategy, overseeing the streaming servince MGM+ (formerly Epix) and MGM Alternative Television.
“I wanted to say how proud I am to be named the head of Amazon and MGM Studios,” Salk said in a memo to employees. “It is a privilege to lead a team of such immensely talented people. We have such an exciting opportunity ahead of us as we continue to build out our best-in-class studios and entertain even more people all over the world.”
Salke also announced a new leadership structure at MGM after Monday’s exit of TV group chairman Mark Burnett (MGM’s movie...
- 11/30/2022
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
It’s official – Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios, will also oversee MGM, the venerable film and TV studio, which was acquired by Amazon earlier this year for 8.5 billion. Additionally, MGM’s COO Chris Brearton will take on a new role, VP, Pvs Corporate Strategy, MGM+ and MGM Alternative Television. Mike Hopkins, SVP, Prime Video and Amazon Studios, just made the announcement internally in a memo. (You can read it under the post.)
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- 11/30/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
After being announced at Cannes as a sales title this past summer, Miramax’s “The Beekeeper,” directed by David Ayer and starring Jason Statham, has been acquired by MGM for theatrical distribution in the U.S., as well as select international territories.
MGM, Statham and Miramax recently teamed on Guy Ritchie’s hardboiled heist film “Wrath of Man.” Jason Statham and Kurt Wimmer will produce alongside Bill Block for Miramax and Chris Long for Cedar Park Studios.
Written by Wimmer, “The Beekeeper” follows “one man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers,” according to the official synopsis. Statham is, undoubtedly, the one man.
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MGM, Statham and Miramax recently teamed on Guy Ritchie’s hardboiled heist film “Wrath of Man.” Jason Statham and Kurt Wimmer will produce alongside Bill Block for Miramax and Chris Long for Cedar Park Studios.
Written by Wimmer, “The Beekeeper” follows “one man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers,” according to the official synopsis. Statham is, undoubtedly, the one man.
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- 8/31/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Following its debut as a pre-sales title in Cannes earlier this year, MGM has swooped on the Miramax film project The Beekeeper from director David Ayer (Suicide Squad) and starring Jason Statham (Hobbs & Shaw).
MGM has picked up theatrical distribution rights in the U.S., as well as a handful of international territories.
Written by Kurt Wimmer (Salt), the film will follow a man’s campaign for vengeance after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers.
Filming is due to begin in the UK in late September with additional casting being finalized. The hope is that the package can become a franchise.
The Beekeeper reteams MGM, Miramax and Statham after their partnership on Wrath of Man. Statham and Wimmer will produce alongside Bill Block (Halloween) for Miramax and Chris Long for Cedar Park Studios.
Block said Wednsday: “Having collaborated...
MGM has picked up theatrical distribution rights in the U.S., as well as a handful of international territories.
Written by Kurt Wimmer (Salt), the film will follow a man’s campaign for vengeance after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers.
Filming is due to begin in the UK in late September with additional casting being finalized. The hope is that the package can become a franchise.
The Beekeeper reteams MGM, Miramax and Statham after their partnership on Wrath of Man. Statham and Wimmer will produce alongside Bill Block (Halloween) for Miramax and Chris Long for Cedar Park Studios.
Block said Wednsday: “Having collaborated...
- 8/31/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Company headed to Cannes with slate that includes Tomb Raider, Overboard and Get Shorty.
MGM Worldwide Television Distribution announced on Monday the company is headed to this year’s Mipcom with three new films and one new television series.
MGM TV will be selling its event series The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair starring Patrick Dempsey. The 10-part series is based on the bestselling novel of the same name centred on a literary icon who suddenly finds himself indicted for the murder of a young girl.
MGM will present Nasty Women, based on the original 1988 comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson, and Overboard, a remake of the 1980s comedy starring Anna Faris and Eugenio Derbez. Tomb Raider, starring Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, will also be presented in Cannes.
In addition, MGM is selling three TV series: Get Shorty, a reimagining of Elmore Leonard’s 1990 novel of the same name starring [link=nm...
MGM Worldwide Television Distribution announced on Monday the company is headed to this year’s Mipcom with three new films and one new television series.
MGM TV will be selling its event series The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair starring Patrick Dempsey. The 10-part series is based on the bestselling novel of the same name centred on a literary icon who suddenly finds himself indicted for the murder of a young girl.
MGM will present Nasty Women, based on the original 1988 comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson, and Overboard, a remake of the 1980s comedy starring Anna Faris and Eugenio Derbez. Tomb Raider, starring Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, will also be presented in Cannes.
In addition, MGM is selling three TV series: Get Shorty, a reimagining of Elmore Leonard’s 1990 novel of the same name starring [link=nm...
- 8/21/2017
- ScreenDaily
Rob Leane Jul 21, 2017
Stargate is making a comeback! Ten episodes of Stargate: Origins will arrive online this autumn...
Sound the revival klaxon! Stargate is the latest property to get a nostalgia-fuelled kick up the arse, with MGM going so far as to launch its own streaming service to house a new series.
Stargate Command will be the name of the streaming platform, and Stargate: Origins is the title of the show. Ten episodes of the latter will arrive on the former this autumn.
A report from Variety tells us that the show will focus on Catherine Langford, "daughter of archaeologist Paul Langford, who discovered the ancient, round Stargate". In the established canon, she was a young girl when the Stargate was first discovered.
In previous iterations of the franchise, Catherine has been played by Elizabeth Hoffman, Nancy McClure, Glynis Davies, Kelly Vint and Viveca Lindfors.
It's unclear who...
Stargate is making a comeback! Ten episodes of Stargate: Origins will arrive online this autumn...
Sound the revival klaxon! Stargate is the latest property to get a nostalgia-fuelled kick up the arse, with MGM going so far as to launch its own streaming service to house a new series.
Stargate Command will be the name of the streaming platform, and Stargate: Origins is the title of the show. Ten episodes of the latter will arrive on the former this autumn.
A report from Variety tells us that the show will focus on Catherine Langford, "daughter of archaeologist Paul Langford, who discovered the ancient, round Stargate". In the established canon, she was a young girl when the Stargate was first discovered.
In previous iterations of the franchise, Catherine has been played by Elizabeth Hoffman, Nancy McClure, Glynis Davies, Kelly Vint and Viveca Lindfors.
It's unclear who...
- 7/21/2017
- Den of Geek
With the cast and crew of Stargate Sg-1 gathering at Comic-Con, MGM made the celebration one to remember by announcing a new Stargate Origins digital series that will comprise ten episodes and will begin shooting in August:
Press Release: San Diego (July 20, 2017)— In honor of the 20th anniversary of Stargate Sg-1, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) unveiled plans surrounding its popular Stargate franchise during a panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego. At the forefront of the announcement is Stargate Origins, MGM’s first 10-episode premium digital series, following fan-favorite character, Catherine Langford. In addition to the series, MGM announced a new dedicated digital platform and fan experience, Stargate Command, the exclusive home for the new original series.
Stargate Origins will explore a brand new chapter in Catherine Langford’s early history surrounding the extraordinary portal. Young Catherine embarks on an unexpected adventure to unlock the mystery of what lies beyond the Stargate in...
Press Release: San Diego (July 20, 2017)— In honor of the 20th anniversary of Stargate Sg-1, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) unveiled plans surrounding its popular Stargate franchise during a panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego. At the forefront of the announcement is Stargate Origins, MGM’s first 10-episode premium digital series, following fan-favorite character, Catherine Langford. In addition to the series, MGM announced a new dedicated digital platform and fan experience, Stargate Command, the exclusive home for the new original series.
Stargate Origins will explore a brand new chapter in Catherine Langford’s early history surrounding the extraordinary portal. Young Catherine embarks on an unexpected adventure to unlock the mystery of what lies beyond the Stargate in...
- 7/21/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Company hires Mina Patel, Todd Parkin; promotes Annie Khostegyan.
MGM said on Monday it had hired Mina Patel as senior vice-president of worldwide television distribution, and Todd Parkin as senior vice-president and general manager of MGM Domestic Networks.
The company has also promoted Annie Khostegyan to senior vice-president of domestic television distribution.
Patel will lead sales administration operations for MGM Worldwide TV Distribution and reports to Chris Ottinger, president of worldwide television distribution and acquisitions.
Patel most recently worked as a management consultant for non-profit organisations including Step Up On Second. She also served as senior vice-president of sales strategy and operations at CBS Studios International, overseeing digital global content management and supervising administration and sales operations at regional offices in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and North America.
Prior to CBS Studios, she was a vice-president of sales planning and administration at Paramount International Television. She began her career at MGM Studios in International Television Worldwide Sales.
Parkin...
MGM said on Monday it had hired Mina Patel as senior vice-president of worldwide television distribution, and Todd Parkin as senior vice-president and general manager of MGM Domestic Networks.
The company has also promoted Annie Khostegyan to senior vice-president of domestic television distribution.
Patel will lead sales administration operations for MGM Worldwide TV Distribution and reports to Chris Ottinger, president of worldwide television distribution and acquisitions.
Patel most recently worked as a management consultant for non-profit organisations including Step Up On Second. She also served as senior vice-president of sales strategy and operations at CBS Studios International, overseeing digital global content management and supervising administration and sales operations at regional offices in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and North America.
Prior to CBS Studios, she was a vice-president of sales planning and administration at Paramount International Television. She began her career at MGM Studios in International Television Worldwide Sales.
Parkin...
- 6/26/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Untitled Detroit Project to kick off later this year.
The parties announced on Monday the output deal that will cover all films produced by Annapurna Pictures in select international territories.
The multi-year partnership will include theatrical, home entertainment and television rights in territories including, and not limited to, Germany, Scandinavia, Latin America, Central Europe, Pan Asia and the Middle East. Screen understands the parties had not set the distributors for each region at time of writing.
Kathryn Bigelow’s Untitled Detroit Project written by Mark Boal will be the first film released under the pact later this year. It is scheduled to open in the Us on August 4.
Bigelow’s film takes place against the backdrop of Detroit’s 1967 riots and stars an ensemble cast that includes John Boyega (pictured), John Krasinski, Anthony Mackie, Jason Mitchell, Will Poulter, Jack Reynor and Jeremy Strong.
“We have been strategically working to enhance the depth of our film pipeline, and it...
The parties announced on Monday the output deal that will cover all films produced by Annapurna Pictures in select international territories.
The multi-year partnership will include theatrical, home entertainment and television rights in territories including, and not limited to, Germany, Scandinavia, Latin America, Central Europe, Pan Asia and the Middle East. Screen understands the parties had not set the distributors for each region at time of writing.
Kathryn Bigelow’s Untitled Detroit Project written by Mark Boal will be the first film released under the pact later this year. It is scheduled to open in the Us on August 4.
Bigelow’s film takes place against the backdrop of Detroit’s 1967 riots and stars an ensemble cast that includes John Boyega (pictured), John Krasinski, Anthony Mackie, Jason Mitchell, Will Poulter, Jack Reynor and Jeremy Strong.
“We have been strategically working to enhance the depth of our film pipeline, and it...
- 3/27/2017
- ScreenDaily
The company will be in Cannes touting a roster that includes new drama series The Handmaid’s Tale and Get Shorty, as well as the new season of Fargo and features such as The Magnificent Seven and Me Before You.
Futuristic tale The Handmaid’s Tale is based on the Margaret Atwood novel and stars Elizabeth Moss. The series went straight to order in the Us and will debut on Hulu in 2017.
Get Shorty is inspired by the Elmore Leonard crime novel that spawned the film starring John Travolta and Gene Hackman. The series reimagining will star Ray Romano and Chris O’Dowd and air on Epix, the joint venture by MGM, Paramount and Lionsgate.
Condor is based on the CIA spy feature Three Days Of The Condor and will air in the Us on DirecTV’s Audience Network.
New season highlights include the third season of Fargo starring Ewan McGregor and Carrie Coon, the sixth and...
Futuristic tale The Handmaid’s Tale is based on the Margaret Atwood novel and stars Elizabeth Moss. The series went straight to order in the Us and will debut on Hulu in 2017.
Get Shorty is inspired by the Elmore Leonard crime novel that spawned the film starring John Travolta and Gene Hackman. The series reimagining will star Ray Romano and Chris O’Dowd and air on Epix, the joint venture by MGM, Paramount and Lionsgate.
Condor is based on the CIA spy feature Three Days Of The Condor and will air in the Us on DirecTV’s Audience Network.
New season highlights include the third season of Fargo starring Ewan McGregor and Carrie Coon, the sixth and...
- 9/28/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The New Regency chairman and producer will receive the Industry Tribute at the 2016 Ifp Gotham Awards in New York on November 28.
The award is awarded each year to an individual “whose unique vision and contributions have made a significant impact on the motion picture industry.”
Milchan’s producing credits include recent best picture Academy Award winners 12 Years A Slave and Birdman, as well as Revenant, Once Upon A Time In America, The King Of Comedy and Brazil.
New Regency’s upcoming films include Warren Beatty’s Rules Don’t Apply, Assassin’s Creed and A Cure For Wellness.
Legendary Entertainment has hired veteran branding, consumer products and licensing executive James Ngo to the newly created role of senior vice-president of franchise management. Ngo will set to work finding additional revenue-generating streams for such properties as Godzilla and Pacific Rim and will also manage the company’s brand collaborations on established IP such as Pokémon.The American...
The award is awarded each year to an individual “whose unique vision and contributions have made a significant impact on the motion picture industry.”
Milchan’s producing credits include recent best picture Academy Award winners 12 Years A Slave and Birdman, as well as Revenant, Once Upon A Time In America, The King Of Comedy and Brazil.
New Regency’s upcoming films include Warren Beatty’s Rules Don’t Apply, Assassin’s Creed and A Cure For Wellness.
Legendary Entertainment has hired veteran branding, consumer products and licensing executive James Ngo to the newly created role of senior vice-president of franchise management. Ngo will set to work finding additional revenue-generating streams for such properties as Godzilla and Pacific Rim and will also manage the company’s brand collaborations on established IP such as Pokémon.The American...
- 9/22/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The British TV wunderkind and Ben-Hur producer has been named president of MGM Television and Digital Group in a five-year deal as MGM acquired the remaining 45% of Hearst’s, Burnett’s and Roma Downey’s interests in United Artists Media Group (Uamg).
Burnett and his wife Downey will exchange their 23% interest in Uamg for 1,337,360 shares of MGM stock valued at $90 per share. Hearst will receive $113.5 million in cash for their 22% interest.
The transaction will enable the complete integration of Uamg’s and MGM’s television businesses and the consolidation of operations and is expected to close at the beginning of 2016.
The planned Ott channel will remain a separate entity controlled by its investors, Downey, Burnett, Hearst and MGM.
As part of the new structure, Downey will serve as president of LightWorkers Media, which will become the faith and family division of MGM Television, and will report to Burnett.
Downey will also serve as the chief content officer...
Burnett and his wife Downey will exchange their 23% interest in Uamg for 1,337,360 shares of MGM stock valued at $90 per share. Hearst will receive $113.5 million in cash for their 22% interest.
The transaction will enable the complete integration of Uamg’s and MGM’s television businesses and the consolidation of operations and is expected to close at the beginning of 2016.
The planned Ott channel will remain a separate entity controlled by its investors, Downey, Burnett, Hearst and MGM.
As part of the new structure, Downey will serve as president of LightWorkers Media, which will become the faith and family division of MGM Television, and will report to Burnett.
Downey will also serve as the chief content officer...
- 12/14/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
eOne has revived its Momentum Pictures label and has struck a multi-film deal with Orion Releasing to jointly acquire and distribute film in the Us and select territories.
The partnership will focus on bespoke multi-platform releases and kicks off with Mob drama The Wannabe starring Vincent Piazza, Patricia Arquette and Michael Imperioli and sci-fi mystery Ava’s Possessions.
“We are thrilled to enter into this agreement with Orion Releasing,” said Momentum Pictures president Berry Meyerowitz (pictured). “Our goal is to work with the best partners to bring great films to audiences in new and innovative ways, and this deal is a great place to start.”
“Our deal with Momentum Pictures expands Orion’s strategy to acquire quality content for worldwide audiences,” said Orion president Chris Ottinger. “Together we will be able to use our strong customer relationships and robust distribution infrastructure in the Us and around the world.”...
The partnership will focus on bespoke multi-platform releases and kicks off with Mob drama The Wannabe starring Vincent Piazza, Patricia Arquette and Michael Imperioli and sci-fi mystery Ava’s Possessions.
“We are thrilled to enter into this agreement with Orion Releasing,” said Momentum Pictures president Berry Meyerowitz (pictured). “Our goal is to work with the best partners to bring great films to audiences in new and innovative ways, and this deal is a great place to start.”
“Our deal with Momentum Pictures expands Orion’s strategy to acquire quality content for worldwide audiences,” said Orion president Chris Ottinger. “Together we will be able to use our strong customer relationships and robust distribution infrastructure in the Us and around the world.”...
- 9/9/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Teen Wolf season three is to be made available on iTunes in the UK, it has been confirmed.
The Us series was previously dropped by Sky Living after two seasons, and has been without a broadcaster in the UK.
However, iTunes has now announced that the third run of the Tyler Posey drama will be exclusively available in the UK from April 14.
All 24 episodes of the season can be pre-ordered via ITunes Season Pass at iTunes.com/TeenWolf, while seasons one and two will cost £4.99 per season for a limited time, starting today.
"We are delighted to not only officially premiere season three of Teen Wolf on iTunes in the UK, but to offer customers a unique platform to enjoy the entire series," said Chris Ottinger, MGM's President of International Television Distribution and Acquisitions.
"Teen Wolf has one of the most dedicated and fervent fan-bases we have witnessed - they...
The Us series was previously dropped by Sky Living after two seasons, and has been without a broadcaster in the UK.
However, iTunes has now announced that the third run of the Tyler Posey drama will be exclusively available in the UK from April 14.
All 24 episodes of the season can be pre-ordered via ITunes Season Pass at iTunes.com/TeenWolf, while seasons one and two will cost £4.99 per season for a limited time, starting today.
"We are delighted to not only officially premiere season three of Teen Wolf on iTunes in the UK, but to offer customers a unique platform to enjoy the entire series," said Chris Ottinger, MGM's President of International Television Distribution and Acquisitions.
"Teen Wolf has one of the most dedicated and fervent fan-bases we have witnessed - they...
- 4/1/2014
- Digital Spy
MGM Television is holding on to its leadership for another two years. The company has extended the contracts for several of its top executives through 2016. Roma Khanna, President, Television Group and Digital; Chris Ottinger, President, International Television Distribution and Acquisitions; Steve Stark, President, Television Production and Development; and John Bryan, President, Domestic Television Distribution are the recipients of MGM TV’s vote of confidence. “MGM television, under Roma’s direction, is stronger than ever, and is an important producer and distributor of content for television and digital platforms worldwide,” said MGM chairman and CEO, Gary Barber, in a statement. “This stellar senior.
- 2/27/2014
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios has given a vote of confidence to the current leadership of MGM Television, extending the contracts for Roma Khanna, President, Television Group and Digital; Chris Ottinger, President, International Television Distribution and Acquisitions; Steve Stark, President, Television Production and Development; and John Bryan, President, Domestic Television Distribution until 2016. Khanna continues to report directly to MGM chairman and CEO Gary Barber, while Ottinger, Stark and Bryan will report to Khanna. “MGM television, under Roma’s direction, is stronger than ever, and is an important producer and distributor of content for television and digital platforms worldwide,” said Barber. MGM TV’s portfolio includes series Vikings and Teen Wolf, upcoming limited series Fargo as well as syndicated Paternity Court, Right This Minute and Let’s Ask America. Projects in development include a re-imagining of Fame with Nigel Lythgoe and Marta Kauffman.
- 2/27/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
MGM has extended the contracts of its senior television executive team through 2016. Staying put with the division are Roma Khanna, president of the television group and digital; Chris Ottinger, president of international television distribution and acquisitions; Steve Stark, president of television production and development; and John Bryan, president of domestic television distribution. Under its current team, MGM TV has expanded domestically and internationally. Khanna will continue to oversee MGM's development slate, worldwide television and digital distribution as well as branded channels opportunities. Khanna's leadership, the international sales team has expanded the studio's global reach, selling Vikings and Teen Wolf
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- 2/27/2014
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Skyfall to air next year after broadcaster renews longstanding relationship with MGM Worldwide Television
ITV has struck a deal to bring the James Bond franchise back to free-to-air television, including the latest film, Skyfall, which will air next year.
The broadcaster, which last year lost its almost 40-year hold on free-to-air rights to the Bond films after BSkyB struck a deal to launch a dedicated channel and air the full back-catalogue, has renewed its longstanding relationship with MGM Worldwide Television.
Under the multi-year deal, likely to be for three years, although ITV would not confirm this, the broadcaster will air all 23 films in the spy franchise.
"Skyfall is the highest grossing film of all time at the UK box office and proves not only the enduring popularity of the Bond franchise, but also its iconic status," said Angela Jain, ITV's director of digital channels and acquistions. "I am delighted we...
ITV has struck a deal to bring the James Bond franchise back to free-to-air television, including the latest film, Skyfall, which will air next year.
The broadcaster, which last year lost its almost 40-year hold on free-to-air rights to the Bond films after BSkyB struck a deal to launch a dedicated channel and air the full back-catalogue, has renewed its longstanding relationship with MGM Worldwide Television.
Under the multi-year deal, likely to be for three years, although ITV would not confirm this, the broadcaster will air all 23 films in the spy franchise.
"Skyfall is the highest grossing film of all time at the UK box office and proves not only the enduring popularity of the Bond franchise, but also its iconic status," said Angela Jain, ITV's director of digital channels and acquistions. "I am delighted we...
- 11/18/2013
- by Mark Sweney
- The Guardian - Film News
ITV has reclaimed the rights to air the James Bond franchise.
The channel has agreed a deal with MGM to make the entire 007 film back catalogue available on its various stations and on-demand.
The multi-year agreement will bring the franchise - including 2012's Skyfall - back to the channel, after Sky Movies poached the films in April last year.
Skyfall is expected to receive its ITV premiere in 2014.
ITV's Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions Angela Jain said in a statement: "Skyfall is the highest-grossing film of all time at the UK box office and proves not only the enduring popularity of the Bond franchise but also its iconic status.
"I am delighted we have the entire Bond library of films on Britain's biggest commercial channel, a fantastic treat for all viewers."
MGM's Chris Ottinger added: "MGM is thrilled to partner again with ITV to bring James Bond home to UK audiences.
The channel has agreed a deal with MGM to make the entire 007 film back catalogue available on its various stations and on-demand.
The multi-year agreement will bring the franchise - including 2012's Skyfall - back to the channel, after Sky Movies poached the films in April last year.
Skyfall is expected to receive its ITV premiere in 2014.
ITV's Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions Angela Jain said in a statement: "Skyfall is the highest-grossing film of all time at the UK box office and proves not only the enduring popularity of the Bond franchise but also its iconic status.
"I am delighted we have the entire Bond library of films on Britain's biggest commercial channel, a fantastic treat for all viewers."
MGM's Chris Ottinger added: "MGM is thrilled to partner again with ITV to bring James Bond home to UK audiences.
- 11/18/2013
- Digital Spy
ITV has reclaimed the rights to air the James Bond franchise.
The channel has agreed a deal with MGM to make the entire 007 film back catalogue available on its various stations and on-demand.
The multi-year agreement will bring the franchise - including 2012's Skyfall - back to the channel, after Sky Movies poached the films in April last year.
Skyfall is expected to receive its ITV premiere in 2014.
ITV's Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions Angela Jain said in a statement: "Skyfall is the highest-grossing film of all time at the UK box office and proves not only the enduring popularity of the Bond franchise but also its iconic status.
"I am delighted we have the entire Bond library of films on Britain's biggest commercial channel, a fantastic treat for all viewers."
MGM's Chris Ottinger added: "MGM is thrilled to partner again with ITV to bring James Bond home to UK audiences.
The channel has agreed a deal with MGM to make the entire 007 film back catalogue available on its various stations and on-demand.
The multi-year agreement will bring the franchise - including 2012's Skyfall - back to the channel, after Sky Movies poached the films in April last year.
Skyfall is expected to receive its ITV premiere in 2014.
ITV's Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions Angela Jain said in a statement: "Skyfall is the highest-grossing film of all time at the UK box office and proves not only the enduring popularity of the Bond franchise but also its iconic status.
"I am delighted we have the entire Bond library of films on Britain's biggest commercial channel, a fantastic treat for all viewers."
MGM's Chris Ottinger added: "MGM is thrilled to partner again with ITV to bring James Bond home to UK audiences.
- 11/18/2013
- Digital Spy
Beijing, China. (June 24, 2013) – MGM Television and Jiaflix Enterprises announced a multi-year licensing agreement that includes new MGM theatrical releases for Transactional Video on Demand (Tvod) and more than 200 classic library films primarily for Subscription Video on Demand (Svod). Jiaflix/M1905 is an internet-delivered programming service operated in partnership with M1905.com, the official internet subsidiary of China Movie Channel/CCTV6. The announcement was made today by Chris Ottinger, President of International Distribution & Acquisitions for MGM Television and Jiaflix Enterprises principals Sid Ganis, Marc Ganis and Kenneth Huang. New MGM film releases including the upcoming “RoboCop” with Columbia Pictures and “Hercules” with Paramount Pictures, will become available on the Jiaflix/M1905.com website beginning in 2014 on a Tvod basis. Over 200 MGM classic films including “Midnight Cowboy,” “Dressed to Kill,” and “The Thomas Crown Affair,” will be available to Jiaflix subscribers who can watch these films at their convenience. “We are thrilled...
- 6/24/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Beijing, China. (June 24, 2013) – MGM Television and Jiaflix Enterprises announced a multi-year licensing agreement that includes new MGM theatrical releases for Transactional Video on Demand (Tvod) and more than 200 classic library films primarily for Subscription Video on Demand (Svod). Jiaflix/M1905 is an internet-delivered programming service operated in partnership with M1905.com, the official internet subsidiary of China Movie Channel/CCTV6. The announcement was made today by Chris Ottinger, President of International Distribution & Acquisitions for MGM Television and Jiaflix Enterprises principals Sid Ganis, Marc Ganis and Kenneth Huang. New MGM film releases including the upcoming “RoboCop” with Columbia Pictures and “Hercules” with Paramount Pictures, will become available on the Jiaflix/M1905.com website beginning in 2014 on a Tvod basis. Over 200 MGM classic films including “Midnight Cowboy,” “Dressed to Kill,” and “The Thomas Crown Affair,” will be available to Jiaflix subscribers who can watch these films at their convenience. “We are thrilled...
- 6/24/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline TV
Three weeks after taking the reins of Fox Television Studios, new president Emiliano Calemzuk has made his first major restructuring move, letting go of three department heads.
The trio who have left the company are Holly Jacobs, executive vp alternative development; Regina DiMartino, executive vp global marketing; and Chris Ottinger, executive vp FtvS International and Fox World.
Meanwhile, executive vp scripted programming David Madden is said to be in preliminary talks for a new contract to continue as head of his department.
"The company is grateful for all the time and efforts (Jacobs, DiMartino and Ottinger) invested in helping make this group the great and diverse pool of people we are today," Calemzuk wrote in an internal memo Thursday. "I do not intend to replace these executives with people coming from outside FtvS immediately, nor will that be the case across all the departments. I believe we have the depth in talent and skill to continue carrying on with our work through the great teams we currently have in place. I hope this stays true for a long time."
For Jacobs, the news came on the day the CW said at its upfront presentation that FtvS' reality series "Crowned" had been picked up for midseason and Fox announced at its presentation the return for a second season of "Talk Show With Spike Feresten", both developed and produced by Jacobs' department.
The trio who have left the company are Holly Jacobs, executive vp alternative development; Regina DiMartino, executive vp global marketing; and Chris Ottinger, executive vp FtvS International and Fox World.
Meanwhile, executive vp scripted programming David Madden is said to be in preliminary talks for a new contract to continue as head of his department.
"The company is grateful for all the time and efforts (Jacobs, DiMartino and Ottinger) invested in helping make this group the great and diverse pool of people we are today," Calemzuk wrote in an internal memo Thursday. "I do not intend to replace these executives with people coming from outside FtvS immediately, nor will that be the case across all the departments. I believe we have the depth in talent and skill to continue carrying on with our work through the great teams we currently have in place. I hope this stays true for a long time."
For Jacobs, the news came on the day the CW said at its upfront presentation that FtvS' reality series "Crowned" had been picked up for midseason and Fox announced at its presentation the return for a second season of "Talk Show With Spike Feresten", both developed and produced by Jacobs' department.
- 5/18/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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