Tech

Amazon completes MGM merger, will add studio’s films and TV to Prime Video

Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Steve Jurvetson) Amazon announced on Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of MGM, saying the iconic maker of movies and TV shows is joining Prime Video and Amazon Studios. “The storied, nearly century-old studio—with more than 4,000 film titles, 17,000 TV episodes, 180 Academy Awards, and 100 Emmy Awards—will complement Prime […]

Gambling

MGM Resorts Plans to Sell The Mirage Casino

MGM Resorts brought on over $2. 7 billion in revenue for the third quarter of this year. However, the company still wants to sell their Mirage Casino and Hotel property on the Las Vegas Strip. Their announcement does come as a bit of a surprise if you consider the earnings report they just released showed […]

Entertainment Tech

MGM releases last trailer for No Time to Die, Daniel Craig’s final 007 film

Daniel Craig is back for one last stint as James Bond/007. [credit: YouTube/MGM ] One of the first major films to be postponed due to the pandemic was No Time to Die, Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007. Originally slated for an April 2020 release, the film was first postponed until November 2020 and then […]

Entertainment

Johnny Depp Says ‘Hollywood’s Boycott Of Me’ Is ‘Absurd’ In First Interview Since Losing Libel Case

Woe is Johnny Depp … No question, Hollywood’s focus on the performer has moved away from his acting and onto his personal life. His contentious legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard , who accused Ashton of domestic abuse, has indeed overshadowed his illustrious film career in the last few years. It’s also cost him roles […]

Tech

Amazon to buy MGM for $8 billion in major boost to Prime Video library

Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Steve Jurvetson) Amazon today announced a definitive agreement to buy MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) for $8.45 billion. Amazon said that MGM’s filmmaking prowess “complements the work of Amazon Studios, which has primarily focused on producing TV show programming.” Buying MGM would let Amazon add plenty of movies to its Prime Video streaming […]

Gambling

Las Vegas Casinos, Shows, and Restaurants Start Comeback

This week’s gambling news finds that the loosening of restrictions on Las Vegas casinos has several (MGM properties) making the decision to return to 24 hour, 7 day a week service. Meanwhile, the Virgin Las Vegas Hotel and Casino has set a new opening date, and even some Las Vegas shows are reopening with the […]