The merger agreement had been announced in May 2021.
MGM Studios Tweeted, “So excited to share that MGM is now part of Prime Video and Amazon Studios.”
Mike Hopkins, senior vice president of Prime Video and Amazon Studios, said, “MGM has a nearly century-long legacy of producing exceptional entertainment, and we share their commitment to delivering a broad slate of original films and television shows to a global audience. “We are excited for MGM and its bounty of iconic brands, legendary films and television series, and our incredible team and creative partners to join the Prime Video family,” said Chris Brearton, chief operating officer of MGM.
Amazon said that MGM’s catalog includes “franchise favorites such as James Bond, Rocky, and Creed, and classics such as ‘Thelma & Louise,’ ‘The Silence of the Lambs,’ ‘The Magnificent Seven’ and ‘Raging Bull.’”
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