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Jennifer Hudson Will Lead New Music-Driven Comedy at New Line

Jennifer Hudson is set to star in an upcoming music-driven holiday comedy recently acquired by New Line, from screenwriter Ira Madison III.

Bill Hader & Javon 'Wanna' Walton Join THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2

The sequel to MGM’s 2019 box-office smash hit, The Addams Family has rounded out its stellar voice cast with the additions of Bill Hader as all-new character “Cyrus,” and Javon “Wanna” Walton taking on the role of the youngest Addams sibling, “Pugsley.”

Jeremy Pope and Janet Mock Team Up For Film About Sammy Davis Jr. & Kim Novak

Jeremy Pope and Janet Mock have teamed up for the upcoming film Scandalous! 

Metro Goldwyn Mayer Appoints Martin Kelley as Chief Communications Officer

Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) today announced that it has hired veteran public relations executive Katie Martin Kelley as Chief Communications Officer, effective immediately.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II In Talks To Lead Jordan Peele's CANDYMAN

According to Variety, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is in talks to lead the cast of Jordan Peele;s forthcoming CANDYMAN. The film is dubbed as ' MGM's new retelling of the classic horror tale'.  Read more about the news from Variety here!

Mattel And MGM Partner To Produce Live Action American Girl Film

 Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures (MGM) have partnered to develop a live action motion picture based on Mattel's classic American Girl® line of books and dolls.

Liesl Tommy to Direct the Aretha Franklin Biopic

Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures (MGM) announced today acclaimed stage director Liesl Tommy, the first black woman to earn a Tony Award nomination for Best Direction of a Play, is set to direct Respect, a feature film based on the life of music icon Aretha Franklin. As previously announced, Academy Award, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Hudson was personally handpicked by Ms. Franklin to portray her on the big screen.  Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Callie Khouri (Thelma & Louise, creator of Nashville) will pen the screenplay following the rise of Ms. Franklin's career, from a child singing in her father's church's choir to an iconic and international superstar. The announcement was made today by Jonathan Glickman, President, Motion Picture Group.

Nia DaCosta Will Direct CANDYMAN Sequel From Jordan Peele

Variety reports that Nia DaCosta, director and writer of 'Little Woods,'will direct the remake of classic horror flick 'Candyman,' produced by Jordan Peele.

Chance the Rapper to Develop Musical Film with MGM

Grammy-winner Chance the Rapper has teamed up with MGM to develop a movie musical titled 'Hope,' according to The Hollywood Reporter. 

SOME LIKE IT HOT Musical Adaptation in the Works from Producers Craig Zadan & Neil Meron, Casey Nicholaw to Direct

The Shubert Organization and movie/television/theatre producers Craig Zadan & Neil Meron, fresh off their juggernaut NBC television event 'Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE,' announced today that they have acquired the coveted rights to adapt Some Like It Hot as an all-new musical for the stage from Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios.

Madonna to Direct Upcoming Michaela DePrince-Based MGM Flick TAKING FLIGHT

According to Variety, Pop Icon Madonna is set to direct upcoming MGM Drama TAKING FLIGHT Based on the life of ballerina Michaela De Prince.

Romantic Drama ME BEFORE YOU Crosses $200 Million at Global Box Office

New Line Cinema's and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures' romantic drama ME BEFORE YOU crossed a major milestone over the weekend, reaching the $200 million mark worldwide and wrapping up a hot summer season at the box office for the film's distributor, Warner Bros. Pictures.

Mark Burnett & Roma Downey Join MGM & Paramount's BEN-HUR

Mark Burnett and Roma Downey (Son of God) have joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Paramount Pictures' Ben-Hur

MGM Developing Live-Action/Animated PINK PANTHER Film

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) is developing for production a full-length hybrid animation and live-action feature film based on the animated 'Pink Panther' character, it was announced today by Gary Barber, chairman and CEO of MGM and Jonathan Glickman, president of the studio's motion picture group. Walter Mirisch, executive producer of the original 'Pink Panther' films and television series will serve as the producer of the new film, along with Academy Award®-winning actress, Julie Andrews, wife of the late director Blake Edwards. David Silverman ('The Simpsons Movie,' 'Monsters, Inc') will direct. The Pink Panther character originated a remarkable fifty years ago.

Photo Coverage: Inside ROCKY's Star-Studded Opening Night Arrivals!

ROCKY hit Broadway last night, officially opening with stars Andy Karl and Margo Seibert at Broadway's historic Winter Garden Theatre. The show features an original score by Stephen Flahertyand Lynn Ahrens and a book by Thomas Meehan and Sylvester Stallone, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the 1976 Oscar-winning Best Picture, Rocky.The production is directed by Alex Timbers, with choreography by Steven Hoggett, and Kelly Devine. BroadwayWorld was on the windy and frigid red carpet and you can check out photo coverage from the star-studded theatre arrivals below!

MGM to Relaunch Science Fiction Classic THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN

Science fiction fans will soon be able to relive a classic film of the genre. According to The Hollywood Reporter, MGM Studios is currently planning to shoot a remake of Richard Matheson's 1956 novel THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN.

Adam Rosenberg Promoted to EVP, Production for MGM

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. (MGM) has promoted Adam Rosenberg to Executive Vice President, Production, it was announced today by MGM's President of Motion Picture Group, Jonathan Glickman.

MGM Lands Rights to Jojo Moyes' ME BEFORE YOU

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. (MGM) has secured the feature film rights to Jojo Moyes' critically acclaimed, bestselling novel "Me Before You" it was announced today by Jonathan Glickman, MGM's President, Motion Picture Group.

MGM Secures Rights to Jojo Moyes' Bestselling Novel ME BEFORE YOU

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. (MGM) has secured the feature film rights to Jojo Moyes' critically acclaimed, bestselling novel ME BEFORE YOU it was announced today by Jonathan Glickman, MGM's President, Motion Picture Group.

MGM Secures Rights to Jojo Moyes' Bestselling Novel ME BEFORE YOU

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. (MGM) has secured the feature film rights to Jojo Moyes' critically acclaimed, bestselling novel ME BEFORE YOU it was announced today by Jonathan Glickman, MGM's President, Motion Picture Group.

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