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San Francisco Chronicle
a day ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Tom Holland, Zendaya's fiancé, among top choices as the next James Bond
Could Spider-Man become the next James Bond? A report says Tom Holland, the fiance of Oakland-born actress and singer Zendaya, is one of Amazon MGM Studios' top three choices to play Agent 007, along with 'Euphoria' star Jacob Elordi and 'Babygirl' actor Harris Dickinson. Holland has played the web-flinging superhero in three films, most recently 2021's ' Spider-Man: No Way Home,' with Zendaya as his love interest in all three films. The pair is supposed to star in a fourth Spidey film, but the movie is still in the planning stages. Amazon and the new Bond producers, Amy Pascal and David Heyman, revealed on Wednesday, June 25, that ' Dune ' franchise director Denis Villeneuve has been tapped to helm the first Bond film since Daniel Craig retired from the role. Because the actor cast as Bond would ideally play the character for 15 years or more, the studio and producers are targeting British actors under the age of 30, Variety reported. Elordi is Australian, but there is a precedent for that: Aussie George Lazenby played the dashing British Secret Service agent in 1969's 'On Her Majesty Secret Service.' Ever since Craig's final Bond film, ' No Time to Die ' (2021), speculation has been rampant about his successor, with former ' Superman ' Henry Cavill, Idris Elba and Aaron Taylor-Johnson often mentioned as top choices. But Cavill is 42, Elba 52 and Taylor-Johnson 35. Craig was 36 when he was cast as the character created by novelist Ian Fleming in the 1950s. He played the role five times, beginning with 'Casino Royale' (2006). He was 51 during the bulk of the filming of 'No Time to Die.' At 5-foot-7, the 29-year-old Holland would become the shortest James Bond; the 6'5' Elordi, 28, would be the tallest. Dickinson, 29, is 6'2'. Amazon acquired the Bond franchise, which began in 1962 and has made nearly $8 billion across 25 official films, in 2022 and assumed creative control this year. Sean Connery originated the role in 'Dr. No' and starred in the first six of seven films, coming back for one more film after Lazenby's appearance; followed by Roger Moore (seven films), Timothy Dalton (two), Pierce Brosnan (four) and Craig. Whomever is cast to join this elite bunch won't make his debut for a while. Amazon is targeting a 2028 release at the earliest for the gargantuan production. If it is Holland, could Zendaya be the next Bond girl?
UPI
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Denis Villeneuve to helm next James Bond adventure
1 of 2 | Denis Villeneuve arrives on the red carpet at the 2025 Writers Guild Awards New York Ceremony at Edison Ballroom on February 15. He has been tapped to direct the next James Bond movie. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 26 (UPI) -- Prisoners, Sicario, Blade Runner: 2049 and Dune director Denis Villeneuve has signed on to helm Amazon MGM Studios' next James Bond adventure. Tanya Lapointe will serve as executive producer, while Amy Pascal and David Heyman will serve as producers, according to the official James Bond X feed. "Denis Villeneuve has been in love with James Bond movies since he was a little boy," Pascal and Heyman said in a joint statement Wednesday. "It was always his dream to make this movie, and now it's ours, too," they added. "We are lucky to be in the hands of this extraordinary filmmaker." Daniel Craig played the British secret agent in five blockbusters, starting with Casino Royale in 2006. His final outing as the spy was 2021's No Time to Die, but no successor has been named. No release date or title have been announced yet either. Harrison Ford attends Japan premiere of 'Blade Runner 2049' Harrison Ford reprises his role as Rick Deckard in the sequel. | License Photo
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Denis Villeneuve? All About Canadian Filmmaker Known for Dune Set to Direct Next James Bond Movie
The James Bond franchise has seemingly chosen the next man behind its cameras, and we think they might be onto something here! Denis Villeneuve has been set as the director for Amazon MGM Studios' 007 film. According to DEADLINE's report on June 25, the filmmaker known for his work in films like the Dune series, will be directing the 26th James Bond film, while they continue to look for their lead. Denis Villeneuve was born in Quebec, Canada, and stuck to domestic films for over 2 decades of his career, only moving to the world of Hollywood in 2013 when he had Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal starring in Prisoners. His global fame continued to rise following that, contributing to films including Sicario, Arrival, and Blade Runner 2049. However, despite amassing global success, these films would not be the highlight of his career. Denis Villeneuve's Famed Projects The Dune franchise, starting off with Dune, followed by Dune: Part Two, and the upcoming third instalation Dune Messiah, finally gave him the flowers that he so deserved, with praise of Denis Villeneuve ringing worldwide. His collaboration with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and more, with the ability to make them glow further with his direction, is commendable. More than that, however, is his dedication to his art, which continues to flourish and flow via his surprisingly modest list of Hollywood projects. An inkling for science fiction, the 57-year-old is all set to bring his magic to Cleopatra, a Rendezvous with Rama film adaptation, a sci-fi drama based on the novel I'm waiting for you, and finally, the rumored Nuclear War: A Scenario creation. Denis Villeneuve is also said to be working on an unnamed project, trying to find the time to shoot for it between Dune Messiah and Cleopatra. As for his personal life, Denis Villeneuve is married to his journalist wife Tanya LaPointe. He has three kids, one of whom is filmmaker daughter Salomé Villeneuve. Meanwhile, James Bond continues to hunt for the next 007 role, with names like Idris Elba, James Norton, Theo James, Callum Turner, Harris Dickinson and Aaron Taylor-Johnson being thrown into the pool.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kim Kardashian is stepping into her villain era as she is set to star in Amazon's Bratz movie
Kim Kardashian is levelling up from reality royalty to full-blown screen queen. The 44-year-old mogul is producing and starring in Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming live-action Bratz movie, and yes, she is reportedly playing the villain. The plot remains tightly under wraps, but one thing is clear: this is not your childhood Bratz film. From SKIMS to schemers: Kim is now a Bratz baddie Kim has been easing into the acting spotlight with careful precision. From her stint on American Horror Story in 2023 to her upcoming legal drama series All's Fair for Hulu (again with Ryan Murphy!), the woman clearly has a new passion project: acting. And, spoiler alert, she is not just acting. She is producing and starring in these ventures like the ultimate boss. Also on her plate? A Netflix comedy film titled The 5th Wheel, proving she is not just dipping her toe into Hollywood—she is cannonballing in. Villainous but make it fabulous Kim recently shared with friends on The Kardashians that she is not about to drastically alter her appearance for a role. The glam stays on, even when she is evil. Botox and Hollywood tears? Not a mix she is too worried about. She joked about how hard it is to look terrified when your face will not budge, iconic, honestly. A family affair with Bratz This new Bratz obsession is not a solo Kardashian project either. Kylie Jenner, the youngest of the clan, teamed up with Bratz in 2023 to release her own doll line, complete with her most iconic fashion looks. Safe to say, the Bratz universe is now officially Kardashian territory. Whether she is launching shapewear or playing a scheming villain in doll world, Kim Kardashian is turning everything she touches into pop culture gold.
Broadcast Pro
17-06-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Amazon MGM Studios and Avid extend cloud production deal
Amazon MGM Studios and Avid began a strategic collaboration three years ago that will continue as the companies explore ways to integrate other Avid tools via the cloud. Avid has announced an expanded agreement with Amazon MGM Studios to integrate its leading creative tools—Media Composer and Avid NEXIS—into Amazon Web Services (AWS), allowing the studio's productions to leverage cloud-based editing and storage solutions tailored to their specific needs. The partnership marks a significant step in Amazon MGM Studios' long-term strategy to transform global production and post-production workflows using scalable, cloud-native technologies. The extended collaboration builds on a relationship that began three years ago, as both companies continue exploring opportunities to bring more Avid tools to the cloud. The integration follows the recent unveiling of the Avid on AWS production framework at NAB Show 2025, reinforcing Avid's role in powering modern, agile post-production environments Raf Soltanovich, VP of Technology, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, said: 'Amazon MGM Studios' continued relationship with Avid underscores our confidence in the role Avid NEXIS and Avid Media Composer play in the cloud-powered post-production future. Today, through the Studio's own offering with AWS, we can deploy Avid NEXIS to our productions around the world in minutes, which helps us ensure we have best-in-class tools to support our productions.' The integration allows Amazon MGM Studios to enhance global collaboration, enabling distributed teams to work faster and more efficiently using flexible, software-defined workflows. A recent feature film project illustrated this capability, with dailies processed in Mumbai and editorial completed between London and Spain—showcasing seamless, cross-border collaboration and the ability to make editorial adjustments in real-time during production. The cloud automation enabled by AWS significantly reduces turnaround time, streamlining post-production operations while maintaining creative control. By deploying Avid's tools across international locations, the studio meets increasing industry demand for accessible, high-performance editing environments that function beyond traditional studio confines. Wellford Dillard, CEO at Avid, added: 'We are meeting the pent-up demand of enterprise-class customers for a secure, scalable, and high-performance post-production solution on AWS,' said . 'Amazon MGM Studios' integration of Avid Media Composer and Avid NEXIS not only shows the critical role our technology continues to play in media production workflows, it also proves that cloud-native post-production is empowering successful creators everywhere, today.' The successful deployment of Avid Media Composer and NEXIS for Amazon MGM Studios via AWS demonstrates the impact of Avid's open and integrated cloud workflows, providing a blueprint for future studios seeking to modernize content creation while meeting the creative demands of global production teams.
