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MGM+ to add James Bond collection in 32 countries

MGM+ has announced that The James Bond Collection will be available to stream from June 1st 2025, for a limited time period, across 32 countries. Twnty-five of the iconic James Bond movies, ranging from Sean Connery’s Dr No. to Daniel Craig’s No Time to Die, will be available at no extra cost to MGM+ subscribers. […]

May 1, 2025

Amazon MGM takes over James Bond

Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights, and those parties will remain co-owners of the franchise. Under the terms of the new venture, Amazon MGM Studios will gain creative control of the James Bond franchise following closing of the […]

February 20, 2025

Casino culture within television explored

Since the beginning of film noir, casinos have been presented as romantic, glamorous, and thrilling places to be. It brings to mind the suits smoldering around a poker table, sipping away at their martinis — shaken not stirred. Or maybe it’s the floaters loitering around slot machines, used as a comical touch. Either way, we […]

February 20, 2025

Exploring the tight bond between casinos and pop culture

The world of gaming has long fascinated authors and content creators, whether for its narrative power or its aesthetics. From manga to spy novels, the storytelling potential of a card draw ruled by sheer luck or a high-stakes poker tournament that could change the hero’s fate continues to captivate readers. Countless movies about gambling also […]

November 28, 2024

Fremantle acquires My Life As Roger Moore doc

Fremantle has acquired the global distribution rights to My Life As Roger Moore, a feature documentary offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the charismatic actor who redefined the role. Produced by Whynow Studios (Coco Chanel Unbuttoned), the documentary is set to air on BBC Two and iPlayer later this year. My Life As Roger Moore […]

October 22, 2024

Get Ready to be Thrilled: 5 Amazing Gambling Movies and TV Shows

Have you ever thought that some of the most epic movies include a gambling topic? For example, in the movie Grease from 1978, there’s a memorable moment where Danny bets he can win a race with his car, Greased Lightening. And in Trading Places, which came out in 1983, there’s a famous scene where two […]

March 19, 2024

ITV signs James Bond deal with Amazon MGM

ITV has announced a deal with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution to make 25 James Bond movies available to ITV viewers via linear channels and catch-up on ITVX. The deal marks the first time that the Bond films have been available via an AVoD streaming platform in the UK, which will see each film available to […]

February 8, 2024

Andrew Scott joins MCM London Comic Con line-up

MCM London Comic Con has announced that incredible BAFTA award winner Andrew Scott will be joining the all-star guest line-up that alredy includes the likes of Stephen Amell, Rhys Darby, The Critcal Role gang, Khary Payton, Ashley Greene and many more. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and greet Andrew Scott on Sunday 29th […]

October 17, 2023

Prime Video reveals Adventure Series 007: Road to a Million

On James Bond Day, Prime Video has released the teaser trailer for the new UK Original adventure game show series 007: Road to a Million, revealing the first look at Brian Cox as The Controller. 007: Road to a Million, from the producers behind the James Bond film franchise, follows nine pairs of everyday people as they are […]

October 5, 2023

Prime Video casts Brian Cox in 007’s Road to a Million

Prime Video has cast Scottish actor Brian Cox, star of Succession, as ‘The Controller’, the enigmatic character who controls the fate of the contestants in the upcoming UK Original series 007’s Road to a Million. The series will see contestants competing in teams of two on a global adventure to win the ultimate prize of […]

April 24, 2023