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Amazon’s Fallout Breaks Viewership Records for Prime Video With Season 2Amazon's live-action Fallout series has achieved significant viewership success on Prime Video, with its second season becoming the most-watched show in over 80 countries within its first 91 days. The show's performance, with 100 million viewers across both seasons in the same timeframe, places it among Prime Video's top-performing returning shows. Production for the third season is slated to begin in Summer 2026.
Project Hail Mary directors showed off an "embarrassing" 225-minute cut to fellow filmmakers and received…Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller shared an "embarrassing" 225-minute cut of their film Project Hail Mary with filmmaker friends, who advised them to significantly shorten it. The directors explained that while they found many scenes charming, they didn't always land with the audience, making the editing process easier.
Amazon's Tomb Raider Series Resumes Filming as Star Sophie Turner Recovers from InjuryFilming for Amazon's Tomb Raider TV series has resumed after lead actress Sophie Turner recovered from a minor injury. The production pause, which lasted a couple of weeks, is not expected to impact the overall schedule. The series, written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, is set to feature Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs alongside Turner as Lara Croft.- Amazon's Tomb Raider Series Resumes Filming as Lara Croft Actress Sophie Turner Recovers from InjuryFilming for Amazon's Tomb Raider TV series has resumed after lead actress Sophie Turner recovered from a minor injury. The production pause, which lasted a couple of weeks, is not expected to impact the overall schedule. The series, written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, is one of several upcoming Tomb Raider projects, including two new games.
- Amazon's Tomb Raider Series Pauses Production as Star Sophie Turner Suffers InjuryProduction on Amazon MGM Studios' live-action Tomb Raider TV series has been temporarily paused due to an injury sustained by lead actress Sophie Turner, who plays Lara Croft. The studio stated it was a minor injury and production is expected to resume in two weeks. The series, written and executive produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, is one of several upcoming Tomb Raider projects.
Filming on Amazon's Tomb Raider series has been put on pause after Lara Croft star Sophie Turner sustains injury on…Production on Amazon's Tomb Raider series has been temporarily paused due to an injury sustained by lead actress Sophie Turner. Amazon MGM Studios stated that the brief shutdown is a precautionary measure to allow Turner time to recover, with production expected to resume within two weeks.
Tomb Raider Series Pauses Production After Sophie Turner Suffers "Minor Injury"Production on Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming Tomb Raider series has been temporarily paused due to a minor injury sustained by star Sophie Turner. The studio expects production to resume within approximately two weeks. Separately, developer Aspyr addressed allegations regarding AI asset usage in a recent update for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.
Tomb Raider Star Sophie Turner Suffers Injury, TV Show Production SuspendedProduction on the Tomb Raider TV series for Prime Video has been temporarily suspended after lead actress Sophie Turner, portraying Lara Croft, sustained a minor injury. Amazon MGM Studios confirmed the brief pause to allow for Turner's recovery, with production expected to resume as soon as possible. The series, created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, does not yet have a release date.
3 essential new to Prime Video shows to binge this weekend (March 27–March 29)This weekend's Prime Video recommendations include the new comedy series Bait starring Riz Ahmed, the classic crime thriller The Shield, and the Arthurian historical drama The Winter King. Bait focuses on a rapper-turned-actor's crisis of confidence, while The Shield follows a corrupt LAPD squad, and The Winter King offers a gritty retelling of Arthurian legends.
After topping the box office with Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling joins Daniels' first movie since Everything…Ryan Gosling has been cast in the upcoming film by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known for their work on Everything Everywhere All at Once. This marks the directorial duo's first project since their multi-award-winning absurdist comedy.
Project Hail Mary 2 reportedly "not out of the question" after the sci-fi film had the biggest non-franchise opening at the box office since OppenheimerFollowing the successful box office and critical reception of the science fiction film Project Hail Mary, a sequel is reportedly not out of the question. MGM Amazon is considering a follow-up, which would depend on author Andy Weir's willingness to write another story. The film has been praised for its sense of wonder and inventive filmmaking.- Project Hail Mary has a massive opening weekend at the box officeThe science fiction film Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, achieved a significant opening weekend at the box office, grossing $140.9 million globally. This debut marks the biggest of 2026, surpassing Scream 7's performance.
- Project Hail Mary has convinced me to start getting excited for Star Wars: StarfighterThe film Project Hail Mary has boosted excitement for the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling. The author draws parallels between the two sci-fi blockbusters, highlighting Gosling's ability to carry a film and the potential for strong character bonds and adventure in Starfighter.
New sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary debuts to best previews of 2026 and could become Amazon's biggest movie at the…The new sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary has achieved the highest box office previews of 2026, earning over $11 million. This strong debut positions the film to potentially become Amazon MGM Studios' biggest movie release ever, surpassing Creed 3's previous record.- Project Hail Mary directors think it was important to make sure their end of the world sci-fi drama was funny:…Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller discuss their new sci-fi drama Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling. Based on Andy Weir's novel, the film balances serious stakes with humor, exploring a scientist's mission to save Earth from a dying sun. The movie is set to release in UK cinemas on March 19 and US theaters on March 20.
- Lord and Miller explain how their work on the Spider-Verse movies inspired their new sci-fi film Project Hail Mary: "People want a visual experience they've never seen before"Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller discuss how their work on the Spider-Verse animated films influenced their new sci-fi movie, Project Hail Mary. They emphasize the desire to create a unique visual spectacle and trust the audience's intelligence, drawing parallels to Andy Weir's novel and Drew Goddard's screenplay.
- Project Hail Mary debuts to near-perfect 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, as critics call it "an early contender for film…Reviews for the science fiction film Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, have been released, with many critics praising it as an early contender for film of the year. The movie, based on Andy Weir's novel, follows an astronaut on a mission to save humanity. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some critics found the film to be less impressive.
IO Interactive Releases 007 First Light Developer Diary Episode 2 Ahead of May LaunchIO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios released the second episode of their developer diary series, Beyond the Light, for the upcoming game 007 First Light. This episode delves into the character development, narrative design, and performance capture involved in creating the reimagined origin story of James Bond, which is set to launch on May 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.- 007 First Light Cast and Characters Deep Dive ReleasedIO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios released a deep dive into the cast and characters of 007 First Light, featuring insights from Narrative and Cinematics Director Martin Emborg and Lead Character Artist Beatrice Harty. The game, which stars Patrick Gibson as James Bond, is set to release on May 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Amazon's Life is Strange TV series has found its Max and Chloe, with Nashville star in lead roleAmazon's upcoming television adaptation of Life is Strange has cast Maisy Stella as Max Caulfield and Tatum Grace Hopkins as Chloe Price. The series, penned by Charlie Covell, follows Max's discovery of her time-rewinding ability as she and Chloe investigate a student's disappearance. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming game, Life is Strange: Reunion, set to release on March 26 for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5.