As a long-time gamer and movie enthusiast, I’ve seen my fair share of industry shakeups and revivals. The recent news about Scott Stuber joining Amazon MGM to re-launch United Artists is an intriguing development that sets my heart racing with anticipation.
Scott Stuber has secured a new job following his departure from Netflix. He is now reviving the esteemed United Artists studio brand under the umbrella of Amazon MGM.
Stuber’s long-term deal with United Artists includes financing and producing films through his upcoming production company. These movies will be distributed by United Artists for both cinematic release and streaming on Amazon Prime. Stuber will have a role in all UA productions, regardless of whether his company is involved or not.
Stuber and his recently established production company will enjoy preferential consideration for projects by Amazon MGM, and they will operate from Amazon’s offices in Culver City.
In early 2023, it was revealed that Stuber had decided to leave his position as the film chief at Netflix and take up a new role at Amazon MGM. During his tenure at Netflix, Stuber spearheaded the company’s push into blockbuster movies. This involved attracting big-name directors like Zack Snyder and the Russo brothers, in addition to renowned auteurs such as Martin Scorsese. Prior to joining Netflix in 2017, Stuber had built a successful career at Universal, where he founded Bluegrass Films before making the move.
United Artists, the century-old film company established by Charlie Chaplin, D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks, is now back with this new version. This production and distribution company was built on the principle that artists would have control over their own projects. Some of its most famous productions are “Modern Times,” “Of Mice and Men,” and “The African Queen.”
In the 1980s, United Artists was taken over by MGM. More recently, in 2019, it was rebranded as United Artists Releasing, a collaboration between MGM and Megan Ellison’s Annapurna. However, when Amazon bought MGM, United Artists was once again merged back into the larger studio. This state of affairs is expected to change with Stuber’s planned revival.
In an era of constant change for our industry, Stuber expressed his enthusiasm about collaborating with like-minded partners. He’s thrilled to be involved in creating stories that connect with diverse audiences around the world. Looking forward, he plans to produce a varied slate of films, both new and based on MGM and United Artists’ extensive collection of intellectual property, with talented filmmakers.
“Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM, expressed her excitement about Scott’s history of producing successful global movies and his interest in dramatic productions. She warmly welcomed him to our studio and looked forward to collaborating with him on the revival of the iconic UA label. Our goal is to create widely appealing films using both established and new intellectual property.”
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2024-07-26 18:56