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Prime Video is diving into the Old Testament. The streamer has officially ordered Joseph of Egypt, an eight-episode limited series starring Adam Hashmi in the title role. The biblical drama, penned and executive produced by Craig Wright, is now in production in New Mexico.

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Paramount’s new Skydance-backed leadership is wasting no time charting the studio’s future, signaling an ambitious push into marquee franchises, fresh original stories, and a larger annual film output. Days after the Skydance-Paramount merger closed last week, co-chairs Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg — also Vice Chair of Platforms and Chair of Paramount Television, respectively — made a bold statement by acquiring High Side, the high-profile Timothée Chalamet–James Mangold package.

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The sequel to Amazon MGM’s 2024 hit Road House is picking up steam, with Leila George confirmed as the female lead and Dave Bautista officially signing on to join previously announced star Jake Gyllenhaal. The new film follows the success of Doug Liman’s slick, action-packed remake, which became one of Prime Video’s biggest streaming titles last year. According to Amazon MGM, Road House drew an impressive 80 million views globally in its first two months, setting the stage for a follow-up.

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Historical epic Rise of the Raven is poised to captivate Canadian audiences soon. After its North American debut at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival, the 10-part miniseries will be available on CBC GEM, commencing September 19.

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Millennium Media is moving forward with plans for an origin story in the Rambo franchise, and Noah Centineo is now in talks to lead the project. The film, titled John Rambo, will explore the character’s formative years during the Vietnam War.

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Brendan Fraser’s latest film, the comedy-drama Rental Family, has been chosen as the American Express Gala screening at this year’s BFI London Film Festival. The screening will take place on Thursday, October 16, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, with director and co-writer Hikari and Fraser expected to attend. The announcement positions the film as one of the festival’s most high-profile events, adding further anticipation for its upcoming release.

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The Ilya Naishuller‑directed action comedy Heads of State premiered on July 2, 2025 via Amazon MGM Studios on Prime Video, and the results have been explosive. According to an exclusive report, the film has generated over 75 million global viewers, making it the fourth most‑watched Amazon MGM Studios feature ever on the service.