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Apr 2023
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According to Deadline, Amazon is considering about a dozen titles for film and/or TV development. The titles hail from MGM's extensive film and television catalogue as Amazon bought the studio in March 2022 for $8.5 billion. Now, some of MGM's biggest hits are being eyed for remakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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