The potential deal, said to be several weeks into negotiations, has been reported by the likes of The Information and trade publication Variety.
More Stars Than the Heavens
Formed in 1924, MGM—which grew out of Metro Pictures, Goldwyn Pictures, and Louis B. Mayer Pictures—became one of the big five movie studios of the Hollywood golden age. Its iconic motto was “more stars than there are in heaven,” referring to the number of big-name actors and other talent it had on its roster.
Today, MGM’s biggest selling points are its catalog of major movies and other programming.
In addition to Bond and the Rocky/Creed franchises, this includes the likes of The Hobbit, Robocop, The Silence of the Lambs, The Magnificent Seven, Gone With the Wind, and several thousand others. Its MGM TV library includes Fargo, The Handmaid’s Tale, the Stargate franchise, The Voice, Shark Tank, and more.
A $9 Billion Purchase
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