Scott Stuber to Join Amazon MGM Studios to Bring Back United Artists

As Amazon Studios has officially merged into Amazon MGM Studios, Netflix’s former head of film, Scott Stuber, is now joining the streamer with the objective of reviving United Artists. The flagship brand from MGM is known for having produced massive hits like Rocky, The Pink Panther, and, most notably, the James Bond franchise.

Upcoming United Artsits films will be released both theatrically and on Prime Video, on a per film basis.

In a statement, Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, said, “With his proven track record of delivering global hits and an eye towards theatrical fare, Scott’s expertise and vision align perfectly with our film strategy. We are so proud to welcome him to our lot and partner with him on the relaunch of the legendary UA brand, as we work to leverage existing and new IP into big, broad films that resonate with worldwide audiences.”

Meanwhile, Stuber said, “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mike Hopkins, Jen Salke and Courtenay Valenti over the years, and I’m thrilled to partner with them to produce a slate of films and to relaunch the iconic UA brand that has such a rich history of cinematic storytelling. During this dynamic and transformative time for our industry, I am excited to have the opportunity to work with partners who are committed to telling stories that reach and resonate with global audiences. I look forward to producing a wide range of films with great filmmakers, using both original story concepts and MGM and United Artists’ incredible library of existing IP.”

Source: Variety