Latest news with #AmazonStudios
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Games Workshop's annual profit soars on flagship Warhammer game sales
By Yamini Kalia (Reuters) -British miniature wargames maker Games Workshop on Tuesday posted a nearly 30% jump in annual pre-tax profit, thanks to robust sales of its flagship Warhammer 40,000 game. The company, known for its premium, in-house produced fantasy miniatures, has built a cult-like following for Warhammer, which has expanded into video games, books and a film and TV deal with Amazon that was finalised last December. The flagship science-fantasy universe will be brought to screens via a live-action series from Amazon Studios. Henry Cavill, the British actor who played Superman and is a fan of Warhammer, has said he will be involved in the project. Games Workshop's Space Marine 2 video game, released last September, has also been a commercial success with more than 7 million copies sold. Games Workshop reported pre-tax profit of 262.8 million pounds ($350.79 million) for the year ended June 1, up from 203 million pounds the year before. Shares of the company were up 4.1% at 15,880 pence by 0816 GMT. "We have been pretty solid during the year managing our cash costs and investments," the company said in a statement. "The exception was the news about tariffs and the cute looking pipistrelle bat that is delaying our work on our new temporary car park," it added. The Nottingham-based games designer forecast a tariff impact of about 12 million pounds on its pre-tax profit in the current fiscal year and a 2% impact on gross margin in the following year. However, Games Workshop said it was "business as usual" for the firm, which already has a U.S. corporate entity and is investing in its Memphis base. Peel Hunt analysts expect the company's strong performance to continue, despite its vulnerability to tariffs, a stronger pound and a tough comparative period due to the exceptional success of Space Marine 2 last year. ($1 = 0.7492 pounds) Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Newsweek
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Invincible' Scores Early Season 5 Renewal
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors "Invincible" won't be going away any time soon. In spite of just finishing its third season in March and its Season 4 premiere being months away, "Invincible" has been renewed for Season 5 at Amazon Prime Video. Read More: John Malkovich Cut From 'The Fantastic Four' Additionally it's been announced that Matthew Rhys ("A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," "The Americans") has been added to the voice cast. The titular hero (Steven Yeun) of "Invincible." The titular hero (Steven Yeun) of "Invincible." Amazon Studios We don't know yet who Rhys will voice in "Invincible," but one possibility is the villain Thragg. The ruler of the Viltrum Empire, Thragg is the chief antagonist of the "Invincible" comics and has yet to show up in the series. "Invincible" creator Robert Kirkman previously told Variety that the upcoming Season 4 would feature the screen debut of Grand Regent Thragg, though there's no telling whether or not it will be Rhys voicing the bad guy. "It would certainly be weird if [Thragg] didn't show up in the show," Kirkman said. "I mean, I don't know. It's so tough. Here's what I'll say: He's been cast and he's amazing." While it's good news for "Invincible" that it's received an early Season 5 renewal, it shouldn't be particularly surprising. The show was renewed for its fourth season before Season 3 saw the light of day, and likewise was renewed for Season 3 before Season 2 streamed. It also shouldn't be too surprising considering the show's stellar performance. Season 3 of "Invincible" proved to be Amazon Prime's most watched animation season of all time. The renewal news comes not long after the show's second Emmy nomination, with Steven Yeun nominated for the first time for outstanding character voice-over performance. "Invincible" is based on the comics of the same name. When Mark Grayson, son of the world's most powerful superhero, comes of age his own super powers emerge, and among the challenges he's forced to face is a heritage that's much darker than he ever imagined. Invincible's voice cast includes Sandra Oh, J.K. Simmons, Seth Rogen, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Melise Jow, Zazie Beetz, Grey DeLisle, Clancy Brown, Zachary Quinto, Chris Diamantopoulos, Ben Schwartz, Khary Payton, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jay Pharoah, Mark Hamill, and Ross Marquand. More Comics: 'Wonder Woman' Reboot Fast-Tracked at DC Studios 'Supergirl' Poster Teases A More Rebellious Superhero
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Arrested Development's disgraced Jeffrey Tambor, 81, resurfaces on grocery run 8 years after sexual misconduct claims
DISGRACED actor Jeffrey Tambor has resurfaced in public nearly eight years after his Hollywood career was marred by allegations of sexual misconduct. A frail Tambor was pictured during a recent shopping trip at a Trader Joe's in Raleigh, North Carolina, on July 10, exclusive photos obtained by The U.S. Sun showed. 7 7 7 7 Tambor, who shot to fame in the 1990s while starring on The Larry Sanders Show, was seen exiting a Trader Joe's, pushing a shopping cart with a single grocery bag. The former Arrested Development actor, 81, appeared to have a disgruntled expression on his face as he wore a blue-colored padded shirt, khaki shorts, black sneakers, and a baseball cap. Tambor has been out of the spotlight since November 2017 when he was at the center of sexual misconduct allegations brought forth by a former assistant and a co-star on the Amazon Studio series Transparent. At the time, Tambor had been accused of harassing and groping his former assistant and actress, Van Barnes, and made inappropriate sexual advances against his then-co-star Trace Lysette - both transgender actresses. The scandal led to Tambor's firing from the Amazon Studios show despite the Emmy-winning actor denying the accusations. "I am profoundly disappointed in Amazon's handling of these false accusations against me," Tambor, who starred as Maura Pfefferman, a transgender character, for four seasons on the series, said in a statement to NPR at the time. "I am even more disappointed in Jill Soloway's unfair characterization of me as someone who would ever cause harm to any of my fellow cast mates," he added, referring to the show's creator and co-writer. "In our four-year history of working together on this incredible show, these accusations have NEVER been revealed or discussed directly with me or anyone at Amazon. "Therefore, I can only surmise that the investigation against me was deeply flawed and biased toward the toxic politicized atmosphere that afflicted our set." At the time, Soloway praised Barnes and Lysette for their courage in "speaking out about their experience on Transparent." "We are grateful to the many trans people who have supported our vision for Transparent since its inception and remain heartbroken about the pain and mistrust their experience has generated in our community," Soloway said. "We are taking definitive action to ensure our workplace respects the safety and dignity of every individual, and are taking steps to heal as a family." Tambor was never charged with any crimes in regards to the allegations made by Barnes and Lysette. When the accusations first surfaced, Tambor apologized for any inadvertent misbehavior, but denied any intentional harassment or sex abuse. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in May 2018, Tambor admitted that his "ill-temper" did not make him the "easiest person to work with" on set. "I know I haven't always been the easiest person to work with. I can be volatile and ill-tempered, and too often I express my opinions harshly and without tact," he added. "But I have never been a predator - ever." 7 7 SHOCKING ACCUSATIONS The allegations against Tambor came at the height of the MeToo Movement when sexual harassment and assault accusations were made against powerful bigwigs such as Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, and Bill Cosby, among others. At the time, Lysette, the Transparent actor, accused Tambor of making unsolicited advances that included kisses on her forehead. Lysette also alleged that while shooting a scene for the Amazon show, Tambor told her, "My God, Trace, I want to attack you sexually." The actress claimed that minutes later, Tambor moved over next to her in his pajamas and "put his feet on top of hers," and started "little thrusts on her hip." "They were discreet and insidious and creepy. I felt his genitals on me. And I pushed him off," Lysette alleged. Months after Barnes, Tambor's former assistant, and Lysette came forward with their allegations, actress Jessica Walter claimed her former Arrested Development co-star verbally harassed her. However, Walter admitted that Tambor never sexually harassed or assaulted her. "[Tambor] never crossed the line on our show, with any, you know, sexual whatever," the actress told The New York Times in May 2018. "Verbally, yes, he harassed me, but he did apologize." In his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Tambor acknowledged that he once had a "blowup" with Walter, confessing that he "profusely apologized" to his co-star after. "I drove myself and my castmates crazy," he said.
Miami Herald
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Rachel Brosnahan's net worth: How much money does the ‘Superman' star have?
Although she's only a few years past 30, Rachel Brosnahan is already emerging as one of the best actors of her generation, having garnered acclaim for her ability to add depth and humor to often charmingly complex characters. Her breakthrough performance, as Miriam "Midge" Maisel in the Amazon Prime Series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," earned her two Golden Globes, an Emmy, and three Screen Actors Guild awards, but Brosnahan hasn't been content just to read lines someone else wrote. In 2019, she started her own production company, Scrap Paper Pictures, to develop her passion projects, support talented artists, and add new voices to the mainstream narrative. The company inked a major deal with Amazon Studios and has already released a variety of content. But buzz has been building around her latest turn in front of the camera, starring as Lois Lane in James Gunn's reboot of Superman, which opens in theaters on July 11, 2025. It's no surprise that the strong, independent, and intelligent character appealed to Brosnahan-and not just because she's Clark Kent's love interest. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter In an interview with Elle, Brosnahan described her admiration for the iconic character's relentless quest for the truth, saying, "I think [Lane's] endured because it's inspiring to watch someone go to the ends of the earth for what they believe in." After all, not all superheroes wear capes; Lois Lane has been a role model for women ever since her first appearance in the DC Universe in 1938. The tenacious reporter goes on her own adventures, often risking her safety to uncover important stories, and even defeats the "bad guys" without Superman's help. Brosnahan revealed to The Washington Post that out of all the roles she's played, Lane's personality most closely resembles her own. So, how big of a fortune has Brosnahan built from her many, marvelous characters? According to Celebrity Net Worth, Brosnahan has an estimated net worth of $20 million in 2025. The online estimator reports that $11 million-more than half of her wealth-comes from just one role: "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." The rest is the accumulation of earnings from a variety of stage and screen roles, as well as her recently formed production company, Scrap Paper Pictures. Lois Lane may be Superman's intellectual equal, but in terms of salaries, Brosnahan comes out on top. Fandomwire disclosed that Brosnahan reportedly made $4 million for her role in the film, while yet-unknown actor David Corenswet, who plays Superman, only received $2 million. Nicholas Hoult, who portrays the movie's villain, Lex Luthor, took home $1 million, while the film's supporting actors each earned less than half a million dollars for their respective roles. For Brosnahan's star-making turn as Miriam Maisel, a Jewish housewife who becomes a stand-up comic in 1950s Manhattan, the actor received a salary of $100,000 per episode amounting to $800,000 for Season 1 in 2017. The next year, during Season 2, her annual pay was bumped up to $1 million. In Seasons 3–5, Brosnahan earned $300,000 per episode, or $2.4 million per season. In total, Brosnahan made $11 million from the acclaimed, five-season series. Related: Nicholas Hoult's net worth: From Skins to Superman Rachel Brosnahan was born on July 12, 1990, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Both of her parents, Earl and Carol, worked in the children's publishing industry. While Brosnahan's most famous character, Midge Maisel, claims Jewish descent, the actor herself is not Jewish; her heritage is British and Irish. She is the oldest of three siblings and has a younger sister, Lydia, and a brother, whose name is not publicly known. When Brosnahan was four, her family moved to Highland Park, Illinois. She became very active in musical theater during middle and high school. She was also a member of the wrestling team and worked as a snowboarding instructor before graduating from Highland Park High School in 2008. Brosnahan attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she obtained her degree in 2012. The 5'3" actor's first role came while she was still in high school. She played Lisa in the 2009 horror film The Unborn, produced by Michael Bay. Although salary information is scarce, Brosnahan has held parts in numerous TV, film, and stage productions. Rachel Brosnahan's TV series Besides "Maisel," fans will recognize Brosnahan in small parts in several popular TV series, including "Gossip Girl," "The Good Wife," "CSI: Miami," "Grey's Anatomy," and "Orange Is the New Black." In 2013, she played prostitute Rachel Posner in the Netflix series House of Cards. Her character was supposed to die after just two episodes, but her performance impressed showrunners so much that they expanded her role to appear in 17 more episodes. Related: Brad Pitt's net worth: The A-List actor's wealth at 61 Rachel Brosnahan's films In addition to her role in 2009's The Unborn, Brosnahan appeared with Bernadette Peters in 2012's Coming Up Roses; in 2013, she was featured in the romantic thriller Beautiful Creatures with Emmy Rossum and Emma Thompson. Brosnahan provided the voice of Wendy in the 2019 animated film Spies in Disguise. Other notable films include The Courier (2020), I'm Your Woman (2020), Dead for a Dollar (2022), and Louder Than Bombs (2015). Rachel Brosnahan's stage productions Brosnahan has appeared in several Broadway productions. She played Dixie Evans in "The Big Knife" in 2013, Desdemona in a 2016 production of "Othello," and starred opposite Oscar Isaac in "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window" in 2023. In 2019, Brosnahan's production company, Scrap Paper Pictures, received a first-look deal with Amazon Studios to develop content exclusively for its streaming platform. Completed projects include the film I'm Your Woman (2020), starring Brosnahan; the all-female comedy special "Yearly Departed" in 2020 and 2021; and an off-Broadway production entitled "The Great Filter." In addition, Brosnahan starred in two Amazon podcasts that launched in 2022: "The Miranda Obsession" and "Listening In." According to People, after the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2019, Brosnahan revealed that she had been married "for years" to actor and producer Jason Ralph. The couple reportedly started dating in 2015. Brosnahan has admitted that she has been "quite private about her personal life" and cites the "double standard" she has faced in their relationship: The press always asks her about her love life, while they never ask Ralph about his. More on celebrities: Scarlett Johansson's net worth as the highest-grossing actor of all timeArnold Schwarzenegger's net worth: The action hero's wealth at 77Walton Goggins' net worth: The 'White Lotus' actor's wealth & career Parade reports that Brosnahan has remained very close with her "Maisel" co-star, Alex Borstein, saying that the two characters were "soulmates" on screen and that their bond will last "forever." Brosnahan is actually a natural blonde. She started dyeing her hair for parts at age 16 but briefly returned to her natural roots in her late 20s. Yes, Brosnahan is the niece of the late fashion designer Kate Spade. The designer was the sister of Brosnahan's mother. Brosnahan has said that Spade had a huge and colorful influence on her life and that she misses her aunt every day. Related: The 10 most reliable car brands in 2025 according to Consumer Reports The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Khaleej Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Lily Gladstone to be seen in 'The Thomas Crown Affair'
Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone has bagged a pivotal role in Amazon MGM Studios' reimagining of The Thomas Crown Affair, which will be helmed by Michael B Jordan. The character details of Gladstone have not been revealed yet. Oscar winner Kenneth Branagh is also a new addition to the cast, as per Variety. Jordan and Taylor Russell lead the cast of the film, which shoots this summer and is slated for an exclusive theatrical release on March 5, 2027. While plot details are being kept under wraps, both the original 1968 film from United Artists and the 1999 remake from MGM were heist stories revolving around a wealthy, thrill-seeking man who orchestrates a high-stakes robbery simply for the challenge, only to find himself entangled in a complex cat-and-mouse game with a brilliant investigator. Drew Pearce wrote the script for The Thomas Crown Affair, with Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson penning an earlier draft, based on the original film. Patrick McCormick and Toberoff Productions' Marc Toberoff will also serve as producers, with Alan Trustman — who penned the 1968 original — serving as executive producer.
