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Irish Daily Star
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Amazon Prime viewers 'glued to screen' watching 'best show on TV'
Amazon Prime, who have uploaded a hit series that requires 'superhuman stamina' to binge , has just released several episodes of the riveting action series Seal Team, penned by the writer behind massive hits like Justified and Homeland. Seal Team, which debuted in 2017 and ran for seven seasons, was initially an exclusive title for the Paramount+ streaming platform after it moved from its network home on CBS. However, it has since been made available on other platforms, including Amazon Prime, which has just added the first five seasons to its catalog, and a series described as Buffy meets Preacher with 'lots of blood and gore.' This means that not all seasons are available on the giant's streaming service - whose executive, Jennifer Salke, r ecently stepped down amid the James Bond controversy - but UK viewers can find the sixth and seventh installments on NOW. This makes it easier than ever for fans to binge-watch the highly praised show. Read More Related Articles Netflix You star Anna Camp's life from famous ex-husbands, The Office cameo and talks of Pitch Perfect 4 Read More Related Articles CNN host shuts down Trump official in fiery clash over Ukraine peace talks The show centers around an elite unit of Navy SEALs as they plan and execute some of the most perilous high-stakes missions at a moment's notice. However, the pressure of these assignments takes a toll on them and their families back home. (Image: Paramount) Seal Team is the brainchild of writer Benjamin Cavell, who has previously penned episodes for hit shows such as Justified and Homeland. He also worked on the television adaptation of Stephen King's post-apocalyptic epic The Stand and is set to bring the author's book The Institute to the small screen in the near future, reports Surrey Live. The series boasted a writer's room comprised of 70% veterans, including former Navy SEALs Mark Semos and Kenny Sheard, who drew from their experiences to craft authentic storylines. With over 100 episodes under its belt, the show has earned an impressive 71% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite its unexpected conclusion and scrapped plans for a feature film, the drama continues to enjoy dedicated fan support. A critic's review of the inaugural season predicted the show's success, stating: "SEAL Team is built for success and will probably find it. But like the members of the SEAL Team, it's better on the battlefield than on the home front." One enthusiastic viewer praised the show online as "riveting and unbelievably entertaining!" Another fan found themselves hooked, commending both the script and cast chemistry: "I have been glued to the screen for each and every season. The script is fantastic, and the actors have amazing chemistry." A fan hailed it as "absolutely the BEST show on TV. From the writers to the producers, directors, stagehands, cameramen, stuntmen and the FANTASTIC actors." For all the latest news straight to your inbox, sign up for our FREE newsletters here . Another viewer praised its realism, stating: "This is one of the most authentic shows on television. It is super how the audience is let in on the actual preplanning of the Seal's next mission." One viewer shared their journey from doubt to devotion, remarking: "What a sleeper of a show. Oh my God, let me tell you, at first it was a slow wrong could I have been. After three episodes I was hooked, the show really touches on a lot of accurate and actual real live topics. Not just in a battle field way but also what our soldiers go through, their families, and loved ones." They continued: "The development of the show makes the characters kind of related, you can feel what they going through. The show is not perfect, but real nice for a chance. I recommend it, give it a chance of you have not ready taken a look." For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Axios
01-04-2025
- Business
- Axios
Theaters struggle as Big Tech looks to invest
Domestic box office revenue is down 12% from this time last year, when theaters were still grappling with the fallout from the historic actors and writers strikes. Why it matters: Theaters never made a full comeback from COVID-19 and experts don't think they ever will. But for tech giants looking to establish themselves in Hollywood, theatrical distribution matters. Zoom in: Amazon MGM Studios will release 12 to 14 films in theaters in 2026 and potentially 16 films in 2027. Most films will spend 45 days in theaters before being available as pay-per-view and later streaming on Prime Video. The strategy is a big expansion on its number of titles and length of exclusivity in theaters. Previously, the studio released five to eight movies in theaters annually with no set theatrical window, per the New York Times. Amazon shared some details of its new strategy at South by Southwest last month, per Deadline, and elaborated at CinemaCon this week. Zoom out: The shift comes amid a broader shakeup at Amazon MGM Studios. Jennifer Salke exited as head of the studio last week after seven years. Her position will not be filled, per an internal memo. Courtenay Valenti, head of film, streaming and theatrical at Amazon MGM Studios, spoke on the new strategy at SXSW and in conversation with the Times. The big picture: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences expanded theatrical eligibility requirements for films to qualify for the Best Picture category, beginning last year. Those new requirements put more pressure on streamers to distribute their films in more cities on the big screen. Between the lines: Theater chains have been investing in upgrades, including new projectors, luxury seats and bars, to improve the customer experience. AMC Entertainment is adding 40 new Dolby Cinema theaters in the U.S. by the end of 2027. It previously shared plans for 4DX auditoriums. Reality check: The box office is still the place most studios rely on for profits. Movie studios have invested more in sequels and familiar franchises to maximize reliable revenues. But this year, some storylines have flopped. Disney's latest Marvel film, "Captain America: Brave New World," faced a 68% drop at its second weekend in the box office. "Snow White," the live-action remake, also performed poorly in its second weekend. What to watch: The summer box office includes more big remakes and sequels. Disney's slate includes "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," "Lilo & Stitch" and "Freakier Friday."
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Amazon Studios Walks Back Inclusion Playbook as Companies Abandon DEI Policies Under Trump
In the wake of the FCC chairman's probe into DEI practices at Comcast and NBCUniversal, Amazon Studios has walked back its inclusion program that laid out standards for achieving racial diversity, Variety has confirmed. 'We've said from the beginning that our efforts to ensure diverse and inclusive storytelling would be fluid and change over time,' said a spokesperson for Amazon. 'We continue to evolve this vital work in concert with our commitment to keep our global audience of viewers at the center of everything we do. Above all, we strive to tell the very best stories, while empowering diverse voices in our storytelling wherever possible.' More from Variety Amazon Studios Boss Jennifer Salke Teases 'The Idea of You' Sequel, Reflects on Strategy and That $60 Million Deal With Phoebe Waller-Bridge (EXCLUSIVE) María José Rodríguez Steps Down as Amazon MGM Studios Head of Spanish Originals (EXCLUSIVE) How Amazon Studios' Is Getting Bigger and Other Takeaways from Javiera Balmaceda's Masterclass at Conecta Fiction The inclusion playbook was removed from Amazon's website in September 2024. The company also said in a Dec. 16 memo that it was 'winding down outdated programs and materials,' the Associated Press reported. Now Hollywood studios are coming under the same scrutiny as other corporations, with the FCC probing Comcast and Disney making changes to its diversity efforts. Amazon introduced its inclusion playbook in 2021, with the goals of increasing racial, ethnic and gender diversity and casting a variety of characters in speaking roles. The goals also included aiming for 30 percent of jobs to be held by women and people form underrepresented groups and seeking bids from women and minority owned businesses. One year later, Amazon's then-head of DEI Latasha Gillespie told Variety that there had been measurable progress in hiring as a result. (Gillespie exited Amazon last summer and was replaced by Amanda Baker-Lane.) The change in policy was first reported by the Hollywood Reporter. It comes as numerous corporations have ended their DEI programs in alignment with the Trump administration's policies, including Google and Meta. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
