Jonathan Glickman News

Jennifer Hudson Will Lead New Music-Driven Comedy at New Line

by Sarah Jae Leiber — December 9, 2020

Jennifer Hudson is set to star in an upcoming music-driven holiday comedy recently acquired by New Line, from screenwriter Ira Madison III.

Bill Hader & Javon 'Wanna' Walton Join THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 8, 2020

The sequel to MGM’s 2019 box-office smash hit, The Addams Family has rounded out its stellar voice cast with the additions of Bill Hader as all-new character “Cyrus,” and Javon “Wanna” Walton taking on the role of the youngest Addams sibling, “Pugsley.

Jeremy Pope and Janet Mock Team Up For Film About Sammy Davis Jr. & Kim Novak

by Kaitlin Milligan — July 30, 2020

Jeremy Pope and Janet Mock have teamed up for the upcoming film Scandalous!

Metro Goldwyn Mayer Appoints Martin Kelley as Chief Communications Officer

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 6, 2019

Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) today announced that it has hired veteran public relations executive Katie Martin Kelley as Chief Communications Officer, effective immediately.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II In Talks To Lead Jordan Peele's CANDYMAN

by Tori Hartshorn — February 26, 2019

According to Variety, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is in talks to lead the cast of Jordan Peele;s forthcoming CANDYMAN.

Mattel And MGM Partner To Produce Live Action American Girl Film

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 18, 2019

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Liesl Tommy to Direct the Aretha Franklin Biopic

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 10, 2019

Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures (MGM) announced today acclaimed stage director Liesl Tommy, the first black woman to earn a Tony Award nomination for Best Direction of a Play, is set to direct Respect, a feature film based on the life of music icon Aretha Franklin.

Nia DaCosta Will Direct CANDYMAN Sequel From Jordan Peele

by Sarah Jae Leiber — November 28, 2018

Variety reports that Nia DaCosta, director and writer of 'Little Woods,'will direct the remake of classic horror flick 'Candyman,' produced by Jordan Peele.

Chance the Rapper to Develop Musical Film with MGM

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 13, 2018

Grammy-winner Chance the Rapper has teamed up with MGM to develop a movie musical titled 'Hope,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.

SOME LIKE IT HOT Musical Adaptation in the Works from Producers Craig Zadan & Neil Meron, Casey Nicholaw to Direct

by Julie Musbach — May 14, 2018

The Shubert Organization and movie/television/theatre producers Craig Zadan & Neil Meron, fresh off their juggernaut NBC television event 'Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE,' announced today that they have acquired the coveted rights to adapt Some Like It Hot as an all-new musical for the stage from Metro

Madonna to Direct Upcoming Michaela DePrince-Based MGM Flick TAKING FLIGHT

by Macon Prickett — March 13, 2018

According to Variety, Pop Icon Madonna is set to direct upcoming MGM Drama TAKING FLIGHT Based on the life of ballerina Michaela De Prince.

Romantic Drama ME BEFORE YOU Crosses $200 Million at Global Box Office

by Caryn Robbins — September 6, 2016

New Line Cinema's and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures' romantic drama ME BEFORE YOU crossed a major milestone over the weekend, reaching the $200 million mark worldwide and wrapping up a hot summer season at the box office for the film's distributor, Warner Bros.

Mark Burnett & Roma Downey Join MGM & Paramount's BEN-HUR

by Caryn Robbins — April 25, 2014

Mark Burnett and Roma Downey (Son of God) have joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Paramount Pictures' Ben-Hur

MGM Developing Live-Action/Animated PINK PANTHER Film

by Tyler Peterson — March 31, 2014

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) is developing for production a full-length hybrid animation and live-action feature film based on the animated 'Pink Panther' character, it was announced today by Gary Barber, chairman and CEO of MGM and Jonathan Glickman, president of the studio's motion picture group.