Emmy Awards move from primetime TV to streaming giant in new six-year deal The Emmys viewership has always consistently trailed behind the Oscars, Grammys, and Golden Globes The Independent UK · Oct 6
Amazon's Bezos pushes Prime Video redesign focused on AI Jeff Bezos is pushing Prime Video's overhaul to highlight Amazon's AI. The project, known as Lighthouse, aims to showcase AI for millions of users. This initiative seeks to elevate Amazon's standing in the competitive AI landscape. New features will improve content recommendations and respond to spoken requests. Bezos' personal involvement… The Economic Times · Jul 23
Amazon MGM Studios boss Mike Hopkins wants 'relevant' James Bond Amazon MGM Studios chief Mike Hopkins has revealed that the company are determined to make James Bond "relevant" for a new era of the iconic franchise. BANG Premier · Jun 15
Nine Candidates to Take Over for Adrian Autry at Syracuse After Orange Coach’s Dismissal Syracuse is set to make its first external men’s basketball hire in generations. Here are some names to know. Sports Illustrated · Mar 11
‘Dune’ filmmaker Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film Villeneuve, who earned critical acclaim for the Dune franchise, 'Blade Runner 2049' and 'Sicario', said the role is a "massive responsibility". He added: "To me, (Bond is) sacred territory. I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come." Euronews · Jun 26, 2025
National Weather Service suspends critically important forecasting practice after DOGE devastation The move — which comes after a severe weather outbreak last weekend resulted in dozens of deaths — has drawn strong reactions from forecasters and meteorologists on social media The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025
Amazon MGM Studios acquires the license to thrill as its gains full creative control of the entire James Bond franchise in landmark deal The entertainment industry has been left shaken and stirred by Amazon's acquisition of the 007 brand. TechRadar · Feb 20, 2025
One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station A Texas church has not one — but two — members aboard the International Space Station The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2024
Report: Washington to Fire Coach Mike Hopkins After Seven Seasons The Huskies haven’t been to the men’s NCAA tournament since 2019. Sports Illustrated · Mar 8, 2024
College Football World Reacts to Alabama’s Reported Hiring of Kalen DeBoer The Crimson Tide are rolling the dice after legendary coach Nick Saban's retirement. Sports Illustrated · Jan 12, 2024
Amazon Prime Video and MGM Studios experiences hundreds of job cuts SVP Mike Hopkins sent out an email addressing the 'tough decision' Android Central · Jan 10, 2024
Amazon’s sends email scolding employees for not coming to the office—even though they did Amazon said the email was an oversight, but it still underscores the tech giant’s difficulty in getting its employees back to the office. Fortune · Aug 10, 2023
Amazon exec says it’s time for RTO: ‘I don’t have data to back it up, but I know it’s better’ “We’re here, we’re back. It’s working,” Mike Hopkins, Amazon Studios head, said in a meeting, before acknowledging a lack of evidence. Fortune · Aug 3, 2023
Former Kansas coach Larry Brown pushes back on reports he’s joining Washington Huskies Former Kansas men’s basketball coach Larry Brown, who directed the Jayhawks to an NCAA title in 1988, may soon be back in college coaching — this time as an analyst at the University of Washington. Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023
Multichannel News · Apr 24, 2023 B+C Hall of Fame 2023: Ray Hopkins President, U.S. Networks Distribution, Paramount Global
Broadcasting & Cable · Apr 6, 2023 'Thursday Night Football' Subscriber Success Reportedly Has Amazon Rethinking Its $7 Billion Originals Strategy Live sports has lured new Prime Video customers more efficiently, exacerbating an emerging rivalry between top-level video executives Mike Hopkins and Jennifer Salke
Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2023 Matt Calkins: It’s hard to see how Mike Hopkins is going to change things for UW men Cash or confidence?
Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2023 Matt Calkins: Costly buyout may be only thing that keeps Washington from firing Mike Hopkins SEATTLE — This is a column about Mike Hopkins' future at Washington, but first, a reference to Pete Carroll.
Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022 Washington's struggles vs. ranked teams continue in loss to No. 23 Auburn SEATTLE — To snap their three-year winless streak against ranked teams, Mike Hopkins believed the Washington men’s basketball team needed to balance its emotions, execute the game plan and match No. 23 Auburn’s toughness.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022 Amazon Prime Video and studios architect Jeff Blackburn to retire A key architect of Amazon Prime Video, Jeff Blackburn, is retiring from the e-retailing giant.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 30, 2022 Amazon Studios boss Jennifer Salke will now also run MGM Studios LOS ANGELES — Amazon Studios is giving its studio chief Jen Salke a much larger Hollywood role.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 28, 2022 Mark Burnett, MGM's TV chief, leaves amid Amazon reorganization Amazon announced Monday that reality television producer Mark Burnett, who served as MGM's television president for eight years, was leaving the company amid Amazon's efforts to integrate MGM into its own studio operations.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 23, 2022 Mountain West Basketball: Fresno State vs. Washington–Preview, Odds, Prediction Fresno State heads to Anaheim for the Paycom Wooden Legacy. They'll take on Washington, here's what to look for.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2022 SI’s Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Preseason Rankings UCLA may be leaving for the Big Ten in the future, but for now it leads the way out West.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 27, 2022 MGM film leaders leaving company after Amazon deal LOS ANGELES — Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, the heads of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios' film business, are leaving the company, in a move that comes shortly after Amazon took over the storied studio.