Amazon Studios Exec Chris Brearton to Depart Post-MGM Buyout
Amazon Continues to Restructure Following Merger
MGM Buyout Gives Amazon Access to Iconic Film Library
Chris Brearton, a long-time executive at Amazon Studios, will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
Brearton's departure comes two years after Amazon completed its $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM, which was finalized in March 2022.
The acquisition gave Amazon access to MGM's vast library of films and television shows, including the James Bond franchise, "The Hobbit" trilogy, and "Legally Blonde."
- Amazon's acquisition of MGM was seen as a major move in the streaming wars.
- MGM's library of classic films and TV shows is a valuable asset for Amazon.
- Brearton's departure is part of a larger restructuring at Amazon Studios.
Brearton's departure is part of a larger restructuring at Amazon Studios, which has seen a number of executives leave the company in recent months.
In a statement, Amazon Studios said, "We thank Chris for his many contributions to Amazon Studios and MGM, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors."
Brearton did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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