LISTEN: Mike Hopkins on Prime Video’s Evolution, the Bundling Boom, How MGM Changed Amazon, the Future of Bond and No Regrets on ‘Melania’

Variety's 'Strictly Business' podcast features conversations with industry leaders about the business of media and entertainment

By Cynthia Littleton

Cynthia Littleton

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On today’s episode of Variety’s “Strictly Business” podcast, Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, gives a wide-ranging interview on the evolution of Amazon’s media strategy, how the MGM acquisition has changed the game, why the streamer is investing heavily in sports — and why Amazon has no regrets about the Melania Trump documentary film and the upcoming series.

Hopkins also touches on Prime Video’s channels business, AI, Amazon MGM’s approach to theatrical film and — of course — the future of James Bond.

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