Amazon Studios greenlights ‘Jem’ live‑action series
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- Amazon MGM Studios is developing a live‑action series of the 1980s cartoon “Jem and the Holograms,” produced by Kilter Films, the banner of Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan.
- Hasbro Entertainment is co‑producing the series, which is described as an “elevated live‑action technothriller series.”
- Christy Marx created the original “Jem and the Holograms” animated series, which aired from 1985 to 1988 and remained a top‑rated syndicated kids’ program into the 1990s.
- Aubrey Peeples starred in the 2015 live‑action film adaptation, which grossed $2.3 million against a $5 million budget, failing to recoup its costs.
- Kilter Films has an overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios and previously produced the post‑apocalyptic drama “Fallout.”
Why it matters: Amazon gains a high‑profile nostalgic franchise for its streaming slate; the earlier box‑office flop underscores the financial risk of reviving the property.
