Project Details

Project Description

Amazon MGM Studios utilizes a global network of production hubs, with its headquarters and primary creative hub located at The Culver Studios in Culver City, California.

Key Production Hubs and Studios

• Culver Studios (California, USA): The main headquarters for Amazon MGM Studios.
• Bray Film Studios (Berkshire, UK): Acquired by Amazon in 2024, it is the production home for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Citadel.
• Shepperton Studios (Surrey, UK): Amazon signed a long-term deal in 2022 for exclusive use of new production facilities here.
• Pinewood Toronto Studios (Canada): A dedicated production base for Amazon MGM Studios.
• First Stage Studios (Leith, Scotland): Used for productions like The Rig.
• Virtual Production (Culver City, CA): Stage 15 at Culver Studios is a 34,000-square-foot virtual production mega-stage featuring a massive LED volume wall powered by AWS. 

Top Amazon Original Series Produced in Toronto

• The Boys: Amazon’s hit superhero series, known for its dark satire, extensively films in Toronto and surrounding Ontario locations.
• Gen V: The spin-off of The Boys was also filmed in Ontario.
• Reacher: The popular action-thriller series filmed its production in Ontario.
• The Handmaid’s Tale: While not entirely an Amazon original, this high-profile series is produced in Ontario.
• The Expanse: The acclaimed sci-fi series used Toronto for production.
• The Lake: A Canadian Amazon Original comedy-drama set in Ontario’s cottage country.
• Kids in the Hall: The 2022 revival of the legendary sketch comedy series was produced in Toronto.
• The Sticky: A series produced by Blumhouse Television and Amazon MGM Studios. 

Top Documentaries and Reality Shows

• All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs: A docuseries following the NHL team, showcasing the city.
• The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith: A true-crime series.
• LOL: Last One Laughing Canada: Hosted by Jay Baruchel, featuring Canadian comedians.