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Amazon MGM

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Culver City, United States

Amazon MGM is a joint venture that manages the intellectual property rights for the James Bond franchise, alongside producing films based on the iconic spy character. The partnership aims to leverage the resources and capabilities of Amazon and MGM to create innovative content for both theatrical release and streaming on Amazon's platforms.

CCI Score

CCI Score: Amazon MGM

-16.68

0.01%

Latest Event

Amazon MGM Joins MPA Lobbying Group

Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video have been added as the newest members of the Motion Picture Association, joining the industry trade and lobbying organization on October 1, 2024. This move aligns the company with established industry players to collaborate on collective policymaking and content protection efforts.

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Amazon MGM is currently rated as an Enabler.

-10 to -19 CCI Score
Companies in this segment facilitate authoritarian practices while claiming neutrality. They provide resources or support that indirectly bolster oppressive regimes, thereby undermining democratic accountability without overtly endorsing the regime.

Latest Events

  • Amazon MGM Joins MPA Lobbying Group Logo
    OCT
    01
    2024

    Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video have been added as the newest members of the Motion Picture Association, joining the industry trade and lobbying organization on October 1, 2024. This move aligns the company with established industry players to collaborate on collective policymaking and content protection efforts.

  • -15

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    April 3

    By joining the MPA, Amazon MGM Studios is engaging in industry-wide lobbying efforts that reinforce established corporate influence over policymaking. This membership may facilitate regulatory capture and consolidate corporate power, actions which can undermine broader democratic accountability from a left‐leaning, anti‐fascist perspective.

    MPA Adds Amazon Prime Video And MGM Studios As Newest Member

  • Amazon Political Donations to Election Deniers Criticized Logo
    OCT
    01
    2024

    Data reveals that Amazon contributed at least $180,500 to election deniers as part of its overall $731,000 political spending during the 2023-2024 cycle, raising concerns about support for anti-democratic practices.

  • -70

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    April 3

    The donation of at least $180,500 to election deniers represents a significant portion of Amazon's political spending. This contribution aligns the company with forces that undermine democratic processes, thereby supporting authoritarian elements. Given the evidence, the action is rated negatively under political contributions and lobbying efforts.

    Amazon's 2024 Political Spending

  • Amazon MGM Joins the Motion Picture Association Lobby Logo
    OCT
    01
    2024

    Amazon MGM Studios, as part of Prime Video, will join the Motion Picture Association on October 1, expanding its role in Hollywood lobbying and industry policymaking alongside major studios.

  • -40

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    April 3

    By joining the Motion Picture Association, Amazon MGM Studios deepens its involvement in a high-profile lobbying group that influences industry regulation and policy. This move consolidates corporate power in Hollywood, potentially undermining broader democratic and worker interests, which is concerning from an anti-authoritarian perspective.

    Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, highlighting its power in Hollywood

  • Amazon MGM Studios Joins Motion Picture Association Logo
    OCT
    01
    2024

    Amazon MGM Studios is set to become the seventh member of the Motion Picture Association on October 1, 2024, marking its entry into an influential lobbying group that represents major Hollywood studios. This move expands the company's engagement in political advocacy and policy influence related to industry issues such as anti-piracy and content protection.

  • -20

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    April 3

    By joining the Motion Picture Association, Amazon MGM Studios is aligning itself with a powerful lobbying organization known for advocating industry-friendly policies. This association can potentially be used to influence policy in favor of corporate interests, thereby entrenching industry influence in the political process, which from an anti-fascist perspective raises concerns about transparency and accountability.

    Amazon MGM Studios is joining the Motion Picture Assn. - Yahoo

  • Amazon Enhances Supply Chain Oversight in Response to Violations Logo
    FEB
    22
    2024

    After an independent audit in 2023 revealed violations by a third‐party labor agency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Amazon issued a public update reaffirming its commitment to human rights and transparency in its supply chain. The company detailed its decision to engage an external labor rights expert to assess and improve conditions for contracted workers, emphasizing dignity and respect throughout its value chain.

  • +50

    Supply Chain Ethics

    April 3

    The reported update shows a proactive move to address supply chain violations, with Amazon engaging an independent expert to assess labor conditions. This demonstrates a commitment to ethical business practices and transparency in supply chain management, aligning with anti-authoritarian and worker rights values.

    Update on Amazon’s response to violations of our supply chain standards involving contracted workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  • Amazon.com Lobbying Expenditures Revealed Logo
    DEC
    31
    2023

    OpenSecrets data reveals that Amazon.com spent $19,990,000 on lobbying efforts in 2023. This expenditure highlights the significant political influence wielded by the broader Amazon conglomerate, raising concerns about the deployment of corporate power in shaping policy and potentially supporting authoritarian-aligned practices.

  • -50

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    April 3

    The reported lobbying expenditure of nearly $20 million underscores the company's active engagement in influencing political decisions. Such heavy lobbying is viewed negatively within an anti-fascist framework because it can serve to bolster corporate interests and impede progressive, democratic reforms. This political contribution activity raises concerns about the potential for corporate interference in policy-making that may favor authoritarian approaches.

    Amazon.com Lobbying Profile • OpenSecrets

  • Amazon Sustainability: Ethical Supply Chain Commitment Logo
    JAN
    01
    2023

    Amazon Sustainability details its commitment to ensuring a responsible supply chain that clearly prohibits child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking while supporting transparent labor practices, particularly for vulnerable workers. The initiative involves direct engagement with suppliers and dedicated teams in key sourcing regions to evaluate and mitigate risks.

  • +70

    Supply Chain Ethics

    April 3

    The article highlights Amazon’s proactive measures to enforce high labor standards and ethical practices within its supply chain. By explicitly rejecting child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking and committing to continuous improvement in supplier engagement, the company demonstrates progressive and anti-authoritarian business practices that protect vulnerable workers.

    Amazon Sustainability

  • Charges Over Illegal Firing of Activist Workers Logo
    SEP
    22
    2021

    A labor board hearing is set to address charges that the company illegally terminated two tech workers, Emily Cunningham and Maren Costa, who were outspoken in criticizing its climate and labor practices. The workers allege they were fired in retaliation for their activism, and the case is being reviewed by the National Labor Relations Board.

  • -75

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    April 3

    The filing and subsequent hearing over the termination of employees for their labor and climate activism indicates a repressive labor practice. Retaliating against internal critics not only undermines workers’ rights but also discourages necessary advocacy for better working conditions, aligning with authoritarian suppression of dissent.

    Amazon facing charges it illegally fired activist workers

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