Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Amazon Appoints Matt Newman to Lead Live-Action for New AI Studios
Imagine Amazon is building a new team to make movies and shows using super-smart computer programs, like robots that can help write scripts or create special effects.
This new team is called AI Studios.
They've hired a boss named Albert Cheng to lead it.
Now, they're bringing in a new leader for the part that makes real-life shows and movies, named Matt Newman.
Before, Matt helped make cool sports documentaries.
He will now work with a team of creative people and computer experts to help filmmakers use these new AI tools.
Other people are also joining this team to help with cartoons, business, and new ideas.
The goal is to help make creating movies and shows more innovative using artificial intelligence.
Matt Newman has been appointed Head of Live Action for Amazon's new AI Studios.
Amazon is restructuring and expanding its AI Studios division, led by Albert Cheng.
Newman previously led original sports content for Prime Video and co-headed movies.
The AI Studios aims to empower creators to integrate generative AI into content production through proprietary tools.
Several other executives, including Jessica Fan (Animation) and June Lee (Business Development), have also joined the AI Studios team.
- Who
- Matt Newman, Albert Cheng, Jessica Fan, June Lee, Ken Nakada, and Mike Hopkins
- What
- Amazon is expanding its AI Studios division with new leadership and hires, including Matt Newman to lead live-action content creation using AI tools.
- When
- August, with the announcement of the restructure and new hires.
- Where
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Why
- To build out Amazon's AI capabilities in content creation, developing proprietary tools and services to integrate generative AI into production.
- Matt Newman's New Role
- Head of Live Action at Amazon's AI Studios
- Previous Role
- Head of Original Sports Content for Prime Video
- AI Studios Head
- Albert Cheng, VP, Head of AI Studios, Amazon MGM Studios
- Other Key Hires
- Jessica Fan (Head of Animation), June Lee (Head of Business Development & Operations), Ken Nakada (Principal, Creative Executive, Live Action)
- AI Studios Mission
- Empower creators to responsibly integrate GenAI into content production