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From ‘American Hostage’ to Podcasts, Hollywood Digs Deeper Into Digital IP — But Will the Same Stories Told on Different Platforms Hurt Business?
Watching the MGM+ limited anthology series “American Hostage” with exec producer and star Jon Hamm at its Sept. 12 Toronto fest premiere, you might be reminded of last year’s Sept. 7 Toronto premiere, Gus Van Sant’s thriller “Dead Man’s…
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The MGM+ limited anthology series “American Hostage,” executive‑produced and headlined by Jon Hamm, debuted at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 12. Its premise echoes earlier adaptations of the 1977 Indianapolis hostage crisis, including Gus Van Sant’s thriller “Dead Man’s Wire,” which premiered at the same festival on Sept. 7 last year. The story has also been told in a 2022 podcast titled “American Hostage,” featuring Hamm as well. These multiple versions illustrate Hollywood’s trend of re‑exploring the same true‑crime narrative across different digital formats.
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