MGM Resorts International and MGM movies (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios) are entirely separate corporate entities operating in completely different industries, despite sharing historical brand roots originating from Hollywood's Golden Age. MGM Resorts focuses exclusively on the ownership, management, and operation of luxury hotels, casinos, and entertainment complexes such as the Bellagio and MGM Grand. In contrast, MGM movies represents the historic film and television production studio with a massive cinematic catalog, an asset that was acquired by Amazon to power its streaming ecosystem, maintaining no operational ties to the Las Vegas gaming empire.