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Quarantine Quests in Cinema: Aaron Ryder and GameStop's Unlikely Blockbuster Saga
Generated on March 13, 2026
TLDR Aaron Ryder leverages his GameStop story to get MGM backing for a new film amid industry turmoil, ensuring production begins despite Hollywood's focus elsewhere. Audiences witness this unique beginning in New York cinemas as the first Gamestop-themed movie nears release post delays caused by Amazon acquisition of MGM.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
Aaron Ryder, during quarantine in Canada for a movie shoot, becomes fixated on the GameStop short squeeze and envisions it as potential inspiration for his next film.
03:50
Aaron Ryder races against Hollywood execs during quarantine in Canada to secure production on what could be "the first GameStop film" by securing MGM's backing.
08:13
Aaron races against Hollywood execs during quarantine by seeking unique intellectual property related to GameStop's stock surge, hoping for a head start on film production.
11:57
Aaron races against Hollywood execs during quarantine by leveraging his GameStop stock story, which quickly garners multiple offers.
15:28
Aaron leverages his GameStop stock story in a competitive race against studios to produce a film, securing the writing team of Lauren Shuker-Blum and Rebecca Angelou after Aaron Sorkin declines.
18:55
Aaron Ryder secures the writing team for his GameStop film after studios are preoccupied with Amazon's MGM acquisition.
22:29
Aaron Ryder tries to save his GameStop film after learning it's stalled post Amazon MGM acquisition.
26:18
Aaron Ryder secures independent financing and production after Amazon MGM's acquisition halts his GameStop film project, resulting in the first feature about Gamestop set for release.
29:47
In a New York cinema last Friday night, audiences were greeted by an unconventional opening: just the word "Gamestop" projected against black screen based on true events.
