According to numerous reports Amazon is very close to a deal to buy MGM Studios and its film library for nearly $9 billion with debt. This would significantly alter the streaming wars and give Amazon a huge base of over…
Amazon’s First Original Movie Is Spike Lee’s ‘Chi-Raq’
Amazon, which has begun to have success with its original TV series, is finally jumping into the world of original films. The company has officially announced its first project – Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq. In January, Amazon announced plans to produce…
‘Transparent’ Season Three Is Already a Go
Amazon has announced that it has greenlit a third season of its award-winning original series Transparent – and the second season hasn’t even premiered yet. The third season will begin filming next week. The show’s creator, Jill Soloway, will stay…
‘Bosch’ Season 2 Is a Go After Strong Performance
Bosch, Amazon’s first original hour-long drama, has already been greenlit for a second season. That means it’s also the first drama series to be renewed at Amazon. The show, which premiered ten episodes back in February, is based on a…
Bosch, Amazon’s New Cop Drama, Is Now Available
All ten episodes of Amazon’s first original hour-long drama, Bosch, are now available to stream on Amazon Prime Instant Video. Bosch is based on a series of Michael Connelly novels that follow Harry Bosch, a “relentless LAPD homicide detective who…
You Can Watch ‘Transparent’ for Free This Weekend
If the new show Transparent just hit your radar because of its Golden Globes win and you’ve been itching to see what the fuss is about, this weekend offers you a chance. If you don’t have Amazon Prime, Transparent is…
Amazon Is Going to Make Movies for Theatrical Release and Quick Debut on Prime
Earlier this month, Amazon picked up its first-ever major award win, taking home a Golden Globe award for its original series Transparent. Is Amazon now shooting for Oscars? The company has announced plans to produce at least a dozen original…
Here Are 13 New Pilots You Can Watch Now on Amazon
It’s time for another round of new pilots from Amazon Studios. The company has just made available 13 new pilots (seven for adults and six for kids). Here’s what’s now available via Amazon Instant Video: Cocked Created by Sam Baum…
Bosch, Amazon’s First Hour-Long Drama, Lands Feb 13
Amazon’s first hour-long drama will hit Prime Instant Video on February 13. Bosch, based on bestselling author Michael Connelly’s books about LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch (City of Bones, The Concrete Blonde, and Echo Park), was greenlit back in March…
Woody Allen Heads to Amazon for First-Ever TV Series
Amazon Studios and Woody Allen have just announced a partnership that will see the acclaimed filmmaker write and direct his first-ever TV series. It doesn’t have a name at this point – it’s simply Untitled Woody Allen Project – but…