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EntertainmentAmazon Video coming to Japan
The e-commerce giant unveiled the expansion shortly after Netflix’s own announcement, but some still think Netflix will reign supreme.
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IndustryAmazon drops video support for Google TV
Is the SVOD limiting itself? It’s cut support for older smart TV platforms, and has limited availability compared to competitors.
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EntertainmentAmazon’s Hand of God trailer proves series’ existence
The new drama, starring Ron Perlman as a corrupt judge suffering from hallucinations, will bow on the streaming service on Sept. 4.
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EntertainmentAmazon adds audio commentary to Transparent
Series creator, Jill Soloway, and starring cast members will share behind-the-scenes details in the newest feature available to Prime customers.
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NewsKids get playdate for Amazon’s latest round of pilots
On June 26, viewers will get their first look at six new potential children’s series, including Lily the Unicorn and Lost in Oz.
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DistributionAmazon Studios preps six new kids TV pilots
With just one preschool series in the lineup, the four animated and two live-action projects will be uploaded to instant video.
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FeaturedAmazon sets Aug. 28 debut for third pilot season
The 5-show lineup comes from a group of critically-acclaimed creators, including Jay Chandrasekha, Steven Soderbergh and Whit Stillman.
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NewsAmazon greenlights six of 10 pilots, renews Alpha House
Hour-long dramas The After and Bosch and half-hour dramedies Mozart in the Jungle and Transparent will air on Prime Instant Video. Comedy The Rebels is among those sacked, and the future of Betas is in question.
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NewsSVOD sales to reach $16.7B by 2018: Mintel study
London-based market research film Mintel finds original content is king, as sales for subscription streaming services increased 25% each of the last three years. It also finds Netflix use is way ahead of the nearest competitor.
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DistributionSundance’s Artist Services signs docs for digital premieres
The Sundance Institute is premiering 11 feature films digitally through its Artist Services initiative, including the docs Dear Mandela, Reporter, The Light in Her Eyes (pictured) and When Billy Broke His Head.
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