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Amazon to release six pilots this fall
September 23, 2015 | contributor
Amazon has announced the release of six new pilots for the fall season, and viewers are encouraged to provide feedback for which pilots they would like to see greenlit for entire series production. The pilots will be available on multiple … Read More
All ‘Sex in the City’ episodes now on Amazon to stream or download
September 16, 2015 | contributor 1
All episodes of the hit TV show Sex in the City are now available to stream or download on the Amazon Prime Instant Video platform. That means subscribers can not only watch any episode of the show’s six seasons wherever there is … Read More
Disney Movies Anywhere connects with Amazon & Microsoft
September 9, 2015 | contributor 1
If you’ve ever signed up for Disney Movies Anywhere you may have received a promotional email offering a free digital copy of Monster’s Inc. upon connecting your account with either Amazon Instant Video or Microsoft Movies & TV (formerly Xbox … Read More
Amazon Instant Video to launch two dramatic pilots: Casanova and Sneaky Pete
July 29, 2015 | contributor
Amazon will launch two dramatic pilots on the Amazon Instant Video platform for consideration of a full series production to launch on Prime. The pilots, titled “Casanova” and “Sneaky Pete,” will first be available in the US, UK and Germany starting Friday, August … Read More
Amazon Instant Video App Adds HD & Cellular Streaming on iOS
April 30, 2015 | Jeff Chabot
The latest update to the Amazon Instant Video app for iOS devices issued today allows streaming over mobile data plans, a feature users have long been asking for in the app. At the same time, the update also allows users to … Read More
Amazon offers Freeview of ‘Orphan Black’ Season 1
April 17, 2015 | contributor
Just ahead of the Season 3 premiere of the BBC’s Orphan Black, Amazon is offering a freeview today of the entire first season on Amazon Instant Video. The ten, 45-minute episodes are available to even those who aren’t Prime members, … Read More
‘Mad Men Season 7’ Episodes Available to Stream on Amazon
April 17, 2015 | contributor
The final episodes of Mad Men Season 7 are currently airing on AMC, but Amazon is also offering the episodes for $1.99 each on Amazon Instant Video. So far, Amazon has Episodes 1-9 from Season 7 ready to purchase, and will be adding additional … Read More
Vizio Ultra HD TVs to support Amazon 4k video
December 22, 2014 | contributor
If you’ve recently purchased a Vizio Ultra HD TV there will soon be more options for true UHD content. Three new apps that support 4k video on Vizio’s P-Series line of Ultra HD Smart TVs are getting queued up for launch, … Read More
Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett concert now streaming in 4k on LG TVs
December 10, 2014 | Jeff Chabot
Starving for some native 4k content on your new Ultra HD TV? The Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett “Cheek to Cheek LIVE!” concert is now streaming in 4k on LG Ultra HD TVs through Amazon’s Instant Video service. The concert is available free-of-charge … Read More
Amazon now streaming 4k video
December 9, 2014 | Jeff Chabot
Today, Amazon announced 4k video is now available to stream at no additional charge for Prime Instant Video subscribers, as well as select film titles from Sony that can purchased in Ultra HD à la carte from non-subscribers.
The new upgrade … Read More
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga concert to stream in 4k
September 24, 2014 | Jeff Chabot
As if the music collaboration between Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga isn’t enough to peak your curiosity, LG and Amazon have teamed up to stream the recently recorded “Cheek to Cheek LIVE!” concert over the Amazon Instant Video platform in … Read More
Amazon Slates Original Show “Transparent” & Releases Official Trailer
August 27, 2014 | contributor
Amazon’s original television series “Transparent” will premiere on Friday, September 26, with all ten episodes of the first season available to binge watch all weekend long. The dark comedy revolves around a Los Angeles family’s secrets and deals with … Read More
Amazon launches new original TV pilots for user input
February 6, 2014 | contributor
Amazon has launched a new set of original pilots to view on the Amazon Instant Video website, with user reviews helping to decide which pilots become Amazon Original Series. Among the new pilots is the drama/comedy Mozart in the Jungle … Read More
Google invites all developers to Chromecast party
February 5, 2014 | Sam Jordan
The future gets bigger for the little $35 dongle.Read More
Amazon now streaming original series ‘Alpha House’ at no charge
November 16, 2013 | contributor
Amazon is now streaming their original series Alpha House at no charge for customers on Amazon Instant Video. The first episode of Alpha House originally aired as a pilot back in April, but Amazon is offering two additional episodes with … Read More
US Postal service shipping Amazon products on Sundays
November 11, 2013 | contributor
Here’s some good news for Amazon Prime customers. The U.S. Postal Service has started delivering packages on Sundays within the cities of Los Angeles and New York. Customers in available regions will now see the Sunday Delivery option for eligible … Read More
Sony Confirms TV & Video Apps Available Upon Launch of PS4
November 7, 2013 | Jeff Chabot
Upon launch of the PlayStation 4 on November 15, Sony has confirmed 11 entertainment-focused apps will be available to download. Netflix will be part of the suite, as one might expect, along with competing streaming video platform Amazon Instant … Read More
Amazon Instant Video Original Series Premiering This Month
November 4, 2013 | contributor
Amazon Studios will premiere two new original series on Amazon Instant Video later this month. Alpha House, premiering Sunday Friday, November 15, is a comedy about four misfit senators who rent a house together in Washington D.C. The series … Read More
Deal Alert: Amazon Digital Titles in HD only $5.99 today
October 20, 2013 | DealFinder 1
[UPDATE: This sale is over, but Amazon has plenty of Digital Movies On Sale for $5 or less.]
Today only, Amazon has got over 30 movie titles on sale to download in HD for just $5.99 each. That’s only a … Read More
Amazon Instant Video greenlights five kids’ show pilots
July 31, 2013 | Jeff Chabot
Given the success of Amazon Studios’ previous set of show pilots that utilized customer feedback to determine which titles would be developed into full series, Amazon has given the greenlight to another 5 pilots. The shows, geared towards children ages 6-11, will be available for free viewing on Amazon’s Prime Instant Video and LOVEFiLM in the UK later this year and into 2014. The greenlit titles include Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street, Grid Smasher, Hard-Boiled Eggheads, The Jo B. & G. Raff Show, and Wishenpoof!. (See descriptions below.) Read More
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Amazon will distribute films to theaters starting with Wonder Wheel
July 27, 2017 | contributor
Traditional film distribution to theaters is one industry Amazon had yet to conquer, but riding on the success of their Oscar-winning production Manchester by the Sea (2016), and their just-released comedy/romance The Big Sick (2017), the internet giant will bring Woody … Read More
Westworld Season 2 Trailer from Comic-Con
July 27, 2017 | contributor
One trailer from Comic-Con San Diego we meant to repost was Season 2 of Westworld. Given the short season of Game of Thrones (only 7 episodes) , you can bet on HBO making as big an effort to promote … Read More
30 Movies You Can Rent for 10 Cents Today
July 26, 2017 | contributor
Vudu is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a special on movie rentals for only .10 cents each. They got 30 titles listed at that ridiculous price, including hits such as Flight (2012), World War Z (2013), Terminator Genisys (2015), Kick-Ass … Read More
‘A Ghost Story’ headed for release on Blu-ray & DVD
July 26, 2017 | contributor
Lionsgate’s fantasy drama A Ghost Story starring Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara is set to release on Blu-ray and DVD on October 3, 2017. The film, written and directed by David Lowery, is about a bereaved woman who’s deceased husband … Read More
Nielsen rankings now include Hulu & YouTube linear TV viewings
July 26, 2017 | contributor
Nielsen has announced they are now including views of eligible linear TV content on Hulu and YouTube TV to contribute to their C3/C7 commercial ratings. This means media buyers and sellers will have a more transparent report of audiences and their … Read More
Ghost in the Shell digital code redeems 4k UHD on Vudu
July 25, 2017 | hdreport
One of the most exciting (and sometimes disappointing) aspects of buying an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc is finding out whether or not the digital copy will redeem 4k UHD. Vudu is one service that’s offering UHD copies through UltraViolet, and … Read More
CNN app update for Android TV features Live television
July 25, 2017 | contributor
The CNNgo app for Android TV (called “CNNgo for Android TV”) has been updated to include live TV and full episodes of TV shows on-demand. CNN says they hand-curate selections of videos, live television, and full episodes for the app, and are … Read More
Stranger Things Official 1st Trailer revealed at Comic-Con
July 24, 2017 | contributor
There were so many reveals at Comic-Con San Diego it’s hard to keep track, especially emerging content in the traditional television and streaming markets. One of the most anticipated series return, and what’s becoming somewhat of a flagship series for … Read More
AT&T closer to buying Time Warner
July 24, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
According to sources and the US Department of Justice Antitrust Division, AT&T is furthering talks to buy Time Warner for $85.4 billion. If approved, AT&T would take on ownership of Time Warner properties such as Cartoon Network, CNN, HBO, TBS, TNT, Turner sports … Read More
Is it time for Japanese Developers to Embrace PC Gaming?
July 24, 2017 | Matthew Byrd
At the risk of startling a good thing and scaring it away, it must be said that Japan is responsible for some of the best games of 2017.
The reason this is such a big deal is because the Japanese … Read More