Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Amazon plans films with quick Web release – Boston Globe


Amazon’s plans escalate its rivalry with Netflix. Both companies have shaken up the model for television. Above, Jill Soloway, the writer and director, during the shooting of “Trans-parent,” Amazon’s acclaimed dark comedy. NEW YORK — First the small screen, now the big screen. Amazon’s entertainment ambitions come in all sizes. After winning acclaim for one of its original television productions, Amazon announced Monday that it would produce and acquire films for theatrical release and early distribution on its Prime Instant Video service.
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