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Borat sequel on Prime Video

A new Borat movie is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on October 23rd in 240 countries. The movie is a sequel to 2006’s Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan which was a global hit, taking over $260 million at the box office. The new movie is titled […]

October 2, 2020By Nik Roseveare

Santiago Segura signs with Amazon Prime Video for LOL: Last One Laughing

Amazon Prime Video today announced a new Amazon Original comedy variety series that will be presented by the acclaimed actor, writer, director and producer Santiago Segura (Father there is only one, Torrente). In the series, Segura will pit 10 famous Spanish comedians against one another to see who can keep a straight face while simultaneously […]

September 29, 2020

Report: W. European TV market worth over €100bn

The total revenues of the TV market in Western Europe amounted to €101.9 billion in 2019, according to the latest Turning Digital report from Rome-based ITMedia Consulting. This figure represents an increase of 1.5 per cent over the previous year, but revenues could fall by 10 per cent in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. […]

September 25, 2020From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Netflix coming to Amazon’s Echo Show

Amazon has confirmed that Netflix will soon be available on its Echo Show smart displays, including the new rotating Echo Show 10 In a press release, Amazon said “Coming soon, you will also be able to watch Netflix simply by asking Alexa, with the ability to search, browse, and stream the entire catalogue, including Netflix […]

September 25, 2020By Nik Roseveare

Amazon unveils Luna cloud-gaming srvice

Amazon has unveiled Luna, a new cloud gaming service, designed for instant play, to rival the likes of Google Stadia and xCloud. In a press statement, Amazon explained: “With Luna and the incredible scale and capability of Amazon Web Services (AWS), it’s easy to stream high-quality, immersive games. Players can enjoy Luna games on their […]

September 25, 2020

Qwest TV on Amazon Fire TV

Qwest TV, the streaming video service dedicated to jazz and related eclectic music and artists, is now available on Amazon Fire TV worldwide. The service’s subscription SVoD offering can now be downloaded from the Amazon App store and enjoyed on any television connected to Fire. “We want to give music and art lovers as many […]

September 25, 2020

Amazon orders The Boys spin-off series

Superhero drama The Boys has been a huge hit for Amazon Prime Video and now, eager to cash-in on the success, the streaming platform has ordered a spin-off series. The R-rated series will take place at a college for up-and-coming superheroes bankrolled by the evil Vought International conglomerate, according to a report from Variety. Craig […]

September 25, 2020By Nik Roseveare

Crystal Palace v Everton on Prime Video this Saturday

Amazon will broadcast Crystal Palace v Everton on Prime Video on September 26th, with live coverage beginning at 2:30pm ahead of a 3pm kick-off. The fixture will be presented by Jim Rosenthal, with commentary from Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist, matchday reporting from Lynsey Hooper and pitch-side punditry from Leon Osman and Eni Aluko. Existing […]

September 24, 2020

Amazon Prime Video’s Truth Seekers launches Oct 30

Amazon has revealed that it will launch the UK Amazon Original series, Truth Seekers, on Prime Video on October 30th. The paranormal comedy series, consisting of 8 episodes, will be available in over 240 countries and territories globally. Truth Seekers will mark the first time Simon Pegg and Nick Frost have worked together on a […]

September 23, 2020By Nik Roseveare

Amazon Original The Challenge: ETA launches Oct 30

Amazon Prime Video has announced the launch date and released the official trailer for the upcoming Spanish Amazon Original The Challenge: ETA, a docuseries that tells the history of the terrorist group ETA, and the fight of the Spanish government and the Civil Guard against them. The eight-episode docuseries will launch exclusively on Prime Video […]

September 22, 2020