Netflix and Amazon are scaling up in order to compete directly with studios, according to the findings of a new report by Ampere Analysis.
Amazon MGM deal comes under scrutiny
Amazon’s $8.5 billion acquisition of the movie and TV studio MGM is set for a lengthy investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Amazon agrees to buy MGM
Amazon has entered into an agreement to acquire MGM for a purchase price of $8.45 billion.
Amazon targets MGM
Amazon is reported to be in talks to buy the film studio MGM for around $9 billion.
Amazon voices opposition to breakaway league
Amazon Prime Video says it “understands and shares” the feelings of football fans following the announcement of the breakaway European Super League (ESL).
Sky launches Sky Ticket on Amazon Fire TV in Germany
German pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland is making its streaming service Sky Ticket available on Amazon Fire TV devices in Germany.
Amazon, Discovery, TELE System join HbbTV Association
Membership of the HbbTV Association has reached 77 following the announcement that Amazon, Discovery and TELE System Digital have become members of the industry body.
47% of US broadband households subscribe to Amazon Prime Video
New research from Parks Associates has revealed 47% of US broadband households subscribe to Amazon Prime Video, making it second only to Netflix in terms of take-up of among subscription-based OTT video services in the US.
German good!movies Channel goes beyond Amazon
German video-on-demand (VOD) service good!movies Channel is now also available as a stand-alone service outside of Amazon.
Amazon could broadcast Champions League in Italy
Amazon is on the verge of securing one of the rights packages to the Champions League in History.