Media Consumption
Prime Video adds Apple TV+ in the UK
It joins Paramount+ and discovery+ which are also available as add-ons on the platform
Prime Video
Artificial Intelligence
Prime Video beta-tests AI-powered recap function
AWS said the solution aims to provide users with spoiler-free catch-up content summaries
Media Consumption
‘Under 10 seconds latency’ and ML-created highlights: Prime Video is ready for Champions League kick-off
Prime Video is using low-latency technology across "the majority of devices", delivering live action from grass to glass in under 10 seconds, which it...
Media Consumption
Prime Video employs Amazon Bedrock to power new user experience
Prime Video is utilising Large Language Models (LLMs) to simplify the synopses for TV series and films
Media Consumption
Amazon Prime Video to kick off Premier League matches in HDR
Fans will also be able to take advantage of a new in-game match selector, accessible during a live match to switch between multiple concurrent...
Media Consumption
Amazon introduces adverts to Prime Video
The adverts will be introduced in the UK, Germany, United States and Canada in early 2024
Media Consumption
TNT Sports added to Amazon Prime Channels
Prime Video UK customers can now access discovery+’s live and on-demand sports and entertainment content, including TNT Sports, as part of discovery+ Premium
Production & Post
Universal Pixels sees Good Omens with in-camera VFX
The Universal Pixels team joined the second season shoot at Glasgow’s Wardpark Studios, to provide in-vehicle driving sequences and rear projection for the show's...
Production & Post
Prime Video opens submissions for craft traineeships, expands into Wales
Areas covered by the Academy include camera, sound, post production, sustainability, lighting and grip
Production & Post
Amazon reveals £4.2 billion investment in UK creative industries, announces new apprenticeships
Amazon said it has doubled its investments in the creative sectors across the UK in the last five years, including new production facilities set...
Media Delivery
Amazon Prime Video ‘planning ad-supported tier’
The tech giant is said to have been holding early discussions over the past few weeks.
Media Delivery
Amazon ‘considering separate app for sport’
Company is said to view the launch of a standalone app as a way to generate revenue from its sports deals
Business
Sky Sports secures US Open rights
The broadcaster has secured the rights from 2023 up to and including the 2027 event, taking over the UK rights from Amazon
Media Consumption
My Precious: The Rings of Power attracts 25 million viewers on day one
The series launched exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on Friday
Live Production
Gravity Media serves up broadcast services for US Open
Gravity Media shipped eight 50-tonne sea containers and 43 tonnes of air freight for the three-week rig across 17 different courts
Business
Prime Video commits to further investment in training next-generation
Initiative includes funding for two students on the BA Production Technology and Management programme at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Business
Amazon to share Champions League rights with BT Sport
Amazon has won the rights to Tuesday night games, with BT Sport airing Champions League matches on Wednesday
Business
Prime Video commits £10 million to support training in UK film and TV industry
Company is working with the National Film and Television School on Prime Video Pathway
Production & Post
Prime Video signs long-term lease with Shepperton Studios
Multimillion-pound long-term contract includes the use of nine sound stages, workshops and office accommodation
TVBEverywhere
Amazon ‘wins German Champions League rights’
Prime Video has won the A1 package for the 2021-22 season
TVBEverywhere
Streaming services score over half of Golden Globes TV noms
Netflix leads nominations lists in both film and TV categories
Business
Amazon pens exclusive PBS deal
Amazon has signed an exclusive deal to secure PBS Kids content for its Prime Video service. The multi-year agreement will allow Prime users to...
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