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  • To launch AMC+ and Acorn TV on Prime Video Channels

    Prime Video collaborates with AMC Networks

    By Our Staff

     

    Amazon Prime Video and AMC Networks, an American entertainment company, have announced the launch of AMC+ and Acorn TV on Prime Video Channels. AMC+ is a subscription service that offers Prime members access to scripted dramas, fan-favourite franchises, and a wide range of ad-free exclusive series and films from the US and around the world.

     

    Said Chaitanya Divan, head of Prime Video Channels & Sports, Amazon Prime Video India: “As the destination for the latest, acclaimed and popular international content, at Amazon Prime Video, we believe in super-serving our customers with choice, access and convenience. Since launch last year, Prime Video Channels has expanded the choice of English and international content available to customers further by giving them access to a wide range of exclusive, high-quality programming from multiple streaming services, while offering them the convenience of enjoying their favourite shows and movies at a single destination, with all their favourite Prime Video features. We are delighted to partner with AMC Networks and offer our viewers an even wider selection of popular and blockbuster English content. Prime members have loved our extensive selection of premium international content, available as add-on subscriptions, and we are committed to satisfying their diverse entertainment needs.”

     

    Added Courtney Thomasma, General Manager of AMC+: “AMC+ offers viewers thousands of hours of celebrated and award-winning series, including our critically-acclaimed dramas from The Son to 61st Street as well as the next generation of fan-driven franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire. With our upcoming slate of AMC+ Originals like Dark Winds and Moonhaven along with access to Acorn TV’s beloved international mysteries and dramas, AMC+ combines thought-provoking stories and iconic characters in one subscription. We are excited to partner with Prime Video Channels to bring our slate of original programming to audiences in India and look forward to delivering many exclusive premieres in the months ahead.”

     

  • Starts off with Sons of the Soil: Jaipur Pink Panthers

    Amazon Prime Videos forays in sports docus

    By A Correspondent

     

    Amazon Prime Video and Abhishek Bachchan today unveiled the trailer for an all-new Amazon Original series, Sons of the Soil: Jaipur Pink Panthers

     

    Produced by BBC Studios India and directed by two-time BAFTA Scotland winner Alex Gale, the unscripted sports docu-series follows the inspiring journey of Jaipur Pink Panthers in the seventh season of the Pro Kabaddi League. Amazon Original Series Sons of the Soil: Jaipur Pink Panthers will launch in over 200+ countries and territories exclusively on Prime Video on December 4. The first episode of the Amazon Original Series will be available to watch for free for all Amazon India customers. Interestingly, Pro Kabaddi league is aired on Star Sports, and the show is going to be aired on Amazon Prime Video and not Hotstar.

     

    Added Aparna Purohit, Head – India Originals, Amazon Prime Video India: “Amazon Prime Video has always endeavored to bring diverse and gripping stories to our audiences. From gangland dramas to musicals – we have developed and produced authentic stories rooted in our soil. And with Sons of the Soil: Jaipur Pink Panthers, we are extremely proud to diversify our repertoire and bring our first-ever sports docu-series in India to our viewers. Kabaddi is one of the oldest and much loved indigenous sports in India and this series follows the incredible journey of Jaipur Pink Panthers Kabaddi team. The series will provide a window into players’ steadfast persistence, rigorous preparation and hard-work leading up-to the 40 minute matches that audiences enjoy. The show will take viewers on an emotional journey as they follow the team not just on the mat but also get an inside look into the lives of the players – where they come from and what drives them.”

     

    Added BBC Studios India Business Head, Sameer Gogate: “BBC Studios has had a strong heritage and specialization in producing documentary content globally and we are excited to bring our expertise in this genre into the India market. India is a sports hungry nation and we are delighted to collaborate with Amazon Prime Video to bring to their audience the first-ever sports docu-series on a truly indigenous sport like kabaddi. It was a pleasure to work with Amazon Prime Video, Abhishek Bachchan and the entire Jaipur Pink Panthers team, who opened up their world and hearts to us. Prime Video in India, through Amazon Originals, has presented some exciting stories for entertainment lovers and with Sons of the Soil: Jaipur Pink Panthers, fans can really look forward to an emotional and an engrossing tale of a team’s dedication and passion to win.”

     

     

  • Amazon India announces multiple new Originals in reality series format

    Amazon Prime Video ventures into reality shows in India

     

     

    Amazon Prime Video India has announced the creation of multiple reality shows for India, a first for a digital streaming service. The lineup comes to life with three new reality shows – Jestination Unknown, The Remix and Comic Kaun featuring stars such as Vir Das, Anu Menon, Amit Trivedi, Sunidhi Chauhan and Nucleya; and comedians Tanmay Bhat, Sumukhi Suresh and Abish Mathew.

     

    Said James Farrell, Head of Content, Prime Video, Asia Pacific: “Reality shows are now more popular than ever, across a variety of genres. Customers globally have told us how much they enjoy reality shows, like the Japanese Prime Video fan favorite, The Bachelor Japan. With the launch of multiple new Original reality shows, we’re aiming to offer our Indian customers a variety of quality new reality content to enjoy.”

     

    Added Vijay Subramaniam, Director, Content, Amazon Prime Video India, said: “We’re always looking for new ways to engage with our customers. We know Indians enjoy reality TV, so we are creating new originals with the best new concepts and local Indian talent. We’re excited to add more variety to our service, and continue to reinvent the way Indian customers watch TV.”

     

  • The deal entails movie titles like Sully, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Conjuring 2, Suicide Squad, The Legend of Tarzan, Lights Out and television shows like Lethal Weapon, Supernatural, Blindspot, The Last Ship, 2 Broke Girls and more

    Amazon Prime signs multi-year deal with Warner Bros

    By A Correspondent

     

    Hours before Apple announced an arrangement with Amazon Prime, the digital consumer giant announced an exclusive long-term content deal with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution which brings the biggest, latest and most popular movies and TV shows from the Warner Bros. repertoire to Amazon Prime members in India.  Amazon Prime  Video will now be the exclusive subscription screening home to some of the latest movies like Sully, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, The Conjuring 2, Lights Out along with evergreen titles like Godzilla, Edge of Tomorrow, Annabelle, Into the Storm to name a few. Apart from the movie library, hundreds of popular hit TV shows like Lethal Weapon, Supernatural, Blindspot, The Last Ship, 2 Broke Girls, The Vampire Diaries, The Originals and more are also available at the same time as their US premiere to Prime members.  The deal also includes the hit comedy, Two and a Half Men, which concluded its 12-season run in 2015.

     

    Said Nitesh Kripalani, Director and Country Head, Amazon Prime Video India: “Amazon is thrilled to announce this groundbreaking deal with Warner Bros. International that adds some of the most in demand and searched movies and TV shows to our latest and exclusive content selection to Prime customers. With top TV shows soon after their US broadcast and classic ever-green movies and TV shows from the Warner Bros. studio, our Prime Video customers will see even further value in the Prime membership.”

     

    “We are pleased that subscribers of Amazon Prime in India will have on-demand access to these high-quality films and first-rate television series,” added Jeffrey Schlesinger, President, Warner Bros Worldwide Television Distribution in a statement.

     

     

     

  • Prime Video will be the exclusive subscription streaming home in India for Academy AwardwinningLa La Land plus films like Deepwater Horizon and The Divergent Series: Allegiant

    Amazon Prime Video announces deal with Lionsgate

    By A Correspondent

     

    Amazon and Lionsgate announced a long-term exclusive deal that will make Prime Video India the subscription streaming home for hundreds of Lionsgate’s top acclaimed films, television episodes and upcoming new releases. Blockbuster movies like La La Land, which has grossed over $370 million at the worldwide box office and won six Academy Awards, event films including Deepwater Horizon and The Divergent Series: Allegiant and upcoming 2017 releases Power Rangers, The Shack and others will also be exclusively available only to Prime members, and will not be available on satellite or pay Television.  Rohit Tiwari at Morris Street Advisors, which represents Lionsgate in India, negotiated and closed the ground-breaking deal.

     

    “It is awesome that Lionsgate has partnered with Amazon Prime Video to bring its original, daring and highly acclaimed content to Indian customers.” said Nitesh Kripalani, Director and Country Head, Amazon Prime Video India. “We know our Prime members are going to absolutely love the selection of award winning films, indelible characters and unforgettable stories from edge-of-the-seat thrillers to spectacular action to heartfelt drama – in true Lionsgate style.”

     

    “Our collaboration with Amazon Prime Video India is the latest example of our commitment to bring world-class, award-winning movies and television series to the Indian market and its viewers,” said Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television and Digital Distribution Jim Packer. “We’re very pleased to partner with Amazon as they continue to transform the face of entertainment in India and bring our premium film and television content to their viewers.”