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Amazon’s Sea Oak pilot adds director and new cast
June 24, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon’s Sea Oak has found a director for its pilot.
The zombie comedy series, which is written by George Saunders (Lincoln in the Bardo) from his own short story, was ordered to pilot by Amazon Studios in March, before signing … Read More
Interview: Michael Showalter talks The Big Sick and balancing comedy and drama
June 6, 2017 | Luke ChannellRenowned for his breakthrough role in 2001 cult classic Wet Hot American Summer and multiple collaborations with comedian David Wain, Michael Showalter first turned his hand to directing with his debut The Baxter in 2005. Showalter didn’t direct another film … Read More
Amazon to make film about Monica Lewinsky
June 6, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon has acquired the script for a new film about Monica Lewinsky.
Called Linda and Monica, Flint Wainess’ screenplay ended up on the Black List of the best unproduced scripts at the end of last year. Now, it’s found itself … Read More
Cleopatra TV series in the works at Amazon
May 25, 2017 | David FarnorCleopatra, once brought to life in 1963 by Elizabeth Taylor in one of the most expensive movies ever made, is returning to the screen.
This time, though, the famous Egyptian queen is aiming much smaller, with a TV series … Read More
Amazon invests in wave of Indian original series
December 16, 2016 | David FarnorAmazon has announced a wave of new Indian originals to go with its expanding global presence.
The streaming service launched around the world earlier this week, bringing Amazon Prime subscribers in India new release Bollywood and regional Indian blockbusters, as … Read More
Amazon to serve up original documentary series about Novak Djokovic
September 11, 2016 | David FarnorAmazon is serving up a documentary series about Novak Djokovic.
The show, which has the working title “Novak”, will follow the world’s number one tennis player throughout the 2017 season.
“There are not enough superlatives to describe Novak Djokovic, … Read More
Amazon pilot reviews: The Interestings, The Last Tycoon, Little Big Awesome and more
June 18, 2016 | David FarnorAmazon’s summer 2016 pilot season is here, with two adult dramas and six kids’ series available for anyone (including non-Amazon Prime Video subscribers) to stream for free. Audience feedback is then used to choose which pilots get commissioned to become … Read More
Kelsey Grammar, Mike Newell and Michael Peña lead Amazon’s 2016 pilot season
May 26, 2016 | David FarnorAmazon has announced the line-up for its summer 2016 pilot season – and Kelsey Grammar, Mike Newell and Michael Peña are just some of the names behind the new shows.
The pilots include two one-hour episodes for adults and no … Read More
Aaron Taylor-Johnson eyes The Wall, as Amazon shops original film at Cannes
May 14, 2016 | David FarnorAaron Taylor-Johnson is in talks to star in The Wall, Amazon’s first original film.
The actor, who has won fans and acclaim alike with his roles in Kick-Ass (pictured above) and Nowhere Boy, is in negotiations to star in the … Read More
Amazon to “significantly increase” spend on original content
May 3, 2016 | David FarnorAmazon is stepping up its investment in original content.
The online retailer has already made a name for itself in the streaming sector, with original shows such as The Man in the High Castle and Transparent. Its VOD arm, Amazon … Read More