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Title: Amazon to make movies, release them online weeks after theatrical release
Post by: Mr. Analog on January 19, 2015, 11:03:51 AM
http://venturebeat.com/2015/01/19/amazon-reveals-plans-to-produce-up-to-12-original-movies-a-year/

Given Netflix's similar success in TV series, I'm sure Amazon can do the same

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the theatre experience, but most movies I would otherwise miss because "meh" I would probably watch on my big screen at home
Title: Re: Amazon to make movies, release them online weeks after theatrical release
Post by: Lazybones on January 19, 2015, 11:19:00 AM
Only problem is that Amazon does not offer those services in Canada.
Title: Re: Amazon to make movies, release them online weeks after theatrical release
Post by: Mr. Analog on January 19, 2015, 11:19:42 AM
True, but it's a start anyway
Title: Re: Amazon to make movies, release them online weeks after theatrical release
Post by: Mr. Analog on December 14, 2016, 10:12:58 AM
Amazon Prime Video is now officially available in Canada

The selection is limited and the originals look a bit flat... but it's available :)
Title: Re: Amazon to make movies, release them online weeks after theatrical release
Post by: Darren Dirt on December 14, 2016, 02:11:44 PM
Wow, what's next,  Hulu?
(or does Crave have all their content licenses)
Title: Re: Amazon to make movies, release them online weeks after theatrical release
Post by: Mr. Analog on December 14, 2016, 02:16:36 PM
Quote from: Darren Dirt on December 14, 2016, 02:11:44 PM
Wow, what's next,  Hulu?
(or does Crave have all their content licenses)

Well, it's funny their content is spread across many different providers (from the wikipeds)

QuoteAt present, Canadian consumers have access to several other streaming systems, including a Canadian version of Netflix, Shomi, CraveTV and Crackle, but with both Shomi and CraveTV streaming some programming from inaccessible-to-Canadian-viewers platforms such as Hulu and Amazon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulu#Absence_in_Canadian_market
Title: Re: Amazon to make movies, release them online weeks after theatrical release
Post by: Lazybones on December 14, 2016, 11:08:06 PM
I have been home sick with the Flu for the the week and missed this.

Did a quick check and the Amazon Video app is not available in Canada on my TV yet so I will probably hold off signing up.

I have been catching up on Netflix series anyway since I have been stuck to the couch / bed for a few days now.