Salman Khan is going Amazon Prime in a first-of-its-kind, worldwide exclusive content deal. This landmark deal with the Sultan of Bollywood makes Amazon Prime Video the exclusive streaming home of future titles of Salman Khan commencing with the recently released Tubelight. All films from Salman Khan Ventures released after Tubelight will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video first, straight after the theatrical release and two months before Satellite/Television broadcast or any other form of distribution. Apart from the new releases, existing blockbuster titles like Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Kick, Jai Ho and Hero will also be available on Amazon Prime Video.
Salman Khan said, “Amazon Prime Video reaches over 200 countries and territories and I am happy to collaborate with Amazon Prime Video and expand the reach of Indian cinema. Fans of Indian cinema will discover my movies on a new platform and the platform will also help new fans discover our cinema.
Salman Khan said, “Amazon Prime Video reaches over 200 countries and territories and I am happy to collaborate with Amazon Prime Video and expand the reach of Indian cinema. Fans of Indian cinema will discover my movies on a new platform and the platform will also help new fans discover our cinema.
- 7/31/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Streaming giant inks deal with Indian superstar.
Amazon Video India has signed an exclusive streaming deal with Bollywood star Salman Khan, starting with recently released Tubelight and including all of the star’s upcoming films.
Under the terms of the deal, all films from Salman Khan Ventures released after Tubelight (pictured, below) will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, immediately after theatrical release and two months before satellite broadcast. Older titles starring Khan such as Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Kick, Jai Ho and Hero are also included in the deal.
Directed by Kabir Khan, Tubelight is set during the Sino-Indian War of 1962 and stars Khan, Sohail Khan and Chinese actress Zhu Zhu. It was released in India on June 23.
Amazon signed a similar deal last year with Bollywood studio T-Series, under which titles stream on the platform a few weeks after theatrical release and ahead of their TV premiere.
Targeting India as a priority market, the streaming...
Amazon Video India has signed an exclusive streaming deal with Bollywood star Salman Khan, starting with recently released Tubelight and including all of the star’s upcoming films.
Under the terms of the deal, all films from Salman Khan Ventures released after Tubelight (pictured, below) will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, immediately after theatrical release and two months before satellite broadcast. Older titles starring Khan such as Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Kick, Jai Ho and Hero are also included in the deal.
Directed by Kabir Khan, Tubelight is set during the Sino-Indian War of 1962 and stars Khan, Sohail Khan and Chinese actress Zhu Zhu. It was released in India on June 23.
Amazon signed a similar deal last year with Bollywood studio T-Series, under which titles stream on the platform a few weeks after theatrical release and ahead of their TV premiere.
Targeting India as a priority market, the streaming...
- 7/31/2017
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Nine-episode series to star Kaho in first full action role.
Amazon Prime Video Japan is working with maverick Japanese director Sion Sono on original series Tokyo Vampire Hotel, which is scheduled to stream from June 16.
Sion Sono’s first drama based on an original screenplay, the series revolves around a battle to save mankind from a vampire tribe. The cast includes actress Kaho, in her first full-scale action role, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Ami Tomite, Yumi Adachi and Megumi Kagurazaka.
The nine-episode series was produced with Nikkatsu Corporation and written by Jun Tsugita and Manabu Ikarimoto. Tomohiro Kubo and Daisuke Matsuo serve as directors and writers of two episodes. Filming took place on three soundstages at Nikkatsu Studios and on location in Transylvania, Romania.
“Our focus is to work with content creators to be innovative and deliver a content experience only available on Amazon. With his unique voice and baroque style, Sono puts his mark on any genre,” said...
Amazon Prime Video Japan is working with maverick Japanese director Sion Sono on original series Tokyo Vampire Hotel, which is scheduled to stream from June 16.
Sion Sono’s first drama based on an original screenplay, the series revolves around a battle to save mankind from a vampire tribe. The cast includes actress Kaho, in her first full-scale action role, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Ami Tomite, Yumi Adachi and Megumi Kagurazaka.
The nine-episode series was produced with Nikkatsu Corporation and written by Jun Tsugita and Manabu Ikarimoto. Tomohiro Kubo and Daisuke Matsuo serve as directors and writers of two episodes. Filming took place on three soundstages at Nikkatsu Studios and on location in Transylvania, Romania.
“Our focus is to work with content creators to be innovative and deliver a content experience only available on Amazon. With his unique voice and baroque style, Sono puts his mark on any genre,” said...
- 4/24/2017
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Nine-episode series to star Kaho in first full action role.
Amazon Prime Video Japan is working with maverick Japanese director Sion Sono on original series Tokyo Vampire Hotel, which is scheduled to stream from June 16.
Sion Sono’s first drama based on an original screenplay, the series revolves around a battle to save mankind from a vampire tribe. The cast includes actress Kaho, in her first full-scale action role, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Ami Tomite, Yumi Adachi and Megumi Kagurazaka.
The nine-episode series was produced with Nikkatsu Corporation and written by Jun Tsugita and Manabu Ikarimoto. Tomohiro Kubo and Daisuke Matsuo serve as directors and writers of two episodes. Filming took place on three soundstages at Nikkatsu Studios and on location in Transylvania, Romania.
“Our focus is to work with content creators to be innovative and deliver a content experience only available on Amazon. With his unique voice and baroque style, Sono puts his mark on any genre,” said...
Amazon Prime Video Japan is working with maverick Japanese director Sion Sono on original series Tokyo Vampire Hotel, which is scheduled to stream from June 16.
Sion Sono’s first drama based on an original screenplay, the series revolves around a battle to save mankind from a vampire tribe. The cast includes actress Kaho, in her first full-scale action role, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Ami Tomite, Yumi Adachi and Megumi Kagurazaka.
The nine-episode series was produced with Nikkatsu Corporation and written by Jun Tsugita and Manabu Ikarimoto. Tomohiro Kubo and Daisuke Matsuo serve as directors and writers of two episodes. Filming took place on three soundstages at Nikkatsu Studios and on location in Transylvania, Romania.
“Our focus is to work with content creators to be innovative and deliver a content experience only available on Amazon. With his unique voice and baroque style, Sono puts his mark on any genre,” said...
- 4/24/2017
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Sion Sono has inked a prime deal. The provocative Japanese auteur responsible for such controversial, must-see films as “Love Exposure” and “Tokyo Tribe” is creating the original series “Tokyo Vampire Hotel” for Amazon. The show will consist of nine episodes, all of which will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Japan beginning June 16.
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Telling the tried-and-true story of humanity fighting for its very survival against the mythical bloodsuckers, the series stars Kaho, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Ami Tomite, Yumi Adachi and Megumi Kagurazaka, who happens to be Sono’s wife. Jun Tsugita and Manabu Ikarimoto penned the screenplay; Tomohiro Kubo have Daisuke Matsuo have written and directed two episodes.
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“Our focus is to work with the content creators to...
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Telling the tried-and-true story of humanity fighting for its very survival against the mythical bloodsuckers, the series stars Kaho, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Ami Tomite, Yumi Adachi and Megumi Kagurazaka, who happens to be Sono’s wife. Jun Tsugita and Manabu Ikarimoto penned the screenplay; Tomohiro Kubo have Daisuke Matsuo have written and directed two episodes.
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“Our focus is to work with the content creators to...
- 4/23/2017
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Amazon Japan unveiled an ambitious slate of a dozen projects on Tuesday as the content division of the online retail giant continues its international expansion. The slate of original shows, which will be available on the Amazon Prime subscription service, cover everything from family and drama to comedy and documentary. The announcement was made by Amazon Japan president Jasper Cheung, Amazon Studios chief Roy Price and Amazon Japan content head James Farrell. Amazon…...
- 5/31/2016
- Deadline TV
Speaking at Tiffcom today, Netflix Japan vice president David Lee reported strong interest in the company’s Us originals such as Daredevil, despite the Japanese audience’s usual indifference to Hollywood content.
“Early results show heavy engagement with Japanese content, but also really strong engagement with Hollywood content among original series, which to date haven’t had awareness and exposure in the market,” said Lee, speaking at the Jetro Business Seminar on the first day of the Tiffcom contents market (October 20-22).
“Daredevil has not been heavily marketed in Japan, but it’s among our top shows, which we’re very happy to see.”
Lee’s comments contradict a recent study by Parrot Analytics that suggested interest in Netflix originals such as House Of Cards and Orange Is The New Black is weak in Japan, compared to other markets. But its difficult to verify either position as Netflix, which launched in Japan in early September, doesn’t break...
“Early results show heavy engagement with Japanese content, but also really strong engagement with Hollywood content among original series, which to date haven’t had awareness and exposure in the market,” said Lee, speaking at the Jetro Business Seminar on the first day of the Tiffcom contents market (October 20-22).
“Daredevil has not been heavily marketed in Japan, but it’s among our top shows, which we’re very happy to see.”
Lee’s comments contradict a recent study by Parrot Analytics that suggested interest in Netflix originals such as House Of Cards and Orange Is The New Black is weak in Japan, compared to other markets. But its difficult to verify either position as Netflix, which launched in Japan in early September, doesn’t break...
- 10/20/2015
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Morris Chestnut, who made his film debut in John Singleton’s seminal 1991 drama Boyz N The Hood, has signed a three-picture deal with Sony’s Screen Gems as an actor and producer. The first of the pics is upcoming thriller The Perfect Guy, which stars Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy, and Chestnut. The next film to follow will be When The Bough Breaks, a psychological thriller that will star Chestnut and Regina Hall.
Bough, directed by Jon Cassar, tracks a professional couple who hire a blue-collar surrogate who develops a violent obsession with the husband. The pic is being produced by New Line founders and Lord of the Rings EPs Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, and Chestnut will exec produce.
Chestnut’s third Screen Gems project will be The Syndicate, from writer Cliff Dorfman (Entourage, Warrior). Chestnut is producing that project, which is exec produced by Jeff Waters and James Farrell.
Bough, directed by Jon Cassar, tracks a professional couple who hire a blue-collar surrogate who develops a violent obsession with the husband. The pic is being produced by New Line founders and Lord of the Rings EPs Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, and Chestnut will exec produce.
Chestnut’s third Screen Gems project will be The Syndicate, from writer Cliff Dorfman (Entourage, Warrior). Chestnut is producing that project, which is exec produced by Jeff Waters and James Farrell.
- 11/19/2014
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
Stepping off the set of her hit USA Network series "White Collar," Tiffani Thiessen garnered herself a little added exposure by covering the November/December 2013 issue of Women's Running magazine.
While rocking her favorite running gear for the James Farrell-shot spread, the former "Saved By the Bell" star chatted about her running background and her goals as she approaches 40.
Check out a few highlights from Miss Thiessen's Q&A session below. For more, be sure to visit Women's Running!
On her love for running:
"I love the training, and I really love race day. For me, it's not about the competition or what I can do, but about the energy of being part of a crowd."
On her future plans:
"I'm turning 40 in January and I have this goal that by my 40th birthday, I'm going to be in awesome, amazing shape. I like the idea of setting a...
While rocking her favorite running gear for the James Farrell-shot spread, the former "Saved By the Bell" star chatted about her running background and her goals as she approaches 40.
Check out a few highlights from Miss Thiessen's Q&A session below. For more, be sure to visit Women's Running!
On her love for running:
"I love the training, and I really love race day. For me, it's not about the competition or what I can do, but about the energy of being part of a crowd."
On her future plans:
"I'm turning 40 in January and I have this goal that by my 40th birthday, I'm going to be in awesome, amazing shape. I like the idea of setting a...
- 11/14/2013
- GossipCenter
If you can’t reach Wme agents this week and think nobody’s working there, you’re not hallucinating. The tenpercentery is holding its retreat at La Costa resort starting Wednesday. Nice weather for it… — Where is Wme holding its Golden Globes party this year? At new client Top Chef judge Tom Collichio’s Craft restaurant … in the CAA building. (See my previous, CAA Loses Top Chef Tom Colicchio To Wme.) — The following Wme’ers were promoted to agents last December: Beau Bryant (Digital), Ben Simone (TV-Nonscripted), Cody Irizarry (Voiceover), Drew Welborn (Pa/Personal Appearance), Ej Johnson (TV-Nonscripted), Jad Dayeh (TV-Nonscripted), James Farrell (Talent), Jamie O’Hara (Commercials), Lance Alleman (Pa/Country Music), Miles Gidaly (Commercials), Ryan Blake Jones (Pa/Personal Appearance), Ryan Draizin (TV-Scripted), Scott Chaloff (Theatre), Shawn McDonald (Talent). Only 2 of the 14 are women. But Wme reminds that in the last batch of promotions in June, 6 were women.
- 1/10/2012
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline TV
If you can’t reach Wme agents this week and think nobody’s working there, you’re not hallucinating. The tenpercentery is holding its retreat at La Costa resort starting Wednesday. Nice weather for it… — Where is Wme holding its Golden Globes party this year? At new client Top Chef judge Tom Collichio’s Craft restaurant … in the CAA building. (See my previous, CAA Loses Top Chef Tom Colicchio To Wme.) — The following Wme’ers were promoted to agents last December: Beau Bryant (Digital), Ben Simone (TV-Nonscripted), Cody Irizarry (Voiceover), Drew Welborn (Pa/Personal Appearance), Ej Johnson (TV-Nonscripted), Jad Dayeh (TV-Nonscripted), James Farrell (Talent), Jamie O’Hara (Commercials), Lance Alleman (Pa/Country Music), Miles Gidaly (Commercials), Ryan Blake Jones (Pa/Personal Appearance), Ryan Draizin (TV-Scripted), Scott Chaloff (Theatre), Shawn McDonald (Talent). Only 2 of the 14 are women. But Wme reminds that in the last batch of promotions in June, 6 were women.
- 1/10/2012
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline Hollywood
"Death disports with writers more cruelly than with the rest of humankind," Cynthia Ozick wrote in a recent issue of The New Republic.
"The grave can hardly make more mute those who were voiceless when alive--dust to dust, muteness to muteness. But the silence that dogs the established writer's noisy obituary, with its boisterous shock and busy regret, is more profound than any other.
"Oblivion comes more cuttingly to the writer whose presence has been felt, argued over, championed, disparaged--the writer who is seen to be what Lionel Trilling calls a Figure. Lionel Trilling?
"Consider: who at this hour (apart from some professorial specialist currying his "field") is reading Mary McCarthy, James T. Farrell, John Berryman, Allan Bloom, Irving Howe, Alfred Kazin, Edmund Wilson, Anne Sexton, Alice Adams, Robert Lowell, Grace Paley, Owen Barfield, Stanley Elkin, Robert Penn Warren, Norman Mailer, Leslie Fiedler, R.P. Blackmur, Paul Goodman, Susan Sontag,...
"The grave can hardly make more mute those who were voiceless when alive--dust to dust, muteness to muteness. But the silence that dogs the established writer's noisy obituary, with its boisterous shock and busy regret, is more profound than any other.
"Oblivion comes more cuttingly to the writer whose presence has been felt, argued over, championed, disparaged--the writer who is seen to be what Lionel Trilling calls a Figure. Lionel Trilling?
"Consider: who at this hour (apart from some professorial specialist currying his "field") is reading Mary McCarthy, James T. Farrell, John Berryman, Allan Bloom, Irving Howe, Alfred Kazin, Edmund Wilson, Anne Sexton, Alice Adams, Robert Lowell, Grace Paley, Owen Barfield, Stanley Elkin, Robert Penn Warren, Norman Mailer, Leslie Fiedler, R.P. Blackmur, Paul Goodman, Susan Sontag,...
- 4/24/2011
- by Roger Ebert
- blogs.suntimes.com/ebert
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