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Former Top Gear trio Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have signed a deal for a show on Amazon Prime. The company is believed to have beaten the likes of Netflix to the show.

Clarkson told the Evening Standard: "I feel like I've climbed out of a bi-plane and into a spaceship." Hammond added: "Amazon? Oh yes. I have already been there. I got bitten by a bullet ant." May said: "We have become part of the new age of smart TV. Ironic, isn't it?"

Vice president of Amazon Prime Video EU Jay Marine said; "Customers told us they wanted to see the team back on screen, and we are excited to make that happen.

"Millions of Prime members are already enjoying our ground-breaking original shows. "We can't wait to see what Jeremy, Richard, James and the team will create in what is sure to be one of the most globally anticipated shows of 2016."

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s265...um=snets&utm_campaign=twitter#~pjUG8CpwcPvhaa

 

[FortuneFaded]

Hammond's beard is ridiculous.

 

[Joni]

That is a big surprise. So House of Cars is probably off the table

 

[ElTorro]

Prime is slowly returning to being worth the premium again. Assuming that this will be "free" on Prime Instant Video, and not just available for purchase/rental on the regular Instant Video service.

 

[Robin64]

Huh, really expected Netflix to get this. Kind of wanted that too, given that's where my current sub is and I really can't afford to sub to more than one service.

Still, nice one Amazon, this'll be a nice boost for their service. With Netflix getting a bit worse and Amazon getting better, there may be a personal switch on the horizon.

 

[Evo X]

Awesome!

Can't wait to see what these guys do next. Top Gear is my favorite TV show of all time.

 

[Citizen_Insane]

Would it be port begging to say I wish this went to Netflix?

Spoiler

Don't ban me pls.

I'm excited for whatever they do.

 

[ElTorro]

There it is.

 

[Polari]

Big play by Amazon. Must be costing them a pretty penny.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

So:

Free Next Day Delivery
Movies/Televison (Top Gear)
Music
Kindle

Getting hard to resist now.

 

[EdwardTivrusky]

Hurrah, i don't have to get a netflix sub! \0/
... now i just hope it's good

 

[Walshicus]

Makes it easier to avoid them if they're behind a paywall. That said, I was rather hoping Amazon would focus on stuff other than this kind of drivel.

 

[SchrodingerC]

Oh booo, I wanted my House of Cars. Regardless, I can't wait for the eventual show~

 

[DarkFlow]

Makes it easier to avoid them if they're behind a paywall. That said, I was rather hoping Amazon would focus on stuff other than this kind of drivel.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Certinty]

So:

Free Next Day Delivery
Movies/Televison (Top Gear)
Music
Kindle

Getting hard to resist now.

Yep, I need to definitely sign up too now.

 

[ZeroX03]

Must've been big money to beat Netflix.

 

[runningjoke]

Dear Amazon,

Please start selling more stuff than just ebooks in the Netherlands.

Signed,
People with money

 

[Dicer]

Makes it easier to avoid them if they're behind a paywall. That said, I was rather hoping Amazon would focus on stuff other than this kind of drivel.

"Sir Fragula
cry moar lol
(Today, 06:05 AM)"

 

[DarkFlow]

"Sir Fragula
cry moar lol
(Today, 06:05 AM)"

His tag is spot on.

 

[Hasney]

Well damn, might have to get Prime then. Can't wait for Prime day 2016!

/s

 

[Empty]

they need a big attention grabbing, high exposure show for the uk

but it kinda annoys me that they've splurged on something i dislike when i've found their selection to get progressively worse this year (uk)

 

[BeardyChan]

I cried tears of manliness at the news of this. I can't wait to see what they have in store for us.

 

[Lug Nuts]

Hammond's beard is ridiculous.

It suits his twatish persona perfectly

 

[hamchan]

Streaming wars getting rough. Think of the big money that must have been offered.

 

[kulapik]

Makes it easier to avoid them if they're behind a paywall. That said, I was rather hoping Amazon would focus on stuff other than this kind of drivel.

Sir Fragula
cry moar lol
Today, 12:05 PM

EDIT: Goddammit Beaten

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Disgusting.

 

[thefro]

"Prime Gear" seems like the obvious title

 

[Zakalwe]

Thanks for sharing.

Only positive opinion allowed by Darkflow.

 

[The Flash]

Nice. Glad to see Hammond and May are on board. Wonder if we'll get a Stig knockoff as well.

 

[DarkFlow]

Only positive opinion allowed by Darkflow.

That was just whining.

 

[SubScorpianZero]

when the fuck are the big movie studios and NBC/CBS/Fox/ABC gonna get on the internet streaming bandwagon.

They will drag it out as long as possible to maximize their profits before making the jump, not realizing that they are losing ground for the short term profits.

 

[DieH@rd]

Cool.

I'm glad the team is back together.

 

[Ian]

Just seen this on Twitter. Great news, can't wait to have them back on the screen.

 

[Diablo Rosso]

Nice. Glad to see Hammond and May are on board. Wonder if we'll get a Stig knockoff as well.

Maybe they'll go with The Gimp, which was originally going to be The Stig's name.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

So what do Amazon do if Clarkson punches another producer?

 

[Red Liquorice]

Gross. I hope it blows up in Amazon's face.

 

[Noisepurge]

Hammond's beard is ridiculous.

Darkest Timeline Hammond

 

[Randomizer123454444]

As far as I know, Amazon Prime Instant Videos are not available here, in Finland :/ Sucks, so many good TV series are US exclusive because of these streaming restrictions.

 

[kharma45]

Ah damn. I'd hoped for Netflix, don't really want to subscribe to Prime.

 

[Walshicus]

That was just whining.

Hey, if opposing anything that counters the goal of seeing Clarkson destitute and miserable is whining then I guess I'm a whiner. The guy's scum.

 

[Exterminieren]

Good news, but Christ:

Clarkson told the Evening Standard: "I feel like I've climbed out of a bi-plane and into a spaceship."

Nice of you to have a dig at the BBC after you fucked them over, you prick.

 

[Noisepurge]

As far as I know, Amazon Prime Instant Videos are not available here, in Finland :/ Sucks, so many good TV series are US exclusive because of these streaming restrictions.

yeah we are shit out of luck :/ Amazon Prime is a US/UK service only.

 

[BluenoseGames]

EW AMAZON PRIME, looks like Netflix were too slow.

 

[obin_gam]

Too bad. Wont get amazon so wont be able to watch it...

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

Must have paid a few quid for that.

 

[SirMossyBloke]

Not sure how I feel about this. Is this service available in Canada? Netflix would have given them a worldwide audience.

 

[DarkFlow]

EW AMAZON PRIME, looks like Netflix were too slow.

Amazon likely just threw too much money at them. Amazon needs this shit more then Netflix does, so they will spend more to get it.

 

[Moozo]

This is a disaster. Prime Instant Video is fucking horrendous and their streaming is rubbish.

 

[Fox Mulder]

neat. I bought new top gear episodes on amazon the last few seasons.

Just hope the budget is good on top of what they likely had to pay for these guys.

 

[War Peaceman]

Good news, but Christ:



Nice of you to have a dig at the BBC after you fucked them over, you prick.

Not really a surprise. The guy's a huge piece of shit.