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Clarkson, Hammond and May sign deal with Amazon
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ThreePiMatt
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Oh snap! This means I don't have to sign up for Netflix. Good stuff.
The rules are different for celebrities. Probably getting more money also with this Amazon deal.
Cloggerdude
Member
I'm extremely excited about this. Maybe this means that they'll change their format up a little bit. While I've always been a big fan, I will say that the last few seasons were a bit stale and just way too scripted. I know the show is always going to be somewhat scripted, but hopefully they can figure out a nice middle ground like in the old days.
WadiumArcadium
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Clarkson is undeniably a pain in the arse but what's your beef with Hammond and May?
secretanchitman
Member
Excellent. Already have a Prime Student membership so it works out for me, plus now I really don't have to sign up for Netflix thank goodness. I'm glad they have creative control so we can stuff that they want to do too.
DrForester
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I wonder what happened to the real Richard Hammond that they had to resort to using his evil twin...
Coming into a thread for a show to whine that it exists is just ridiculous.
Is this just speculation by you or do you have some reputable sources that indicate this is their plan?
Outside of the US it's very easy to resist
WadiumArcadium
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I rarely order stuff from Amazon UK these days so it's not worth it for me. Books and games are usually cheaper elsewhere.
MilkyJoe
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As speculation goes it's pretty obvious. Although they are hiring for it if you want something more to it:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/74067328?bypassMobileSplashAndRedirects=true
India is coming later this year:
http://www.bgr.in/news/amazon-prime...gside-a-music-movie-streaming-service-report/
Opus Angelorum
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In regards to what specifically? TV/Movie content?
An international prime video expansion is obvious, yes, but signing top gear as a precursor to a wide international rollout isn't.
Randomizer123454444
Member
Such a hassle, and I think it is illegal (is it?). Even if it's not enforced.
I would love to pay for this and other digital goods, but companies are making it very difficult for me. I don't understand it.
Added the India link.
They're obviously linking Prime's expansion to more than just free delivery in other territories. Securing content which has international appeal makes sense.
BoogerFart
Banned
Where are the gifs, I'm disappointed.
AHA-Lambda
Member
I'm shocked that Amazon got it over Netlfix!
Good for me, I have an Amazon membership not a Netflix one! XD
Good for me, I have an Amazon membership not a Netflix one! XD
They watched one guy's standup routine.
I highly doubt someone's going to come to your house and bust down the door for using a VPN. But yeah, I can understand your frustration at having to consider it. Of the big content providers (Netflix, iTunes, Google, etc.) Amazon is pretty much the worst with non-US offerings.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Hammond's reaction is brilliant.
God I hope so!
In terms of offered services.
Here's Amazon.com vs Amazon.ca's Prime Offerings compared:
U.S:
- Prime Shipping
- Amazon Video
- Amazon Music
- Unlimited Photo Storage
- Kindle E-Books
Canada:
- Unlimited Photo Storage
- Prime Shipping
Germany:
- Prime Shipping
- Prime Instant Video
- Unlimited Photo Storage
- Kindle Library
Sidewinder
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TheAbsolution
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It's mainly because of the shipping benefits. It gets them better shipping rates if you pay yearly.
ISWThunder
Member
Just as my Prime membership was set to expire. Well played, Amazon. Well played.
Isit? For me Prime is far better the Netlix (UK). I get a few shows that aren't even out in the UK yet. Then you get the shows that are far ahead (series wise) on Prime compared to UK TV.
You get:
Prime Music
Prime Shipping
Prime Instant Video
Photo Storage
Kindle Library
£79 per year.
One thing that really sucks outside US/UK is that Instant Video inexplicably does not offer the original English soundtrack on almost all movies and shows. They have added this functionality recently, but only a few titles support it currently. Before that, they had duplicate entries for some shows marked with '[OV]'.
They're his cronies. They join in and point and laugh when he says something stupid or horrible.
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
It's getting harder and harder to resist Prime.
But well done to Amazon. lol Netflix/BBC.
But well done to Amazon. lol Netflix/BBC.
Yeah, "vile" people who made the BBC a lot of money.
Dislike Amazon Prime but they must have outbid Netflix.
Does this mean every episode dumps at once?
Hopefully they start to ramp up (or start up) in other countries, it is a great service when done right. Having been a Prime customer for around a year it is imo far better then Netflix UK.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Yeah, I don't really agree with that.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Yeah, this past year for their original content has been great. Transparent was fantastic, and Mozart in the Jungle is a fun comedy with a unique premise. And the Man in the High Castle pilot was compelling, so they're definitely on an upswing.
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
Get out. Seriously.
If you don't like them then why come in here?
Good for you that you don't need to "pay their salaries" anymore, eh? Maybe start getting annoyed for the other salaries you're paying for in the BBC.
TheAbsolution
Member
Yes, Transparent.
And The Man in the High Castle is looking good too.
Every streaming service has to start somewhere.
Clarkson seems to get crazy hate. Despite the BBC paying big salaries to a number of paedos for years.
The real lynchpin is Richard Porter. If they can't get him or a writer of his calibre on board you'll see a real decline in quality.
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