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  Amazon Opening TV and Movie Center in London

  July 24, 2012

    We’ve known for some time that Amazon is planning to make original TV content. But now Bezos and co have announced that Amazon is turning its back on the US, instead choosing to develop a center in London to spearhead its move into media. The Telegraph reports that the Seattle-based firm has named London “the obvious choice” for the new “digital media development” center, because “Britain has led the way in pioneering on-demand services which allow users to rent [...]

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  LG, Lovefilm sign smart TV pact

  January 19, 2012

  LG is to add Lovefilm to its smart TVs, the telly maker and Amazon-owned video streaming firm said today. LG’s sets have so far provided access to Acetrax, a Lovefilm rival without the latter’s DVD rental option. Lovefilm, meanwhile, is keen to get its service onto as many IPTV-capable platforms as possible, not merely to help it compete with its arch-rival, Netflix, but also to encourage more consumers to sign up. This month, Lovefilm introduced an unlimited streaming-only package which [...]

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  ABC TV on Demand joins Lovefilm

  January 16, 2012

  Lovefilm is adding top US series from ABC TV on Demand in a deal with Disney UK. The branded subscription video on demand service will provide streamed access to ABC Studios’ library of hit network and cable series. Including Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, Ghost Whisperer and Brothers & Sisters (pictured). Many series will be available in their entirety. Shows will be launched as full seasons after their first run on UK pay and/or free TV. In its battle for content [...]

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