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The list of exclusive offers Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZNZ) has for its Prime members has grown. Amazon Prime now includes several perks, and the Jeff Bezos-founded company may get a major boost thanks to its latest Prime Video initiative. What Happened: The Seattle-based e-commerce giant is...

Two of the most anticipated new television series are launching on streaming platforms in August and September. Here’s a look at which show is more anticipated among Benzinga’s Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) followers and why the shows are important to their respective companies. What Happened: A...

Video game company Embracer Group AB (OTC: THQQF) is purchasing several rights to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchises that could bring theme parks and more movies to fans of the J.R.R. Tolkien books. What Happened: Embracer announced Thursday the acquisition of Middle-earth...

Former UFC Champion Conor McGregor is headed out of the octagon to the big screen with an acting debut now set for the remake of a popular 1980s movie. Here are the details. What Happened: McGregor is attached to join the remake of “Road House,” a movie that starred Patrick Swayze...

E-commerce leader Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported second-quarter financial results after the market close Thursday. Here are the key highlights for investors.  What Happened: Amazon reported net sales of $121.2 billion in the second quarter, up 7% year-over-year. The total came in ahead...

Ecommerce leader Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) has utilized its Prime subscription service over the years as a membership that comes with perks for consumers, including free two-day shipping. The company also launched a program in 2015 to provide extra savings to Prime members. Here’s a look...

Ecommerce leader Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) has used a series of acquisitions and partnerships to boost the offering of its Amazon Prime subscription service. Here’s a look at some of the benefits Prime subscribers get and what may be coming down the road. What Happened: Amazon announced a...

Amazon, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is reportedly planning to drop off the race for rights to stream the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches. Amazon Backing Out? The ecommerce retailer's Prime Video streaming platform which has already invested about $6 billion in India, is unwilling to...

Amazon is betting big on one of the key pieces of its MGM Studios deal with a new reality show for its Amazon Prime streaming platform. What Happened: Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced an $8.45-billion acquisition of MGM Studios in May 2021. The deal closed in March, and Amazon is now...

The fight for sports media rights heats up as broadcast and cable networks now face increased competition from streaming companies. Here’s the latest on a big upcoming rights offering from the National Football League. What Happened: A 49% stake in the NFL Network, RedZone and NFL.com could...

CNBC's "Squawk Box" host Melissa Lee reported Friday that Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) signed a new streaming deal with Comcast Corp (NASDAQ: CMCSA). Under the terms of the deal, new theatrical releases will premiere on Amazon Prime Video following a four-month run on Comcast...

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is in talks with the National Football League to carry more games exclusively on its Prime Video streaming service, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. What Happened: According to the WSJ report, a deal between Amazon...

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is set to double its spending on original content in 2021 in Asia as it seeks expansion in the crowded streaming market, Bloomberg reports. After producing widely-watched shows such as Korean zombie period thriller “Kingdom” and...

Amazon.com, Inc’s (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime Video has acquired the rights to broadcast cricket matches between India and the New Zealand cricket teams in the cricket-crazy Indian market, Reuters reported Monday. What Happened: The Jeff Bezos-led company has entered into a deal with the New...

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is “very bullish” on its prospects in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the company’s Vice President for Business Development in APAC Tony Zameczkowski. “Markets like Japan, (South) Korea, India, Indonesia are definitely markets...