Amazon original pilots see big viewing stats over the weekend

If you're a fan of original TV shows that are exclusively available online, you had quite a bit to watch over the weekend, and according to Amazon you really liked what you saw, too.

Amazon posts 14 original pilots ‘for you to decide which shows become series’

Amazon is giving you the power to decide what TV shows are made. The company has posted pilots for six kids shows and eight sitcoms, prompting the audience to choose which should become full-fledged original series on Amazon Instant Prime Video.

Amazon Prime is getting an original Zombieland TV show

The latest original program to get a greenlight by Amazon is a TV show based on hit movie Zombieland, the company announced today.

Meh: Amazon Prime gets more quasi-entertaining TV shows from HGTV, Food Network, & Travel Channel

Amazon Prime, the complimentary streaming video service from online retail giant Amazon, announced a new licensing deal today with Scripps Network that will bring a slew of cable TV show episodes to its library of content.

IMDb’s iOS app now links to Amazon Prime Instant Video

One giant asset that Amazon has over other rival streaming video services is IMBD, which the company purchased way back in 2008. And now, it's actually using it to make its Prime Instant Video service more attractive.

Amazon Prime to get CBS’s new Stephen King show while it airs on TV

In its latest effort to differentiate its streaming video service from competitors, Amazon's Prime Instant Video service will be getting a hot new TV show while it currently airs on television, the company announced today.

Amazon approves production on five original children’s shows

The move is part of Amazon's effort to make its Prime Instant Video service a main competitor to both Hulu Plus and streaming video leader Netflix.

Amazon brings Prime membership to Canada — but without Instant Video

Online retail giant Amazon is introducing its popular Prime membership program to Canadian consumers, the company announced today.

Amazon signs deal to bring A&E, Bio, History, and Lifetime TV shows to Prime Instant Video

Amazon has signed an agreement with A&E Networks that will make TV shows from A&E, Bio, History, and Lifetime channels available to watch on Prime Instant Video. Now you can finally watch Pawn Stars, Storage Wars, and Dance Moms on Prime.

Amazon announces six original TV show pilots, asks customers to rate them

Like other streaming video services, Amazon Studios is producing its own slate of original TV shows that will play exclusively on the company's Prime Instant Video service.

Amazon Prime Instant Video app finally arrives on the iPhone — but without Airplay

Months after the debut of its iPad app, Amazon has now released a new version of its Prime Instant Video iOS app that's been optimized to play on the iPhone.

Netflix’s Reed Hastings says Amazon Prime loses $1B annually

Amazon could be losing up to $1 billion per year on its streaming video service Amazon Prime, according to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings.

Holiday bargain: Amazon tests $8 monthly Prime plan for shipping & streaming (updated)

Amazon has quietly added an $8 monthly option to its Prime program, which gives customers access to a free 2-day shipping, monthly Kindle rentals, and a decent selection of unlimited streaming video.

Why Netflix should fear its inferior competitor, Amazon Prime

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings isn't one to pull punches when talking about competition from other streaming video services. Such was the case when Hastings was recently asked about Amazon Prime Instant video service.

Amazon now shipping more items with two-day Prime shipping than with Super Saver

Amazon Prime members are taking advantage of that "free" two-day shipping like never before.

eBay debuts same-day delivery service from local retailers, ‘eBay Now’

Auction giant eBay is launching a new service called 'eBay Now,' which offers same-day delivery on local purchases.

Hey Netflix, Amazon Instant Video’s new iPad app could eat your lunch

Online retail giant Amazon released an iPad app today that provides streaming access to its library of Prime Instant Video movies and TV shows.

The Prime Instant Video is a complimentary video service offered to members of Amazon Prime, the …

Disgraced ex-Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson tapped to lead ShopRunner

Ex-Yahoo CEO and resume-fudger Scott Thompson has been selected by retail organization ShopRunner to lead its efforts to take on Amazon.

Thompson attracted a lot of attention when he moved from PayPal to being Yahoo’s CEO. But just a few …

Amazon Prime streaming library grows again with Warner Bros. TV shows

Say what you will about Amazon’s complimentary Prime streaming video library, but at least its selection is consistently growing.

Amazon has forged a new licensing agreement with Warner Bros. to bring several of the entertainment company’s television shows to its …