Netflix (NFLX) Slumps as Amazon (AMZN) Begins Original Content Development

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Netflix's (NFLX) Dependence on Amazon (AMZN) Finally Bites Back (RAX) (IBM)

December 26, 2012 7:37 AM EST

Like Samsung and Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) and Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) have an odd working relationship.

According to data out today, Netflix saw an outage of its services on some devices... More

Amazon Studios Plans Pilots for Six New Comedy Series (AMZN)

December 20, 2012 9:03 AM EST

Amazon Studios, the original film and series production arm of Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), plans to produce pilots for six original comedy series. The series come from a diverse set of writers including newcomers to Hollywood and industry veterans with notable credits and awards. This marks the studios first pilot production since expanding into original programming development earlier this year.

Once the six pilots are completed, they will be posted on Amazon Instant Video for Amazon customers to watch for free. Viewer feedback will help determine which series Amazon Studios should produce.... More

OpenTV Sues Netflix (NFLX) Over Patent Infringement

December 20, 2012 7:00 AM EST

OpenTV, Inc., a Kudelski Group company and a pioneer in digital television and advanced advertising solutions, announced today that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) in the United States District Court in Delaware.

The lawsuit... More