We ’ve known for some clip that Amazon isplanning to make original boob tube content . But nowBezos and co have announcedthat Amazon is turn its back on the US , alternatively choosing to grow a center in London to spearhead its move into media .
https://gizmodo.com/now-amazon-is-planning-to-make-original-tv-content-5907008
The Telegraph reportsthat the Seattle - based firm has named London “ the obvious pick ” for the young “ digital media evolution ” centre , because “ Britain has led the way in pioneer on - demand services which allow users to hire films and television over the cyberspace . ”
Amazon has annunciate today that it ’s taking over an eight - story , 47,000 satisfying foot federal agency near Barbican tube station , in the heart of London . address to the Telegraph , Paula Byrne , the center ’s make do director , explained :
“ I would n’t underplay the value that the UK has brought to this sphere . When you look at the specialist skills that are available here , it is the obvious place to come in … creation is part of the Amazon DNA and we are creating a centre of excellence to design and develop the next genesis of TV and film service for a broad grasp of digital equipment . ”
Amazon presently owns two London - based on - requirement medium services — LoveFilm and Pushbutton — and the stave from those are expected to move in to the new construction right away . From there , who knows what direction Amazon will head in . [ Telegraph ]
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