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We knew Amazon would pay a pretty penny to develop its own Lord of the Rings TV series, but they might as well raid Smaug’s lair. New estimates put the TV iteration of Middle Earth at $500 million (to start!), and all before Amazon has even assigned talent to the project.

First things first: If you still haven’t seen The Florida Project, you should definitely make Sean Baker’s acclaimed indie your top priority when it hits Amazon next month.

The metrics of streaming success are as opaque as ever, but new insight into Amazon’s spending habits may reveal its top-rated shows. New reports identify how Amazon rates original programming as a hit, and may reveal a huge price tag for some of its shows.

What would you do if it's three in the morning, and you heard random laughter coming from your kitchen?

Here’s what’s coming to the streaming service next month, including ‘Brad’s Status’ and ‘Power Rangers.’

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As the ranks of the “Me Too” movement swell, it seems increasingly likely that #TimesUp for Woody Allen. Amazon’s own Golden Globe-winning Rachel Brosnahan now speaks out against working with the director on his first-ever TV project, Crisis in Six Scenes.

Amazon may have yet a third sexual harassment scandal in its midst. Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner has now joined the group of powerful Hollywood men accused of sexual harassment, as a major Mad Men writer steps forward.

Weeks after Amazon parted ways with studio boss Roy Price over sexual harassment claims, Transparent star Jeffrey Tambor has become the subject of another investigation. Tambor’s former assistant has reported him for inappropriate behavior, though the actor apparently rejects the claims.

Well, we knew Amazon was looking for its own Game of Thrones; we just didn’t think they’d aim this high. A full-scale Lord of the Rings TV series is in development at Warner Bros., with Amazon leading the pack in an understandably competitive bid.

Here’s all the movies to watch and TV to binge next month on the streaming giant.

The days of a delivery person leaving your packages at the front door may soon be over.

Another major shift has taken place in the ongoing harassment awareness around Harvey Weinstein. Amazon Studio boss Roy Price has officially resigned his position, after being placed on leave for allegations by Man in the High Castle executive producer Isa Dick Hackett.

‘American Horror Story’ Season 6, ‘Clueless,’ Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Pi’ and more are headed to Amazon Prime next month.

Amazon is on the hunt for a second headquarters. Could Louisiana offer a new home for the online retailer?

Starting Monday, prices are going to be cheaper on some of the signature items from your local Whole Foods Market.

Today, everyone was shocked as the Nevada Parole Board granted O.J. Simpson early release from prison. We have an Amazon Alexa device hooked up in our control room, so I decided to ask Alexa "Who Killed Nicole Brown?" As you'll see, she did not stutter when she gave her answer.

You might've forgotten about Amazon Prime Day, but we didn't. YOU ARE WELCOME.

Not only will Alexa play Missy Elliott, now she'll tell you if your outfit sucks or not. And of course she'll do it all while completing a hundred other sensory stimulating tasks at the same time.

This is Alexa like you've never seen her before.