If you've bought a New Release DVD or Blu-ray in the past couple months, you might have some Amazon Instant Video credit sitting in your account. They also gave out some free credits for recent Trade-In transactions.
Checking your Amazon Instant Video credit balance is simple. Go to any Amazon Instant Video listing page. Click on the "View Balance" link at the bottom of the black box.
These 2 threads exist in Hot Deals and hopefully get ported over to the Streaming Talk site (maybe even as stickies) soon.
Amazon Instant Video - Non Prime Rental Deals (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/hot-deals/599078-amazon-instant-video-non-prime-rental-deals.html)
Amazon Instant Video - Non Prime Free Purchase Full Episodes (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/hot-deals/599077-amazon-instant-video-non-prime-free-purchase-full-episodes.html)
Shouldn't rentals be in a separate thread, or at least identified as such?
b2net
03-22-12, 08:22 PM
There are 2 threads in Hot Deals that are split by purchase and rental... see Post #4 above... theBigDave is helping out by getting the rental deals into the Streaming thread as well..
edit---- Trevor.. I misread your post.. I see you mean to just state these are rentals.. got it..
TheBigDave
03-23-12, 04:09 AM
Through Sunday, rent Real Steel (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006PZBR8S/), The Big Year (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073Q0DZG/), The Thing (2011) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0070Z4M4I/), and Jack and Jill (http://www.amazon.com/Jack-and-Jill/dp/B0075ZDHNK/) for just $1.99 (SD) and $2.99 (HD) each.
does anyone know how to search amazon for full season tv shows by price per season? all i can ever get is per episode prices to show up. i would like to be able to quickly find out if prices have changed for full seasons that i'm interested in buying. thanks if you can help.
Amazon Instant Video is now playing on the PlayStation 3 system. Register your PlayStation 3 today to start watching over 120,000 movies and TV shows, available to rent or purchase. Prime members can also watch thousands of these videos at no additional cost.
TheBigDave
04-03-12, 04:55 PM
^ Awesome news. Surprised it took them so long.
Maybe now they can get to work on adding a Queue.
PopcornTreeCt
04-03-12, 07:43 PM
Amazon Streaming on my PS3 is wonderful. 9 seasons of X-Files here we come.
b2net
04-04-12, 02:34 AM
Make sure to check out this thread to keep up to date on what you can now stream via your PS3 without Prime.
Amazon Instant Video - Non Prime Free Purchase Full Episodes (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/hot-deals/599077-amazon-instant-video-non-prime-free-purchase-full-episodes.html)
TheBigDave
04-04-12, 03:49 AM
Today only, rent Mr. Popper's Penguins with Jim Carrey for just $0.99.
So for 79 a year you get unlimited streaming and free shipping on everything? But not everything they have is free if you have prime?
TheBigDave
04-04-12, 05:11 PM
So for 79 a year you get unlimited streaming and free shipping on everything? But not everything they have is free if you have prime?
Amazon Prime is about Free Shipping. The free streaming is just a bonus. On it's own, I don't feel that the Prime Streaming is worth $79 per year. There's definitely good stuff to watch, but the overall selection of titles is very limited.
DJariya
04-04-12, 09:02 PM
FYI,
A bunch of Free TV episodes showed up:
Downton Abbey: Episode 1 from season 1
NCIS: Yankee White (Pilot episode)
Blue Bloods: Pilot
The Good Wife: Pilot
The Killing: Reflections & My Lucky Day (2 episodes, from season 2 premiere)
Don't Trust the Bitch in Apartment 23 (1st 2 episodes)
TheBigDave
04-05-12, 02:06 AM
Today only, rent The Debt with Helen Mirren for just $0.99.
So for 79 a year you get unlimited streaming and free shipping on everything? But not everything they have is free if you have prime?
Correct. The free-streaming stuff is older catalog like you'd find on Netflix streaming. Newer releases--or stuff that for whatever reason is just not available free--you have to pay to rent (or purchase).
As TheBigDave said, I consider the streaming a bonus. I've had Prime for a while for the shipping benefits but used very little of the streaming, mostly because I don't have an easy way to watch it on my TV. PS3 is a positive step, though.
Swell86
04-05-12, 01:43 PM
FYI,
A bunch of Free TV episodes showed up:
Downton Abbey: Episode 1 from season 1
NCIS: Yankee White (Pilot episode)
Blue Bloods: Pilot
The Good Wife: Pilot
The Killing: Reflections & My Lucky Day (2 episodes, from season 2 premiere)
Don't Trust the Bitch in Apartment 23 (1st 2 episodes)
thanks for the update - picked up a bunch of them.
b2net
04-05-12, 04:13 PM
FYI,
A bunch of Free TV episodes showed up:
Downton Abbey: Episode 1 from season 1
NCIS: Yankee White (Pilot episode)
Blue Bloods: Pilot
The Good Wife: Pilot
The Killing: Reflections & My Lucky Day (2 episodes, from season 2 premiere)
Don't Trust the Bitch in Apartment 23 (1st 2 episodes)
thanks for the update - picked up a bunch of them.
There were over 100. I did my usual scan and kept discovering more and more.. then the morning after I posted them... I saw the list of 100... anyway.. there are still quite a few available for free.. and I just added 1 more today...
Amazon Instant Video - Non Prime Free Purchase Full Episodes (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/hot-deals/599077-amazon-instant-video-non-prime-free-purchase-full-episodes.html)
TheBigDave
04-06-12, 04:01 AM
WEEKEND SALE
Through Sunday, rent Tower Heist, Cowboys & Aliens, Martha Marcy May Marlene, and Spy Kids 4 for just $1.99 (SD) and $2.99 (HD).
Own Harry Potter Digital Movies Starting from $3.99 at Amazon Instant Video
Today only, enjoy huge savings on digital Harry Potter movies at Amazon Instant Video. Purchased videos will be stored in Your Video Library where you can access them whenever you want--stream them instantly and watch on your PC, Kindle Fire, PlayStation 3, or more than 300 HDTVs, Blu-ray players, and set-top devices.
Part 1-6 are $3.99 each
Part 7.2 is $7.99
(Part 7.1 is not available)
It looks like you can buy the HD versions for the same price through your Roku or set-top box.
TheBigDave
04-10-12, 09:08 AM
Movies to Own Starting at $4.99
Too many to list. Here's a couple recent titles.
$3.99
Harry Potter 1-6
$4.99
The Road
Transporter 3
Boondock Saints 2
Quarantine
Revolver
Year One
Across the Universe
Kung Fu Hustle
Legion (2010)
$5.99
Daybreakers
The Spirit
Gamer
$6.99
Attack The Block
Battle Los Angeles
Easy A
Zombieland
$7.99
The Green Hornet
The Tourist
$9.99
Friends With Benefits
TV SERIES
Dead Zone Season 1-6 - $5.99 each
Secret Diary of a Call Girl Season 1 - $7.99
Doctor Who Season 1 - $8.99
The Dresden Files Season 1 - $7.99
Primeval Season 1 - $4.99
Robin Hood Series 1 - $8.99
Merlin Season 1 - $8.99
FULL LIST - http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_362607662_4?ie=UTF8&docId=1000790601
<3 the $.99 movies... I watch a lot of stuff I'd otherwise skip on disc.
I love that it's mostly recent stuff at Amazon. The other streaming VOD services have $0.99 specials, but the movies are usually old catalog titles.
I also like that you have 30 days to start watching the movie (when you rent it through Amazon's website). So I can grab a $0.99 movie and then watch it whenever I have time.
SomethingMore
04-12-12, 05:34 PM
I love that it's mostly recent stuff at Amazon. The other streaming VOD services have $0.99 specials, but the movies are usually old catalog titles.
I also like that you have 30 days to start watching the movie (when you rent it through Amazon's website). So I can grab a $0.99 movie and then watch it whenever I have time.
Is this new? If I rent it on the website, can I then play it on my Roku on day 28 (assuming I didn't play it before that?)
b2net
04-12-12, 05:45 PM
Your 48 hour playing period starts when you actually push play. I have done it on day 29 or 30 as long it is before it "expires"... and then had 48 hours to watch it.. I wish it was like this when I order it using my BD player.. there.. the 48 hour rental period begins right away.. but I can only rent HD on my player.. ugh..
SomethingMore
04-12-12, 05:52 PM
Thanks. So, does Amazon remind you when you're getting close to your expiry date? I worry that I'll stack up a bunch of rentals then forget that they're there.
I usually just rent SD on my Roku, but I certainly have the option for HD. What's disappointing is that the HD rental isn't always discounted at the same time as the SD... at least, that's how it appears on the Roku. The SD will be $0.99 or $1.99, but the HD is always $4.99. In those cases, I'm totally fine renting the SD, but I'd gladly pay an extra $1 for HD.
b2net
04-12-12, 06:20 PM
I go to Amazon Instant Video by selecting it via Shop by Department... there is a selection there called "Your Video Library".. I click on movies.. and it shows me the date and time the rentals expire.. Also via my BD Player when I select my Library and hover over the titles.. It shows the expiration date...
b2net
04-12-12, 06:22 PM
btw.. on the $1 more thing.. I think they could hook more money if they offered the upgrade for only $1 more when accessing it via our players for titles we bought online.. and often the weekend deals are $1.99 SD / $2.99 HD... yet I agree.. most times.. it is $4.99 for HD.. er.. uh.. no thanks..
TheBigDave
04-13-12, 12:36 AM
I agree, it's disappointing that Amazon doesn't offer a discounted HD version for the daily $0.99 sales. I'd be willing to pay an extra $1-$2 for a high def version. But at least the SD stream looks pretty decent.
I've never received notification for an expiring rental. And I've had a couple expire before I got around to watching them. However, it's pretty easy to check on your rentals using the Your Video Library section on Amazon's Roku channel.
Easy
04-13-12, 10:21 AM
I wish it was like this when I order it using my BD player.. there.. the 48 hour rental period begins right away.. but I can only rent HD on my player.. ugh..
Seriously? How odd... I have never rented via my PS3 so I didn't know.
What does Amazon have against computers? I can't even rent a HD movie with my computer (not that I would at $4.99 anyway), yet I can rent HD with my PS3. I should also note that I can rent HD via computer on VUDU.
b2net
04-13-12, 02:09 PM
It does seem odd... We can only rent/buy/watch SD from the PC for movies, but can buy/watch HD TV episodes. Yet all options are available via devices. Having a month to start a viewing period on the PC, but viewing period starts right away on a device.
I wish we could rent/buy/watch SD & HD via PC and no matter where rented have 30 days to start viewing period (and alway 48 or more hours for viewing period).
SomethingMore
04-14-12, 11:12 PM
This might be better in a new thread, but does anyone have an easy way of finding the theatrical or pre-theatrical releases on Amazon Instant Video. For example, The Hunter, starring Willem Dafoe, is on there ( http://www.amazon.com/The-Hunter/dp/B007G5GMMC/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1334462874&sr=1-1 ). It's not playing theatrically in my town, so this is a great addition. Sure it's a few dollars more than a typical rental, but IMO, it's worth it to see it in advance of the DVD/Blu-ray release.
Should we have a thread that highlights these types of releases as they appear?
TheBigDave
04-14-12, 11:34 PM
This might be better in a new thread, but does anyone have an easy way of finding the theatrical or pre-theatrical releases on Amazon Instant Video. For example, The Hunter, starring Willem Dafoe, is on there ( http://www.amazon.com/The-Hunter/dp/B007G5GMMC/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1334462874&sr=1-1 ). It's not playing theatrically in my town, so this is a great addition. Sure it's a few dollars more than a typical rental, but IMO, it's worth it to see it in advance of the DVD/Blu-ray release.
Should we have a thread that highlights these types of releases as they appear?
I don't know of the best way to find that info, but this might help. Go to the Amazon Instant Video section. Select "Movies > All Movies" on the sidebar. Then select "Purchase Type > Rental". And finally select "Price > $5 to $10".
That's the typical price range for Pre-Theatrical and Pre-DVD rentals. There's a couple titles like Albert Nobbs and Goon that don't come out on DVD until next month. And some Pre-Theatrical titles like Meeting Evil and God Bless America.
Sounds like a good idea for a thread. Or we could just list them here.
SomethingMore
04-15-12, 12:21 PM
^That was very helpful. Thanks! We don't have to create a new thread now, but maybe if there's enough interest after posting titles here, we can reconsider.
I watched The Hunter last night. I really enjoyed it.
TheBigDave
04-16-12, 04:14 AM
Today only, rent Abduction with Taylor Lautner for just $0.99.
Drive
Warrior
Snatch
Step Brothers (Unrated)
Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby
Circumstance
Thunder Soul
Crash
Pulp Fiction
Newsies
3:10 To Yuma (2007)
Aladdin
Cars
The Proposal
Wall-E
American Psycho
The Prestige
Glengarry Glen Ross
The Horse Whisperer
Good Will Hunting
Kill Bill: Volume 1
What About Bob?
O' Brother, Where Art Thou?
Toy Story
Toy Story 2
Bolt
Signs
Cool Runnings
Dan in Real Life
Waiting
The Incredibles
Up
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Tombstone
Freaky Friday (2003)
A Bug's Life
Pocahontas
Ratatouille
Mary Poppins
Remember The Titans
Under the Tuscan Sun
Sweet Home Alabama
No Country For Old Men
When in Rome
Speedracer: The Movie
The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Spy Kids 3: Game Over
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Through Sunday, rent J. Edgar (http://www.amazon.com/J-Edgar/dp/B007BLCGNU/), A Dangerous Method (http://www.amazon.com/A-Dangerous-Method/dp/B007OUFESC/), A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (http://www.amazon.com/A-Very-Harold-Kumar-Christmas/dp/B0076HLI8S/), and Fireflies in the Garden (http://www.amazon.com/Fireflies-in-the-Garden/dp/B0076K90JY/) for just $1.99 (SD) and $2.99 (HD) each.
Melancholia (http://www.amazon.com/Melancholia/dp/B007JRTV52/) and Roadie (http://www.amazon.com/Roadie/dp/B006H0602Y/) have been added to Free Amazon Prime Streaming.
Through Sunday, rent The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (http://www.amazon.com/The-Girl-With-Dragon-Tattoo/dp/B007FH9GT2/), Carnage (http://www.amazon.com/Carnage/dp/B007NYODBS/), The Skin I Live In (http://www.amazon.com/The-Skin-I-Live-In/dp/B007AMMHSY/), and London Boulevard (http://www.amazon.com/London-Boulevard/dp/B005SNP6FS/) for just $1.99 (SD) and $2.99 (HD) each.
In case anyone missed this in the Hot Deals forum. Get FREE $3 CREDIT to Amazon Instant Video.
Here. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&ref_=amb_link_362546962_1&docId=1000791091#about this offer)
Click the button below and you will:
Connect your Amazon.com and Twitter accounts. (If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so).
Automatically follow @amazonvideo. The message "I just got a $3 credit for Amazon Instant Video for movies and TV shows @amazonvideo. Click http://amzn.to/HeZicl to get yours. #get3" will be automatically tweeted from your Twitter account.
<BR>
ORIGINAL POST - http://forum.dvdtalk.com/hot-deals/601078-free-3-amazon-video-credit-requires-twitter-new-post.html
DJariya
04-27-12, 05:42 PM
:thumbsup: Thanks Dave!
TheBigDave
04-30-12, 02:21 AM
Today only, rent Martha Marcy May Marlene for just $0.99.
Through Sunday, rent Johnny English Reborn (http://www.amazon.com/Johnny-English-Reborn/dp/B0076R62FM/), Spy Kids 4 (http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Kids-4/dp/B006BQF318/), The Conquest (http://www.amazon.com/The-Conquest/dp/B007SSDUEU/), and In the Land of Blood and Honey (http://www.amazon.com/In-Land-Blood-Honey/dp/B007AMMLLW/) for just $1.99 (SD) and $2.99 (HD) each.
Through Sunday, rent Hugo (http://www.amazon.com/Hugo/dp/B007EMOHR4/), Like Crazy (http://www.amazon.com/Like-Crazy/dp/B007HJ89EQ/), Footloose (2011) (http://www.amazon.com/Footloose/dp/B007HJ91HU/), and Happy Feet Two (http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Feet-Two/dp/B007JRUCGO/) for just $1.99 (SD) and $2.99 (HD) each.
anyone else have problems with amazon prime streaming since late last night? On my roku, hbo/hulu ect runs perfect HD...but amazon takes about 1 minute before it even buffers and then only 1 star...
b2net
05-16-12, 02:24 PM
Copied from the Hot Deals threads....
Perhaps a price mistake but while I was browsing some older black & white TV shows that are favorites of mine, I see that many have entire seasons priced at $9.99.
Leave It To Beaver (Season 5) was one of those but it also displayed the ENTIRE SEASON run of 39 episodes at $0.99.
Immediately did the 1-click purchase. It's mine! Amazing deal!!! :thumbsup:
Other shows that I was browsing include Donna Reed Show, & Father Knows Best. Entire seasons of 35+ episodes are priced $9.99.
Remember these are from Amazon Instant Video for the streaming and NOT the DVD disc versions.
Edit: in checking my purchase invoice, I see it was INDEED charged $0.99 and it used the recent $3 Amazon Instant Video credit that I received via Twitter. :) $0.00 cost to me and $2.01 credit left.
Swell86
05-16-12, 08:21 PM
Copied from the Hot Deals threads....
excellent, thank you.
what's wrong with amazon on most of their instant video prices? $53.99 for season 2 of the flintstones!?! a great deal of the movies/tv shows i'd like to buy are far cheaper on blu than instant video.
they're practically giving away blu-rays and charging an arm and a leg for streaming content which is far cheaper on the production end than paying for all of the packaging, etc for physical media.
RobLutter
05-17-12, 08:51 AM
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is $0.99 today. Added to my pile. ;)
Amazon is officially my favorite place for newer movies that I was tettering on the edge of seeing.
TheBigDave
05-18-12, 02:20 AM
Instant Video Weekend Sale
Through Sunday, rent The Sitter (http://www.amazon.com/The-Sitter/dp/B007MJSOO6/), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (http://www.amazon.com/Tinker-Tailor-Soldier-Spy/dp/B007BVOF8E/), Young Adult (http://www.amazon.com/Young-Adult/dp/B007IQX1G4/), and Our Idiot Brother (http://www.amazon.com/Our-Idiot-Brother/dp/B006FTCBF2/) for just $1.99 (SD) and $2.99 (HD) each.
Amazon signed a deal with Paramount for more movies to be added for Prime Instant Video.
Lots of great Paramount catalog titles have been added.
Mean Girls
The Truman Show
Shooter
Forrest Gump
Stardust
Braveheart
Clueless
Team America World Police
We Were Soldiers
Pretty in Pink
Ghost
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
Texan26
05-24-12, 05:32 PM
Is the movie "The Innkeepers" supposed to be on Amazon Prime? When I search for it on Amazon, it shows Prime Members $0.00. (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=innkeepers) When I click on the link, it only shows a $3.99 rental.
TheBigDave
05-25-12, 04:32 AM
Memorial Day Weekend Sale
Through Monday, rent Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (http://www.amazon.com/Mission-Impossible-Ghost-Protocol/dp/B007UXSPK2/), The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (http://www.amazon.com/The-Twilight-Saga-Breaking-Dawn/dp/B006YXTRHY/), 50/50 (http://www.amazon.com/50/dp/B00715S5Z4/), and The Adventures of Tin Tin (http://www.amazon.com/The-Adventures-Of-Tin/dp/B007MJSQSK/) for just $1.99 (SD) and $2.99 (HD) each.
Is the movie "The Innkeepers" supposed to be on Amazon Prime? When I search for it on Amazon, it shows Prime Members $0.00. When I click on the link, it only shows a $3.99 rental.
Looks like they got it fixed. It's now available for $0.00 Free Prime Streaming.
Any way to keep the PS3 from auto starting rentals? I rented In Time for 99 cents and it was auto started, now my 48 hour window is ticking away.
b2net
05-28-12, 07:40 PM
I dont have a PS3 but it is the same on my Panisonic Blu Ray player. The only solution I found was to do the rental from my PC. This gives me 30 days to start the clock for most titles.
TheBigDave
05-29-12, 03:01 AM
Today only, rent Johnny English Reborn for just $0.99.
Starting today, Amazon Instant Video content can be streamed on the XBox 360.
SomethingMore
05-29-12, 02:26 PM
^ Good news. Hopefully I can find a way to get the Amazon app installed up in Canada. :) It'll save me from having to buy a second Roku.
Easy
05-29-12, 02:31 PM
Starting today, Amazon Instant Video content can be streamed on the XBox 360.
Fucking Microsoft. Only they would charge an extra $60 per year (gold membership) for something I can get free via my PS3 or PVR.
majorjoe23
05-29-12, 03:45 PM
While it sucks that you have to have a gold membership, if you're paying $60 a year you aren't doing it right.
davidh777
05-29-12, 03:56 PM
Starting today, Amazon Instant Video content can be streamed on the XBox 360.
:banana: I already have the Live membership and my Xbox streams better than my PS3!
TheBigDave
05-29-12, 08:49 PM
Starting today, Amazon Instant Video content can be streamed on the XBox 360.
Great news for 360 owners (that don't already have a PS3 or Roku). But you missed the most important part of today's announcement......
We've also just added a new Watchlist feature, which helps you keep track of the movies and TV episodes you want to view later. You can add favorites and new discoveries to your list—then come back anytime to watch instantly. Try it on your Xbox 360, Kindle Fire, or your browser on PC & Mac ... and Watchlist is coming soon to PlayStation 3 and Roku.
WOOHOO!!! Finally we get a Queue! :banana:
Finding stuff to watch on Amazon Prime has always been a pain in the ass. Now that I can build a queue, I'll be using it much more often.
davidh777
05-29-12, 11:26 PM
:banana: Queue
TheBigDave
05-30-12, 02:07 AM
Today only, rent Tower Heist with Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller for just $0.99.
Through Sunday, rent The Trip (http://www.amazon.com/The-Trip/dp/B005UKKLR2/), Five Minutes of Heaven (http://www.amazon.com/Five-Minutes-of-Heaven/dp/B006OHGM1E/), Perfect Sense (http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Sense/dp/B006UAWH2S/), and Touching the Void (http://www.amazon.com/Touching-the-Void/dp/B004EC6HJI/), starting at just $0.99.
Today's deal is Hunger (http://www.amazon.com/Hunger/dp/B004GJNFHG/) for $1.99 (rent) and $3.99 (own).
I'm not going to bother posting these anymore. These aren't good deals. I'll try to keep an eye on it, and if there's anything good in the future I'll post.
TheBigDave
06-08-12, 03:05 AM
Through Sunday, rent The Iron Lady (http://www.amazon.com/The-Iron-Lady/dp/B0078Q2HAA/) and W.E. (http://www.amazon.com/W-E/dp/B007Z9QWVK/) for $1.99 (SD) and $2.99 (HD).
For a limited time, own sci-fi favorites for just $6.99 each.
Alien 1-4
Alien vs Predator 1&2
The Abyss
I, Robot
Sunshine
Solaris (2002)
Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
X-Files (1998)
b2net
06-08-12, 10:09 AM
Through Sunday, rent The Iron Lady (http://www.amazon.com/The-Iron-Lady/dp/B0078Q2HAA/) and W.E. (http://www.amazon.com/W-E/dp/B007Z9QWVK/) for $1.99 (SD) and $2.99 (HD).
What a sucky week for Amazon rentals. I hope this was just an experiment & they give better deals next week.
b2net
06-11-12, 03:31 AM
Sad news... Looks like there might not be any rental deals this week... They seem to want to push the "own" concept... Only advertising that this week there are sales on British titles for $3.99...come on Amazon, bring back the $0.99 rentals....
SomethingMore
06-11-12, 09:33 AM
I agree. Very disappointing.
Thanks b2net and TheBigDave for keeping us up to date on the sales. :up: It's just too bad that Amazon's taking a step back on these for now.
TheBigDave
06-11-12, 10:08 AM
It's interesting that the deals went away right around the same time that Amazon's 360 app went live. I wonder if there's any connection?
Swell86
06-17-12, 01:02 AM
there are some pretty good prices on british tv shows like wallander, luther, etc. for under $10 per season. much better than the usual prices & really good shows.
Easy
06-18-12, 11:25 AM
It's interesting that the deals went away right around the same time that Amazon's 360 app went live. I wonder if there's any connection?
Heh ;) No deals, no Amazon streaming for me.
The quality isn't that great and I have 5 Redbox locations within a couple miles.
davidh777
06-18-12, 03:45 PM
Via their Twitter, Wallace and Gromit Complete Collection is $1.99 today. Not a huge deal, but basically four episodes/films for the price of one. I got it because short and witty seems like a good thing to have on digital.
None of those four are particularly special at that price. :(
RobLutter
06-29-12, 10:11 PM
I noticed Chronicle (2012) is $0.99/$1.99 SD/HD on my Roku just now. Queued it up on Amazon.com so I can watch it later.
d2cheer
07-03-12, 03:27 PM
I didn't go through the whole thread but this has installed on my PS3 now if I use it do I have to pay for it (like Netflix) or if there is something free I can just watch it.
TheBigDave
07-04-12, 02:21 AM
I didn't go through the whole thread but this has installed on my PS3 now if I use it do I have to pay for it (like Netflix) or if there is something free I can just watch it.
Are you an Amazon Prime member? If so, there's a whole library of free streaming titles. If not, you won't find much free stuff.
There's usually a couple free TV episodes. Check the latest posts in this thread for updates:
That's more like it! I've been meaning to see that one. Thanks!
b2net
07-04-12, 01:03 PM
These are also on sale today (2012-07-04)..
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51apK3rJ4fL._SL75_.jpg
SD $0.99 http://www.amazon.com/The-Men-Who-Stare-Goats/dp/B0036SUQWA
HD $1.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003IHWLL8
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SD $0.99 http://www.amazon.com/Capitalism-A-Love-Story/dp/B0036SSZIC
HD $1.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FSF14O
b2net
07-04-12, 01:04 PM
btw.. Thanks TheBigDave for helping me discover that we can now rent the HD versions via the PC/MAC in our browser instead of just via our streaming device.. this way we can take full advantage of the 30 day start clock for our 48hour viewing period..
TheBigDave
07-05-12, 02:35 AM
Today only, rent Young Adult (http://www.amazon.com/Young-Adult/dp/B007IQX1G4/), With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (http://www.amazon.com/With-Great-Power-Stan-Story/dp/B0081FD7BA/), and Couple's Retreat (http://www.amazon.com/Couples-Retreat/dp/B003361WQ4/) for just $0.99 (SD) and $1.99 (HD).
btw.. Thanks TheBigDave for helping me discover that we can now rent the HD versions via the PC/MAC in our browser instead of just via our streaming device.. this way we can take full advantage of the 30 day start clock for our 48hour viewing period..
I'm glad they finally added the HD movies to the website. The SD videos look decent, but I'll definitely pay $1 more for an HD version.
SomethingMore
07-05-12, 09:20 AM
So you can PAY for them on the website, but you can't WATCH them in HD there, right?
b2net
07-05-12, 10:10 PM
So you can PAY for them on the website, but you can't WATCH them in HD there, right?
I believe that to be correct... no HD from a PC/MAC... but it is great that you can now pay for the HD via the web-site.. and have 30 days before starting your 48 hour viewing period... prior to this you could only rent HD via your streaming device.. which starts the 48 hour viewing period right away... which can be a bummer with these sales... cause you may want to rent something to watch later..
b2net
07-07-12, 12:09 PM
This weekend, rent The Sitter, Toy Story, Pulp Fiction, Back to the Future, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl for just $0.99 SD / $1.99 HD each.
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SD http://www.amazon.com/The-Sitter/dp/B007MJSOO6
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007MJT1ZW
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SD http://www.amazon.com/Toy-Story/dp/B0049J0DC8
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049J5EWW
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SD http://www.amazon.com/Pulp-Fiction/dp/B005T3AYAE
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005T5MYXC
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SD http://www.amazon.com/Back-to-the-Future/dp/B00439FV0S
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00498XR9U
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SD http://www.amazon.com/Pirates-Caribbean-Curse-Black-Pearl/dp/B003V5JZC0
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003V5G7PS
TheBigDave
07-07-12, 01:27 PM
Downton Abbey: Season Two (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006VA3ZEG/) is now available for free Amazon Prime streaming.
Today only (2012-07-09), rent Steven Spielberg's War Horse for just $0.99
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SD http://www.amazon.com/War-Horse/dp/B007Q476KU
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007R0Y7VO
b2net
07-10-12, 09:05 AM
Today only (2012-07-10), check out Nicolas Cage in National Treasure and National Treasure: Book of Secrets, available for just $0.99 each SD & $1.99 HD.
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SD http://www.amazon.com/National-Treasure/dp/B003QSPQ3O
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QSK9SG
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SD http://www.amazon.com/National-Treasure-Book-Of-Secrets/dp/B003QSF026
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QS658Y
b2net
07-11-12, 09:24 AM
Spend 7/11 with Brad Pitt in Seven Years in Tibet and Ocean's Eleven, available today only for just $0.99 each SD & $1.99 each HD.
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SD http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Years-In-Tibet/dp/B0028RUO2C
NO HD
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SD http://www.amazon.com/Oceans-Eleven/dp/B001EBYM5I
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XVM09Y
b2net
07-12-12, 08:31 AM
Get ready for Comic-Con 2012 with Morgan Spurlock's Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope, available today (2012-07-12) only for just $0.99 SD & $1.99 HD.
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SD http://www.amazon.com/Comic-Con-Episode-IV-Fans-Hope/dp/B007RV6NJW
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RV69D2
b2net
07-14-12, 09:43 AM
This weekend, rent Comic-Con favorites like Dante's Inferno & Redline for just $0.99 SD & $1.99 HD.
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SD http://www.amazon.com/Dantes-Inferno/dp/B003BNHE7U
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BNJHMK
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SD http://www.amazon.com/Redline/dp/B006YMLE7G
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YMMFT2
b2net
07-18-12, 09:41 PM
Remember Bale before Batman? Today only (2012-07-18), rent American Psycho, The Prestige, Newsies, and Empire of the Sun for just $0.99 each SD or $1.99 each HD.
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SD http://www.amazon.com/American-Psycho/dp/B002PA8Q1S
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PA3FTG
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SD http://www.amazon.com/The-Prestige/dp/B003QS9WIE
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QS67F0
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SD http://www.amazon.com/Newsies/dp/B0058ZWYJC
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006G3JGYG
Learn a thing or two about love with $0.99 SD & $1.99 HD rentals of The Proposal, The Switch, The Last Song, and It's Complicated
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SD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004X75RK4
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004X75RCW
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SD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004P000BU
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004S57QJ6
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SD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZFCBJ0
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZUTS5A
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SD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003E7PZCO
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JFMFKG
TallGuyMe
07-20-12, 07:23 PM
Fringe S1-3 now available for free w/ Amazon Prime
b2net
07-20-12, 11:31 PM
SD or HD?
DJariya
07-20-12, 11:46 PM
SD or HD?
Just checked. Both
b2net
07-21-12, 08:27 AM
awesome... I asked cause some of the free prime stuff is SD only..
b2net
07-22-12, 08:23 AM
I am thinking, just like TheBigDave, that there are just not enough really good rental sales anymore.. I likely will still post them.. or some of them... but they have been truly dissapointing of late..
Just noticed this... Expires today (2012-07-22).... not that great.. but sharing anyway.. also.. not sure why it says $0.99 each .. when clearly they are all $1.99.. bizarro..
Through Sunday, enjoy $1.99 rentals of superhero favorites like Superman Returns, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Zoom: Academy for Superheroes for just $0.99 each.
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SD $1.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OMJGD0
HD $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LU0E26
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SD $1.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I9U8NW
HD $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MAUCEO
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SD $1.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IMKDPC
HD $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MAS9S0
The Outer Limits: Season 1 & 2 are $3.99 each. There are over 30 episodes in season 1 with each being around 52 minutes. Season 2 only has 17 episodes.
Trevor
07-24-12, 08:57 AM
The Outer Limits: Season 1 & 2 are $3.99 each. There are over 30 episodes in season 1 with each being around 52 minutes. Season 2 only has 17 episodes.
Sweet, thanks. I already own the DVDs most likely, but went ahead and bought these anyway.
The newer series is also on sale, but only the first three 'seasons', and they are incomplete.
davidh777
07-25-12, 02:51 AM
Well, damn. I just spent $20 on all five "seasons" of The Outer Limits, new and old, and long, short, or incomplete. The price was too cheap to resist. Thanks for the posting the deals... I guess. ;)
b2net
07-26-12, 04:03 PM
Today only (2012-07-26), rent Disney's Wall-E, for just $0.99 SD or $1.99 HD.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51mK559i3pL._SL75_.jpg
SD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QTSMXE
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QTWR08
^ thanks. I've heard it's not very good, but I couldn't say no to Lucky Louie Season 1 for $3.99
b2net
07-29-12, 07:45 AM
These sales have been blah lately.. but sharing anyway..
(don't think Mulan has been available in HD before)
Through Sunday (2012-07-29 - today), enjoy $0.99 rentals ($1.99 HD as applicable) of Disney favorites like The Muppets, Mulan, Hercules, and Pocahontas
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SD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007C9N4H8
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007MGWBU2
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SD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QSMCKO
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006S039YU
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SD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QSOFFO
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006S04TEE
burnside986
07-29-12, 03:46 PM
Dont know if its the normal price or not, but just browsing through the Dr Who offerings and seasons are dirt cheap. As in 8.99 a pop for the current gen Dr Whos and 12.99-15.99 for the HD stuff.
b2net
07-31-12, 06:30 PM
Get into the spirit of the Olympics with Miracle, available to rent for just $0.99 SD / $1.99 HD today (2012-07-31) only.
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SD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003V5G8GG
HD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003V5EDQ8
TheBigDave
08-01-12, 09:41 AM
Amazon just announced that Amazon Instant Video and Free Prime Streaming is now available on the iPad:
Rental Sale Through Sunday: $0.99 (SD) and $1.99 (HD)
21 Jump Street
Wrath of the Titans
Mirror Mirror
American Reunion
Sherlock Homes: A Game of Shadows
Lockout
Wanderlust
Safe House
Friends With Kids
Despicable Me
Act of Valor
Wall-E
Big Miracle
The Dark Knight
Batman Begins
This is pushing me towards investing in Prime again.
Draven
08-01-12, 09:40 PM
Can you not browse by category on the iPad app? I'm not figuring it out. Seems like a pretty big miss.
SomethingMore
08-01-12, 09:49 PM
While it's truly awesome that they've created an iPad app, it just makes it all the more disappointing that they haven't created an Android app for devices that aren't called "Kindle Fire."
TheBigDave
08-01-12, 10:17 PM
Can you not browse by category on the iPad app? I'm not figuring it out. Seems like a pretty big miss.
Looks like it's basically just a video player for stuff already in your Queue. I don't see any way to browse their catalog. There isn't even a Search function.
Draven
08-02-12, 09:42 AM
Looks like it's basically just a video player for stuff already in your Queue. I don't see any way to browse their catalog. There isn't even a Search function.
Yeah, it's a little silly I have to go to my computer to even look for things to watch that aren't featured. Especially since they have the ability to display things by category. Mine was showing Action and Adventure last night but I couldn't change it to another one.
davidh777
08-02-12, 11:06 AM
Maybe they had to strike a deal that was play only and not shop/buy
Draven
08-02-12, 12:03 PM
Maybe they had to strike a deal that was play only and not shop/buy
I'm fine with that. Netflix doesn't let you add to your queue with their app either. But not being able to browse the streaming content by category is stupid. Especially since they have categories in there, they just pick which ones you get to see.
SomethingMore
08-02-12, 02:05 PM
Maybe they had to strike a deal that was play only and not shop/buy
Or, they specifically wanted to avoid in-app purchases so they wouldn't have to pay Apple 30%. :)
DJariya
08-03-12, 12:31 AM
The cancelled FOX series Alcatraz is now on Amazon Prime for free streaming.
Not that any of you plan to watch it.
b2net
08-03-12, 09:30 AM
Aclatraz isnt even available for hulu plus....interesting..
TheBigDave
08-05-12, 06:30 AM
Free $3 Amazon Instant Video Credit Towards Any Movie Rental or Purchase $4 or More
Update your iPad's Amazon Video app. They've finally added a Search feature.
And if you scroll down on the main page, they've also added Featured sections for various genres (Kids, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, etc.) Each "featured" page has about 60 movies and 60 TV selections. Still no way to browse the entire library by category. But it's much better than before.
TheBigDave
08-18-12, 01:26 AM
Bachelorette (Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher) is available for rental before it hits theaters.
SD ($9.99) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008Y0IMIA/
HD ($10.99) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008Y0I0HI/
Rent The Descendants (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007JRU2UK/), Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007R12TNQ/), Jeff Who Lives at Home (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008234K3U/), and Albert Nobbs (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TO9ELG/) for $1.99 (SD) and $2.99 (HD) this week through August 23rd.
Amazon Instant Video: PlayStation 3 $5 Credit Offer
To receive this promotion:
1. Register PlayStation 3 device with Amazon Instant Video for the first time between June 20, 2012 and December 1, 2012. Only first time registrations are eligible - customers who register a PlayStation 3 that was previously registered are ineligible for this promotion.
2. Your credit in the amount of $5 will be automatically applied to your account after successful registration and will be applied to your purchase or rental of eligible movies or TV episodes. This credit will expire on December 31, 2012.
Gimme more $0.99 rentals! Heck, Redbox gives me FREE rentals weekly. *pretends Amazon can hear him for a couple more minutes, ranting*
TheBigDave
08-24-12, 10:16 AM
Amazon has announced a new agreement with NBC/Universal. TV Shows that will be available for Prime Instant Video include:
Parks and Recreation
Parenthood
Friday Night Lights
Heroes
Battlestar Galactica
They're also offering a one month free trial at www.amazon.com/primevideos
Amazon Announces Expanded Prime Instant Video Agreement with NBCUniversal Cable & New Media Distribution
Amazon.com, Inc. today announced an expanded content licensing agreement with NBCUniversal Cable & New Media Distribution, adding hundreds of popular and award-winning TV episodes to Prime Instant Video, including prior seasons of Parks and Recreation, Parenthood, Friday Night Lights, Heroes, Battlestar Galactica and more. Prime Instant Video now features more than 22,000 movies and TV episodes for Prime members to stream on Kindle Fire or any of the hundreds of compatible Amazon Instant Video devices including iPad, Roku, Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. Customers who are not yet Prime members can sign-up at www.amazon.com/primevideos or can enjoy a free one month trial right out of the box with Kindle Fire. To start watching Prime Instant Video, visit www.amazon.com/primevideos.
"We are excited to be working with NBCUniversal to add their award-winning lineup of TV shows such as Parks and Recreation and Friday Night Lights to Prime Instant Video," said Brad Beale, Director of Digital Video Content Acquisition for Amazon. "We continue to invest heavily in our content selection for Prime members, and have now reached over 22,000 movies and TV episodes available instantly with unlimited streaming."
"We are thrilled to have several of our iconic programs available to subscribers of Amazon Prime, a service focused on the best possible consumer experience," said Frances Manfredi, President, Cable & New Media Distribution for NBCUniversal. "We look forward to further expanding NBCU's content offering available to Prime subscribers in the near future."
To start watching Prime Instant Video now, visit www.amazon.com/primevideos. Customers who are not Prime members can enjoy a free one month trial of Prime. For a list of compatible Amazon Instant Video devices, visit here.
FULL ARTICLE - http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/24/amazon-and-nbcuniversal-expand-prime-instant-video-deal-let-you/
TheBigDave
08-24-12, 04:25 PM
Deal of the Week: $1.99 Digital Movie Rentals
Rent John Carter (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088RQ4X4/), Chronicle (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083GPDBO/), We Bought a Zoo (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007R0XM88/), and The Artist (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ELN8Y8/) for $1.99 (SD) and $2.99 (HD) each this week through August 30th.
Jiro Dreams of Sushi is free if you don't have a Netflix subscription.
Decker
08-27-12, 07:55 PM
Jiro Dreams of Sushi is free if you don't have a Netflix subscription.
What if you do? Then they charge you?
printerati
08-29-12, 04:43 PM
It appears to be free for Prime members.
TheBigDave
08-31-12, 01:54 PM
Deal of the Week: $1.99 Digital Movie Rentals
Rent Safe House (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088TG252/), This Means War (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085772LA/), Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088WG89O/), and Red Tails (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085776BG/) for $1.99 (SD) and $2.99 (HD) each this week through September 6th.
Amazon Prime picked up the EPIX catalog that Netflix lost earlier this year. Lots of great titles.
Great news for Amazon Prime members—we've just signed two big deals that bring you even more high quality movies and TV shows with all-you-can-eat, unlimited instant streaming. The first is with EPIX and brings movies from Paramount Pictures, MGM, and Lionsgate. Enjoy Thor, Iron Man 2, and Captain America: The First Avenger, plus recent hits such as Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Warrior, Super 8, True Grit, and Rango. In all, 2,000 movies from EPIX will be coming to Prime Instant Video this year.
Wow, that's surprising that Netflix let their deal with Epix run out. That's another huge loss along with the Starz library.
Matthew Chmiel
09-04-12, 01:55 PM
Amazon Prime picked up the EPIX catalog that Netflix lost earlier this year.
Wrong.
Netflix lost exclusivity to the EPIX catalog, they didn't lose the catalog completely.
TheBigDave
09-04-12, 02:01 PM
Wrong.
Netflix lost exclusivity to the EPIX catalog, they didn't lose the catalog completely.
You're right. I was thinking of Starz.
TheBigDave
09-08-12, 12:30 AM
Deal of the Week: $1.99 Digital Movie Rentals
Rent Lockout (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JH5CVS/), Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008ASLK8A/), The Raid: Redemption (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008KNZ4LO/), and Project X (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008COD5OO/) for $1.99 (SD) and $2.99 (HD) each this week through September 13th.
V/H/S (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00944CJRK/) is available for Instant Video Rental before it hits theaters. Price is $9.99 for SD and HD (48 hours).
^ Damn. I'm not watching that one alone in the dark.
TheBigDave
09-15-12, 02:30 AM
Deal of the Week: $1.99 Digital Movie Rentals
Rent My Week with Marilyn (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076NKNLA/), Wrath of the Titans (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008EQIEWS/), Big Miracle (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008A1NSTG/), and Wanderlust (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CP93S0/) for $1.99 (SD) & $2.99 (HD) each this week through September 20th.
Rent Casa de mi Padre (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008M34XPK/), Being Flynn (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JAG4GW/), The Darkest Hour (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SSDS24/), and The Woman in Black (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0081KTI0E/) for $1.99 (SD) & $2.99 (HD) each this week through September 27th.
Rent Gone (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00871ZHBQ/), Man on a Ledge (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087UPMXU/), LOL (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008R6LUW6/), and Margaret (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JAFXOQ/) for $1.99 (SD) & $2.99 (HD) each this week through October 4th.
Through September 29, 2012, or while supplies last, save $10 on the purchase of a Roku 2 XS (http://www.amazon.com/Roku-XS-1080p-Streaming-Player/dp/B005CLPP84/) or Roku 2 XD (http://www.amazon.com/Roku-XD-Streaming-Player-1080p/dp/B005CLPP8E/) streaming player. The price in your cart already includes the savings. Qualifying products must be shipped from and sold by Amazon.com; does not include purchases from other sellers on the Amazon.com website.
TheBigDave
10-06-12, 12:55 AM
Deal of the Week: $1.99 Digital Movie Rentals
Rent Big Easy Express (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009L832JI/), Salvation Boulevard (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009CPK0MM/), The Three Stooges (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008M36FMO/), and American Reunion (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JAGZDE/) for $1.99 (SD) & $2.99 (HD) each this week through October 11th.
You can buy the James Bond movies for $4.99 each this weekend.
And there's a bunch of Dreamworks Animated Movies for $5.99 each.
Antz
Bee Movie
Chicken Run
How to Train your Dragon
Joseph: King of Dreams
Kung Fu Panda
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Megamind
Monsters vs Aliens
The Prince of Egypt
Shrek
Shrek Forever After
Shrek the Third
TheBigDave
10-19-12, 05:10 PM
Free $2 Amazon Instant Video Credit (Twitter Required)
Jaws is $5. A bunch of other movies in the $5-10 range, but Jaws is, by far, the best imo.
davidh777
11-21-12, 03:31 PM
American Horror Story S1 has been added to Prime. I've been meaning to catch up with that show.
TheBigDave
11-24-12, 03:21 AM
Black Friday Deals Week: $1.99 Digital Movie Rentals
Rent The Avengers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009GEBBNQ/), Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (http://www.amazon.com/Madagascar-3-Europes-Most-Wanted/dp/B009RI4LEM/), Snow White and the Huntsman (http://www.amazon.com/Snow-White-The-Huntsman/dp/B0098VYCCE/), and Arthur Christmas (http://www.amazon.com/Arthur-Christmas/dp/B009SQRL4U/) for $1.99 (SD) or $2.99 (HD) through November 26th and you'll have 30 days from when you rent to start watching at Amazon Instant Video.
And the British Mystery series Wallander: Season 1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041JCAUO/) and Wallander: Season 2 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045TIHNO/) starring Kenneth Branagh is also on Prime.
A lot of great British mystery/crime shows have been added to Prime recently: Wallander, Vera, Luther, Prime Suspect, Trial & Retribution, Zen, Above Suspicion, Whitechapel, etc.
I've seen most of those and think they are really good.
DJariya
11-27-12, 01:47 PM
:thumbsup: Thx for the headsup about Bunheads. I have like 4 episodes to watch from the 1st 10 episodes. I hate to delete them from my DVR due to lack of space.
TheBigDave
11-27-12, 03:30 PM
Cyber Monday Deals Week: $1.99 Digital Movie Rental
Today only, rent Magic Mike (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009VB97EY/) for $1.99 (SD) or $2.99 (HD), starring Channing Tatum.
:thumbsup: Thx for the headsup about Bunheads. I have like 4 episodes to watch from the 1st 10 episodes. I hate to delete them from my DVR due to lack of space.
My house is full of women, and I'm the only person who watched Bunheads :lol:
TheBigDave
11-28-12, 02:52 AM
Cyber Monday Deals Week: $1.99 Digital Movie Rental
Today only, rent Battleship (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009329ZF2/) for $1.99 (SD) or $2.99 (HD), starring Alexander Skarsgard and Liam Neeson.
Cyber Monday Deals Week: $1.99 Digital Movie Rental
Today only, rent What To Expect When You're Expecting (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0098VXBIA/) for $1.99 (SD) or $2.99 (HD), starring Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez.
Also, not sure if this is really a deal, but if you buy the digital copy of Taken 2, which you can stream now for $14.99, you will get that amount credit back to purchase the BD of it.
TheBigDave
12-22-12, 06:50 AM
Deal of the Week: $1.99 Digital Movie Rentals
Rent The Dark Knight Rises (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009LREA1S/), Snow White & The Huntsman (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0098VYKSA/), Arthur Christmas (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SQQRH2/) and Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009KHA9PA/) for $1.99 (SD) & $2.99 (HD) each this weekend through December 25th.
Amazon, A&E deal brings Pawn Stars, Storage Wars and Dance Moms to Prime Instant Video
Those in need of another reason to stare at their computer screen for long stretches of time will be pleased to learn that Amazon has struck a deal with A&E Networks that'll be bringing shows from its titular network, along with History, Bio and Lifetime to the online retailer's Prime Instant Video service. Amongst the arty entertainment offerings are Pawn Stars, Storage Wars and Dance Moms, which users will be able to consume en masse on a number of devices including the iPad, iPhone, Roku, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii U.
Amazon really needs to jump into ultraviolet. I understand that they are part of it already, implement!
DJariya
01-05-13, 06:50 PM
:thmbsdwn: to them getting A&E crap.
I'd rather have them spend some money to Scripps and get Travel Channel's back catalogue of No Reservations, The Layover, Bizarre Foods Samantha Brown and all their other travel specials.
TheBigDave
01-05-13, 07:58 PM
I'd rather have them spend some money to Scripps and get Travel Channel's back catalogue of No Reservations, The Layover, Bizarre Foods Samantha Brown and all their other travel specials.
I wish someone would get it. Even if it's Hulu with their crappy commercials. Especially the old stuff like Great Hotels and Passport To Europe.
davidh777
01-05-13, 08:16 PM
Yeah, I don't watch that A&E stuff at all, though I know a lot of people do.
PhantomStranger
01-05-13, 09:52 PM
They probably picked the rights up to the A&E shows for a pittance.
DJariya
01-05-13, 10:04 PM
I wish someone would get it. Even if it's Hulu with their crappy commercials. Especially the old stuff like Great Hotels and Passport To Europe.
Hulu actually has some Travel Channel shows. However, the back catalogue is really really limited. I think they have select episodes from random seasons of Bizarre Foods, No Reservations and Samantha Brown. It's web only.
TheBigDave
01-09-13, 09:46 PM
http://www.amazon.com/gp/videofinder/
Amazon opens up Instant Video Finder to public beta
Amazon has launched a beta version of its Instant Video Finder feature, in an attempt to organize the streaming video catalog for its users. The new Finder will give suggestions on the website for what someone will want to watch via the Instant Video and Prime Instant Video streaming services, based on not only broad categories, but also through different moods and general themes, of what has already been watched.
Normal categories such as Comedy, Drama, Animation, and Action/Adventure are joined by some fairly abnormal categories. Feel-Good and Exciting options suggest films that would be uplifting to the viewer, while other category titles are more for those wanting to watch a specific narrow type of film, such as Time Travel, Sea Adventure, Police Procedural, and Dystopian.
Those consumers who don't want to upgrade from the Nintendo Wii to Wii U just yet but still want to get video streaming for their console are in luck. Amazon announced today that its Instant Video service is now available on the Wii.
"Amazon Instant Video is now playing on your Nintendo Wii," the video service wrote on its Web page. "Start watching over 140,000 movies and TV episodes today. Prime members can also watch thousands of these videos at no additional cost."
Amazon Instant Video: Nintendo Wii $5 Credit Offer
To receive this promotion:
1. Register a Nintendo Wii console with Amazon Instant Video for the first time between January 24, 2013 and February 28, 2013. Only first time registrations are eligible - customers who register a Wii that was previously registered are ineligible for this promotion. Limit one per customer.
2. Your credit in the amount of $5 will be automatically applied to your account after successful registration and will be applied to your purchase or rental of eligible movies or TV episodes. This credit will expire on June 30, 2013.
Amazon Prime now has an exclusive deal for streaming Downton Abbey.
Good news for Prime members. We've just completed a deal with PBS to make Prime Instant Video the exclusive subscription home for streaming Downton Abbey's Season 3 starting in June, and all new seasons for years to come. Prior Seasons 1 and 2, already the most popular TV seasons on Prime Instant Video, are available now for catch up viewing—and will also become exclusive to Prime Instant Video later this year.
If you can't wait until June for Season 3, you can also buy each episode at Amazon Instant Video the day after it airs. And starting now, we're also making the last three weeks of this season's episodes available to purchase before they air on TV in the US. When you buy a TV Pass to Downton Abbey's Season 3, or if you already have one, you will receive all remaining episodes instantly.
Amazon & CBS Announce Deal To Bring Stephen King Series “Under The Dome” To Prime Instant Video, Four Days After Episodes Air
Continuing its rapid-fire addition of new content deals, Amazon announced today that it has signed an agreement with CBS which will bring the forthcoming summer TV series “Under the Dome,” based on a best-selling Stephen King novel, to Amazon’s Prime Instant Video. This deal is unusual because it allows Amazon Prime members to stream all the series’ episodes four days after their initial broadcast, instead of 24 hours afterwards, as was previously speculated.
That makes the new agreement for “Under the Dome” notable – it’s a hint that CBS is at least willing to experiment with streaming an ongoing, broadcast series, even if it’s not offering day after viewing.
However, as Hollywood Reporter notes, CBS had ordered 13 episodes of the series in November, under an innovative financing structure which had the network seeking a video-on-demand partner from the start. The arrangement made it financially feasible to produce a high-end, scripted show at lower license fees, the report explains.
The show, produced by CBS and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television, tells the story of a small New England town that is suddenly sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. The network premiere takes place on June 24, 2013. It will then be free for Amazon Prime subscribers four days after airing, and can be streamed on users’ iOS devices, Kindle Fire HD, game consoles, and elsewhere.
FULL ARTICLE - http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/11/amazon-cbs-announce-deal-to-bring-stephen-king-series-under-the-dome-to-prime-instant-video-four-days-after-episodes-air/
TheBigDave
02-13-13, 04:14 PM
Total Recall (2012) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A0SJWQU/) (SD/HD) - $0.99 rental
Amazon and CBS Announce Expanded Content Licensing Agreement
CBS Corporation and Amazon.com, Inc. today announced an expanded content licensing agreement to bring classic series and hit TV shows from CBS Television Distribution and Showtime Networks to Amazon's Prime Instant Video service, extending the already vast catalog of CBS content available for Prime members to instantly stream, and enjoy at no additional cost.
With this agreement, popular CBS and Showtime series coming to Prime Instant Video for the first time include America's Next Top Model, Everybody Loves Raymond, Jericho, The L Word, Undercover Boss and United States of Tara, among others. In addition, fan-favorite TV series such as Medium, The Tudors, the complete Star Trek franchise, I Love Lucy, and more, will continue to be available for Prime members to stream, commercial-free at no additional cost on Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Roku, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and Wii U, among other devices.
Amazon Prime Instant Video gets exclusive rights to 'Justified'
Amazon just acquired new arms in its streaming video fight with Netflix, announcing today that it picked up exclusive rights to stream the hit FX gunslinging series Justified on Amazon Prime Instant Video, as well as the nonexclusive rights to stream FX's LAPD drama The Shield. Both shows come from a new licensing agreement between Amazon and Sony Pictures Television. Justified had been previously available through Amazon Instant Video, the pay-per-view service, for $1.99 per episode, where it became one of the "most watched shows" in the catalog, according to Amazon. But now Amazon Prime members will have unlimited access to episodes of Justified plus The Shield as part of their $79-per-year membership, which also includes free two-day shipping. The move comes on the heels of Amazon locking down Downton Abbey exclusively, including forthcoming seasons.
Update: An Amazon spokesperson tells The Verge that its exclusive rights to Justified include all seasons past and upcoming, and that seasons one through three are available for streaming now. Season four, which is currently airing, won't be up on Prime until just before season five begins. But you can still buy new episodes from season four the day after they air on Amazon Instant Video for the $1.99 pay-per-view price. The Shield concluded in 2008 and all seven seasons are already up on Prime Instant.
Shows from HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel and Travel Channel Coming to Prime Instant Video and Amazon Instant Video
Amazon.com, Inc. today announced a content licensing agreement with Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. that will make Prime Instant Video a subscription home to hundreds of episodes from past seasons of hit TV shows from the Scripps family of brands: HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel and Travel Channel.
Starting today, Prime members will be able to instantly view hundreds of episodes of original programming, including Rachael Ray’s Week in a Day; Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations; Cupcake Wars; Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives; House Hunters and House Hunters International; Iron Chef America; Man v. Food; Selling New York and Selling LA; Throwdown With Bobby Flay; Chopped; Ghost Adventures; and Yard Crashers, among other popular shows across the networks. Many of the popular lifestyle programs from Scripps will also be available for purchase and download from Amazon Instant Video.
“The Scripps family of networks – including HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel and Travel Channel – airs some of the highest-quality and most popular unscripted lifestyle programming on TV today,” said Brad Beale, Director of Digital Video Content Acquisition for Amazon. “We are excited to be the exclusive online-only subscription home for Scripps content and know our customers are going to love getting these great shows as part of Prime.”
Great news about Scripps content getting on there. However, not much has been posted yet. I think I saw Bizarre Foods America and Hotel Impossible.
nemein
03-01-13, 01:22 PM
:up: However currently they are not coming up as "prime", you have to pay for them :down:
DJLinus
03-02-13, 04:04 PM
No Reservations isn't available yet, but I'm so there when it is. And The Shield?! I've been wanting to rewatch the entire series for a while now. Awesome.
DJariya
03-04-13, 01:47 PM
Yeah I just checked again and none of the Scripps content has been posted yet.
I just sent Amazon an e-mail asking about it's ETA.
I'd like to re-watch some of the older Travel Channel programs again.
TheBigDave
03-08-13, 09:09 PM
They started adding the Scripps content. So far there's just a couple seasons of each series. Most are available in HD.
TRAVEL CHANNEL
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Ghost Adventures
Hidden City
FOOD NETWORK
Iron Chef America
Chopped
Barefoot Contessa
30 Minute Meals
Giada At Home
Andy Bates: Street Feasts
HGTV
House Hunters
House Hunters International
Bang For Your Buck
TheBigDave
03-12-13, 05:48 PM
They added some Cupcake Wars and Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives from Food Network. And another season of No Reservations.
DJariya
03-12-13, 06:24 PM
Yeah I noticed they have 3 seasons of No Reservations up. 4-6.
I would love it if they added Food Network Star as well. I missed the last couple of episodes of last season and there is nowhere to watch it legally.
The Good Wife is coming to Amazon Prime tomorrow. The first 3 seasons will be available.
If you haven't seen the show and are curious to check it out, I highly recommend it. One of the best written and acted dramas on TV. Plus, it's a serialized drama.
Buy: