The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
11-25-25 | 09:07 AM
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Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
I always just grab my phone and check online stuff during ads. So ads are not an issue for me,
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11-25-25 | 09:15 AM
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11-25-25 | 09:34 AM
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11-25-25 | 10:30 AM
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12-10-25 | 07:06 PM
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Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
How come when I go to my FireTV input, it’s automatically showing me live sports games when I never even opened the app? And, isn’t wasting my screen or juice of the TV? I mean it’s odd. I’m not logged in and these events are just playing automatically. Is this normal?
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12-15-25 | 06:22 PM
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Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
Figured as much. So annoying.
01-18-26 | 04:31 PM
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Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
I think I figured out a way to not get interrupted by commercials while watching a movie. If you forward through the movie before really watching it, the commercials stop the forwarding and display. You don't have to fast forward, just skip to a segment after each commercial and the previously skipped commercial will play. Do this until the end of the movie and then start watching it again. The commercials have already been seen so they won't interrupt the movie.
01-18-26 | 05:05 PM
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Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
I think I figured out a way to not get interrupted by commercials while watching a movie. If you forward through the movie before really watching it, the commercials stop the forwarding and display. You don't have to fast forward, just skip to a segment after each commercial and the previously skipped commercial will play. Do this until the end of the movie and then start watching it again. The commercials have already been seen so they won't interrupt the movie.
01-18-26 | 06:10 PM
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01-18-26 | 06:32 PM
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Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
I used to get two-day guaranteed shipping and no commercials for half of what I pay now (I think). Now, I get commercials and can't get most packages for 6 days, despite one of their depots being 7 miles from my house (I drive by it 6-8 times a week).
Honestly, the only reason I still have it is because I can pay one time for the year and be done. If it was monthly, I would have canceled a while back. Streaming is the only thing I still use, and that is sporadic. A couple of my kids use it and purchase more than I want them to (they both live out in the country, so it is convenient). My wife does e-books, but otherwise I do not purchase online content.
EDIT: Not quite half, but close . . .
Looks like we are due for another $20 hike this year.
Honestly, the only reason I still have it is because I can pay one time for the year and be done. If it was monthly, I would have canceled a while back. Streaming is the only thing I still use, and that is sporadic. A couple of my kids use it and purchase more than I want them to (they both live out in the country, so it is convenient). My wife does e-books, but otherwise I do not purchase online content.
EDIT: Not quite half, but close . . .
Looks like we are due for another $20 hike this year.
01-20-26 | 10:23 AM
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Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
Yeah if I had those issues I would never use them or pay for Prime either.
Luckily my area gets a lot of same day/next day deliveries still which keeps me on there for basic stuff, but it's getting harder to justify every year.
Luckily my area gets a lot of same day/next day deliveries still which keeps me on there for basic stuff, but it's getting harder to justify every year.
01-20-26 | 10:46 AM
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DVD Talk Hero
Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
I love being able to order some items in the morning and getting it that afternoon. Easier than going to the store.
01-20-26 | 01:36 PM
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Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
Meanwhile, to adjust that $79 in 2005 to 2025 dollars, it'd be about $134
https://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm
So it's outpaced inflation, but just barely.
03-13-26 | 11:21 AM
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Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
Just got this email. Money grab incoming. 
Hello,
Thank you for being a Prime Video Ad Free subscriber. We're writing to let you know that on April 10, 2026, Prime Video Ad Free will become Prime Video Ultra with enhanced viewing features, and your subscription price will increase to $4.99/month. If you are a Prime Annual plan member, you can also switch to an annual Ultra subscription for $45.99/year (23% annual savings).
Prime Video Ultra elevates your Prime Video experience with these features*:
Ad-free streaming: Watch Prime movies and TV shows without interruptions
4K UHD video: Stunning clarity in four times the resolution of HD
Dolby Atmos: Immersive spatial sound, creating a cinematic experience
100 downloads for licensed content: Even more offline viewing options [up from 25]
5 concurrent streams: Perfect for larger households [up from 3]
From 05-04-2026, your subscription will automatically renew at $4.99/month, unless you cancel. No action is needed to continue your subscription and you can cancel at any time here.
We hope you enjoy watching Prime Originals, live sports, and more on Prime Video.
Thank you for being a Prime Video Ad Free subscriber. We're writing to let you know that on April 10, 2026, Prime Video Ad Free will become Prime Video Ultra with enhanced viewing features, and your subscription price will increase to $4.99/month. If you are a Prime Annual plan member, you can also switch to an annual Ultra subscription for $45.99/year (23% annual savings).
Prime Video Ultra elevates your Prime Video experience with these features*:
Ad-free streaming: Watch Prime movies and TV shows without interruptions
4K UHD video: Stunning clarity in four times the resolution of HD
Dolby Atmos: Immersive spatial sound, creating a cinematic experience
100 downloads for licensed content: Even more offline viewing options [up from 25]
5 concurrent streams: Perfect for larger households [up from 3]
From 05-04-2026, your subscription will automatically renew at $4.99/month, unless you cancel. No action is needed to continue your subscription and you can cancel at any time here.
We hope you enjoy watching Prime Originals, live sports, and more on Prime Video.
03-13-26 | 12:04 PM
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03-13-26 | 12:10 PM
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Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
The commercials are getting unbearable too, right on schedule.
03-13-26 | 01:19 PM
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03-13-26 | 04:07 PM
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Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
Bezos is going to get that $80 million bribe he gave Trump for the Melania movie back.
Last edited by stvn1974; 03-13-26 at 04:59 PM. Reason: Stupid autocorrect. At least that is my defense.
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03-13-26 | 04:10 PM
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03-13-26 | 10:44 PM
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Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
I bought the Super Mario Brothers movie on Prime Video with some GC credits thinking that it would easily transfer to Movies Anywhere
5 hours have passed and it's still only sitting in Prime video. Had not transferred over to MA. Has this title been removed or something? I tried disconnecting and reconnecting Prime Video to MA and it still doesn't show up.
Any thoughts?
5 hours have passed and it's still only sitting in Prime video. Had not transferred over to MA. Has this title been removed or something? I tried disconnecting and reconnecting Prime Video to MA and it still doesn't show up.
Any thoughts?
03-13-26 | 10:47 PM
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Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
Since I didn't hit play, I cancelled it and got a refund. Really weird that it didn't work.
Are Prime Video purchases still working on MA? Has anyone had any troubles?
Are Prime Video purchases still working on MA? Has anyone had any troubles?
03-14-26 | 12:00 AM
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Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
Some of the Universal movies are tricky. I redeem Downton Abbey The Grande Finale at MA and it never ported to Amazon. Did you try disconnecting and reconnecting Amazon on your MA account? Sometimes you have to link them again after a certain amount of time.
03-14-26 | 12:05 AM
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DVD Talk Legend
Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
Also, I have The Super Mario Bros movie, but it's the Bonus X-ray edition that ported to Amazon.
Maybe the one version that's on sale is Amazon exclusive and doesn't port?
03-14-26 | 06:29 AM
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