Prime Video Signs Deals with Sony Pictures and Roadshow Films for New Content

Hey there! Exciting news for movie lovers Down Under – Prime Video has just locked in some awesome new deals with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Roadshow Films! These multi-year agreements give Prime Video the exclusive Pay-1 streaming rights to their big-screen releases in Australia.

Starting in August, Prime Video is now the go-to streaming platform for Sony and Roadshow titles right after they hit theaters and digital rental services. Sony is joining the streaming game for the first time through this partnership, while Roadshow is continuing its collaboration with Prime Video that started back in July last year.

What does this mean for Prime Video customers? Well, get ready to stream awesome Sony flicks like “28 Years Later,” “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,” “Karate Kid: Legends,” “Caught Stealing,” and the chilling horror film “Bring Her Back.” As for Roadshow, you’ll have access to films like “In the Grey,” “Conclave,” “Fall,” “The Monkey,” and “Den of Thieves 2,” along with the local gem “Addition,” directed by Marcelle Lunam and produced by Made Up Stories.

Tyler Bern, Prime Video’s head of content strategy and acquisition for Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, is thrilled about these new deals. He says that snagging exclusive rights to Sony and Roadshow films means Prime members get to be the first ones to stream these movies after they hit theaters and online rental services. More choices, more convenience, and awesome value for Aussie movie buffs!

Adam Herr, Sony Pictures Television’s senior VP of distribution for APAC, promises that Australian audiences are in for a treat with Sony’s exciting lineup of films. And Will Meiklejohn, director of acquisitions at Roadshow Films, is over the moon about extending their partnership with Prime Video, making it the ultimate destination for incredible cinematic experiences.

So, grab your popcorn and settle in for some fantastic movie nights ahead – thanks to Prime Video, there’s always something awesome to stream in Australia!