Amazon Studios shoot 2014 drama and comedy series in 4K

Amazon Studios announced that they will shoot their 2014 series in 4k resolution. The pilots of the series are already produced and will be the first episode of the complete season. The Series will arrive in late 2014 on Amazon Instant Video and Lovefilm.

This round of comedy and drama series from Amazon will include „The After“, from Emmy-nominee Chris Carter (The X-Files), „Bosch“, based on the best-selling Harry Bosch book series by Michael Connelly, „Mozart in the Jungle, from Academy Award-nominee Roman Coppola (The Darjeeling Limited), Jason Schwartzman (Moonrise Kingdom, Rushmore) and Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher), „The Rebels“ from Kevin Iwashina, Jeremy Garelick, Constance Schwartz, Matt Alvarez and Michael Strahan (former New York Giants football player and host of Live with Kelly and Michael), and „Transparent from Emmy-nominee Jill Soloway (Six Feet Under). The shows that are then selected to move into full series, along with additional pilots filmed in 2014, will all be filmed in 4K.

Roy Price, Director of Amazon Studios:

„As a premium original content creator, we’re excited about 4K and the future of Ultra HD technology, particularly as we move into drama series next year. All of the pilots and series we produce next year will be shot in 4K. That includes our first ever drama series that we will greenlight next year—we think customers are going to love watching these series in the highest resolution ever available to consumers and we can’t wait to deliver it.“

Short description of the new series:

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  • Transparent: Transparent is a darkly comedic story about an LA family with serious boundary issues. In this exploration of sex, memory, gender and legacy, the past and future unravel when a dramatic admission causes everyone’s secrets to spill out.
  • The Rebels (The Outlaws): The Outlaws is all about the ins and outs of a professional football team from the perspective of both the players and the back office.
  • Mozart in the Jungle: Sex, drugs and classical music illustrate what happens behind the curtains at the symphony can be just as captivating as what occurs on stage.
  • Bosch: A police procedural based on Michael Connelly’s novels about Harry Bosch (Welliver), a veteran police homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department.
  • The After: No information yet.
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Source: amazon.com

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Original Drama and Comedy Series in 4K Amazon Studios’ first-ever full-length drama series will be shot in 4K Ultra High Definitionoffering viewers four times the number of pixels as standard full HD In addition, Amazon has introduced the “4K Ultra HDTV Guide” where customers can learn about the latest in high resolution entertainment

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 16, 2013– (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon Studios, the original film and TV production arm of Amazon.com, today announced that it plans to shoot all 2014 full original series, including comedies and dramas, in 4K Ultra HD. 4K is the latest and most advanced in high definition video, utilizing displays with an aspect ratio of at least 16:9 and capable of showcasing video at a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels or 8.3 million pixels—that’s four times the number of pixels as standard full HD. 4K means customers can enjoy their favorite movies and TV shows with unprecedented picture clarity—details are sharper with smoother lines so that even up-close images seem clearer and more realistic.

„As a premium original content creator, we’re excited about 4K and the future of Ultra HD technology, particularly as we move into drama series next year,” said Roy Price, Director of Amazon Studios. “All of the pilots and series we produce next year will be shot in 4K. That includes our first ever drama series that we will greenlight next year—we think customers are going to love watching these series in the highest resolution ever available to consumers and we can’t wait to deliver it.“

Amazon Studios announced earlier this year that it will debut five new comedy and drama pilots in 2014. Customers will be invited to watch, provide feedback and help determine which of the pilots should be produced as series to air exclusively on Prime Instant Video and Amazon’s LOVEFiLM in the UK. This round of comedy and drama pilots from Amazon will include The After, from Emmy-nominee Chris Carter (The X-Files), Bosch, based on the best-selling Harry Bosch book series by Michael Connelly, Mozart in the Jungle, from Academy Award-nominee Roman Coppola (The Darjeeling Limited), Jason Schwartzman (Moonrise Kingdom, Rushmore) and Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher), The Rebels from Kevin Iwashina, Jeremy Garelick, Constance Schwartz, Matt Alvarez and Michael Strahan (former New York Giants football player and host of Live with Kelly and Michael), and Transparent from Emmy-nominee Jill Soloway (Six Feet Under). The shows that are then selected to move into full series, along with additional pilots filmed in 2014, will all be filmed in 4K.

Amazon has also introduced a 4K Ultra HDTV Guide at www.amazon.com/4K. Customers will find helpful information about the differences between 4K and regular high definition, an HD pixel comparison chart, a graph that illustrates the various jumps in resolution from standard definition all the way to 4K, factors that impact picture quality, and a guide on relevant terminology. Customers will also find Amazon’s selection of the latest models of 4K TVs and 4K compatible receivers and Blu-ray players. About Amazon Studios Amazon Studios launched in 2010 as a new way to develop feature films and episodic series—one that’s open to great ideas from creators and audiences around the world. Anyone can upload a script and will then be notified within 45 days if that script is optioned. Amazon Studios will read and review all submissions and those who choose to make their projects public will also receive feedback from the Amazon Studios community.

Most recently, Amazon Studios debuted its first two comedy series, Alpha House and Betas. The company will release its first three kids series, Annebots, Creative Galaxy and Tumbleaf, early next year. In addition, eleven new pilots will debut in early 2014, including kids’ pilots—Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street, Grid Smasher, The Maker Shack Agency and Wishenpoof!, and adult comedy and drama pilots—The After, Bosch, Mozart in the Jungle, The Rebels and Transparent. They will be available exclusively on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM in the UK for all customers to watch and provide feedback. Since launch, more than 18,000 movie scripts and 4,000 series projects have been submitted to Amazon Studios. Amazon Studios continues to invite series creators to upload their proposals for comedy and children’s programming at http://studios.amazon.com/getting-started/series or submit them privately via Amazon Studios. Comprehensive cast and crew information, including bios and filmographies, is available on Amazon’s IMDb (www.imdb.com), the world’s most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. [/fusion_toggle][/fusion_accordion][fusion_separator top=“20″ style=“none“/]

Dominic Jahn
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