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Discussion is split between new Amazon TV/streaming programming and platform updates, and a major negative development: reports that Amazon has canceled the Lord of the Rings MMO. At the same time, Amazon is expanding animation and AI-focused content initiatives and striking deals with notable talent.

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Key Takeaway Amazon is both pushing new Prime Video/AI animation projects and facing backlash from reports that it has canceled its Lord of the Rings MMO.
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Amazon is both pushing new Prime Video/AI animation projects and facing backlash from reports that it has canceled its Lord of the Rings MMO.

Discussion is split between new Amazon TV/streaming programming and platform updates, and a major negative development: reports that Amazon has canceled the Lord of the Rings MMO. At the same time, Amazon is expanding animation and AI-focused content initiatives and striking deals with notable talent.

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  • ● Lord of the Rings MMO — Canned Lord of the Rings MMO now formally cast aside, Amazon claim they've still got a game "that does justice to Tolkien's world" in the wo Rock Paper Shotgun

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Lord of the Rings MMO status Reportedly canceled by Amazon
Company response (MMO) Amazon claims it still has a Lord of the Rings game in the works
AI Creators Fund Amazon launches an AI Creators Fund and picks up three animated Prime Video shows using its new tech

What to Watch

  • Follow Prime Video announcements for updates tied to the AI Creators Fund’s three animated shows. Hollywood Reporter
  • Watch for official Amazon statements or follow-ups on the reportedly canceled Lord of the Rings MMO. Rock Paper Shotgun

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  • Amazon Launching AI Creators Fund, Picks Up Three Animated Prime Video Shows That Use Its New Tech Hollywood Reporter
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