Prime Video has announced a raft of new commissions, including a new Sam Mendes documentary about England and Durham cricketer, Ben Stokes.
The streaming service also revealed that it had invested more than £1bn in UK television, films and live sports since 2018. That includes Clarkson’s Farm, Paddington 2 and co-productions, like A Very English Scandal.
“It was important to bring people together at Prime Video Presents to not only showcase our brilliant upcoming shows and movies, but to demonstrate how committed we are to the UK in the long term,” explained Chris Bird, MD Prime Video UK.
“We’ve spent a long time building a service that offers customers a variety of ways to access the TV shows and movies they love–either included as part of their subscription, as an add-on channel or being able to rent or buy at a low price. We have invested more than £1 billion on TV series, movies, and live sport since 2018. But it’s just as important that we’re investing in the UK’s world-leading production and creative industries, with a growing number of UK Originals; through a £10 million commitment to training and skills schemes; and by taking a long-term lease at Shepperton Studios.”
Its new series include Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes as Stokes discusses the highs and lows of his career with Oscar-winning director, Sam Mendes. Produced by Whisper the production team capture his most “personal and challenging moments” including the final visit to see his terminally ill father.
Cricket fanatic, Mendes, executive produces the film.
