Amazon uses critical scores to measure success of high-cost Prime Video series
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What happened
Amazon is using critical aggregator scores to measure the success of its Prime Video series. The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, a massive fantasy series, is noted as the most expensive series ever made. The first two seasons of the show earned a score above 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Why it matters
The series exemplifies the trend of rising production costs in television, with episodes costing as much as mid-budget movies. The show required a $250 million upfront investment for intellectual property rights, and its total cost is expected to exceed $1 billion.
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Who's involved
- AmazonFinanced and produced the massive fantasy series.
- Amazon Prime VideoThe streaming service hosting the expensive series.
- Rotten TomatoesThe review aggregator used to measure series success.
Who could feel it
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Hollywood seeks to recapture industry success through Amazon series.1 source
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The entities involved
- Hollywood
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Amazon
American multinational technology company
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Rotten Tomatoes
American review aggregator for film and television