ایمیزون Passed on the Chance to Nab Big Little Lies and The Handmaid’s Tale 

In the great streaming wars, Netflix dominates, Hulu is ascendant

(and its Emmy wins), and Amazon is still trying to figure out what the heck it wants to do. After the network decided to deemphasize its pilot season and Jeff Bezos pushed for the site to make its own

paints a grim picture of the state of the company’s entertainment division. Amazon reportedly passed on the chance to bid on

(who needs Nicole Kidman when you have Woody Allen making poorly received period comedy?) and has alienated many on the creative side. David E. Kelley, who wrote

because of creative differences with Billy Bob Thornton, described the creative division as “a bit of a gong show. They are in way over their heads.” Shawn Ryan, of the canceled

, said the site’s conflicting notes put “everything in chaos” and weren’t “artist friendly.”

People working with Amazon also told the

that the site’s executives pushed employees to include their friends and romantic partners in projects. Joe Lewis, head of comedy and drama, reportedly pushed to include his girlfriend,

, though creator Ben Edlund denies any such pressure. The

reports that studio chief Roy Price pushed a project called

from his fiancée, Lila Feinberg, which seemed to include characters based on Price and Feinberg. After a conflict-of-interest review, Amazon passed on the script. Too bad, it could have been the next

Where Amazon Is Failing to Dominate: Hollywood [Wall Street Journal]

Oscar Futures: Can a 7-Year-Old Actress Get Nominated This Year?

What Hollywood Really Thinks About the Harvey Weinstein Scandal

17 Notorious, on-the-Record Harvey Weinstein Stories, Starting With That Time He Ate M&M’s Off the Floor

What to Stream Now See what's new and notable on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and HBO

Let’s Talk About That Scene With the Hand in

TV Reporter Accuses Harvey Weinstein of Forcing Her to Watch Him Masturbate

Producer Says Trump Would Make Sexist and Racist Comments When Discussing Whom to Fire

The journalist alleges the studio head cornered her in a restaurant in 2007.

TWC Issues Statement: ‘Next Steps Will Depend on Harvey’s Therapeutic Progress’

“We strongly endorse Harvey Weinstein’s already-announced decision to take an indefinite leave of absence from the Company, commencing today.”

The stand-up had been fighting pneumonia for several weeks before his death.

Trailer: Parents Just Don’t Understand Your Superpowers

’s irrepressible Brooklynn Prince be the youngest Oscar nominee ever?

We’ll never look at beach balls the same way again.

Firefighter Spinoff Just Cast Some of Your Broadway Faves

Grey Damon, Okieriete Onaodowan, Danielle Savre, and Barrett Doss are joining the cast.

Producer Says Trump’s Comments Were ‘Very Much a Racist Issue’

It was “very much a racist issue,” Bill Pruitt claims.

Lisa Bloom: Harvey Weinstein Is Actually Kind of a Hero, If You Think About It

“This is a guy who has thrown away the old playbook of let’s attack the women, let’s dig up dirt on their past, let’s humiliate them, let’s fight.”

Liam Gallagher and Kele Okereke: Two Paths for the Front Man Turned Solo Artist

“My assistant found this crackling Christmasy candle, and I fell in love with it. I’m telling you, I bought a case of them.”

“Get Jimi to come into the TARDIS to pluck on the guitar.”

At a pivotal moment in her life, Ali is obsessed with borders and crossings.

Peter Capaldi’s Tailor Tipped Him Off That the New Doctor Who Would Be a Woman

They don’t. But… should they have? There’s a (morbid) case to be made!

A producer, an agent, and a filmmaker who’ve worked with Weinstein weigh in on whether he’ll survive the allegations — or whether he’s toast.

Is a Slight But Sweet Look at a Neurologically Atypical Romance

The Sundance Grand Jury Prize–winning doc drags a bit, but has a lot of heart.

Meet Brooklynn Prince, the 7-Year-Old Who’s Going to Be Blowing Up Awards Season

“I got to eat all that ice cream and my mom didn’t even yell at me.”

Hear John Boyega’s Sexy British Accent in First

The war they thought they won in the first movie is apparently only just beginning.

post to your social media account without your permission.

Please follow the instructions in the email within 48 hours to complete your registration.

Enter your email address or username and we’ll email instructions on how to reset your password.

This username or email is associated with a Facebook account.

We’ve sent you an email with instructions on how to reset your password.

Your username will appear next to your comments.

You already have an account registered under . You can link your Facebook account to your existing account.

Welcome! You are now a registered user of NYMag.com, TheCut.com, Vulture.com, ScienceOfUs.com and GrubStreet.com.

We\'re sorry. You must confirm your registration within 48 hours of submitting your registration request. Please register again.