Amazon Makes Big Move in Movies with ‘Elvis & Nixon’

Deadline: Amazon Studios is making its first big move into film acquisitions by acquiring domestic rights to “Elvis & Nixon” for close to $4 million. Amazon will team up with Bleecker Street, who will handle the film’s release. The film will have a theatrical bow as part of the deal. The “Elvis & Nixon” deal will likely be the first in a long line of acquisitions and original productions to come.