Amazon Steps Into Movies

Putting its toe into the movie business, Amazon.com Inc. announced Tuesday the formation of Amazon Studios, an online business program that will award filmmakers a collective $2.7 million each year and help them develop their movies for major Hollywood studios like Warner Bros.

Hulu’s Library Obsession

Is more always better? Hulu has expanded its content library considerably since its launch a year ago. The Internet video site has grown from 50 content partners to more than 130 and has nearly 40,000 pieces of video.

Hulu Is a Good Site for Online Shows, but Fare Is Thin

Hulu.com, a site that aims to be a legal, one-stop shop for streaming of TV shows and movies, is far better than the typical network or studio Web site. But the site’s offerings lack depth.