In Search of Amazon

Mayor writes in support of Austin location for corporate “HQ2”

"...Irish oddsmakers listed Austin as 7-to-1 for landing the Amazon Corporation’s new headquarters, right behind Atlanta at 3-1, and..."

Oct. 26, 2017 News Post by Michael King

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...will be part of its online streaming festival through Amazon Prime...."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kickstart Your Weekend With Amazon Express

It's the 4,200-mile journey you'll never forget

"...Most of us will never see the Amazon River in all its glory – but this film..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Amazon

"...Kari Vaananen, Robert Davi and Rae Dawn Chong. The Amazon River Basin -- seething with life, death, corruption and..."

Aug. 14, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Amazon Providing Platform for SXSW Films

Details of 10-day "virtual festival" still to be confirmed

"...have a chance at an audience after SXSW and Amazon announced that they plan to launch a 10-day virtual..."

April 3, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

What Amazon Will – But Mostly Won't – Do For You

Need a few reasons to shop local? BookPeople's got 'em

"...Heard about Amazon's sneaky new scheme to enlist an army of information..."

Dec. 7, 2011 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

HBO Gets in Bed With Amazon Prime

Hey, no more stealing your parents' HBO GO password!

"...HBO and Amazon announced this morning a multiyear partnership giving Amazon Prime..."

April 23, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Amazon-ification of Whole Foods

Local producers struggle to keep the attention of the Goliath of global efficiency

"...When Amazon acquired Whole Foods in August for $13.7 billion, scrutiny..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Point Austin: Amazon in Austin’s Pocket

A business model built on public subsidies shouldn’t have its hand out

"...Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has a net worth of about..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: The Amazon Invasion

We could handle another giant, but let's let 'em open their own wallets

"...will have submitted its confidential initial pitch for the Amazon Corp.'s second headquarters ("HQ2") to locate in the Austin..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Amazon Takes SXSW Streaming

Film festival director Janet Pierson brings some gems to your TV

"...portion of the lineup is available for free on Amazon Prime, giving films at least some of the exposure..."

May 1, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Nuclear Freeze for Amazon?

Council members throughout the country reject HQ2

"...in the pending mystery of "HQ2" – where the Amazon Corporation plans to plop its second headquarters – is..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Hightower Report: Amazon Buys Out Whole Foods

What's it to us?

"...Wall Street analysts tell us that Amazon's $14 billion buyout of Whole Foods Market is not..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin Dodges the Amazon Bullet

HQ2 going somewhere (anywhere) else

"...The frankly ridiculous saga of Amazon's HQ2 expansion is this week coming to a ridiculous..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

State's LGBTQ Stance May Quash Hopes for Amazon HQ

At least according to company shareholder William S. Smith

"...Amazon shareholder William S. Smith has asked the company's board..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Amazon's Waltz Across Taxes

Perry frowns on Combs' pursuit of sales taxes

"...Amazon has announced it will be close its Texas distribution..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Amazon in Austin?

Online retail giant has rumored interest in Austin for second HQ

"...Online retail giant Amazon is looking to open a second headquarters, away from..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

At Amazon, Somebody’s Always Watching You

Online mega-retailer received two patents intended to monitor warehouse workers

"...in both high-tech wristwear and management oversight of employees, Amazon recently received two patents on wristbands intended to monitor..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Amazon Original The Aeronauts Event at Republic Square

"...Promotional event for Amazon's The Aeronauts at Republic Square on December 17, 2019..."

Dec. 18, 2019 Photo Gallery

Neil Gaiman and Cast Tease Amazon Prime’s Good Omens

Fantasy legend talks collaboration & adaptation, and brings the stars

"...Good Omens streams worldwide on Amazon Prime Video on May 31. Neil Gaiman Featured Session..."

March 10, 2019 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

Saving Rain Forests, From Austin to the Amazon

Nonprofit links people to people for a sustainable future

"...of Mushuk Llacta de Chipaota, located in the upper Amazon basin in northern Peru (see "Res Publica" for details..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

April 24, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Amazon Providing Platform for SXSW Films

Details of 10-day "virtual festival" still to be confirmed

April 10, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Q&A Hole: What Got You Hooked On the Weird Stuff?

Waiting for the manlike creature with the glowing eyes

"...Compare the joy of reading to a sort of..."

July 13, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Mystery: What’s on Kleinfeld’s List?

10 classic solutions to which crimes are worth reading about

"...Kleinfeld? That’s Lenny Kleinfeld, of course: The man who..."

Nov. 30, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dave Eggers' New Novel Sharks Its Way Into Your Social Brain

'The Circle' could teach Stephen King a few tricks about horror

"...Let me tell you just five things here –..."

Oct. 14, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

"Clarissa Tossin: Meeting the Waters" at the Blanton

The Brazilian artist explores the confluence of globalization's streams of production through the Amazon

"...the confluence of globalization's streams of production and the Amazon River's streams through Brazilian port city Manaus...."

April 13, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

Drink to Me Only With Thine Lies

Those classic club tales tantalize, whether you’re sober or besotted

"...Dollars to donuts, citizen: Everybody in your house –..."

July 20, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Embrace of the Serpent

Scientists and an Amazonian shaman interact in this unique film

"...Colombian drama that travels into the heart of the Amazon is a highly original take on the oft-told story..."

April 1, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Garth Brooks to Keynote SXSW

DMC, Warren G, and T.I. also added as conference speakers

"...mic while suspended by cables, then sit down with Amazon Music VP Steve Boom for questions...."

March 2, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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