Buried,
House of Sand And Fog,
La Vie En Rose, Looking For Eric, The Guest, Enigma and
The Mummy. The streaming service will also be home to a number of remastered titles, such Academy Award winner
Gosford Park and double Academy Award-nominated Malcolm X are also included. It’s worth noting that, while some of these can be found on different streaming services, many will be exclusive to The Icon Film Channel in the UK.
At launch, the service will host 150 movies. Unfortunately, there’s no word on the subscription price just yet – or whether there will be multiple subscription tiers, like Netflix, which only offers its highest fidelity streaming to those who pay for the costliest option. We’re likely to find out in the days before the launch (although, fingers crossed for a free trial period to test out this new-kid-on-the-block before you have to add another direct debit to your account).
Those who want to buy a telly powered by the Fire TV software in the UK currently need to buy a set from a third-party manufacturer that has partnered with Amazon. In the UK, that means you’ll have to buy a “Fire TV Edition” from JVC. If you don’t fancy one of their panels, you can also buy a sounder from TCL, which brings 2.1 channel audio to your next movie night-in, but also provides all the smarts to access streaming apps, like Netflix and Disney+.
What makes the AmazonBasics Fire TV Edition stand out is that it’s designed and built entirely by Amazon. It joins a number of technology firms now looking to expand into the living room, with the likes of Nokia and OnePlus already releasing Smart TVs in India. In terms of features, the AmazonBasics has ticked all the boxes we’d expect at its price range. That means you’ll get a 4K Ultra HD-compatible panel with support for HDR10 too. There’s also Dolby Vision support baked in too.