It is unclear how the deal could impact future film and television adaptations of Wondery’s podcasts. Death,” have or are being adapted into television shows. A handful of Wondery’s podcasts, including the aforementioned “Dirty John” and “Dr. Death,” which centers on medical malpractice, and “Joe Exotic: Tiger King,” among others. Wondery, which was founded in 2016, offers a variety of popular podcasts, including “Dirty John,” a true crime story about an abusive man, “Dr.
“Amazon Music launched podcasts in September 2020, and together with Wondery, we hope to accelerate the growth and evolution of podcasts by bringing creators, hosts, and immersive experiences to even more listeners across the globe,” Amazon said in a statement. The Best Podcast Gear: Microphones, Software, and Setup to Get Started 'Coming 2 America' Trailer: Eddie Murphy Returns as King Akeem 32 Years Later Amazon already owns Audible, a podcast and audiobook service that also boasts its own original content Amazon’s purchase of Wondery, which was the largest independent podcast company on the market, could help it better compete with rivals such as Spotify and Apple in the increasingly lucrative podcast market.
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Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.Amazon announced on Wednesday that it is acquiring podcast startup Wondery, marking another major push into audio content for the company.Īmazon began offering podcasts on its Amazon Music Service in September 2020. The company was valued at $100 million in July 2019. The talks valued Wondery at over $300 million, according to the publication. The Wall Street Journal reported on December 2 that Amazon was in talks to buy the podcast maker. The Los Angeles Times reported on Wednesday that Lopez will leave Wondery after the deal closes and the company’s Chief Operating Officer Jen Sargent will take over the leadership team. “When the deal closes, nothing will change for listeners, and they’ll continue to be able to access Wondery podcasts through a variety of providers,” Amazon said in a statement.Įarlier in 2020, Wondery CEO Chief Executive Hernan Lopez was charged with wire fraud and money laundering alongside two former FOX TV executives. A Wondery spokesperson did not return a request for comment.Īmazon noted in its announcement of the deal that Wondery’s podcasts would continue to be available on platforms outside of Amazon Music.
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