Amazon Drops ‘Too Old To Die Young,’ ‘The Romanoffs,’ and ‘Patriot’ Amid Push for Next Blockbuster

In accordance with Amazon’s shifting originals strategy, the studio is prioritizing blockbuster content designed for global audiences over unique visions from independent artists.

Jennifer Salke, the head of Amazon Studios, took the stage Saturday morning with co-heads of television Albert Cheng and Vernon Sanders and announced “Too Old To Die Young,” “The Romanoffs,” and “Patriot” would not be moving forward at the studio.Salke first addressed Nicolas Winding Refn’s 13-hour crime noir, which seemed to fly a bit under the radar on Amazon after its Cannes premiere.“Yes, we were happy with the show,” Salke said.

“I was texting with Nic Refn this week.”While Salke said she did not expect to pick up another installment of the limited series, the two maintain a good relationship and Amazon took Refn’s core audience into consideration when marketing the show.

A reporter asked why he didn’t see the

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