Woody Allen will write and direct a TV series for Amazon

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As streaming services scramble to bulk up their lineups with the next House of Cards or Transparent, Amazon just scored the first-ever TV series from one of Hollywood's most acclaimed directors: Woody Allen.

The as-yet untitled series will premiere exclusively on Amazon's Instant Video service next year. Amazon didn't reveal anything about the show's premise or cast — presumably because Woody Allen hasn't actually figured those things out yet.

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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.