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Here's why Amazon didn't save NBC's 'Hannibal'

Jethro NededogAug 5, 2015, 22:50 IST

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Amazon disappointed fannibals around the world when it decided not to save NBC's "Hannibal."

Amazon Studios' executives explained why they decided not to take on the cancelled series during the Television Critics Association press tour in Beverly Hills, California.

Amazon decided not to pick up the drama despite a large fan campaign to save the show. It was also considered the front runner to save "Hannibal," since it already held exclusive streaming rights to the series.

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Amazon Studios head, Roy Price, pointed out that pickups of existing shows is usually handled by the company's licensing department. But, clearly Price's department had some say.

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