While the sum is certainly substantial, the purchase price is only $5 million more than Amazon recently paid for Manchester by the Sea, a Kenneth Lonergan drama starring Casey Affleck. The company had already teamed up with Allen on a TV series as well. That half-hour show is set to debut this year, with Allen writing and directing what will be his first television series. Oh yeah, Miley Cyrus stars in the show, too.

In terms of the untitled film Amazon recently bought, Allen wanted to go with Sony but the company wouldn't bite. "Amazon made us an offer we couldn't refuse, and we have a responsibility to our investors," says producer Letty Aronson. The movie reportedly went over budget and Allen chipped in funds to ensure it was finished. By making the leap to Amazon for both theaters and on-demand streaming, the director cuts ties with Sony Pictures Classics after teaming up for eight films.