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FreeDive, new streaming service from Amazon's IMDb, offers free films, TV

Watch movies and shows like Memento and The Bachelor.

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Freedive is available through your computer or Amazon Fire TV device. 

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Add another player to the growing field of streaming services. 

IMDb is launching a free, ad-supported video service called Freedive, the company said Thursday.

It'll be available via your computer, but also through Amazon's Fire TV devices. IMDb is a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon.

"With the launch of IMDb Freedive, they can now also watch full-length movies and TV shows on IMDb and all Amazon Fire TV devices for free," IMDb Chief Executive Col Needham said in a statement. 

Freedive is promising shows like Heroes, The Bachelor and Without a Trace, as well as movies like The Last Samurai, Memento and Awakenings. It's available starting Thursday.

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