In the first major sale of the Sundance Film Festival, Amazon's Hollywood arm has won the rights to stream -- and likely screen -- the Mindy Kaling comedy Late Night in the US this year. 

"It seems fitting that this film written by, directed by and focused on women will be shared with the world by a studio that is anchored by another incredible female," Kaling said Sunday in a statement. "Also, I have spent a fortune on Amazon, so it's nice to see them reciprocate."

Amazon Studios is run by Jennifer Salke, a veteran television executive who shepherded hits at NBC such as This is Us. 

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