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Amazon to Lay Off ‘Several Hundred’ Across Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios


Amazon is laying off "several hundred" employees at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, the company's entertainment chief Mike Hopkins announced in an email to staff Wednesday.

Our investments in programming, marketing, and technology have enabled us to expand our selection of blockbuster movies, hit tv series, live sports, the world’s largest TVOD catalog along with over 650 partner Channels worldwide, and AVOD services including Freevee – all available in a single destination, delighting customers around the globe. Yet, at the same time, our industry continues to evolve quickly and it’s important that we prioritize our investments for the long-term success of our business, while relentlessly focusing on what we know matters most to our customers. Throughout the past year, we’ve looked at nearly every aspect of our business with an eye towards improving our ability to deliver even more breakthrough movies, TV shows, and live sports in a personalized, easy to use entertainment experience for our global customers.

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