Fans outraged by Amazon Prime Video’s “disgusting” new ad-free price hike

Fans of the Barbie movie have been left outraged and demanding 'justice' for its main actress after the nominations for the 2024 Oscars were announced today (January 23). The nominees for the 96th Academy Awards were revealed this afternoon, ahead of the ceremony taking place in Los Angeles in early March.

Recently, it was announced that Amazon is joining the ranks of Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services by offering a cheaper, ad-infused tier for its streaming service, Prime Video. This would allow folks to pay less monthly, but they have to deal with commercials during their streaming content.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor MrBeast, the massively popular YouTube creator known for big-money giveaways and outlandish stunts, is nearing a deal for a reality-competition show with Amazon‘s Prime Video, Variety has confirmed. Details of the show, including its title, aren’t known. But the idea is that a MrBeast-hosted show for Prime Video would follow the format of his viral YouTube challenges, including doling out large cash prizes.

Marta Balaga Everyone knows masked avenger Zorro, aka Diego de la Vega, righting the wrongs while trying to keep his identity secret. Then again, maybe they don’t. “I don’t think people were expecting this version of “Zorro.” It’s a completely new take, full of adventure, action, love and diversity,” Renata Notni tells Variety ahead of its Jan.

Nicole Kidman is stunning at the premiere of Prime Video’s Expats!

Gordon Ramsay has defended Brooklyn Beckham's cooking skills after people suggested his roast beef was “raw”.The celebrity chef, who been awarded 17 Michelin stars overall and currently holds seven, stood up for the 24-year-old, who is good friends with his children. Gordon, 57, said he couldn't understand the criticism Brooklyn received when he posted a video on Instagram last year showing him preparing a prime rib with celebrity chef Kevin Lee.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Diamond Sports Group has put together a plan to emerge from bankruptcy and remain a going concern, helped by a big new streaming deal with Amazon. Amazon has committed to making a minority investment in Diamond Sports Group, one of the largest operators of regional sports networks (RSNs) in the country, as part of Diamond’s bankruptcy reorganization plan, the RSN company announced Wednesday.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The best home-theater experience coming to the market is one you’ll be able to strap onto your head, according to Apple. Apple unveiled several new entertainment experiences that will be available on Apple Vision Pro — its expensive new mixed-reality headset — when it begins shipping on Feb.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent “Shtisel,” the popular series following the lives of a tight-knit ultra-Orthodox family in Jerusalem, is changing its U.S. home. Previously available on Netflix, all three seasons of “Shtisel” have been acquired by Amazon Prime Video from Yes Studios.

Ariana Grande is well and truly back, and fans are speculating about her new album.

After what feels like myriad delays and setbacks, “Mr. & Mrs.

Amazon‘s gamer-centric streaming outlet Twitch is laying off 500 staffers, CEO Dan Clancy told employees in a memo this morning.

Prime Video and Amazon Studios will see layoffs affecting several hundred workers, according to an internal memo this morning from SVP Mike Hopkins.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Amazon is laying off “several hundred” employees at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios. “This is a difficult decision to make and one that my leadership team and I do not take lightly,” the company’s entertainment chief Mike Hopkins wrote in an email to staff Wednesday.

Prime Video has been steadily producing some of the most popular adaptations of popular IP over the past several years. Shows like “Jack Ryan,” “Reacher,” and “The Boys” have been solid hits for the streaming service and are all based on pre-existing IP.

Fans of Married At First Sight UK reckon that troubled groom, Brad Skelly, has split from his girlfriend Hollie Baldwin after a telling clue was noticed. The recent series was full of drama when it came to fights and difficult relationships. Brad, who was married to Shona Manderson on the programme, started off well but soon things turned bitter and he faced disturbing allegations of 'controlling' behaviour.

Marie Donoghue, the VP of global sports video at Amazon’s Prime Video, is leaving the company.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Amazon has tapped a Disney veteran to lead its new push into the streaming ad wars. Jeremy Helfand, who rose from a position at Hulu to supervise all advertising sales across Disney’s interactive businesses will take the reins as a vice president and head of sales efforts for Amazon’s Prime Video, the executive disclosed in a post on Linkedin on Thursday.

Fans might be shocked to learn about what was canceled at Prime Video in the past 12 months, plus, what his TV show will be coming to an end.

Amazon is adding ads into movies and TV shows on Prime Video.