Prime VideoandAmazonStudios will seelayoffsaffecting several hundred workers, according to an internal memo this morning from SVP Mike Hopkins.

Amazons $8.5 billion acquisition ofMGMclosed in 2022.

Free, ad-supported outlet Freevee had a breakthrough last year withJury Dutyand has a roster of other originals.

Prime Video, Amazon Studios

Today, we will begin to reach out to colleagues who are impacted by these role reductions.

This is a difficult decision to make and one that my leadership team and I do not take lightly.

Thank you for your dedication and work.

Amber Oliveras (Jessica Camacho) and Mark Meachum (Jensen Ackles) in COUNTDOWN