Prime Video is discontinuing support for local originals in Africa and Middle East
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Prime Video is said to be downsizing its Africa and Middle East operations in a move that will affect teams in the two regions; according to a report in Deadline, the company will instead focus on European originals. Following the changes, Prime Video will stop contracting originals in Africa and Middle East markets. However, […]
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Prime Video slashes funding for African and Middle Eastern Originals – My Afrika Magazine