"Amazon MGM Studios, the company's TV and movie arm, was hit during the broader company layoffs announced Tuesday. Amazon said it would cut 14,000 jobs overall to slim down as it leans into AI. Among the big names affected at Amazon MGM Studios were Donna Rosenstein, who was head of series casting; and Genna Terranova, head of global programming for MGM Studios and Prime Video. Also cut were drama series exec Meggie Choi and creative exec Nathan Kitada."
"Others impacted included Liz Cohen, a senior creative exec for overall deals; Christina Pope, a creative exec working in comedy/drama; and Sahhara Assafiri, a creative exec on tentpoles. Amazon didn't share the scope of the cuts in entertainment. While the company cited AI in the reduction, insiders in its entertainment arm also pointed to the end of Peak TV and to Prime Video's stated goal of getting to profitability in 2025."
"Amazon MGM Studios, known for original series like "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" and "Reacher," drives Prime Video, which is included with Prime subscriptions. It's been undergoing significant leadership changes this year, with Netflix alum Peter Friedlander coming in to head up TV following the departures of top execs Vernon Sanders and Jen Salke. As part of Amazon's AI efforts, it has begun to leverage the tech across its entertainment arm, which is led by Mike Hopkins."
Amazon MGM Studios underwent multiple senior and creative layoffs as part of Amazon's broader reduction of 14,000 employees aimed at slimming operations and focusing on AI. Affected executives included Donna Rosenstein, Genna Terranova, Meggie Choi, Nathan Kitada, Liz Cohen, Christina Pope and Sahhara Assafiri. Amazon did not disclose the full scope of entertainment cuts. Insiders cited the end of Peak TV and Prime Video's push to reach profitability in 2025 as contributing factors. The studio has experienced leadership turnover, with Peter Friedlander arriving to lead TV. Amazon has begun integrating AI across its entertainment arm and invested in AI startups.
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