Freevee is no more…

[only1moore]

Amazon to Shut Down Freevee (Report)

Prime Video’s decision to embrace commercials appears to have cost Freevee dearly. According to AdWeek, Amazon is planning to shutter its free, ad-supported offshoot Freevee — home to last ye…

tvline.com

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

This is expected given how Amazon is protecting their flagship TV Amazon Prime.

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Amazon not shutting down Freevee – but should it?

Amazon this week rebuffed a report that it would be sunsetting its free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service Freevee and incorporate i | Amazon this week rebuffed a report that it would be sunsetting the Freevee FAST service. But while it says Freevee continues to be a key offering, certain...

www.streamtvinsider.com

Here is more on Freevee.

 

[anotherguyTN]

Some articles have suggested that Freevee could become a free level of Prime Video, which I could see that possibly happening.

 

[rparky54]

They're relocating their ads from Freevee to Prime (not free)!

 

[CTListener]

So is there any solid info on Freevee's future, or are we just going on glorified fanboy sites playing pretend journalism by reporting rumors?

 

[Will_H_69_9]

So is there any solid info on Freevee's future, or are we just going on glorified fanboy sites playing pretend journalism by reporting rumors?

i don't know, but if Variety or Deadline reports it, then we will know.

 

[only1moore]

i don't know, but if Variety or Deadline reports it, then we will know.

TVLine are owned by Penske, which owns Deadline and Variety. Guess will have to see where this story goes.

 

[genius]

TVLine are owned by Penske, which owns Deadline and Variety. Guess will have to see where this story goes.

So far they turned around and reported the denials as well.

Amazon Denies Report Saying Freevee Is Shutting Down

Amazon's Freevee, the free, ad-supported streaming service that is separate from Prime Video, is not being shut down, the company says.

variety.com

Amazon Insists “No Changes” Coming To Freevee Despite Reports Of Potential Shutdown

Amazon is pushing back against recent industry chatter and a new press report indicating that it is planning to shut down Freevee.

deadline.com

Of course it’s been pointed out Amazon has lied before, so it’s still definitely worth keeping an eye on in the meantime.

 

[anotherguyTN]

I won't be surprised if it turns out that Freevee isn't dropped for now but it eventually happens.

 

[CTListener]

What does FreeVee offer that other FAST operators (Pluto, Tubi, Xumo, Plex, Sling Free) don't?

 

[radiofan2023]

What does FreeVee offer that other FAST operators (Pluto, Tubi, Xumo, Plex, Sling Free) don't?

Judy Justice (for now, it's being syndicated for the fall season) and there are other Freevee exclusive shows.

 

[anotherguyTN]

Freevee has the Canadian comedy Corner Gas, which I've never seen on any other FAST channel.

 

[gr8oldies]

Freevee has the Canadian comedy Corner Gas, which I've never seen on any other FAST channel.

Just watched it tonight for original run of Night Court episodes.

 

[Larry]

I think Freeve has streaming rights to a lot of the Norman Lear sitcom catalog

 

[Deus Ex Machiato]

What does FreeVee offer that other FAST operators (Pluto, Tubi, Xumo, Plex, Sling Free) don't?

IIRC, FreeVee was previously IMDB TV. They streamed movies and shows and would play ads at about the same frequency as traditional broadcast outlets.

When it became FreeVee, I thought "okay, no big deal. Same product, different name." Nope. It was "here's 5-10 minutes of that movie or show you like. Now here's 3 minutes of ads you can't skip. Now here's 5 more minutes of content!"

The ads were relentless.

 

[radiofan2023]

IIRC, FreeVee was previously IMDB TV. They streamed movies and shows and would play ads at about the same frequency as traditional broadcast outlets.

When it became FreeVee, I thought "okay, no big deal. Same product, different name." Nope. It was "here's 5-10 minutes of that movie or show you like. Now here's 3 minutes of ads you can't skip. Now here's 5 more minutes of content!"

The ads were relentless.

Almost as bad as Crackle, though that played the same ads over and over.