Amazon is closing down Freevee, its totally free ad-supported streaming tv (FAST) service, as it increases concentrate on offering advertisements on its Prime Video membership service.

Amazon, which has actually owned IMDb because 1998, introduced Freevee as IMDb Freedive in 2019. The service let individuals enjoy motion pictures and programs, consisting of Freevee originals, as needed without a membership cost. Amazon’s streaming offering was likewise formerly called IMDb television and rebranded to Amazon Freevee in 2022.

According to a report from Deadline today, Freevee is being “phased out over the coming weeks,” however a company closing date hasn’t been shared openly.

Describing the transfer to Deadline, an Amazon representative stated:

To provide an easier watching experience for consumers, we have actually chosen to phase out Freevee branding. There will be no modification to the material readily available for Prime members, and a large offering of complimentary streaming material will still be available for non-Prime members, consisting of choose Originals from Amazon MGM Studios, a range of certified films and series, and a broad library of FAST Channels– all offered on Prime Video.

The shutdown likewise suggests that manufacturers can no longer pitch reveals to Freevee as Freevee originals, and “any pending offers for such tasks have actually been cancelled,” Deadline reported.

Freevee reveals still readily available free of charge

Freevee initial programs consist of Jury Dutywith James Marsden, Judy Justicewith Judge Judy Sheindlin, and Bosch: Legacyan extension of the Prime Video initial series BoschThe Freevee originals are anticipated to be readily available to see on Prime Video after Freevee closes. Individuals will not require a Prime Video or Prime membership in order to enjoy these programs. Since this writing, I was likewise able to play some Freevee initial films without visiting to a Prime Video or Prime account. Prime Video has actually likewise made some Prime Video originals, like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, readily available under a “Freevee” area in Prime Video where individuals can expect totally free if they visit to an Amazon (Prime Video or Prime memberships not needed) account. Before this week’s statement, Prime Video and Freevee were currently sharing some material.