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Amazon Said to Drop Viacom Shows as Reality Fatigue Hits
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Amazon.com Inc.’s subscription-video service will drop several Viacom Inc. shows, including “Teen Mom” and “Mob Wives,” people with knowledge of the matter said, evidence that viewer fatigue with reality shows is spreading online.
Amazon Prime Instant Video will spend more on original programming and buy shows from other suppliers, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing the matter. Viacom’s more popular shows, such as “Dora the Explorer,” will stay on the $99-a-year service, they said.