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Ticketmaster has hired Jim Freeman, a former Amazon Prime Video vice-president, as its new chief technology officer, tasking him with leading an 'AI-first' technology push. The news is drawing attention alongside other Ticketmaster headlines, including the cancellation of a Calgary concert that was to feature a hologram of the late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala.

Amazon's Prime Video is drawing attention with two major launches. Michelle Yeoh stars in 'Blade Runner 2099,' the latest expansion of the sci-fi franchise, while a new TV adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie' arrives with fresh takes on the horror classic. Outlets including CNN, The New York Times and The Atlantic are weighing in, with early reviews debating how the new Carrie handles its source material.

Germany's Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has overturned Amazon's 2022 increase of the Prime subscription fee from 69 to 89.90 euros, siding with consumer protection groups who challenged the hike. Consumer advocates declared victory, saying the price rise was not adequately communicated to customers. In a separate ruling, the BGH also halted the Wirecard investor model proceedings against auditing firm EY.

German comedian Carolin Kebekus is taking over on Prime Video's hit show "LOL: Last One Laughing", replacing Michael Herbig, known as Bully. Bild reports the shake-up as a major surprise for the Amazon streaming format, which has been one of Germany's most-watched streaming shows. Fans are debating whether Kebekus can fill Herbig's shoes as host of the comedy program.

Amazon has announced Prime Big Deal Days, its fall discount event running October 6-7, offering Prime members early holiday-season deals across a wide range of products. The company is promoting it as its biggest deals event to kick off fall and holiday shopping, and the event is drawing attention across multiple countries as shoppers look for early savings.

Retailers have begun discounting robot vacuums ahead of Amazon's Prime Day sales event, with models from Dreame, Eufy and Shark among those already reduced. Shoppers looking to automate floor cleaning can find early deals without waiting for the official sale, as brands compete for attention in the crowded smart home cleaning market during the pre-Prime Day discount period.

Amazon's Prime Video will air 23 live events in November, including four NFL, NBA and NHL games stacked on Black Friday, November 27. The games can carry advertising even for Ultra subscribers, as Amazon expects ad revenue growth to climb from 11% to the high teens this quarter. The slate underlines Amazon's push to turn live sport into a major advertising vehicle.

Retailers' October Prime Day sale is drawing to a close, with home improvement bargains topping shoppers' lists. Highlights include a $149 DeWalt tool kit alongside discounted power tools, hardware, and DIY essentials. Deal trackers are urging buyers to act quickly before the sale ends, with tool brands among the most popular categories this shopping event.

A television series produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now available to stream on Prime Video, expanding the church's media reach to a wider Amazon audience. The series had previously been harder to access outside the church's own channels, and its arrival on the platform makes it available to subscribers in the United States and internationally.