Amazon halts Melania screenings in Oregon amid marketing backlash and ticket-sale rumors
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An Oregon indie theater says Amazon canceled future screenings of Brett Ratner's Melania after pushback over its marquee marketing, amid ongoing chatter about alleged block-ticket sales used to boost box office; while the film posted a strong US opening, reports of fake tickets are disputed by some industry voices, and the UK rollout was softer.
- Amazon pulls Melania from Oregon cinema after owner’s criticism as rumours mount over ‘fake ticket sales’ The Guardian
- He made a joke on his Oregon theater’s marquee, then he says Amazon pulled the ‘Melania’ movie OregonLive.com
- A Portland-area theater says Amazon banned it from screening ‘Melania.’ Here’s why KOIN.com
- Lake Oswego theater loses rights to screen ‘Melania’ after marquee jokes Lake Oswego Review
- Melania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas BBC
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