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Melania Documentary's Overseas Rollout Stalls After South Africa Pullout

Melania Trump’s documentary, produced by Muse and licensed to Amazon for a global release, saw its overseas rollout halted in South Africa when local distributor Filmfinity pulled the film at the last minute, citing recent developments and denying external pressure. Plans for a 20+ country rollout ahead of the North American debut were not carried out as announced, and Amazon and partners continue to pursue international release without a clear timetable.

via Yahoo|

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Melania Documentary Skips South African Theatres Amid Diplomatic Strains

A Melania Trump documentary titled Melania will not be released in South Africa after distributor Filmfinity decided against a theatrical release, citing a “current climate” with no specifics. Showtimes are not listed on major SA cinema sites, and some cinemas were told not to list the film. Amazon reportedly spent about $35 million on marketing and around $40 million for rights. The film covers the 20 days leading up to Trump’s 2017 inauguration, while US-South Africa tensions have grown, though the article notes no direct link to the release decision.

via BBC|

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Melania Doc Scrapped From South African Screens

South Africa’s local distributor Filmfinity has pulled the Melania Trump documentary from cinemas, citing recent developments. The Brett Ratner–directed film, a roughly $40 million Amazon MGM project slated for a worldwide release, will not play in South Africa amid ongoing political controversies and tensions between the U.S. and SA.

via Variety|

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