New Melania Trump series coming to Amazon Prime after huge losses for controversial 'Melania' documentary
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Key Points:
- A new Amazon Prime docuseries about US First Lady Melania Trump is confirmed for release this fall, aiming to offer fresh insights into her private life and philanthropic work during the start of Donald Trump's second term.
- The announcement was made by Melania Trump's senior adviser Marc Beckman, who described the series as a completely new experience distinct from the previous documentary.
- The earlier Amazon MGM Studios documentary "Melania" was a critical and commercial failure, costing Amazon $75 million to produce and market but earning only $16.6 million worldwide.
- The original film faced scrutiny over potential violations of federal anti-bribery laws and was criticized for its perceived promotional nature, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos defending the investment as a sound business decision.
- No official release date or public comments from Melania Trump have been made regarding the upcoming docuseries.
