Jeff Bezos defends Amazon’s controversial $40m Melania film as ‘a good business decision’

Amazon's $40 million gamble on a biopic about former First Lady Melania Trump has sparked controversy, with critics questioning the company's motives behind the film's production. In a recent interview, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has defended the decision as a "good business move," despite the film's failure to recoup its budget at the box office. The film, which was purchased for $40 million and had a reported $28 million paid to Melania Trump herself, raises questions about Amazon's priorities and potential influence on the types of content it produces. As Bezos distances himself from any personal involvement in the project, the debate over Amazon's role in shaping cultural narratives continues to unfold.

The Amazon founder has denied any personal involvement in the film, which failed to recoup its budget on releaseJeff Bezos has defended Amazon’s controversial Melania documentary as “a good business decision” while denying any personal involvement.The Amazon founder and executive chairman was asked about the film during an interview on CNBC this week. The film, which followed the first lady in the period before Donald Trump’s second inauguration, was purchased by the company for $40m with Melania herself making a reported $28m. Amazon also spent around $35m on marketing. Continue reading...