Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios is the film and television production arm of Amazon. They are currently newsworthy due to the release of their documentary, 'Melania,' focusing on the former First Lady. The film's US debut was strong, earning $7 million and marking the best documentary opening in over a decade. However, the film's high production and promotion costs (totaling $75 million) have drawn scrutiny, especially given recent corporate job cuts at Amazon. Questions have also been raised about potential influence-seeking by donors due to the film's budget. In contrast to its US success, the documentary is reportedly struggling in UK cinemas, with Vue reporting 'soft' sales. The film's release and reception highlight the complexities and potential risks associated with high-budget documentary filmmaking, even for major studios like Amazon MGM.