“Melania Unlawfully Utilized ‘Phantom Thread’ Score”
In a recent controversy, Paul Thomas Anderson and Jonny Greenwood criticized the Melania Trump documentary for using music from their film, Phantom Thread. They released a statement expressing their concerns about the unauthorized use of the score.
Unauthorized Use of Phantom Thread Score
Anderson and Greenwood stated that Universal, the studio behind the documentary, failed to consult Greenwood regarding the use of his composition. This breach of agreement has prompted the duo to request the removal of the score from the film.
Financial Performance of the Documentary
Despite its controversial music issue, the documentary has generated $13.35 million globally. While this is a respectable figure for a documentary, it falls short of the estimated $75 million that Amazon invested in acquiring and marketing the film.
Comparative Earnings
- Melania documentary: $13.35 million worldwide
- Amazon’s reported acquisition and marketing investment: $75 million
- Phantom Thread earnings: $52.2 million
As the situation unfolds, the composer of the documentary’s score, Tony Neiman, has not yet commented on the matter. It remains to be seen how this issue will affect the film’s reception and Anderson and Greenwood’s future collaborations.
