$40 million Amazon documentary deal for Melania Trump slammed as corporate 'pandering'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

$40 million Amazon documentary deal for Melania Trump slammed as corporate 'pandering'

Raw Story  

In a move panned as kowtowing to the incoming Trump administration, Amazon confirmed Sunday that it will release a documentary about the life of incoming First Lady Melania Trump, which will premier in 2025 on its platform Prime Video and in theaters. Writer Heidi Moore said, "imagine how much financial benefit Amazon hopes to get from the Trump administration if they think $40 million is an easy investment in Melania's doc." The news of the deal follows multiple reports that Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos is making overtures to President-elect Donald Trump, likely hoping to change the script after Trump came down hard on Bezos for his ownership of The Washington Post during his first presidency and Amazon argued it was unfairly passed over for a Pentagon contract in 2019. A cartoonist at The Washington Post quit last week after the paper's opinion section rejected a cartoon she submitted that depicted billionaires, including Bezos, genuflecting before Donald Trump.

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Amazon Prime to stream Trump’s ‘The Apprentice’ reality show
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Amazon Prime to stream Trump’s ‘The Apprentice’ reality show

Associated Press  

“The Apprentice,” the long-running reality TV show that boosted Donald Trump’s profile, will begin streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video, the company announced Monday. “I look forward to watching this show myself — such great memories, and so much fun, but most importantly, it was a learning experience for all of us!” Trump said in Amazon’s release. Amazon’s decision to stream …

Did Melania Trump pitch idea of her documentary to Jeff Bezos? Know how First Lady grabbed $40m Amazon deal
1 month, 1 week ago

Did Melania Trump pitch idea of her documentary to Jeff Bezos? Know how First Lady grabbed $40m Amazon deal

Hindustan Times  

Jeff Bezos' Amazon agreed to shell out $40 million in a bid to license Melania Trump's documentary, which will be helmed by notorious Hollywood producer and filmmaker Brett Ratner. Amazon, according to Puck News, signed a licensing agreement with the First Lady, days after Donald Trump hosted Bezos at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Melania Trump to get 70 percent of $40m …

"That says it all:" Big Tech takes prime seats at Trump inauguration
2 months, 1 week ago

"That says it all:" Big Tech takes prime seats at Trump inauguration

Salon  

Scattered among President Donald J. Trump's family members, his vice president, his Cabinet appointments and a handful of his billionaire donors on Monday were a few key faces that sent a clear signal: Big Tech is in the president’s inner circle. So did CEO Sundar Pichai and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, a day after Trump's pledge to help the …

Amazon is paying $40 million to license the new Melania Trump documentary directed Brett Ratner
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Amazon is paying $40 million to license the new Melania Trump documentary directed Brett Ratner

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amazon is paying a whopping …

Amazon paid $40 million for the rights to a Melania Trump documentary directed by an alleged abuser
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Amazon paid $40 million for the rights to a Melania Trump documentary directed by an alleged abuser

Salon  

Amazon reportedly spent $40 million to secure the rights to produce and stream a documentary about Melania Trump, outbidding both Disney and Paramount in what some observers interpret as yet another stretch in a race to earn some more of her husband's goodwill. One of the biggest names attached to the project is Brett Ratner, who will return to the …

A Melania Trump documentary from director Bruce Ratner will be released by Amazon
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A Melania Trump documentary from director Bruce Ratner will be released by Amazon

India Today  

LOS ANGELES: Incoming first lady Melania Trump will be the subject of a new documentary directed by Brett Ratner and distributed by Amazon Prime Video. The company said in a statement that the film will give viewers an “unprecedented behind-the-scenes look” at Melania Trump and also promised a “truly unique story.” The former and now future first lady also released …

Melania documentary to be screened by Amazon in latest Trump Bezos connection
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Melania documentary to be screened by Amazon in latest Trump Bezos connection

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Incoming first lady Melania Trump will be the subject of …

A Melania Trump documentary from director Brett Ratner will be released by Amazon
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

A Melania Trump documentary from director Brett Ratner will be released by Amazon

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Incoming first lady Melania Trump will be the subject of a new documentary directed by Brett Ratner and distributed by Amazon Prime Video. The company said in a statement that the film will give viewers an “unprecedented behind-the-scenes look” at Melania Trump and also promised a “truly unique story.” The former and now future first lady also …

What $1 Million Buys You From Donald Trump
3 months, 1 week ago

What $1 Million Buys You From Donald Trump

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. On Wednesday, Meta donated $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund just weeks after founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg flew to Palm Beach, Florida to meet with Trump and Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago home. …

Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration and strikes streaming deal as more Big Tech giants bend the knee
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration and strikes streaming deal as more Big Tech giants bend the knee

Daily Mail  

Tech giants donate to Trump inauguration after being past targets of his ire Some of the biggest companies and business leaders in the world are looking to start their standing with President-elect Donald Trump on the right foot as he prepares to take office in January with a series of meetings and donations. Bezos is one of several billionaire tech …

Tech moguls Altman, Bezos and Zuckerberg donate to Trump's inauguration fund
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tech moguls Altman, Bezos and Zuckerberg donate to Trump's inauguration fund

NPR  

Tech moguls Altman, Bezos and Zuckerberg donate to Trump's inauguration fund toggle caption Eugene Gologursky and JIJI Press/Getty Images Silicon Valley executives, some who have long had contentious relationships with President-elect Donald Trump, are pledging money and support to Trump's incoming administration. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman intends to make a $1 million personal donation to Trump's inauguration fund, the company …

Amazon plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Amazon plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration

CNN  

CNN — Amazon is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a person familiar with the matter told CNN. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is expected to visit with Trump in person in the coming days, as he and other tech founders seek closer relationships with the incoming president. Trump had also previously criticized Bezos over his ownership …

Amazon plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Amazon plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration

CNN  

CNN — Amazon is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a person familiar with the matter told CNN. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is expected to visit with Trump in person in the coming days, as he and other tech founders seek closer relationships with the incoming president. Trump had also previously criticized Bezos over his ownership …

Amazon, Amex and more pledged to withhold donations from election deniers. Then they quietly restarted them
2 years, 4 months ago

Amazon, Amex and more pledged to withhold donations from election deniers. Then they quietly restarted them

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Independent reviewed data compiled by Accountable.Us’s Corporate Donation Tracker and examined only corporations …

Amazon wants Donald Trump’s testimony on president's order to 'screw' e-retail giant in favour of Microsoft in Pentagon deal
5 years, 1 month ago

Amazon wants Donald Trump’s testimony on president's order to 'screw' e-retail giant in favour of Microsoft in Pentagon deal

Firstpost  

The Amazon.com Inc unit alleged that Trump exerted undue influence on the decision to deny it the $10 billion contract. Amazon Web Services said on Monday it was seeking to depose President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper in its lawsuit over whether the president was trying “to screw Amazon” when it awarded a Pentagon contract for cloud computing …

Amazon wants Trump testimony about huge Pentagon contract
5 years, 1 month ago

Amazon wants Trump testimony about huge Pentagon contract

Daily Mail  

Amazon is seeking testimony from President Trump and other top officials about how the tech giant was shut out of a $10billion US military cloud computing contract, according to court documents made public on Monday. As part of an evidence gathering phase of an appeal on the awarding of the 'JEDI' contract to upgrade the US military's computing networks, Amazon …

Amazon wants Trump to testify in battle over $10 billion Pentagon contract
5 years, 1 month ago

Amazon wants Trump to testify in battle over $10 billion Pentagon contract

CNN  

CNN — Amazon has asked a federal court for permission to get testimony from President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper as part of its ongoing protest over the Defense Department’s handling of a multibillion-dollar cloud computing contract, according to a court filing unsealed Monday. In a footnote of the court filing, Amazon notes that “a deposition of a …

Amazon boss Bezos claims Trump has a 'personal vendetta' against him
5 years, 3 months ago

Amazon boss Bezos claims Trump has a 'personal vendetta' against him

Daily Mail  

Amazon has claimed President Trump put pressure on the Pentagon to deny it a valuable contract because he has a 'personal vendetta' against Jeff Bezos. In a lawsuit, the tech giant alleged Trump views its boss Bezos as his 'political enemy' and made sure the company did not win the £7.6billion cloud computing contract – despite being the best firm …

Amazon accuses Trump for losing out on $10 billion Pentagon cloud contract
5 years, 3 months ago

Amazon accuses Trump for losing out on $10 billion Pentagon cloud contract

Firstpost  

Amazon said Trump launched ‘repeated public and behind-the-scenes attacks to steer’ JEDI, away from Amazon. Amazon.com Inc on Monday accused US President Donald Trump of exerting “improper pressure” and bias that led the Department of Defense to award a lucrative $10 billion cloud contract to rival Microsoft Corp. In a complaint filed in the US Court of Federal Claims, Amazon …

Column: Amazon is right to say Trump tainted $10-billion Pentagon deal it lost
5 years, 3 months ago

Column: Amazon is right to say Trump tainted $10-billion Pentagon deal it lost

LA Times  

Don’t get between these two: President Trump, left, and Amazon Chairman Jeff Bezos, right, meet at the White House to discuss technology in June 2017. The issue raised by the Amazon case is similar — whether Trump compromised the national interest by forcing the Pentagon to accept Microsoft’s product when Amazon’s was better. — Donald J. Trump July 23, 2018 …

Amazon is suing the Pentagon over a $10 billion cloud-computing contract awarded to Microsoft
5 years, 4 months ago

Amazon is suing the Pentagon over a $10 billion cloud-computing contract awarded to Microsoft

Daily Mail  

Amazon is suing the Pentagon over a $10 billion cloud-computing contract awarded to Microsoft using comments made by Donald Trump at a campaign rally in 2016 and a Fox News clip in its legal challenge, according to reports. Amazon is suing the Pentagon using clips of Donald Trump, left, and Fox News 'to show unmistakable bias' over a $10 billion …

Amazon could challenge loss of $10 billion Pentagon cloud computing deal to Microsoft as early as next week: Report
5 years, 4 months ago

Amazon could challenge loss of $10 billion Pentagon cloud computing deal to Microsoft as early as next week: Report

Firstpost  

If Amazon.com decides to fight the Pentagon’s decision to award a highly contested $10 billion cloud computing contract to Microsoft, it could act as early as next week Washington: If Amazon.com decides to fight the Pentagon’s decision to award a highly contested $10 billion cloud computing contract to Microsoft, it could act as early as next week. After the Pentagon …

9 challenges Amazon faces on its 25th birthday
5 years, 8 months ago

9 challenges Amazon faces on its 25th birthday

CNN  

New York CNN Business — As Amazon marks its 25th year, the groundbreaking company is dealing with a host of controversy and problems. Video Ad Feedback This is why Warren wants to break up big tech companies 03:30 - Source: CNN AOC slams Jeff Bezos’ pay Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has slammed Amazon CEO Bezos for being a billionaire while his …

Amazon fires back at Bernie Sanders' allegations of poor worker conditions at fulfillment centers
6 years, 6 months ago

Amazon fires back at Bernie Sanders' allegations of poor worker conditions at fulfillment centers

Salon  

Amazon defended itself against criticism from Senator Bernie Sanders, slamming his continued allegations of inadequate worker conditions in its fulfillment centers as both "inaccurate and misleading." "While Senator Sanders plays politics and makes misleading accusations, we are expending real money and effort upskilling people," Amazon said in the blog post. Sanders has repeatedly spoken out about Amazon's employment practices on …

Amazon shares fall wiping more than $30bn off value after report claims Trump wants to 'go after' tech giant
6 years, 11 months ago

Amazon shares fall wiping more than $30bn off value after report claims Trump wants to 'go after' tech giant

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amazon shares fell almost 5 …

More Money, More Problems For Amazon
7 years, 8 months ago

More Money, More Problems For Amazon

NPR  

More Money, More Problems For Amazon Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Lennihan/AP Mark Lennihan/AP This week Amazon became the fourth company in the U.S. worth half a trillion dollars. "Every tube of toothpaste I needed to buy, videos, books for my kindle, resources for my classroom, every gift I sent through Amazon.you name it, I bought it at Amazon," …

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