'Melania' Producer Marc Beckman on the Jonny Greenwood Dispute, the Tricky Politics of Licensing Stones or Prince Songs, and the First Lady's Forthcoming Docuseries: 'I Think Amazon MGM Got a Very Good Deal'

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A dispute arose over using Jonny Greenwood's orchestral music from "The Phantom Thread" in the Melania Trump documentary, highlighting the complex and contentious nature of licensing rights for high-profile songs. This situation underscores the challenges content creators face when incorporating licensed music into their projects due to potential legal disputes and negotiations.

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