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‘Melania’ Producer Rejects Claim Over ‘Phantom Thread’ Music Use

The producer asserts the documentary secured lawful rights following a removal request by Jonny Greenwood with Paul Thomas Anderson.

Overview

  • Jonny Greenwood and Paul Thomas Anderson say a Phantom Thread excerpt was included without consultation and asked for its removal.
  • Producer Marc Beckman calls the allegation false and says the production holds fully executed licenses and paid all artists.
  • The track at issue is Barbara Rose, composed by Greenwood for Anderson’s 2017 film Phantom Thread.
  • The filmmakers’ statement alleges Universal failed to consult Greenwood, described as a breach of his composer agreement.
  • The excerpt remains in the theatrical cut, and any soundtrack change is uncertain as the documentary continues its high-profile run licensed by Amazon MGM for about $40 million with roughly $13.35 million in two-week domestic grosses.