"Michelle Obama had a kitchen garden, Nancy Reagan had "Just Say No." Melania Trump has a vanity shingle. The FLOTUS announced her new production company, Muse Films, on social media Black Friday. She's just the latest political figure to go Hollywood. Biden signed with CAA after leaving office, and the Obamas had their Netflix overall deal in 2021. But Melania isn't waiting until her husband's out of office to get this ball rolling."
"The company takes its name from Melania Trump's secret service code name during the first Trump admin. Presumably she has a new one now. The first film released by Muse will be the documentary Melania. The film depicts the 20 days before Trump's second inauguration. Directed by Brett Ratner of all people, Melania comes to theaters and Amazon Prime Video in 2026. Amazon paid $40 million for the privilege of streaming the film on their platform."
"It's possible Muse will be involved in the newly announced (presidentially-mandated?) Rush Hour 4. Paramount has agreed to distribute RH4 after Donald Trump personally requested a revival of the franchise, per Semafor. Melania is Ratner's first feature film since 2014's Hercules. In 2017, he was accused of sexual misconduct by six women, including Olivia Munn and Natasha Henstridge. reports that many distributors didn't want to touch Rush Hour 4 due to Ratner's involvement."
Melania Trump announced Muse Films on social media Black Friday and named the company after her Secret Service code name from the first Trump administration. Muse's first release will be the documentary Melania, depicting the 20 days before Trump's second inauguration, directed by Brett Ratner and slated for theaters and Amazon Prime Video in 2026. Amazon paid $40 million for streaming rights. Muse may be involved with Rush Hour 4 after Paramount agreed to distribute following Donald Trump’s request. Ratner faced sexual misconduct accusations in 2017, prompting distributor hesitation.
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