Dec. 18, 2024
Polo bombs for Netflix - have Harry and Meghan blown it?
Reports of Netflix’s “exhaustion” with the Sussexes, particularly Meghan Markle, have surfaced amid the poor reception of their latest documentary on polo. According to sources cited by the Daily Mail, the streaming giant is now placing its hopes on...
Reports of Netflix’s “exhaustion” with the Sussexes, particularly Meghan Markle, have surfaced amid the poor reception of their latest documentary on polo. According to sources cited by the Daily Mail, the streaming giant is now placing its hopes on Markle’s upcoming cookery show, described as a “make or break” project. However, the series has yet to receive a release date, raising doubts about its ability to salvage the couple’s reputation within the industry.
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Calorogus Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Pallas Intury. I.
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I'm your host, Mark Francis. Reports of Netflix's exhaustion with
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the Sussexes, particularly Megan Markle, have surfaced amid the poor
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reception of their latest documentary on Polo. According to sources
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cited by The Daily Mail, the streaming giant is now
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placing its hopes on Marko's upcoming cookery show, described as
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a make or break project. However, the series has yet
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to receive a release date, raising doubts about its ability
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to salvage the couple's reputation within the industry. The Polo documentary,
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which dropped with little fanfare earlier this week, was widely
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panned by critics. One review labeled it a tedious inside
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look at the sport, while another suggested it felt like
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a parody meant for background scenes in succession. Notably, there
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were no media or promotional events to support the series,
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a choice that has sparked speculation about Netflix's confidence, or
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lack thereof, in the project. Sean McNulty, a Hollywood veteran
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and creator of the Wake Up newsletter, told The Daily
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Beast the lack of a proper visible press campaign for
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a series from Harry and Meghan raises an eyebrow to
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say the least. Industry insiders have reportedly grown frustrated with
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Markael's demands, with one source telling The Daily Mail it's
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so much to work with her and bluntly, the deliverable
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does not seem to be worth it. An entertainment executive added,
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the cookery show, which is expected to launch in early
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twenty twenty four, will have to be an enormous hit
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to turn around their deal and their reputations in this town.
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According to The Tension, the Sussex's other major Netflix project,
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screen adaptation of the book Meet Me at the Lake,
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as yet to begin production, leaving little time for its
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release before their contract comes up for renewal next year. Meanwhile,
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Harry and Meghan's unofficial promotional allies, including close friend Nacho Figeris,
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have done little to boost the visibility of the polo series.
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For Geris, a star of the documentary, has only made
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minimal posts about the show. Marketing expert Tony Case told
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The Daily Beast Harry and Meghan are box office poison.
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Of course, everyone is running away from it in every
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direction to not pick up the stench of this colossal bomb.
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They set out to conquer America, but nobody here, it
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turned out, found them or what they're peddling to be
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particularly compelling. Harry is gearing up for a grueling four
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days in the High Court this January as part of
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the privacy lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's Newsgroup Newspapers NGN. During
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this time, Harry will not be able to discuss his
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testimony with anyone, including Megan, leaving him and what legal
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experts described as a lonely experience. A source tells The
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Express Harry and Meghan extended a holiday invitation to Princess Eugenie.
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The source said it's a very difficult position for Eugenie
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because she has also been invited to Sandringham. The diary
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is very tight over the holidays, but there might be
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a slot free around New Year's time for everyone to
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come together at some point. Harry and Meghan's absence from
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Selfridge's Royal ornament collection has sparked a flurry of online jokes,
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with shoppers cheekily suggesting the couple's decorations might end up
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in the clearance aisle for those eager to bring a
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Royal flare to the Christmas Tree, a forty pound glass
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ornament between King Charles, the Late Queen Elizabeth and Prince
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and Princess of Wales, or an offer at the famed
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Oxford Street store. However, the Sussex's and Queen Camilla are
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noticeably absent from the festive display. The omission has become
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a source of amusement on social media, with one comment
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to jesting and presuming the Harry and Meghan ornaments are
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in the clearance section. Not everyone is sold on the
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appeal of the decorations, though some criticized them as tacky,
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while others took aim at their likenesses, with one unimpressed
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observer remarking awful looking, No doubt Royal super fans will
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love them anyway. Among the offerings, King Charles is depicted
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in his Coronation day robes and Queen Elizabeth is shown
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wearing one of her signature crowns. Prince William's ornament, meanwhile,
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is displayed alongside other icons like Audrey Hepburn, Freddie, Mercury,
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Amy Winehouse and Britney Spears. Pallas Indriga a right back
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Prince William is the centerpiece of The earth Shot Report,
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a documentary showcasing ground breaking environmental solutions from the initiative
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he launched in twenty twenty. Airing tonight at eight pm
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on PBS, the program reflects on the year's achievements in
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tackling global climate changes. William introduces the documentary, emphasizing the
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need for urgency and collaboration in combating environmental crises. Hosted
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by Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, the special features interviews
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with earth Shot finalists. To promote the documentary, William and
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Hannah teamed up for an afternoon of dance, beers and
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banter at Alexand Palace in North London. In the clip,
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Waddingham greets William at the venue with a cheeky smile, declaring,
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welcome to my palace. Shall we go in and cause
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some mischief? William, clearly amused, replies, Yes, I think that's
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a great idea. Inside the venue, famous for hosting the
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inaugural Earthshot Prize Awards in twenty twenty one and soon
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to host the world's The Darts Championships, the pair gets
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straight to work on their mischief, starting with the pines
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at the bar, glasses clink and William dives into a
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discussion about the Earth Shots Prize mission, comparing it to
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a dating app that connects innovators with the funding and
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resources they need to tackle climate challenges. Before things get
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too serious, Waddingham suggests a round of darts. I'm feeling
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equal joy and terror about playing darts with you, you know,
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the future King of England. William fires back with a grin.
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I think ladies first, so I can see what I'm
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up against. Waddingham steps up to take her shot, but
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her dart veers hilariously, of course, soaring far above the board.
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Both burst into laughter, proving that Kings and above a
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bit of good natured fun. William recently shared a few
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festive insights during a Christmas interview for the Royal Marsden
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Hospital Radio station, answering questions from young listeners about his
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holiday traditions and preferences. When asked about his favorite Christmas song,
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William surprised many by choosing Falis Navid Dud. He explained,
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it's a bit different. I could say Mariah Carey, who
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I love dearly, but I think I'll probably go with
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Fali's Navid Dud. It's a bit more Jolly. This choice
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reflects William's linguistic talents, as he is reportedly fluent or
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proficient in several languages, including Spanish, French, German, Welsh, Gaelic,
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and Swahili. William also revealed his favorite holiday film, saying
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I would have to say probably Elf. It's very funny.
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I keep watching it every Christmas. Still makes me laugh.
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On family board games, the Prince mentioned that Monopoly and
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Risk are household favorites, though they can get competitive. He noted,
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Risk goes on for hours and usually everyone gets very
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cross because they lose. But that's what I like playing.
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