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Hindustan Times
37 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix deal axed, but more ‘TV projects' are on the way
Meghan Markle is hitting pause on her podcast, 'Confessions of a Female Founder,' just as her and Prince Harry's $100 million Netflix deal was axed, per The Mirror UK. As their exclusive deal with Netflix winds down, it's clear Harry and Meghan aren't stepping away from the spotlight — they're just changing how they shine in it. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)(AFP) Speaking on Emma Grede's Aspire podcast last month, Meghan expressed, 'To then take everyone's advice, and mine included, and to say 'I love that there's so much excitement and desire for another season, but I need to focus on my business.'' But don't expect the Sussexes to disappear from the screen entirely. Page Six reported the couple is gearing up for a new chapter, one that could include a fresh first-look deal with Netflix, much like the Obamas' arrangement with the platform after their own exclusive deal ended. ALSO READ| Prince Harry and Meghan Markle heading toward bankruptcy after Netflix deal collapses? 'There are more TV projects coming soon with both the duke and duchess,' one source told Page Six. Meghan and Harry's star power keeps shining? Notably, the couple is reportedly still very much in demand at Netflix, and CEO Ted Sarandos continues to enjoy a close personal relationship with the couple, including regular dinners, per insiders. Meanwhile, Meghan's lifestyle series 'With Love, Meghan' will return for a second season this September. The first season may have flown under the radar, ranking No. 383 on Netflix's recent 'What We Watched' report with 5.3 million views. But a Page Six source pointed out that this actually places it 'in the top 5 percent of Netflix shows,' outperforming titles like The Great British Baking Show, Chef's Table, and Queer Eye Season 9. Meghan is also busy building her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, and growing her wine and home goods line, As Ever. She recently sold out of her rosé wine and is preparing to launch a champagne collection alongside holiday-themed products. ALSO READ| Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's $100 million Netflix deal won't be renewed. What it means for With Love, Meghan 'The brand continues to evolve with new products that align with her vision for quality lifestyle goods at accessible price points,' a source told Page Six. 'This wine is good enough to be poured at Buckingham Palace,' a Brooklyn sommelier praised the Duchess wine, per the New York Post.
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle heading toward bankruptcy after Netflix deal collapses?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be facing a personal and financial crisis following the collapse of their $100 million Netflix deal, sources claimed to RadarOnline. They also added that the fallout with the streaming giant could push the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to bankruptcy and even to the brink of divorce. Despite their dream to build an empire via Archewell Productions, their partnership with Netflix fizzled out. Reports suggest the collapse of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's $100 million Netflix deal could result in bankruptcy. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)(AP) Industry insiders revealed to the media outlet that the platform, based on a subscription model, has 'no appetite' to renew its deal, which will expire later this year. Also Read: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's $100 million Netflix deal won't be renewed. What it means for With Love, Meghan Could Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face bankruptcy? A fading public interest and falling viewership data resulted in Harry and Markle's fallout with Netflix, insiders claimed to the media outlet. One source shared, 'She had everything going for her, name, platform, and publicity, but the viewing numbers for the show were dismal. This deal is dead.' Another insider added, "Meghan and Harry rely on this deal to sustain upkeep on their $29million mansion and their huge range of staff. Without it, and without massively curbing their spending, they could be headed for bankruptcy." Markle's lifestyle series, WithLove Meghan, which debuted in March but struggles to gain traction, was ranked at 383rd position on Netflix with just 5.3 million views in the first half of the year. The modest performance paled in comparison to the unexpected streaming revival of her previous legal drama Suits, which outshone her new project. A Netflix source said, "There was initial curiosity about them, but that's evaporated. They have gone from buzzy to background noise." Also Read: Inside Bryan Kohberger's life sentence with luxuries behind bars Prince Harry and Markle 'not natural content creators' Insiders claimed that the couple lacked creative direction when it came to any of their content. Talking about Markle's show, a streaming source described it as 'well-lit but flat'. Another source noted that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are "not natural content creators, they're trying to be what they think the public wants, rather than being authentic." Despite WithLove Meghan getting a green light for another season, the insiders believe that it is the streaming giant's gesture of courtesy to finish off every remaining obligation with the couple. Sources said that Netflix has 'zero interest in pursuing further projects'. One insider added, "They're just waiting for the credits to roll on this unfortunate chapter. Bosses see commissioning any more content from this pair a total waste of money."
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's $100 million Netflix deal not to be renewed; Here's the reason behind the ‘abrupt end'
Seems like Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have arrived at their next 'royal failure'. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's $100 million Netflix deal is wrapping up this September, and the streaming giant isn't pressing the 'renew' button While the Sussexes have managed to make some waves with their debut docuseries 'Harry & Meghan' and Meghan's lifestyle series 'With Love, Meghan', neither show have been able to live up to Netflix's high-flying expectations. Notably, the no-renewal update comes just days after it was revealed that Meghan's lifestyle show failed to land on the streamer's top 300 list, by a long shot. The end of the road Back in September 2020, amid the Megxit frenzy, Harry and Meghan signed a blockbuster $100 million contract with Netflix to produce documentaries, series, and children's programming through their company, Archewell Productions. Their debut docuseries 'Harry & Meghan' did well, clocking 28 million households in four days, which made it Netflix's biggest documentary launch ever. However, that was almost all. Their next offerings, like Heart of Invictus, Polo, Live to Lead, and With Love, Meghan couldn't follow that universal fanfare. To dish out more numbers, Polo, in particular, landed at #3,436 and only reached 500,000 households, and With Love placed a meek #383 globally in mid‑2025. In other words: It's not 'Meg' (as the Duchess of Sussex likes to call herself), it's Meh. As the $100 million deal nears its end this September, it will conclude without renewal, The Sun reported. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Great news for Filipinos! Read More Undo Furthermore, as reported by PEOPLE, a Hollywood insider confirmed that the couple's multi-year production deal will not be extended, reflecting a shift in Netflix's broader business strategy. The insider added, 'There's no animosity from either side,' a source told The Sun, adding, 'Things have just run their course. ' However, some other sources disclosed that Netflix ultimately 'got what it wanted,' that massive initial splash, and now sees little value in renewing a multi-project deal with patchy returns. What's left to save the grace? Although Meghan and Harry are not coming back to Netflix with a renewed deal, Season 2 of Meghan's lifestyle show 'With Love, Meghan' has already been filmed and set to drop this fall. Plus, despite no renewal for the broader deal, Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand remains tied to Netflix's consumer-products initiatives. What's next? Netflix is wrapping up the deal with Meghan and Harry. That doesn't mean it's the end of business for the Sussex couple. The ex-royals might just shift to content-on-demand mode rather than exclusivity. Or, they could resort to non-exclusive pacts as well, maybe with another streamer. Besides, Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand, which is set to become an empire, shows steady growth with drops getting sold out within hours of launch. In fact, due to the building demand, as per the Duchess of Sussex, she had to 'take a break' from her podcast, 'Confessions of a Female Founder'. After wrapping up her first season of the podcast, Meghan confirmed that she was taking a step back from podcasting to focus on her other business venture: As Ever. Prince Harry & Meghan Markle 'Firing' Staff To 'Save Cash'? Royal Insider Drops Bombshell
Mint
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Netflix won't renew $100 million deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Report
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's high-profile, multi-year content partnership with Netflix, reportedly worth $100 million, is set to end later this year, and according to The Sun, it will not be renewed. The couple signed the landmark deal in 2020, shortly after stepping back from their royal duties and relocating to California. The agreement gave the Duke and Duchess of Sussex full creative control under their banner, Archewell Productions, with a focus on content related to mental health, social justice, and lifestyle. While the deal led to a flurry of anticipation and headlines, insiders say the relationship has now 'run its course.' Speaking to The Sun, a source said there is 'no animosity from either side,' and that Netflix feels it has 'got all it can from the couple.' The most successful product of the collaboration was the 2022 docuseries Harry & Meghan, which became the most-watched documentary debut on Netflix. Other projects included Live to Lead, the Heart of Invictus documentary, and the animated series Pearl (which was later cancelled). The couple's lifestyle series With Love, Meghan entered Netflix's global Top 10 upon debut and is set to return for Season 2 this fall. Their latest project, Polo, executive produced by the couple, reportedly garnered around 500,000 views, far lower than earlier content. According to People magazine, Netflix's decision is part of a broader content strategy shift. The streaming giant is reportedly moving away from long-term exclusive talent deals and focusing more on project-based collaborations. That said, there may still be room for future collaborations. Page Six reports that Netflix is in talks to sign a first-look deal with the couple after the current agreement ends, allowing the platform early access to pitches from the Sussexes. For fans of the royal couple and global entertainment watchers, the non-renewal signals a potential change in the couple's media strategy and a reflection of how streaming platforms are re-evaluating content partnerships in the post-pandemic era. As Netflix tightens budgets and focuses on ROI-driven content, the end of a $100 million deal with the Sussexes marks the close of a buzzy but uneven chapter in the royal couple's Hollywood journey.
NZ Herald
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Prince Harry and Meghan set for new Netflix deal after contract ends
The Duke and Duchess of Suffolk are poised to sign a new deal with Netflix as their previous multi-year, multimillion-dollar contract ends. Photo / Samir Hussein, WireImage Listening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech. The Duke and Duchess of Suffolk are poised to sign a new deal with Netflix as their previous multi-year, multimillion-dollar contract ends. Photo / Samir Hussein, WireImage Prince Harry and Meghan are poised to sign a new deal with Netflix after the end of their previous multi-year, multimillion-dollar contract. It has been widely reported this week that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's five-year agreement with the streaming service, signed in 2020, will expire in the next few months. However, according to the celebrity gossip site Page Six, they're now set to sign a new 'first-look' contract with Netflix, similar to the type Barack and Michelle Obama have with the company. A 'first-look' deal generally means there is an agreement by which Netflix is granted exclusive rights to preview and potentially buy a project before it is offered elsewhere. A source said there were more TV projects 'coming soon with both the duke and duchess', while the second season of Meghan's show, With Love, Meghan, is still on track to be released in September.
