Oprah Winfrey Buys Back Apple TV+ Documentary to Halt Release

Winfrey paid a significant sum to reclaim the rights to her biographical documentary, citing timing concerns.

Apple TV+ had commissioned a two-part biographical documentary on Oprah Winfrey, directed by Kevin Macdonald and produced by Lisa Erspamer.
Winfrey decided to buy back the rights to the completed documentary, preventing its release on Apple TV+.
Conflicting sources suggest Winfrey was unhappy with the final edit, while others claim she felt it was not the right time for the documentary.
The exact amount Winfrey paid to Apple is unclear, with estimates ranging from six figures to millions.
Winfrey's content deal with Apple TV+ ended in September 2022, but she had previously produced several shows for the platform.