(What, you thought George Lucas could dress himself?)
In today’s Hollywood Reporter is an article about Universal Studios hoping to renegotiate their “consulting” contract with Steven Spielberg.
Under the contract, Spielberg gets a flat fee and a percentage of revenue of movie or television-themed attractions in exchange for advising the theme park resort and working on other projects around the world. Although there is no expiration date for the arrangement, starting in June 2010 Spielberg has the right to end it. He can then can get a single lump sum payment based on his interests in the Orlando parks and other projects around the world.
Basically, they pay him to continue being Steven Spielberg and must do so in perpetuity. And because he negotiated a deal with them when they just started out, according to Sharon Waxman and Nikki Finke, he’s been getting 2% of Universal Studios’ annual gross receipts, totaling an estimated $30-50 million. And now they’re hoping to buy him off with a single lump sum. If you want an idea how good their offer will have to be, become an Arab terrorist, rid a whole continent of infidels, and then go to heaven.
[via /Film]
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“Yousa straightening meesa’s hat? We’s be liking this!”
If you want an idea how good their offer will have to be, become an Arab terrorist, rid a whole continent of infidels, and then go to heaven.
DNA, this might be a good time for Him to introduce His master weapon’s first prototype. It borrows technology from V-Ger and The Genesis Device, in a horrific sci-fi weapon that simultaneously assimilates and restructures an entire planet!
Behold! V-GEN-A!
*The Mighty Feklahr now stands tall in the glory of Maude Lebowski’s approval*
that’s gross
That’s nothing, Senor Spielbergo gets paid like 50 billion pesos a year. Pretty soon he’ll be able to buy a 2nd car.
At least now he can buy a wife instead of casting one.
Tom Tykwer remains ridiculously reich.
Universal recently bought George Lucas out of his contract with a bundle of helium ballons and three Fudgy The Whale cakes from Carvell.
“If you want an idea how good their offer will have to be, become an Arab terrorist, rid a whole continent of infidels, and then go to heaven.”
Wow. Just wow. Every now and again, FD writer, you earn your keep.
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