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Post by kissthegirl on Sept 1, 2012 17:43:22 GMT -5
Many actors of his stature get paid whether or not the film gets made. They put it into their contracts because they probably turned down another role for which they could have been paid. I remember it happening to Tom Hanks once. He got paid a fortune and never stepped foot on the set.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2012 18:06:22 GMT -5
Many actors of his stature get paid whether or not the film gets made. They put it into their contracts because they probably turned down another role for which they could have been paid. I remember it happening to Tom Hanks once. He got paid a fortune and never stepped foot on the set. Thanks!! That is good to hear and I hope you are right. I assumed that Gerry probably got an advance but I didn't think he would get the entire amount of his contract. I was wondering also if Gerry could have turned down another project to do this film. Hope something good comes out of this.
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Post by dawne27 on Sept 1, 2012 18:45:48 GMT -5
Shit!
this sucks.....
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Post by craven on Sept 1, 2012 22:52:55 GMT -5
Which movie do you think will be next?
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Post by scottishdreamer on Sept 1, 2012 23:15:59 GMT -5
I wish we could get a reaction from Gerry or his team on his behalf. I keep wondering how he's reacting to all this.
He said he's doing MC then Brilliant back at Cannes. We just read TR is happening in November. So if that's really ready to roll, that sounds probable since it was delayed from May. I hope he does do something without a 6 month break again.
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Post by gersarchitect on Sept 2, 2012 0:17:21 GMT -5
I really hope this is just a delay for a few months, not a cancellation or delay for years which usually leads to a new cast (like what happened with Priest)...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2012 8:11:54 GMT -5
Here's some the facts on MC, Dark Castle and Warner Brothers. To me it looks like the past hold ups and so many different actors being involved could have been due to studio conflicts making it a risky project- www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/warner-bros-joel-silver-317552 Edited to note - just read this on the news box "The site has been informed that the powers-that-be still want to make the picture, but not in it’s current state" I wonder also what this means - maybe a new distributor or maybe a film without the time demanding special effects??
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Post by norwigi on Sept 2, 2012 8:38:54 GMT -5
I agree , this might be for the best since to many good actors droped out. Maybe it's better when the right actors is available. Gerry has work hard for several mothns with CM , PFK and OHF. It might be a good thing that he get a break too promote his movies this year untill Manhunt and Afterburn starts.
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Post by Audrey on Sept 2, 2012 10:36:04 GMT -5
I'm sure that, if the project is good as it seems , they will find a new major
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Post by TeePat on Sept 2, 2012 12:39:13 GMT -5
It's a shame since there was a special promotion party at Cannes for MC. Gerry does usually get paid all his money up front so maybe that's a done deal. I think there is bad blood between Joel Silver and WB. I know Joel likes Gerry and has been behind some of his movies but he can't do everything. I feel sorry that this has been cancelled for now.
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Post by dawne27 on Sept 2, 2012 14:33:05 GMT -5
that could very well be. if the script needs tweeking than by God they better get at it....they're already more than 50% deep in $$. who wants to loose that kind of guacamole. the story, as presented, is unique spin and will attract many viewers. 'state of the art' CG dynamics, like pharmacology, changes EVERY DAY....if i were involved with the powers to be...i'd stick with what has worked by utilizing the 'best in the field' and then go from there. what? making an entertaining film or winning a prize for novelty in the business? at this juncture?
gerry is such a hard working & dedicated acter. if this film is NOT commencing mid september in atlanta - perhaps he can revisit saturday night live, or plunge into some live NYC theatre, or take a vacation.....refresh, rethink???
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Post by Maddie on Sept 3, 2012 7:50:45 GMT -5
it's a sad news
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Post by pauchet on Sept 3, 2012 16:07:04 GMT -5
Too bad... i was kinda looking forward to this movie... A dark side of Gerry kind of movie role... just like in LAC...
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Post by canadia on Sept 3, 2012 17:58:15 GMT -5
Just reading this article www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/film/4518791/gerard-butlers-new-movie-motor-city-kod.htmlSo the crew got sent home yesterday though who knows which actually day that refers to Thursday/Friday. I am disappointed. I think a film with little dialogue was the actual challenge given to the scriptwriter and I loved the concept because you have to work harder when you don't have words to push the story line and I love it when actors have to push themselves and directors challenge the audience. I think Gerry could have been brilliant in this role. And casting the right villain and the right woman would make this whole film something very intriguing and different. Some of the articles are reporting Amber Heard as still attached yet another factual mistake? or was she not fully out of the picture I wonder.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2012 21:26:10 GMT -5
Just reading this article www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/film/4518791/gerard-butlers-new-movie-motor-city-kod.htmlSo the crew got sent home yesterday though who knows which actually day that refers to Thursday/Friday. I am disappointed. I think a film with little dialogue was the actual challenge given to the scriptwriter and I loved the concept because you have to work harder when you don't have words to push the story line and I love it when actors have to push themselves and directors challenge the audience. I think Gerry could have been brilliant in this role. And casting the right villain and the right woman would make this whole film something very intriguing and different. Some of the articles are reporting Amber Heard as still attached yet another factual mistake? or was she not fully out of the picture I wonder. Oh, did you read any of the comments from this article, poor Gerry is taking a beating over this dramatic shut-down of MC and .. comments like these are all over the net. Makes me sad. because I think this was a power play between WB and Dark Castle that caused these producers to pull the plug.
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