...Thanks to a lucrative contract negotiated with the Weinstein Co. by his talent agent, Endeavor's Ari Emanuel, Moore is in line to receive 50% of "Sicko's" gross profits — arguably one of the most lucrative deals on Hollywood's books, richer even than those enjoyed by the likes of Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts and director Peter Jackson. After theater owners have taken their cut, in other words, "Sicko's" profits will be split in half between Moore and Harvey and Bob Weinstein, whose Weinstein Co. is releasing the film nationally today.
And that's not the only place Moore's deal eclipses almost all other movie deals. While most actors and directors get a cut calculated on 20% of a film's DVD revenue, Moore's cut of those earnings is calculated based on all of the DVD proceeds. Of course, since Moore's documentaries take in far less than most big-studio movies, his bigger slice is of a much smaller pie. The ramifications of that loaded deal are not lost on the filmmaker, particularly since "Sicko" is arguably his most populist film yet.
This is an article about Micheal. He deserves his money. This film could very well change the face of American healthcare and no one will offer him royalities if that occurs. I have tickets waiting for me at the theater this evening, so I won't belay my leaving to enjoy the summer heat.
I have not reviewed 'the newspapers' this week. I may take a look at the issues tomorrow. There is a brevity manifesting in DC regarding the high levels of corruption notably in the Executive Branch. Certainly, the discovery of an 'underground' network of terrorists in Britain is again a reminder of the serious nature of the world we live in. But, also to realize the expertise of the authorities there have to thwart any attack is more impressive than the efforts to build bombs and kill. I congratulate the Brits for their incredibly 'able' society. I am also not surprised at the 'timing' of these car bombs. We have noted before that with any change in government, including the elections in Madrid, what accompanies these democratic principles is an attempt to discredit them with violence by terrorists with a huge psychological agenda to change 'the way The West' thinks. So, we persist. And especially. In the USA. The 'liberals' are the greatest asset to 'the concept' of freedom, especially the freedom of thought.
Regards.
...later...
