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Post by scarlet on Nov 26, 2008 3:32:25 GMT -4
I don't buy Defamer's story (I think it was via the Chicago Times?); 12 million each sounds like a lot (unless that includes a piece of the merchandising or something). 5 million? Sure, could see that. I mean, the story also claims both KS and RP got 2 million each for Twilight and I think that's overly generous.
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Post by huntergrayson on Nov 26, 2008 3:51:39 GMT -4
Yeah, I'm not sure how accurate it is, but man, just the possibility alone makes my mind reel. From what I've read prior, they were only contracted for 3 so I can see them upping salaries by a substantial (maybe not 10 million) amount just so Rpattz will agree to Breaking Dawn. Nikki Finke is reporting that they are probably going to do the LOTR simultaneous/back-to-back filming for the next two for a combined budget of 160 mil. Which seems reasonable-ish. What, when you wouldn't go see High School Musical 3 with me?!?! Wouldn't?! I just haven't yet, my dear. If our acquaintances haven't dragged you to it or the sparklepires when I get back, I'm all yours. [ETA: Honestly, I am really, really close to caving in and reading the damn things just so I can get to the alleged crackfest-clusterfuck that is Breaking Dawn. Just turn the film over to Cronenberg because the recaps make it seem *perfect* for him.]
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Post by scarlet on Nov 26, 2008 3:57:39 GMT -4
This is true. Lord knows Summit is going to cough up a whole lot bigger budget for the sequels, but man, I still can't wrap my mind around how they can make "Breaking Dawn."
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Post by kali on Nov 26, 2008 9:43:06 GMT -4
I hope they don't do Breaking Dawn. Even Bella/Edward sex isn't worth the yuckiness of that book. I can't see how they'd sell that at all. Well, I'm having trouble seeing how they sell the next two movies as well, if they follow the books. Hopefully, they'll just say fuck it, and do whatever they want. I have more faith in anonymous screenwriters and 20-year old actors than I do in Stephenie Meyer.
Really? Everyone I know who's seen it gives them a ton of credit for elevating this crap. Nearly everyone says Bella was actually likeable in the movie, and while RPattz has his awkward moments, they're almost unavoidable since the material he has to work with is so melodramatic and cheesy. But even so, there are a lot of scenes where he's pretty dreamy, and he's obviously brought in the fangirls, while attempting to make an actual character of the book's Gary Stu. I think the film would've been completely unwatchable if you'd ended up with like Zac Efron and Michelle Trachtenberg in there.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2008 10:57:38 GMT -4
Really? Last I heard, they weren't going to do that, but it was before the movie came out. If they were smart, they would.
I can't either. No. Just no.
I also find it really hard to believe KStew and RPattz each got $2 million for Twilight. Neither one of them were well-known enough to command that kind of salary for a "little indie flick" but I do see them both getting a substantial raise to make the next ones. They (especially RPattz) are a big reason a lot of people went and keep going back. I could see them getting the $10 million plus profit sharing to do BOTH New Moon and Eclipse.
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Post by divasahm on Nov 26, 2008 11:46:20 GMT -4
Jasper reminded me of Edward Scissorhands.
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Post by angelaudie on Nov 26, 2008 12:02:39 GMT -4
I don't buy Defamer's story (I think it was via the Chicago Times?); 12 million each sounds like a lot (unless that includes a piece of the merchandising or something). 5 million? Sure, could see that. I mean, the story also claims both KS and RP got 2 million each for Twilight and I think that's overly generous. E! News (I think it was E! News anyway) reported RPatzz and Kristen were getting bumps in their salary and were going to get a percentage of profits from the upcoming movie. And yes filming the second film and third film back-to-back would be smart. It would save money and Kristen and RPatzz aren't going to look like teenagers forever. Twilight has apparently exceeded studio expectations so they may now feel more confident in filming the other two films back-to-back.
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Post by scarlet on Nov 26, 2008 12:26:43 GMT -4
Oh, that's a point: if that number is for both movies (which I do think they should plow thru back-to-back).
Yeah, no kidding (especially since she cockblocked the film's original kissing scene as being "too much" and had them tame it down). Keep her and her cheesy "here's your veggie plate, Stephenie" cameos as far away as possible from the sequels.
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Post by kali on Nov 26, 2008 20:50:54 GMT -4
Yeah, no kidding (especially since she cockblocked the film's original kissing scene as being "too much" and had them tame it down). Keep her and her cheesy "here's your veggie plate, Stephenie" cameos as far away as possible from the sequels. Are you serious? Okay, NOW I really hate her. I was happy enough that they didn't do her stupid fainting during the kiss, but I can't believe she stuck her nose in like that. The one they jettisoned better be in the DVD extras. I do wonder if they'll start rebelling more against her wishes now that the movie has gotten so many "better than the book!" kudos. Cause most of her demands suck. I bet we could've lost "So the lion fell in love with the lamb" if she hadn't demanded it be in there. I have to be grateful to her for insisting that Bella's Lullabye be in the film though, just because even in all the Meatloaf video fog, RPattz playing the piano for real is pretty dreamy.
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Post by scarlet on Nov 26, 2008 21:19:17 GMT -4
Are you serious? Okay, NOW I really hate her. I was happy enough that they didn't do her stupid fainting during the kiss, but I can't believe she stuck her nose in like that. The one they jettisoned better be in the DVD extras. Totally serious. From EW: Yeah, a bit more kissing still leaves them pul-lenty to build on. Please, god, let them tell her they're shooting in Portland again and then jet off to Italy without her.
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