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Star salaries coming down in Hollywood - report-(more work to do)
reuteurs ^ | 5.2.06 | na

Posted on 05/03/2006 6:36:30 PM PDT by Flavius

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Poor Jim Carrey. His movies have raked in nearly $2 billion at box offices, but now a leading entertainment magazine says the comedian's asking price of $25 million a film has become "a bit of a gamble." ADVERTISEMENT

In its issue out this week, Entertainment Weekly rates top stars on whether they are worth the money.

Among those whose asking prices have become too high are Carrey, Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell and Eddie Murphy, the magazine said.

It added that after years of ever-rising star salaries, the prices for top talent are now coming down because the cost of making movies is going up, among other issues. "It's long overdue," former Twentieth Century Fox Chairman Bill Mechanic told the magazine.

Entertainment Weekly quoted several studio executives as saying the rising cost of production has led many stars to take large parts of their fees from revenue and profit participation that may never materialize if films flop at box offices.

Carrey, star of hits like "Bruce Almighty," had been a big beneficiary of the 1990s' salary run-up during which he saw his paycheck hit the $25 million mark.

However, his recent big-budget movies like "Fun with Dick and Jane" barely topped $100 million in domestic ticket sales, leaving his star tarnished, the magazine said.

Carrey's not the only one. Kidman is considered a risky bet after the box office failure of "Bewitched" and "The Stepford Wives" among other recent films.

Will Ferrell's $20 million also made the list of risky bets given recent box office disappointments and Eddie Murphy's $20 million was considered downright "too pricey."

But Tom Hanks' $25 million was thought to be "worth every penny" because he remains "one of the most bankable brand names in the world." Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, at $5 million to $7 million a picture, and Rachel McAdams at $3 million to $4 million, were bargains.


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1 posted on 05/03/2006 6:36:31 PM PDT by Flavius
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To: Flavius

To all Keep up the good work


2 posted on 05/03/2006 6:38:09 PM PDT by al baby (Father of the Beeber)
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To: Flavius
worth every penny


3 posted on 05/03/2006 6:39:27 PM PDT by Flavius (Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum)
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To: Flavius
I believe Nelson Munz said it best when he said, "Ha haaaaa..."
4 posted on 05/03/2006 6:40:25 PM PDT by RepoGirl ("That boy just ain't right..." Hank Hill)
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To: Flavius

Poor babies, might have to cut down on those humanitarian trips to Darfur and Baghdad!


5 posted on 05/03/2006 6:42:12 PM PDT by Revolting cat! ("In the end, nothing explains anything.")
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To: Flavius

Boo-hoo! ;-p

Did see Carrey in "Fun with Dick and Jane", and loved it, though.


6 posted on 05/03/2006 6:42:12 PM PDT by Theresawithanh (Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I stuck around...)
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To: RepoGirl

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7 posted on 05/03/2006 6:42:53 PM PDT by Flavius (Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum)
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To: Flavius

We'll have to drive that 2006 Benz another year Angelina, baby!


8 posted on 05/03/2006 6:45:26 PM PDT by Revolting cat! ("In the end, nothing explains anything.")
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To: Flavius
Gee, maybe the socially-conscious metroweenie crowd will get a clue.

Or not.

My guess is they'll become even more ridiculous.

9 posted on 05/03/2006 6:46:03 PM PDT by Reactionary (The Barking of the Native Moonbat is the Sound of Moral Nitwittery)
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To: Flavius

Carrey's shtick (everything he does is a variation of Ace Ventura) is getting old.

Ben Stiller's shtick was old by the time he did Meet The Parents I. He will probably burn in eternety for MTP II.


10 posted on 05/03/2006 6:46:24 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (Don't call them "undocumented workers." Use the correct term: CRIMINAL INVADERS!)
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To: Theresawithanh
Is it better then the original?

The first one was very crude with unlikeable characters so I have been reluctant to see this remake.

11 posted on 05/03/2006 6:48:16 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (I am only an evil INTERN. I am still learning.)
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To: Flavius
worth every penny

Don't forget Brigadier General Jimmy Stewart:


12 posted on 05/03/2006 6:49:06 PM PDT by Denver Ditdat (Yo quiero secure borders.)
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To: Flavius

Kate, tell Pedro we won't need the lawn trimmed this week. We'll have to start economizing, dear.


13 posted on 05/03/2006 6:49:06 PM PDT by Revolting cat! ("In the end, nothing explains anything.")
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To: freedumb2003
Carrey's shtick (everything he does is a variation of Ace Ventura) is getting old.

I always thought he was an updated version of Jerry Lewis.

14 posted on 05/03/2006 6:49:38 PM PDT by Graybeard58 (Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: Flavius

With the exception of Rachel McAdams, there isn't one of these "stars" I'd walk across the street to see for free. Including Tom Hanks. A staler, more threadbare crew of hacks hasn't hit Hollywood in decades.


15 posted on 05/03/2006 6:49:49 PM PDT by IronJack
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To: Flavius

That's what I'm talking about. Those three guys could kick a lot of Brokeback Mountain ass. Back when men were men and women were women. And there wasn't any doubts about which was which. About all we have now is Mel Gibson and Bruce Willis.


16 posted on 05/03/2006 6:50:39 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Remember the Alamo!)
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To: Denver Ditdat

Still a Colonel in that picture.


17 posted on 05/03/2006 6:50:53 PM PDT by Graybeard58 (Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: Flavius

Start looking for sales on Rodeo Drive, folks. The deals are coming your way.


18 posted on 05/03/2006 6:53:48 PM PDT by Revolting cat! ("In the end, nothing explains anything.")
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To: Graybeard58
I always thought he was an updated version of Jerry Lewis

He was really funny when he was with SNL a bazillion years ago. But his movie acting was pretty much channeling Lewis -- good catch.

19 posted on 05/03/2006 6:54:52 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (Don't call them "undocumented workers." Use the correct term: CRIMINAL INVADERS!)
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To: Flavius
Bogart and Lauren Bacall were lefties to the hilt backing all types of commie causes. After Boggie died Bacall has kept on backing all types of left wing trendy causes. Well, at least they didn't brag about it while they were making movies.


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20 posted on 05/03/2006 6:54:54 PM PDT by Cacique (quos Deus vult perdere, prius dementat ( Islamia Delenda Est ))
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