[HPFGU-Movie] GoF and beyond

[artsylynda at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/19/2003 4:42:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
HPFGU-Movie at yahoogroups.com writes:

> Frankie Muniz (Malcom in the Middle,
> Agent Cody Banks) recieve US$5,000,000 for the first Cody Banks movie
> which grossed US$45,000,000 in US distribution, and another Cody Banks
> movie is being shot right now. That's another US$5,000,000 in the
> bank. Dan got US$2,000,000 for Chamber of Secrets which grossed about
> US$800,000,000, and he only got that because the British Actors Equity
> Union step in on his behalf.
> 
> I don't think the kids should be in it for the money, or more
> importantly, they shouldn't be concerned about money, but I also think
> that Warner Brothers owes them a fair share

Yup, I agree.  But Frankie Munoz had a strong fan following before making 
that movie (he's starred in a TV series for several years now) so he had some 
"clout," where Daniel had only done a few things before HP hit his life.  I think 
the next several movies should see him getting significant pay raises.  Who 
knows if he'll ever get any other parts (although he's a wonderful actor, the 
"movie machine" does chew up and spit out actors on a regular basis, always 
looking for what's "new," daggone it -- I'd prefer to see more of my old 
favorites more often!).  I imagine the union will fight for him to get a better deal, 
maybe even a cut of the profits (he certainly deserves it!).  He should be 
getting a cut of the licensed products with his image on them, as well.  Is that 
happening?  I don't have any idea. 

Lynda 
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