[HPFGU-Movie] Re: GoF and beyond

[nicholas at adelanta.co.uk]

Steve said:-

>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.

Early last year, there was either an actors' strike or the threat of an
actors' strike in Britain. The point of contention was that the actors
wanted a share in the profits of the films they were making. I didn't
really hear how it all worked out, but I do remember hearing that the one
film whose production was unaffected was CoS, because the actors in it *had
already been given a share of the profits* as part of their contracts.

Does anyone know more about this?

If I were an agent for the trio, a good basic salary would be important,
but I would be pushing for a profit-share as well. If they don't already
have it.

And about the kids' education, especially DR's; it is quite possible that
he has already decided that he wants to pursue a career in film, either in
front of or behind the cameras. That being the case, as long as his exam
results are respectable (and, to be frank, with private tuition for most of
his education at the moment, he has a better chance of achieving this than
in a large schoolclass), continuing in the role of HP will help rather than
hinder his career; he is acquiring hands-on experience of filmmaking, and
building a network of friends amongst the finest British actors (and I
think that there are a few more than 10, btw). That can only help with his
chosen career. If I were his parent, my main concerns would be the social
issues; in being away from school, DR is being deprived of the normal
socialising of school life.

Regards,
Nicholas