'Passion' Hauls in $117.5M in Five Days

[Seraphim]

Really amazing since Mel spent only 25million on it.

Im going to make my own jesus movie...anyone wants to be in it?


By DAVID GERMAIN, AP Movie Writer

LOS ANGELES - Mel Gibson (news)'s gamble on "The Passion of the Christ" paid off enormously, riding a storm of religious debate to a $117.5 million haul in its first five days, according to studio estimates Sunday.



After debuting on Ash Wednesday, "The Passion" rocketed to the No. 1 box-office slot for the weekend with $76.2 million from Friday to Sunday. That was the seventh-best three-day opening ever, behind "Spider-Man" at $114.8 million and such Hollywood franchises as "The Matrix Reloaded" and the first two "Harry Potter (news - web sites)" movies.


"The Passion" put up the second-best five-day figures for a movie opening on Wednesday, behind last year's "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" at $124.1 million and ahead of "Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace" at $105.6 million.


The first movie released in 2004 to cross the $100 million mark, "The Passion" easily passed the weekend's No. 2 flick, "50 First Dates" at $88.7 million, as the year's top-grossing film.


Once considered a niche film that would appeal mainly to conservative Christians, the bloody chronicle of Christ's crucifixion swelled to blockbuster proportions as Gibson rallied church groups to support it and accusations of anti-Semitism brought the film mainstream attention.


"It's an event movie," said Bruce Davey, Gibson's partner in his film company Icon Productions. "It all began with the grassroots campaign we started, but the controversy has obviously helped in creating awareness."


Some Jewish and Christian leaders have said they fear "The Passion" will revive the notion that Jews collectively were responsible for Christ's death. Gibson has denied such accusations, and key cast members — including Jim Caviezel (news), who plays Christ, and Maia Morgenstern, a Jewish actress who plays Mary — said Gibson approached the film with great respect for Judaic traditions.


Gibson put up the movie's $25 million budget and will reap most of the returns. Hollywood studios passed on the movie, so Gibson put it into theaters through independent distributor Newmarket Films, which will get a cut of Gibson's profits.


"The Passion" provided a box-office jolt for theaters, whose movie-ticket sales were running 7 percent behind last year's. After four straight weekends of declining revenue, the top 12 movies took in $132.1 million, up 53 percent from the same weekend a year ago.


The film took in more money than the rest of the top 12 combined, with other new movies making barely a ripple.


The Ashley Judd (news) crime thriller "Twisted" debuted at No. 3 with $9.1 million from Friday to Sunday. "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights," a prequel to the 1980s hit, opened in fifth place with $5.9 million. The horror spoof "Broken Lizard's Club Dread" premiered at No. 10 with $3 million.


Playing in 3,043 theaters, "The Passion" averaged a whopping $25,041, compared to $3,367 in 2,703 cinemas for "Twisted."


The success of "The Passion" is more remarkable considering it was shot in two dead languages, Aramaic and Latin, and plays with English subtitles. The movie's violence, including a savage depiction of Christ's scourging and crucifixion, also did not deter movie-goers, who lifted "The Passion" to the second-best R-rated opening ever behind "The Matrix Reloaded" at $91.8 million for its first weekend.


"'The Passion' is the most unlikely blockbuster I've ever seen. I don't have enough adjectives in my repertoire to describe it," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Exhibitor Relations. "Even nonbelievers probably felt the need to see this film because it's undeniably about one of the most important events in history, and everybody is talking about it."


Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at North American theaters, according to Exhibitor Relations Co. Inc.

[Salty Dog]

i'll be the cyborg jesus.

[ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð]

so how much is going to charity? Since after all wouldnt it be wrong to profitt off of god? Ironically there is no mention about that, since after all do the math.

Mel puts in $25 million...gets $117.5 Million back within the first week.
Thats easy almost 5x's what he put into it....

I'm sure if there was a god, he'd be shaking his head right now in disgust. Because after all, Mel is making a mighty profit....must be nice to have a silver lined pockets

p.s. I know im burning in hell...so at least I can have a spot next to Mel...

[NcDeuce]

:roll: Mel doesn't get all the pieces of the pie.

[Salty Dog]

so how much is going to charity? Since after all wouldnt it be wrong to profitt off of god? Ironically there is no mention about that, since after all do the math.

Mel puts in $25 million...gets $117.5 Million back within the first week.
Thats easy almost 5x's what he put into it....

I'm sure if there was a god, he'd be shaking his head right now in disgust. Because after all, Mel is making a mighty profit....must be nice to have a silver lined pockets

p.s. I know im burning in hell...so at least I can have a spot next to Mel...

good call.

[ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð]

:roll: Mel doesn't get all the pieces of the pie.

K so what "pieces of the pie" does he get? Whats his percentage..because i can tell you doing the math he's made what hes put into it once already within a week so he's going to get hooked up if people keep going to watch this movie...think about it dude.

[Seraphim]

I heard something about Mel giving the profits to something...but I cant remember what.

[Skaman]

so how much is going to charity? Since after all wouldnt it be wrong to profitt off of god? Ironically there is no mention about that, since after all do the math.

Mel puts in $25 million...gets $117.5 Million back within the first week.
Thats easy almost 5x's what he put into it....

I'm sure if there was a god, he'd be shaking his head right now in disgust. Because after all, Mel is making a mighty profit....must be nice to have a silver lined pockets

p.s. I know im burning in hell...so at least I can have a spot next to Mel...

Was Schindler list profiting off of the persecution of the Jews or was it a replication of the horrors suffered by their people during the Second World War? I see Schindler’s list as an important story to be told, as is ‘The Passion of Christ” for Christians. Why was no-one upset with the release of the “Ten-Commandments” starring Chariton Heston in 1956? Because this film has a religious theme, does not mean it is profiting illegitimately.

[AK-Lover]

I really think the jewish community is making a big deal out of this, it's not like the movie credit ends in something like "this is the jews fault, go out and incite violence against them" I mean it's just a MOVIE mkay? If they wanna make a movie about how there being prosecuted all the time go ahead! But I doubt it'll sell well! :D

[NcDeuce]

so how much is going to charity? Since after all wouldnt it be wrong to profitt off of god? Ironically there is no mention about that, since after all do the math.

Mel puts in $25 million...gets $117.5 Million back within the first week.
Thats easy almost 5x's what he put into it....

I'm sure if there was a god, he'd be shaking his head right now in disgust. Because after all, Mel is making a mighty profit....must be nice to have a silver lined pockets

p.s. I know im burning in hell...so at least I can have a spot next to Mel...

Was Schindler list profiting off of the persecution of the Jews or was it a replication of the horrors suffered by their people during the Second World War? I see Schindler’s list as an important story to be told, as is ‘The Passion of Christ” for Christians. Why was no-one upset with the release of the “Ten-Commandments” starring Chariton Heston in 1956? Because this film has a religious theme, does not mean it is profiting illegitimately.

For once I agree with ducimus!



:roll: Mel doesn't get all the pieces of the pie.

K so what "pieces of the pie" does he get? Whats his percentage..because i can tell you doing the math he's made what hes put into it once already within a week so he's going to get hooked up if people keep going to watch this movie...think about it dude.

Think about it...

Advertising $
Studio Crew $$
Actors $$$
You can't just make a movie and keep all the money. Tons of it goes to movie studios and cinemas and theaters. I am not saying Mel is not earning a good amount, what I am saying is that he doesn't get it all.

Mel Gibson has given money to charity in the past and you can bet your dime he's gonna give money in the future.

Don't get on Mel. He's earned his money. He can do whatever the hell he wants with it. I don't tell people what to do with their money, I could care less. If I wanted to donate a $1000 to the YMCA that's my call....if I want to throw my well-earned money in a bank that's my call!

[ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð]

Was Schindler list profiting off of the persecution of the Jews or was it a replication of the horrors suffered by their people during the Second World War? I see Schindler’s list as an important story to be told, as is ‘The Passion of Christ” for Christians. Why was no-one upset with the release of the “Ten-Commandments” starring Chariton Heston in 1956? Because this film has a religious theme, does not mean it is profiting illegitimately.


I guess in a way you can say Schindler's List was proffiting off of the persecution of jews, I mean did they ever donate any of the money to charities or anything? Did they try to make people who suffered from the death camps any better? Or did it just re-open old wounds?

The "Ten Commandments" was released after the WW2, I'm sure there was some people who didnt like it/or like the idea of it. You have to remeber most of North America was still practicing christianity then. It was a much different time back then, now a day's you have people from all sort's of religions/faiths living everywere. It makes things more "sensitive" ...especially when making movies about "beliefs".

I personally think its wether you see the glass half full or half empty, I'm seeing some dude who's already super ritch. Make a movie about his religion, then make mass profitt off of it ($117.5 million dollars isnt change) in the first week.

I personally havent heard of any money from both Passion of Christ or Schindlers List donated to charity. Until I see any evidence of it actually happening I'll continue to think this way.


P.s. the $25 million was used to pay for cast crew ect ect. Usually movies are paid off before they are released.

[Dennis79]

so how much is going to charity? Since after all wouldnt it be wrong to profitt off of god? Ironically there is no mention about that, since after all do the math.

Mel puts in $25 million...gets $117.5 Million back within the first week.
Thats easy almost 5x's what he put into it....

I'm sure if there was a god, he'd be shaking his head right now in disgust. Because after all, Mel is making a mighty profit....must be nice to have a silver lined pockets

p.s. I know im burning in hell...so at least I can have a spot next to Mel...

What the hell are you talking about???Never knew that getting rich from telling the story of JC is a sin.That makes no sense.Besides,that the movie makes so much profit is a big surprise to everybody.That's why Gibson had to invest 25 million of his own money,cause nobody in the industry wanted to invest in it.

[mustamato]

What the hell are you talking about???Never knew that getting rich from telling the story of JC is a sin.That makes no sense.Besides,that the movie makes so much profit is a big surprise to everybody.That's why Gibson had to invest 25 million of his own money,cause nobody in the industry wanted to invest in it.

I don´t find it to be that shocking. With Gibson as a director and all it was of
course going to be a good movie. I rather think that no one dared to invest
in it because of these jewish terror organizations in US, JDL and all those
that threatened all involved. It was just about political correctness.

[ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð]

so how much is going to charity? Since after all wouldnt it be wrong to profitt off of god? Ironically there is no mention about that, since after all do the math.

Mel puts in $25 million...gets $117.5 Million back within the first week.
Thats easy almost 5x's what he put into it....

I'm sure if there was a god, he'd be shaking his head right now in disgust. Because after all, Mel is making a mighty profit....must be nice to have a silver lined pockets

p.s. I know im burning in hell...so at least I can have a spot next to Mel...

What the hell are you talking about???Never knew that getting rich from telling the story of JC is a sin.That makes no sense.Besides,that the movie makes so much profit is a big surprise to everybody.That's why Gibson had to invest 25 million of his own money,cause nobody in the industry wanted to invest in it.

So you mean you didnt think all the controversy and constant talking about the movie wasnt going to reflect in the sales of the movie?

My point being is that true followers of the religion dont seek to make profits off of it, if this was his honest attempt to have the story told, he would be using a good chunk of the profits for charity. As I would interpret it, Jesus would want it that way ;)

[SeanAshi]

How about a movie about Jesus from a jewish perspective?

[AFG]

How about a movie about Jesus from a jewish perspective?

i cant give u that but i can give you the brick testament :D

http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_law/false_prophets/dt13_01.html

[Dennis79]

so how much is going to charity? Since after all wouldnt it be wrong to profitt off of god? Ironically there is no mention about that, since after all do the math.

Mel puts in $25 million...gets $117.5 Million back within the first week.
Thats easy almost 5x's what he put into it....

I'm sure if there was a god, he'd be shaking his head right now in disgust. Because after all, Mel is making a mighty profit....must be nice to have a silver lined pockets

p.s. I know im burning in hell...so at least I can have a spot next to Mel...

What the hell are you talking about???Never knew that getting rich from telling the story of JC is a sin.That makes no sense.Besides,that the movie makes so much profit is a big surprise to everybody.That's why Gibson had to invest 25 million of his own money,cause nobody in the industry wanted to invest in it.

So you mean you didnt think all the controversy and constant talking about the movie wasnt going to reflect in the sales of the movie?

My point being is that true followers of the religion dont seek to make profits off of it, if this was his honest attempt to have the story told, he would be using a good chunk of the profits for charity. As I would interpret it, Jesus would want it that way ;)

The controversy and constant talking about the movie can,for a big part, be contributed to the jews who were complaining about it being anti-semitic.

Mel gibson has stated in numerous interviews,that making a film about JC has been a dream of his for many years,because he's a very religious person.He is a conservative Roman Catholic and this was his attempt to tell the story and not a way to get even richer.

[mocking_loudly_died]

Oh bloody hell.

I've witnessed the amount of stupid Jesus items that the movie is flogging.

Bibles (with Jim on the cover), pendants, crosses, dildos and so on.

This movie is no different to any other mass marketed tripe; it’s all about money.

Though it is inspiring me to drive tanks over TV evangelists while playing old 80's Motley Crew tracks.

[SeanAshi]

On the jewish side Jesus did not
fulfill the mission of the moshiach as it is described in the biblical passages.

[Dennis79]

How about a movie about Jesus from a jewish perspective?

i cant give u that but i can give you the brick testament :D

http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_law/false_prophets/dt13_01.html

Cool Site.Funny how they use those Lego dolls.

http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_gospels/jesuss_trial/jn18_22.jpg

Can anyone photoshop this,and make it say I'm Rick James,Beeatch :P

[ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð]

Oh bloody hell.

I've witnessed the amount of stupid Jesus items that the movie is flogging.

Bibles (with Jim on the cover), pendants, crosses, dildos and so on.

This movie is no different to any other mass marketed tripe; it’s all about money.

Though it is inspiring me to drive tanks over TV evangelists while playing old 80's Motley Crew tracks.

couldnt have said it better myself...although those TV evangelists would get ran over by Toyota trucks while playing Iron Madien or some Halloween ;)

[AFG]

How about a movie about Jesus from a jewish perspective?

i cant give u that but i can give you the brick testament :D

http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_law/false_prophets/dt13_01.html

Cool Site.Funny how they use those Lego dolls.

http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_gospels/jesuss_trial/jn18_22.jpg

Can anyone photoshop this,and make it say I'm Rick James,Beeatch :P

LMAO chapelle show

[AFG]

http://img15.photobucket.com/albums/v44/flipmode/jn18_22.jpg

here ya go

[California Joe]

Lego is the devil.

[Dennis79]

THANKS man.

[NcDeuce]

http://img15.photobucket.com/albums/v44/flipmode/jn18_22.jpg

here ya go

rofl rofl rofl

[ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð]

http://img15.photobucket.com/albums/v44/flipmode/jn18_22.jpg

here ya go

rofl rofl rofl

Militaryphoto's.net recreation of the events...it happened...honestly ;)

[Skaman]

http://img15.photobucket.com/albums/v44/flipmode/jn18_22.jpg


The context of this image and the way it is portrayed is rude in regards to the Christian faith. If I was a Christian, I would be appalled.

[mocking_loudly_died]

Boo fecking hoo.

[SeanAshi]

Rick James? Isn't that the guy who abducts hookers and then burn them with his crack pipe?

[Ratamacue]

Boo fecking hoo.

Gonna have to agree with Kelly Hu on this one.

[Skaman]

Boo fecking hoo.

Gonna have to agree with Kelly Hu on this one.

oh, its okay to insult Christ with lego humor, and boo-hoo is the jutification?

[mocking_loudly_died]

Boo fecking hoo.

Gonna have to agree with Kelly Hu on this one.

oh, its okay to insult Christ with lego humor, and boo-hoo is the jutification?

Yep.

Insulting deities makes me feel big.

[citizen-k]

How about a movie about Jesus from a jewish perspective?

A Rabbi prays to God crying "My son converted to Christianity, I feel bad - what have I done wrong? I tought him well and still he decided to do that!"

So god replies "I know how you feel..."

[ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð]

oh, its okay to insult Christ with lego humor, and boo-hoo is the jutification?


Hey if Mel Gibson can pull a proffit outta the bible, the bastardchilds going to support the lego humor. Ask yourself one question, which one will get you to burn in hell longer, the lego humor, or making so much money off a movie about god its practically falling out your asshole.

I'm with the lego humor :lol:

[Dennis79]

oh, its okay to insult Christ with lego humor, and boo-hoo is the jutification?


Hey if Mel Gibson can pull a proffit outta the bible, the bastardchilds going to support the lego humor. Ask yourself one question, which one will get you to burn in hell longer, the lego humor, or making so much money off a movie about god its practically falling out your asshole.

I'm with the lego humor :lol:

There you go again.What's so wrong about Mel Gibson getting paid????Why is he going to burn in hell for this movie?????

[WARPIG]

To answer both.. I am a Christian.. and neither the Lego Humor nor Mel's "Passion" profits has any bearing on my faith. As far as I know Mel has increasingly been a man of faith, and gives his fair share to help people. How about any of you? If he is Catholic, you better believe he is kicking into the church.
As far as how that movie gained "hype" ... well if you have watched it... and many of you have not, yet feel qualified to comment on it... you would know that nothing in the movie blames or points to Jews as being "murderers of Christ." If you read "the book," I hear it was better, then you kind of know how the Jews' fit in. Jesus allowed himself to die and the Jews and Roman soldiers were the tool. It isn't really some kind of hidden theme, it is pretty obvious in the movie as well.

Ever notice how those without faith are the most defensive about it? Atheist whiners complaining about too much religion in Christmas... The word God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on money. Ever hear a Confusionist, Buddhist, or Hindu complain? Not much. The bulk of complaints are from Atheists. Even the Jewish discontent about "Passion" is a small percentage.

[pinkeye]

To answer both.. I am a Christian.. and neither the Lego Humor nor Mel's "Passion" profits has any bearing on my faith. As far as I know Mel has increasingly been a man of faith, and gives his fair share to help people. How about any of you? If he is Catholic, you better believe he is kicking into the church.
As far as how that movie gained "hype" ... well if you have watched it... and many of you have not, yet feel qualified to comment on it... you would know that nothing in the movie blames or points to Jews as being "murderers of Christ." If you read "the book," I hear it was better, then you kind of know how the Jews' fit in. Jesus allowed himself to die and the Jews and Roman soldiers were the tool. It isn't really some kind of hidden theme, it is pretty obvious in the movie as well.

Ever notice how those without faith are the most defensive about it? Atheist whiners complaining about too much religion in Christmas... The word God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on money. Ever hear a Confusionist, Buddhist, or Hindu complain? Not much. The bulk of complaints are from Atheists. Even the Jewish discontent about "Passion" is a small percentage.

you obviously did not follow the the pre-release denouement of this story. catholic and jewish officials were first to ring alarm bells, not atheists. the controversy surrounding this film has been around for a long time, but initially it was largely limited to those concerned and cinephiles.
many movies critics have complained about this film and last time i checked they were not all atheists, an apparently convenient scapegoat for "conservatives".

[WARPIG]

I am well aware of who were at odds with the film before it's debut here... I think you missed the point of my comment. Perhaps I didn't make my theory completely clear.
Most of the "religious" complaints.. like the complaints from this thread, come from those who don't really base their lives in faith. The Passion's hype came from the controversy leading up to the release. Those were from Jewish and Roman Catholic entities. And, as I said... if you have watched the movie or read the Bible .. neither were depicted nor blamed for Christ's death.
The subject and bulk of this thread is about how it is making money and the assumption that Mel is pocketing it. Asserting that Hollywood is making money from religion seems to come from those who don't claim any faith of their own. My opinion of course but, the pattern of late is that the loudest of complainers about religious freedom are those of no religion.

[Trigger]

so how much is going to charity? Since after all wouldnt it be wrong to profitt off of god? Ironically there is no mention about that, since after all do the math.

Mel puts in $25 million...gets $117.5 Million back within the first week.
Thats easy almost 5x's what he put into it....

I'm sure if there was a god, he'd be shaking his head right now in disgust. Because after all, Mel is making a mighty profit..must be nice to have a silver lined pockets

p.s. I know im burning in hell...so at least I can have a spot next to Mel...

According to the Bible, the generally accepted amount of 'tithing' is about 10%. If you actually took the time to pick it up an read it you would probably discover this and spend less time with your foot in your mouth.

Secondly, please show me where it says a man is not entitled to the fruits of his labor. Show me where is says a man must live in poverty all the days of his life because people with no motivation to better themselves are jealous of his success.

[ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð]

According to the Bible, the generally accepted amount of 'tithing' is about 10%. If you actually took the time to pick it up an read it you would probably discover this and spend less time with your foot in your mouth.

Secondly, please show me where it says a man is not entitled to the fruits of his labor. Show me where is says a man must live in poverty all the days of his life because people with no motivation to better themselves are jealous of his success.

Yes your right I'm an Atheist and proud of it:roll:

Sure he is entitled to enjoy the fruits of his labour, but seeing as his fruits are more like a freaking orchard I figured he should at least be donating some portion to charity. After all isnt that what Jesus would want ;)

Ironically everyone tells me he is planning to donate some of the profits to charity, yet nobody knows what charity and has posted information on that.

[Trigger]

Your atheism is of no concern to me.

All I'm saying is that if he busted his ass making that movie then who are you to say how much he should be paid or how he distributes his wealth?

[Midtown]

im not paying too see it, ill wait for the book to come out.

[ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð]

Your atheism is of no concern to me.

All I'm saying is that if he busted his ass making that movie then who are you to say how much he should be paid or how he distributes his wealth?

All I am saying is that he made a movie about a religious figure and has made millions of dollars off of it, wouldnt god or jesus want him to donate some money to charity to perk up the lives of the less fortunate? Because if I remeber correctly, Jesus was a person who helped many, often less fortuneate people. To me making a movie about him, then not helping others, would sorta defeat the purpose of making the movie.


Apparently you guys are saying that god doesnt care if you make money off of him, so Mel Gibson is no better then those Sunday TV evangelists offering for $19.95 plus shipping and handling a for a book that will prevent you from eternal damination. ;)

[Trigger]

All I am saying is that he made a movie about a religious figure and has made millions of dollars off of it, wouldnt god or jesus want him to donate some money to charity to perk up the lives of the less fortunate? Like I said already, 10% is the recommended amount. Because if I remeber correctly, Jesus was a person who helped many, often less fortuneate people. To me making a movie about him, then not helping others, would sorta defeat the purpose of making the movie. The purpose of the movie is to make people aware of the sacrifice of Jesus.


Apparently you guys are saying that god doesnt care if you make money off of him, so Mel Gibson is no better then those Sunday TV evangelists offering for $19.95 plus shipping and handling a for a book that will prevent you from eternal damination. ;) No, that is what you are saying.

[WARPIG]

Big difference.. I think you are smart enough to know what that is too bastarchild.
If your not sure.. go see the movie.

Churches are paying to send thier members.

Mel has gotten quite a rep for being "very religious."

And yes the bible has a lot to say about how you handle your wealth.. none of you have figured it out ..yet.

[ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð]

Mel has gotten quite a rep for being "very religious."

And yes the bible has a lot to say about how you handle your wealth.. none of you have figured it out ..yet.

Well I niether have access to a bible, or the movie. So if you could enlighten me it would be greatly appreciated.

I'm not here to knock the movie, I'm just wondering were all this money is going.

According to my math skills, 10% of 117.5 million dollars is 11.75 million, which leaves an extra $105.75 million laying around. Minus the $25 million Mr Gibson put into it, you now have $80.75 million still left over. Mind you this is all after the first week being in the theaters, normally a movie thats really good will run at least 1-2 months. Normally the attendance will go down, but with the amount of publicity this is getting and churches paying for there members to go it should keep this movie rolling well into the summer.

Now for all of you that are saying Mr Gibson still owes money on the movie, lets deduct a healthy 10% for theater expenses/promotional stuff.
So minus another $8 million roughly, your left with a nice lump sum of $72,750,000 (this is after the first week).

Thats alot of money, you could pay that $11.75 million in pocket change left over and live comfortable of the rest for the rest of your life.

[Trigger]

By your calculations, Mel's work has indeed been richly blessed. :D

[ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð]

By your calculations, Mel's work has indeed been richly blessed. :D

Indeed my friend, Mel can sit in his boxers all day and do Sweet Fawk All and giggle like a school girl. The interest alone on that would be able to buy you a new car every month (Bently anyone?)

Hell that dude can buy this whole Island that I live on, and re-build every building outta Nerf spounge and still live comfortably. Certainly if I had that much money I'd ride threw town buck naked painted face paint tossing bottles of champagne at people :lol:

[Seoulstriker]

$6,000,000 a year in interest. :cantbeli:

nice.

[Trigger]

@bastardchild:...after you convert to Christianity of course. rofl

[Seoulstriker]

once I start pulling in $250,000-$350,000 as a surgeon, i can get some nice investments going. :D


first order of business, though, is to buy a BMW M3 CSL. woot

[Haiw]

How about getting a life first?
p-)

[Seoulstriker]

How about getting a life first?
p-)

i'm in the process of doing that. ;)

[mocking_loudly_died]

Seoul you need to get some pussy.

Corrupt your soul.

[hank]

The CW about movies is 3x the cost to actually break even - that 3x includes everythin like marketing etc. and usually requires the video release to really break even. The catch is that usually the distributor agrees to pay the investors, actors, producers, etc. first as a cost of dong business - then they make it up on the back end with licensing and such. So, Mel PROBABLY got his investment with the first days take. Remember, he put it up in cash and getting it back wasnever part of the deal - lots of risk!

hank

[Seoulstriker]

Seoul you need to get some pussy.

Corrupt your soul.

I just got some from Kelly Hu.

[Ratamacue]

Seoul you need to get some pussy.

Corrupt your soul.

I just got some from Kelly Hu.

Without marrying first!?!?

[Seoulstriker]

Seoul you need to get some pussy.

Corrupt your soul.

I just got some from Kelly Hu.

Without marrying first!?!?

hey, ML wanted me to be corrupted. what could i say? ;)