"Evan Almighty" cost overruns, Studio exec soul underruns.
This LA Times article profiles the $160 million plus that Universal Pictures is spending on the Steve Carrel vehicle "Evan Almighty." Studios seem to believe that the more money you spend, the funnier it gets.The article is full of distressing comments from studio officials, but this one, from co-Chairman David Linde, takes the cake.
"It's based on two story sources: 'Bruce Almighty' and the Bible, both of which were incredibly successful," Linde said.
And Hollywood wonders why America hates them.
(thanks Nick)
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posted by Jesse Thorn at Monday, October 09, 2006
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Yeah Steve Carell was on a roll too. I hope I'm wrong about this movie but "Evan Almighty" sounds awful.
I think it'll be more of a surprise to everyone if this film turns out to be an actual hit. Even more so if it's "bigger" then Bruce Almighty.
Inspired combination of Bruce Almighty and the Bible. I'm just riffing here, but how about a cross between "50 First Dates" and the Bhagavad Gita? That junk would be HILARIOUS.
Solid Cinema Gold.
-pbk
How about "Legally Blonde" and "The Epic of Gilgamesh?"
Say, Jesse, do you have any more of the college years squirreled away for us?
You bet, Anon. More is coming, I got a bit busy with conferences, pledge drives and travel. expect one later this week.
Actually, nothing says "Legally Blonde 3" like, "The skies roared with thunder and the earth heaved, then came darkness and a stillness like death."
Sorry... somebody told me there was a lot of "cleavage" in Legally Blonde, and I got confused.
Reading that article, I'm really starting to think that the comment was a little tongue in cheek. Nobody is that obtuse.
Yeah I hope this is all some sort of joke. If not: wow.
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