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)