WOW, Keanu saves the Matrix

Rokenn · 01-28-2003, 04:11 PM

Keanu's Kind Gesture

Generous actor Keanu Reeves has sacrificed a massive $38 million to prevent the two new Matrix films being scrapped. The Speed hunk gave up his claim to a cut of the films' ticket sales when producers began fearing the box office would not cover the costs of making the special effects-laden flicks. The gesture is one of the most generous ever in Hollywood and has stunned studio bosses. A Warner Bros. insider says, "The special effects in the new movie are beyond belief - but hugely expensive. There was a real danger the projects would be scrapped until Keanu offered to sign away his cut. He has kissed goodbye to a huge sum of money." Keanu was paid $10 million for the first Matrix movie in 1999 and picked up a further $35 million as his cut of worldwide box office sales.

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I'm actually starting to like this guy!

the sauceman · 01-28-2003, 05:49 PM

Well...Glad to hear that Hollywood hasnt totally gone to hell.
Cheers to keanu reeves for wanting to get the movie out to the public.

Lavindathar · 01-28-2003, 07:08 PM

Yeah, thank God for his unselfish behaviour!

He could have just saved one of the best film trilogys ever (if the 2nd and 3rd are as good as the third!

Dreamer128 · 01-29-2003, 12:46 PM

He already is a multi, multi, multi millionaire. And I think the Matrix 2 and 3 will serieusly support his career

Horatio · 01-29-2003, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dreamer128:
He already is a multi, multi, multi millionaire. And I think the Matrix 2 and 3 will serieusly support his career

Yeah, but still...$38 million isn't axactly spare change to anyone

Larry_OHF · 01-29-2003, 01:40 PM

I have heard of this before, and am told that this is not the first time Hollywood has benefited from his generosity. What a guy, eh? I think he's probably gonna be one of my favorite actors...just because he cares for the art of movie-making than he does the revenue from the sales. That's a great actor from the heart!

Lavindathar · 01-29-2003, 03:23 PM

I agree fully Larry!

AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe · 01-29-2003, 05:56 PM

definitely interesting to know

Dreamer128 · 01-30-2003, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Horatio:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Dreamer128:
He already is a multi, multi, multi millionaire. And I think the Matrix 2 and 3 will serieusly support his career

Yeah, but still...$38 million isn't axactly spare change to anyone[/QUOTE]Bill Gates?

Indemaijinj · 01-30-2003, 03:05 PM

He probably likes doing these Matrix flicks.

And maybe he didn't know any other thing he would rather use the money on.

He might also have seen it as an investment. Making the Matrix into a classic trilogy might be a safeguard for him not to drift into obscurity, he'll be earning some money anyway.

01-28-2003, 04:11 PM	#1
Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 60 Posts: 2,193	Keanu's Kind Gesture Generous actor Keanu Reeves has sacrificed a massive $38 million to prevent the two new Matrix films being scrapped. The Speed hunk gave up his claim to a cut of the films' ticket sales when producers began fearing the box office would not cover the costs of making the special effects-laden flicks. The gesture is one of the most generous ever in Hollywood and has stunned studio bosses. A Warner Bros. insider says, "The special effects in the new movie are beyond belief - but hugely expensive. There was a real danger the projects would be scrapped until Keanu offered to sign away his cut. He has kissed goodbye to a huge sum of money." Keanu was paid $10 million for the first Matrix movie in 1999 and picked up a further $35 million as his cut of worldwide box office sales. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm actually starting to like this guy! __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

01-28-2003, 05:49 PM	#2
the sauceman Zhentarim Guard Join Date: April 16, 2002 Location: Southern Cali Age: 40 Posts: 351	Well...Glad to hear that Hollywood hasnt totally gone to hell. Cheers to keanu reeves for wanting to get the movie out to the public. __________________ <b>A Proud member of the Penguin Army!</b><br />A Member of <b><i>The Society of Songs and Silent Blades</i></b><br />The Sauceman Cometh...

01-28-2003, 07:08 PM	#3
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	<font color="cyan">Yeah, thank God for his unselfish behaviour! He could have just saved one of the best film trilogys ever (if the 2nd and 3rd are as good as the third!</font> __________________ =@

01-29-2003, 01:40 PM	#6
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	<font color=skyblue>I have heard of this before, and am told that this is not the first time Hollywood has benefited from his generosity. What a guy, eh? I think he's probably gonna be one of my favorite actors...just because he cares for the art of movie-making than he does the revenue from the sales. That's a great actor from the heart!</font> __________________

01-29-2003, 03:23 PM	#7
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	<font color="cyan">I agree fully Larry!</font> __________________ =@

01-29-2003, 12:46 PM	#4
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 39 Posts: 6,136	He already is a multi, multi, multi millionaire. And I think the Matrix 2 and 3 will serieusly support his career

01-29-2003, 05:56 PM	#8
AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe Hathor Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: At My Computer Age: 43 Posts: 2,217	definitely interesting to know __________________ Now the swinging bridge<br />Is quieted with creepers. . . <br />Like our tendrilled life. -Basho

01-30-2003, 03:05 PM	#10
Indemaijinj Symbol of Cyric Join Date: June 15, 2002 Location: Denmark Age: 43 Posts: 1,163	He probably likes doing these Matrix flicks. And maybe he didn't know any other thing he would rather use the money on. He might also have seen it as an investment. Making the Matrix into a classic trilogy might be a safeguard for him not to drift into obscurity, he'll be earning some money anyway. __________________ The Bleak Caballero<br /><br />Proud and original member (and secret admirer) of the Pro-Mazzy movement.

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