The model today is that as much as 70 percent of the financing of the picture would come from overseas. Now we're beginning to run out of suckers, because there are not that many people overseas who are willing to put up more than half the money for a movie. Peter Bart beginfinancehalf share on social
It really hasn't been demonstrated at any level by any major corporation that it can nurture what is euphemistically called creativity. Peter Bart callcorporationcreativity Change image and share on social
It's only in relatively recent years that Hollywood became the playground of multinational corporations which regard movies and TV shows as a minor irritant to their overall activity. Peter Bart activitycorporationhollywood Change image and share on social
One of Brando's problems is that he can't have a conversation with anyone. Peter Bart brandoconversationproblem Change image and share on social
Hollywood is going to have to find a way of meeting those profit goals. Peter Bart findgoalhollywood Change image and share on social
Most movie-goers are overdosing on star coverage; it's the ultimate example of too much information. Peter Bart coveragegoerinformation Change image and share on social
A green-light meeting is when the decision is made finally whether or not to make a given picture. Peter Bart decisionfinallygreen Change image and share on social
The biggest danger of Hollywood becoming a purely corporate town resides in the creative process. Peter Bart bigcorporatecreative Change image and share on social
Historically, filmmakers always fall in love with every frame, but now that even neophytes are given final cut, this love affair carries with it serious economic implications. Peter Bart affaircarrycut Change image and share on social
Michael Eisner let it be known last week that he had no intention of leaving the entertainment business once he steps down as CEO of Disney in October. Peter Bart businessceodisney Change image and share on social
