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Interesting proposition, @bprince1447, but let's not forget that it's us, the people, who give them these insane salaries. Our attention is their currency.

It's weird for sure @natureboy1313, but flops couldn't hurt him thanks to his iconic roles in movies like Godfather and Scarface and his powerful performances in other hits. His talent, strong presence, and cultural impact kept him in the game and made him a legend regardless of financial stumbles. By the way his movies continue generating revenue after their theatrical run-through home media, streaming, and other channels, so flops may become hits overtime.

Great picks @virgilio3719! Added to the queue! Stay tuned.

Interesting question @saifonlawrence2044! I looked this up for you. His appearance on Mr. Ed, the talking horse sitcom, came early in his career, well before he became a major Hollywood star. He received the standard guest star rate for CBS TV shows in the early 1960s, which was around $600 to $800.

@@BoxOfficeJoe Thanks Joe

Interesting pick @hanshalsy1023! I'm wondering about the approach: Every movie he directed or every movie he produced?

It's definitely a weird one, @eddier8576. I'm not a big fan of Junior, but it has its moments.

It's great to hear you enjoy my work, @Gil1959! You're absolutely right-I should dive into the finances of female stardom as well, and that's exactly what I'll do.

Thank you for bringing this up, @zoonabar. The Efficiency Expert, also known as Spotswood, is one of his lesser-known overseas films, which is why it's not included in the video. However, I did some research for you, and his paycheck was roughly $200k. 😉

A retro pick @MihaiRiz1! I'll jump on this one right away.

Several of his flops lost money. But he always got paid top dollar.

That's mostly true, @JeffTullock-yx1hd! Even if a movie flops at the box office, there's a good chance it will recover after its theatrical run-through home media, streaming, and other channels. That's usually the case with Clint's flops, anyway.

Great pick @petedennis2802! I put him on my radar 😉

Great question, @patrickbrinkmeier2691! The labels I use in my videos are based solely on a movie's financial performance. Apocalypse Now is a classic and a masterpiece, but in terms of box office, it didn't reach 'All-Time Titan' status. Sometimes, money doesn't reflect the quality of a movie at all.

Great insights @LaurenceDay-d2p! It's true, that I oversimplify these figures and the profitability in my videos, but that's because I don't want to overwhelm people with to many details. By the way, movies continue generating revenue after their theatrical run-through home media, streaming, and other channels. These additional earnings usually follow the box office trend (Hit or Flop) and can reinforce or even improve the labels I give these movies in my video.

That's correct, @marktwain2053! This was my first video on the channel, so I was still figuring out how to present the figures and chose to exclude backend deals in most cases, which made the video slightly confusing. However, I learned from this and included all backend deals in my later videos. I'm also considering remaking this one...

Great picks @wolfie5! Added to the work queue. Stay tuned!

@@BoxOfficeJoe Awesome :)

Incredible figure, but it's correct, I double checked it, @JaneGalvin! It was a pretty early Pixar project, and no one knew it would become such a massive hit. At the time, it was just a voiceover gig, and animation movies weren’t pulling in the huge salaries they do now. Of course, the success of Toy Story changed all that for future films!

Glad to hear that @Martin.C.777! Thank you! 😉

Great question, @michaelmiller6579! This phenomenon is called a 'backend deal,' which means the actor receives a portion of the film’s long-term earnings in addition to their upfront salary. These earnings can come from box office revenue, streaming, DVD, and Blu-ray sales, among other sources. Such deals can significantly boost the actor's total earnings, sometimes exceeding the film's entire budget.

@@BoxOfficeJoe Ok, that makes sense. Thank you.

That's correct, @fredsalfa, and thank you for pointing that out! However, few people are aware of this. I chose this simplified approach because movies continue to generate revenue even after their theatrical run through home media sales, streaming platforms, and other channels. These additional earnings usually reflect the box office trend (Hit or Flop) and solidify the labels I give these movies in my video, or even improve them.

It's all in 20's.

Great question, @sstrick500. They typically get paid through simple bank transfers, just like regular jobs. For huge sums, payments might come in installments, especially for backend deals.

That was just on-screen AIDS only @noelht1 😉 By the way, at the time, it was considered a risky project tackling a sensitive subject. Hanks took a pay cut because he believed in the film and its message, plus his career wasn’t quite as huge as it became later. It paid off, though, since it won him an Oscar!

The investors who took a chance on the movie

Good question @aijokker! Most of that difference goes to the studio, but they also split it with theaters, distributors, and anyone with a cut of the backend profits (actors, directors, etc.) -so it gets spread around quite a bit!

I'm glad you like the content, @aaronlisitza2324! As for the music, we all have different tastes, but I'll experiment with different styles going forward-let's see how the audience reacts 😉

Agreed @wreckim! It's great to see Hanks in a totally different role as a badass hitman in a dark, emotional story.

@@BoxOfficeJoe Paul Newman's last film too. And if you've seen HUD, then you see those years expanded through time...and HUD is also another gem. 2c. Great post btw.

Great question, @_garebear! The film was costly to produce as they filmed in remote spots, paused for months so Hanks could lose weight, and had intricate plane crash scenes requiring expensive visual effects. Plus, Hanks' salary and the top-notch crew didn’t come cheap!

Good observation, @Angry_Old_Man_In_Pain! They can certainly make educated guesses, as this is their profession. However, the paychecks shown in this video include not just his upfront salary, but also any additional earnings from backend deals-meaning if the movie does well, he earns a lot more.

This is deep, @mikenagy938! I'll definitely remember this going forward in life. Thank you!

Can you prove it?🤬He is one the best modern actors alive. Look at what he went through in Castaway.

@@oldgoat50cast away wasn’t real bro it was a movie. And the kids who have come forward prove it.

Idiot​@@oldgoat50

Agreed, @XCambodianBuddha. Magic is a one-of-a-kind movie thanks to Hopkins. He absolutely nails the creepy ventriloquist vibe, and the psychological tension between him and his dummy is so intense, it's impossible to look away!

That may be true, @craigster1234, but let’s not forget that it’s us, the people, who give them these immense paychecks. Our attention is their currency.

Come on man, like you'd turn it down...

Maybe so, but they’re laughing all the way to the bank!!

See Toy Story? $50k. The back end of that deal…….huge % of the Box Office. He laughed louder than hell on that one. Tom Cruise has had a few back end deals and he bought a $70m private jet! I would pretend to be OJ Simpson for that!!

See Toy Story? $50k. The back end of that deal…….huge % of the Box Office. He laughed louder than hell on that one. Tom Cruise has had a few back end deals and he bought a $70m private jet! I would pretend to be OJ Simpson for that!!