Sony Leaks: Someone doesn't like Adam Sandler that much..

Sony Leaks: Someone doesn't like Adam Sandler that much...

 Sandler might be the George Lucas of comedy. Meaning he's lost his touch, but still makes movies.

I didn't want to link to Gawker, but damn they have some highlights from some of the leaked memos from Sony's hack (I am not sure why they're not in trouble with Sony over printing the links, but anyway...)

It seems Sony is very upset with its contract with Sandler's company. And, it's not really making much money from his movies, plus all the strange demands put on the studio. I also should note that through their Marvel deal with Spiderman, they don't see any profits from merchandising.

I'll probably get a takedown notice while Gawker stays clean.

From Gawker, ((Need to improve the creative staff in Motion Pictures. Seems like we just reboot old product instead of coming up with new ideas like the Hunger Games. We need new fresh ideas that can drive franchise product. Go out and hire the best. ))

This makes sense, plus their Spiderman reboot isn't working as well as they thought. It might be time to either link up with Marvel's movies and share or release their hold on the character. Spiderman works better when he's part of a bigger universe.

From Gawker, ((Be more focussed and ruthless in directing our resources to businesses that will sustain the long term health of SPE - networks, broadcast TV shows, new movie franchises, digital distibution By the same token, stop or reduce support for areas that have no more value (Sandler movies, DVD) ))

This might be a noting Disney's success with their newly bought brands.

Then there's the Sandler jabs...

((we continue to be saddled with the mundane, formulaic Adam Sandler films. Let's raise the bar a little on the films we produce, and inspire employees that they are working on the next Social Network. ))

Very funny. Even they know that Sandler's films are lazy and formulaic now. At this point, Sandler does nothing but shit and demands to film in tropical locations so he can hang out with his friends. Plus, you throw in sports people that movie people cameos and loaded product placements. (Popeye's Chicken is actually a plot point in Little Nicky)

((but then upper management allows certain talent and filmmakers to bleed us dry with their outlandish requests for private jets, wardrobe and grooming stylists - and are surprised when they are asked to work more than 5 hours to promote their film. ))

Gee, I wonder who they're talking about?

((yet we only release a dozen or so Columbia Pictures a year, for example. And will we still be paying for Adam Sandler? Why? ))

Nice. This puts a smile on my face. When is Hollywood going to stop making his movies? And, why are they always over budget? These are supposed to be comedies, which usually means they don't cost that much to make. Something doesn't add up here. And, I am glad Sony is finally realizing this.

((However, the studio needs to change deal structure that has been in place with Happy Madison, as this arrangement has disproportionately benefitted Adam Sandler and his team, relative to SPE. ))

I'm guessing Sony is taking much of the risk and Sandler is making most of the money. Get out of this deal with Sandler people. This needs to stop.

((Have you read the SEC annual report? Disney will make $300M on Spidey merchandise this year alone. We won't! ))

And, this is other side of that deal with Marvel. Spiderman can still be merchandised and marketed outside the movies. Thanks to video games and Marvel action figures. The Spidey movies act as free ads for Marvels comic book based versions of Spidey. They might not have a say in the movies,