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Warner Bros. co-chairmen Robert Daly and Terry Semel were seen in the industry as Canton's sharpest critics. But this month they agreed to pay Arnold Schwarzenegger $25 million to appear as Mr. Freeze, the villain in the next Batman installment. Some executives are complaining that Warner is compounding the cost problem. Daly says the deal makes sense because Schwarzenegger's presence will boost the film's grosses, particularly overseas. Arnold is also taking "a lot less" of the film's gross profits than usual--he generally gets up to 20%--as well as a reduced share in profits...
...worst haircut ever worn in public by a major movie star"? Cruise looks great--clean, sleek and lithe. Just what is called for. Besides, his new look is hardly new at all: everybody knows this haircut worked wonders for Keanu Reeves in Speed and Chris O'Donnell in Batman Forever. KRISTINA FELICIANO New York City Via E-mail...
...Love Story" also launched the career of one of today's most sought-after actors, Tommy Lee Jones '69, who has since appeared in such films as "The Fugitive," "Batman Returns" and "The Client...
...team has admittedly experienced some rocky times. One major faux pas occurred in March, when a top agent made a deal for Val Kilmer to star in The Saint, even though its filming schedule conflicted with the actor's commitment to reprise his caped-crusader role in the upcoming Batman and Robin--prompting Batman director and longtime CAA client Joel Schumacher to leave...
...flourishing career, untold millions and one of the world's most lusted-after fiances need? How about the Batmobile? Illusionist DAVID COPPERFIELD bought the vehicle anonymously at auction for $189,599. So eager was Claudia Schiffer's betrothed to purchase the hot wheels from 1989's Batman that he paused during a show in Raleigh, North Carolina, and bid from the stage. Why? Surely not because of its alleged female-magnetic properties. "I live in a bat cave right now," says Copperfield, whose taste runs to the gothic. "So I might as well have a Batmobile." Plus, it may well...