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You can't beat a bit of Hollywood accounting. The Oscar-winning Forrest Gump was made for a budget of around $55m, and would take in over $650m worldwide. But when it came to draw up accounts for the movie, the studio behind the Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis hit argued that, well, it was still in the red. Simon Brew tells the story...
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Film Stories celebrates the magic of movies, from blockbuster hits to indie gems. Through reviews, podcasts, deep dives and behind-the-scenes insights, we explore the stories behind the films, the people who make them, and why they matter. We stay curious, we stay positive, and we shine a light on the filmmaking journey... the setbacks, surprises, and small miracles that happen along the way.
You can't beat a bit of Hollywood accounting. The Oscar-winning Forrest Gump was made for a budget of around $55m, and would take in over $650m worldwide. But when it came to draw up accounts for the movie, the studio behind the Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis hit argued that, well, it was still in the red. Simon Brew tells the story...
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Film Stories celebrates the magic of movies, from blockbuster hits to indie gems. Through reviews, podcasts, deep dives and behind-the-scenes insights, we explore the stories behind the films, the people who make them, and why they matter. We stay curious, we stay positive, and we shine a light on the filmmaking journey... the setbacks, surprises, and small miracles that happen along the way.
