Mel Brooks interview in Newsweek

[justafan2]

Posted: 11/6/07 at 7:42pm

According to this week's Newsweek interview, Mel Brooks has stated that he has no money invested in YF. (he quoted the Producers "never put your own money in a show".)
I find this very difficult to believe....

[BustopherPhantom]

Posted: 11/6/07 at 7:59pm

I find this very difficult to believe....

Not me. Who wouldn't want to invest in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, the follow-up to THE PRODUCERS, the record-breaking Tony Winner that ran for six years?

Updated On: 11/6/07 at 07:59 PM

[SNAFU]

Posted: 11/6/07 at 8:01pm

He may have no money invested but I am sure he is getting a nice sum in royalties and part of the Box Office! Why would he invest his own money in it when I am sure there are people literally throwing money at him to get a piece of the action.

[Thesbijean]

Posted: 11/6/07 at 10:08pm

In addition to his very hefty advance, also remember that Brooks receives a guaranteed weekly fee as Producer, as Composer/Lyricist and also as Co Book Writer.

[DrTheatre]

Posted: 11/7/07 at 12:59am

I would to see a link to the article.

This a real case of greed I think. But hey, he has the power. It's more like, I wont put a dime in it but sure hell you are going to give me more money for it.

You give I get!

[justafan2]

Posted: 11/7/07 at 8:06am

http://www.newsweek.com/id/67957