How Hollywood Mogul Brett Ratner Quietly Pocketed $40 Million From 'Gravity'
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And despite not being director or producer on "Gravity," Ratner will reap the rewards of the film's $707 million global box office success.
While Sandra Bullock is said to be pocketing a massive $70 million paycheck from the film in a rare deal, Ratner will rake in a reported $40 million.
According to PageSix sources, "Ratner's new production company, RatPac-Dune - with Aussie billionaire James Packer and OneWest and "Avatar" investor Steven Mnuchin - helped finance the film and is pocketing $40 million."
In September, Ratner's RatPac-Dune closed a $450 million financing deal with Warner Bros. to fund up to 75 upcoming films.
"Gravity" was the first title covered by the new, four-year partnership.
In September, The Hollywood Reporter said of Ratner's role in the deal: "A quiet negotiation took place that resulted in Ratner not having creative input on the films, a move that Ratner fully supported. As part of the deal, the director-producer won't provide notes or be in the editing room on the titles, though his RatPac logo will grace the films."
And so far, it's paying off.
"Gravity" is on track to soon earn $750 million worldwide and the film took home seven statues at Sunday's Academy Awards.
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