So argues Hollywood Reporter, which makes a good case that the days of paying somebody $20 million plus profit % this side of Tom Cruise to make your movie is now an arcaic practice because the "stars" aren't the stars anymore, but your property. Which makes sense in this era of Batman and Twilight.

Consider that Tobey Maguire was paid $20 million for his last Spider-Man movie. The new Peter Parker in Andrew Garfield got only half a million upfront.

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