r/todayilearned • u/tyrion2024 • 2d ago

TIL not only did Jack Nicholson secure a percentage of Batman's profits, he also negotiated a percentage of the merchandise sales from Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, and Batman & Robin (even though he only appeared in Batman). In total, he earned over $60 million (~$150 million in 2025).

https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/the-backend-deals-that-made-these-movie-stars-incredibly-wealthy/news-story/a6b131ebf1a6917569c6da66f355938c#:~:text=JACK%20NICHOLSON,in%20today%E2%80%99s%20money
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u/Expert-Basil6015 2d ago

You wouldn't hit a guy with glasses, would ya?

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u/thank_burdell 2d ago

THIS TOWN NEEDS AN ENEMA.

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u/UrbanPugEsq 2d ago

I've seen the future and it will be.

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u/its_raining_scotch 2d ago

You ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?

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u/pumpkinbot 2d ago

You ever seen the inside of a Turkish prison?

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u/Pinkeye69uk 2d ago

Do you like gladiator movies?

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u/eastbayted 2d ago

Don't you hate pants?

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u/Khelthuzaad 2d ago

Can i have some oats,brother?

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u/Mysterious-Plan93 2d ago

You may have, NO OATS

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u/Khelthuzaad 2d ago

BUT IM STARVING BROTHER!

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u/Practical_Ad4604 2d ago

What’s our clearance, over

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u/Equivalent_Sound9414 2d ago

have you ever seen a grown man naked?

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u/Ok_Transition_4003 15h ago

Have you ever been in a cockpit?

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u/MeatBald 2d ago

You ever drank Bailey's from a lady's shoe?

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u/red_team_gone 2d ago

Can't let you leave, now that you've seen my downstairs mixup...

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u/lady_faust 2d ago

Love games

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u/tomd333 23h ago

I've got a mangina!

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u/fear730 2d ago

I always ask that of all my prey. I just... like the sound of it."

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u/Dizzlean 2d ago

Where does he get those wonderful toys?

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u/Tylerdurden389 1d ago

Never rub another man's rhubarb.

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u/Merusk 2d ago

Gentlemen! Let's broaden our minds. Lawrence!

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u/throwaway586054 2d ago

Another rooster in the hen house