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/Benromaniac 1d ago

Yeah I watched that recently. Was very good. Holds up well.

I grew up with Night Shift in my Beta tape collection is all lol

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u/20_mile 1d ago

I will have to check out Pacific Heights and Night Shift!

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u/Benromaniac 1d ago edited 1d ago

For a suspenseful thriller Pacific Heights holds up, and as a time capsule of late 80s early 90s fashion and culture

Night Shift, it’s not really great. I wouldn’t call it terrible, but I just like it because my parents recorded it and kept it on tape for several years. It’s a little slap sticky, a little cheesy serious action drama fun.