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Snoop & "Soul" to Be Locked Up
In a shrewd marketing move reminiscent of Disney's animated classics, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has announced that Soul Plane is going to be retired and put into the Lions Vault for the next 15 years.
Historically, The Walt Disney Company limited the distribution of several of its time honored classics. Michael Eisner himself is on record as saying, "Two reasons. It increases collectability and improves profit margin by re-releasing old films into theaters every 20 years or so. It's a win-win for the shareholder and movie viewing consumer."
Move over Disney, here comes MGM.
The impetus for this executive decision comes on the heels of the Academy Awards recognition of both the film and Snoop Dogg's riveting performance on the big screen. An unnamed Academy source hinted that screenwriters Bo Zenga and Chuck Wilson will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for their collaborative effort on the modern day air travel epic.
Jessy Terrero, director of the film had mixed emotions. "I knew we had something special on the set. I'm thrilled that I was able to work with such consummate professionals as Snoop Dogg, Method, and Tom Arnold. I just wish a Best Director nomination had come with it."
MGM CEO Alex Yemenidjian could only be described as "giddy" at the press conference confirming the news. "This is just what we need to rebound from a few quarters that were below expectations financially. We've decided to shorten the re-release span to 15 years to coincide with the typical generational gap of our target audience."
The Oscar presenter for the award is to be action star and thespian Mr. Richard Roundtree. "I can dig it," said Roundtree. Triple threat actor/recording artist/playa Snoop Doggy Dogg (a.k.a. Calvin Broadus) could not be reached for comment. His publicist said he was in talks with rival Columbia Pictures regarding his own screenplay, based on the 1980's hit TV dance show Solid Gold. Possible titles? Vashizzle Gold or Solid Golden Vashizzle.
Can you say blockbuster?
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