Post by Jaga on Sept 19, 2012 0:34:42 GMT -7
this is a real story... not really a funny one....
Bruce Willis Seeks Payment From Sobieski Vodka Deal
www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/18/bruce-willis-sobieski-vodka-payback-belvedere_n_1893253.html?utm_hp_ref=business
When Bruce Willis licensed his image to Polish vodka brand Sobieski for marketing in the U.S., he was paid in shares of its parent company, Belvedere. In exchange for use of his tough guy mug, the "Looper" star got a percentage of the French liquor company.
But Willis' legal team also arranged for a cash payment in case shares of the company fell below a certain threshold. And since they did, Belvedere now owes Bruce Willis more than $26 million dollars, the Wall Street Journal reports.
But despite the deal's multi-million dollar potential, Willis might stand to lose money. His lawyers and other creditors will likely discuss the deal at a meeting in Paris on Tuesday.
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Bruce Willis Seeks Payment From Sobieski Vodka Deal
www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/18/bruce-willis-sobieski-vodka-payback-belvedere_n_1893253.html?utm_hp_ref=business
When Bruce Willis licensed his image to Polish vodka brand Sobieski for marketing in the U.S., he was paid in shares of its parent company, Belvedere. In exchange for use of his tough guy mug, the "Looper" star got a percentage of the French liquor company.
But Willis' legal team also arranged for a cash payment in case shares of the company fell below a certain threshold. And since they did, Belvedere now owes Bruce Willis more than $26 million dollars, the Wall Street Journal reports.
But despite the deal's multi-million dollar potential, Willis might stand to lose money. His lawyers and other creditors will likely discuss the deal at a meeting in Paris on Tuesday.
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