Madeleine McCann: Not A Film, A Book And The McCanns Making Money
MADDYWATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann
DAILY EXPRESS front page: “Madeleine’s parents planning Hollywood blockbuster movie”
“Kate and Gerry sparked outrage after it was revealed they have held negotiations with leading producers over the movie rights. The couple – who are prime suspects in the case – are also considering book and TV deals in a package worth an estimated £10million”
A book? Like the Daily Express book? That sick..?
Kate McCann: Michelle Pfeiffer
Gerry McCann: James Caan
Madeleine McCann: Macaulay Culkin
And what of this £10million, and the money earned from any film? “The windfall would help finance the search for Madeleine after concerns were raised that a special fund set up by the family was in crisis”
Page 5: The Find Madeleine fund is down to its last £400,000. More money is needed. So why the “outrage”?
Says the McCanns’ spokesman Clarence Mitchell: “We need money to search for Madeleine and that is the most important thing. Nothing has been decided yet. A film would be made on a percentage basis, with part of the profits going to the fund. None of the money would go to Kate and Gerry. They are not trying in any way to profit out of her name’’
And how many films ever make a profit? It would be a film, perhaps, like that about 15-year-old Amy Smart, abducted in the US and found eight months later. “Several movies were made about her while she was missing including The Amy Smart Story”
The “WORLD’S GREATEST NEWSPAPER” does not say if the Amy Smart story made any money. But it does trawl the web and see blog comments like:
“Angry” Pamela Blears, from Oldham, posts: “From the day little Madeleine disappeared I have felt sympathy and compassion for the McCanns but this beggers belief. How can they think about making a film out of the tragedy when the poor child hasn’t even been found yet? How low can you get?”
The Daily Express costs “ONLY 40p”
“McCANNS FEAR CHARGES SOON” – “A source close to the family” tells us: “Kate and Gerry insist they are innocent but they fear they will be charged. Naturally Kate and Gerry are concerned that if this line of inquiry continues to its natural conclusion, charges are always a possibility and they know that’s entirely wrong”
He added: “The Portuguese police seem to be blinkered in their approach and it feels like they want to find the McCanns guilty regardless.”
DAILY STAR front page: “MADDIE: THE £10M MOVIE – Skint parent to sell film rights”
Skint? The Find Madeleine Fund is dwindling, down to its last “£200,000”. But Gerry McCann is going back to work. He is, as the tabloids never tire to telling us, “a heart consultant”. She is a “GP”
Says the Star: “The couple – who are prime suspects – are in negotiations with the world’s biggest talent and entertainment agency IMG”
IMG – International Management Group– has produced the films Touching the Void, Assault on Waco, Seconds from Disaster, I Shouldn’t be Alive and Kevin and Perry Go Large. Naomi Campbell is on the books
Any film would be an “observational documentary following the on-going search for Madeleine,” says IMG
Pages 4 and5: “Thousands blast ‘sick’ plan”
A poll: “WOULD YOU GO AND WATCH MADDIE: THE MOVIE?” Yes? No? Or I’ve already seen tonight With Trevor McDonald, thanks?
“Ester out in crisis” – TV presenter Esther McVey has resigned her post as a director of the Find Madeleine fund
DAILY MAIL front page: “MADDIE’S PARENTS PLAN £2M FILM DEAL”
“Kate and Gerry McCann could make £2million from a film deal over the story of their daughter’s disappearance, it has been claimed”
Not £10m? Such are the perils of showbiz?
Says the paper: “So far the McCanns, both 39, have turned down offers from big-name chat shows and television dramas as they were anxious to avoid being seen as celebrities”
But we watching the parents. So why not make profit, if it will help?
“Disgraced banker Nick Leeson earned a reported £450,000 when he sold the rights to his autobiography, Rogue Trader. Offers to Austrian kidnap victim Natascha Kampusch were said to have topped £1million”
And: “But Gerry McCann was quick to deny the story”
COMMENT: “Maddie the movie: One step too far – Ever since their daughter Madeleine disappeared, Kate and Gerry McCann have ridden a wave of public sympathy. True, there are some (including the Portuguese police) who have aired deeply hurtful suspicions about the couple since that terrible evening in May. But the overwhelming public mood - particularly among parents of young children - has been one of compassion. Today, however, the McCanns risk losing much of that goodwill. Incredibly, it emerges that they are discussing a possible multi-million pound deal to turn Madeleine’s disappearance into a film. To be blunt, isn’t this pushing the boundaries of taste too far?”
But it is already the subject of a media circus. So why not a DVD – we’ve had the T-shirt, the song, the billboards and the trailers..?
ALISON PEARSON writes in her column: “What CAN Kate and Gerry be thinking? Critics who have never forgiven Gerry and Kate for leaving their kids alone in their holiday apartment will be confirmed in their view that the couple have truly terrible judgment. They will be accused of bad taste; of lacking respect for Madeleine’s memory. Kate will be charged with wanting to swan down the red carpet, even though in this case it is sorrow, not vanity, that has reduced her to a Hollywood Size Zero”
How did it become a story about Kate McCann’s looks?
DAILY MIRROR front page: “Maddy THE Movie”
The McCanns also met with ITV about making a documentary. Maddy A Movie…
THE SUN front page: “Maddie hunt ‘to be film’”
Page 9: “ They pary that movie will help find Maddie”
Gerry McCann is a “cardiac specialist”. The McCanns are “doctors”
“IS THIS THE RIGHT DECISION?”
“YES,” says Lorraine Kelly, GMTV presenter.
“NO,” says the Sun’s Jon ‘Guanty’ Gaunt - “I guess the title of the McCann’s proposed film has to be Home Alone”. Or not…
THE GUARDIAN: “McCanns deny reports of Madeleine film”
Writes Gerry McCann on his blog: “We can categorically deny that we are considering a movie about Madeleine’s disappearance. This is simply untrue. We are approached by a huge number of media outlets regarding a myriad of projects, only a tiny proportion of which we agree to. Each proposal is considered on whether it is likely to have a positive effect, either directly or indirectly, on the search for Madeleine”
ON the Guardian website: “Madeleine’s parents consider film - The parents of Madeleine McCann are considering giving the go-ahead to a film about their missing daughter following an approach by a major entertainment firm”
THE TIMES page 3: “Parents may turn Madeleine McCann story into a Hollywood movie”
“On-screen child horror stories:
A Cry In The Dark
Gone Baby Gone
Honour Thy Father And Mother: the True story of the Menendez Brothers
Menenedez: A Killing in Beverly Hills, 1994
The Amityville Horror series
Everybody’s Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure”
Says Clarence Mitchell: The media are making money out of the situation themselves and we feel it is only fair and right that some aspect of that should come to the fund to help find Madeleine”
DAILY TELGRAPH: “McCanns in talks to make a film about AMdldine’s disappearance”
“Do you think a Madeleine film should be made”
Well, we;’ve had the sop opera, and who wants to watch EastEnders: The Movie?
THE SCOTSMAN: “McCanns eye Madeleine film”
BOSTON HERALD: “Missing Madeleine story could become feature film”
The speculation, media hype and sensation so far
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January 9th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
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chenier Says:
“But that isn’t what was claimed by the press’ ’source’.
They advise.
They don’t comb the world searching for kidnap victims.
They liase with police forces.
They don’t undertake ‘undercover’ missions as was claimed by the ’source’.
And CRG would never risk its reputation by doing anything that stupid…
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A source close to the couple’s legal team told reporters CRG had been working with the family since May and was in regular contact.
The source told reporters: “You can assume that Control Risks are doing some of the things that the Portuguese police can’t do.”
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So the source didn’t say they were undertaking undercover operations or combing the world.
And btw why should they? The police should be looking for her, isn’t it? So they can only help the police [if they are/were allowed to] to shift the rubbish from the gems of information. And thus keep the search going.
But in fact that’s not your point I guess. Your point is they didn’t do anything to find their daughter [your opinion]. And hiring CRG is [in your opinion] not helping to find Madeline.
CRG won’t discuss their clients. So we won’t KNOW what their involvement was until there’s a trial. Because the MC [if innocent and CRG's report isn't hurting them/their lawyers case] I’m sure they’ll use it.
Question: what advice can you give to me in case my daughter would go missing and I felt the police wasn’t doing as much as I expected them to do. Felt that is : they didn’t find my daughter. AND adding I’m innocent regarding her disappearance. [except for etc.....which I wouldn't do].
January 9th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
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RedRooster Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
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I’m not ignorant. I’ll talk to you if you’ve anything worth talking about. So come on, nows your big moment.
January 9th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
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chenier Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
And I must be off to bed; night all
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nite nite sweet dreams chenier
January 9th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
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chenier Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
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Will you bog off! I’m bored with it……….and anyway I’m chasing a chicken!
January 9th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
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Garth Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
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RedRooster Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
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Well my little chicken, me thinks you need a good bleedin stuffin. But anyway, I’m sure thats another story. Now what would you like to chat about?
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cant be bothered with you, you are just an ignorant twat and your constant trolling does not impress me
January 9th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
And I must be off to bed; night all…
January 9th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
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RedRooster Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
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Well my little chicken, me thinks you need a good bleedin stuffin. But anyway, I’m sure thats another story. Now what would you like to chat about?
January 9th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
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Garth Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
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Well, I was explaining why I have no difficulties in contemplating a number of possible explanations for the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
The most probable is accidental death covered up…
January 9th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
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Garth Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
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RedRooster Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
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Are you on the wine or are you always such a knob?
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no garth your the knob and you’vr just proved it
twat
January 9th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Rooster
Lets talk then luvvy. What do you wanna talk about. I’ve heard you say nothing of any use as usual. So come on then……..what?
January 9th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
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RedRooster Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
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Are you on the wine or are you always such a knob?
January 9th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
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chenier Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
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Garth Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
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chenier Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
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No. I just understand. You dont even want to contemplate anything other than their guilt. At least I’m not guilty of jumping
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Tosh.
I can contemplate a very large number of things, and I have never suggested anything beyond the probability that a small child left alone without responsible adults could very easily come to grief.
Not exactly earth shattering analysis, is it?
The reality is that if Madeleine came to harm in her parent’s absence they would have faced not only a jail sentence but the absolute destruction of their careers.
And the other medics in the group would also have been in deep shit as well.
That is a very powerful motive for claiming the existence of an abduction…
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I’m referring to my last post…. nuffin’ else. Wtf are you going on about?
January 9th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
come on garthy, you make a bullshit statement and then you’re not prepared to talk about it.
any credibility you may have had has gone out the window as far as im concerned
January 9th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
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chenier Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
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you’re wasting your breath on this loser
January 9th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
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Garth Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
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chenier Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
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No. I just understand. You dont even want to contemplate anything other than their guilt. At least I’m not guilty of jumping on the bandwagon. And you……..
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Tosh.
I can contemplate a very large number of things, and I have never suggested anything beyond the probability that a small child left alone without responsible adults could very easily come to grief.
Not exactly earth shattering analysis, is it?
The reality is that if Madeleine came to harm in her parent’s absence they would have faced not only a jail sentence but the absolute destruction of their careers.
And the other medics in the group would also have been in deep shit as well.
That is a very powerful motive for claiming the existence of an abduction…
January 9th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
garth
i take it you’re not interested in debating your ludicrous claim ????
January 9th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
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come on garthy…..??????
January 9th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
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Abraham Zapruder Says:
“….I’ve been wondering about those rosary beads KM had with her on 30 May when she met the Pope. That is, wondering if KM still has them?”
And the picture blessed by the pope?
January 9th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
garthy
well come on then garth i thought we were having an intelligent debate…should have known it wouldnt last long
January 9th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Lydia 1240
Does she lie with BEADS?
January 9th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
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May Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
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what you talking about you daft cow, its the first time in a very long time we’ve had any intelligent debate with garthy….god woman what do you bloody want for ya money ???
January 9th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
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chenier Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
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No. I just understand. You dont even want to contemplate anything other than their guilt. At least I’m not guilty of jumping on the bandwagon. And you……..
January 9th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
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Totje Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
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chenier,
My point is they handle kidnap situations and crisis control. Wouldn’t the MC [IF totally innocent about her disappearance] be advised to get a firm that knows how to handle a crisis [kidnap]?
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Yes, indeed.
But that isn’t what was claimed by the press’ ’source’.
They advise.
They don’t comb the world searching for kidnap victims.
They liase with police forces.
They don’t undertake ‘undercover’ missions as was claimed by the ’source’.
And CRG would never risk its reputation by doing anything that stupid…
January 9th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Well now, IF you wanted a scene to be contaminated (because you want to complain later that the police did not collect conclusive dna evidence) you would not call the police until every tom dick and harry had had time to trail through the place - would you?, hence if there was a premeditated delay in calling the police, it may have been to allow time for all of the tapas lot to leave traces of their dna without having to explain why. In my opinion, there may well have been at least one of the other 7 in the appartment that night, but if they all trailed through - looking in cupboards, under beds, opening and closing doors, then not one of them could be singled out as suspicious - not thinking, bye the way, that all nine of them would be in on the plan, but in my opinion to eliminate any of them they all needed to have been alerted and encouraged to “leave no sheet or cushion or sofa unturned” before the police arrived - all just my theory of course and only in my opinion - !!
January 9th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
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May Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
I echo that sentiment. There are too many posters rivalling each other to pop up on alternate postings, whether they have anything to say or not.
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OUCH! That hurt!
January 9th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
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Garth Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Well there you go. From what I have been led to believe he asked someone from MW to make the phone call. And by the way, I searched in my house,the garden, the neighbours and I evetually got in my car to look for her. It was a good 30 mins+ before I contacted the police. Why? Because I felt I would find her. When, and after that time it was apparent that I wasnt going to , i decided to phone the police. And in Gerrys case, he would have felt the same. Kate, hysterical and claiming she’s been taken. With the amount of checks the friends were purported to have taken this potential kidnapper couldnt have gone too far. I think everyone was franticly searching for her.The 40 mins iant as insignicant as you would like to believe. If of course, the 40 mins is even accurate.
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what are on garth - “the kidnapper couldnt have gone too far” well garth we both know that is bollocks dont we garth???
January 9th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Sledgehammer
Having read your posts with interest, I still find myself disbelieving the abduction theory.
January 9th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
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Garth Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
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I’m sure that the point has already occurred to you, but it does seem as if you are projecting your own feelings as a terrified parent onto the McCanns…
January 9th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
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chenier,
My point is they handle kidnap situations and crisis control. Wouldn’t the MC [IF totally innocent about her disappearance] be advised to get a firm that knows how to handle a crisis [kidnap]?
January 9th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Can’t Say No 1141 and 1148
Thanks for the replies, I guess if the coffin was anything to do with the Maddy case we’d have heard a lot more about it.
I’ve been wondering about those rosary beads KM had with her on 30 May when she met the Pope. That is, wondering if KM still has them?