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 5:54 pm
894
Ian Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
717 Chenier
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You were doing your best to be unpleasant, used foul language which would have put off any rational observers passing by, and then, as usual, started whinging about how hard done by you are.
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What was this language you claim?
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I have no intention of repeating it yet again.
Anyone interested can find it in a few moments.
Are you so incapable of any form of rational discussion that you are reduced to this?
January 9th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
860 Matt
But a film - what an opportunity for even more publicity for themselves!! They would have to have really indepth meetings with whoever was chosen to play each of them - to make sure their characters were properly represented. Hell! They could even demand the final casting decisions.
How do you make bold type?
Anyone?
January 9th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Cant say no
Have you a link?
January 9th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
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Sledgehammer Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
You most definitely are not a Rangers supporter as you claimed Karen,you are far to paranoid so must be of the green variety, no self respecting Ibrox princess would use such gross language it shows a distinct lack of class.
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Predictable, really! Lowering the tone on this forum with your sick sectarian comments! Is that why you’ve picked on me several times, did your sick mind assume I also was of the so called ” green variety?” Making assumptions from my name, you’re a sad , sick old git!
No, room for your sectarian filth on here. Oh, just realised your identity!
Retired, bigot, commonly defends the undefendable , do you have a handlebar moustache by any chance? Stick to the karaoke for your sectarian chants!! You’re sick and I hope mods and Admin ban you for introducing this sick subject on this forum!!!
January 9th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Garth
Are they close to G.B. ???
January 9th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
872
RedRooster Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Anyone see “pinky” today ptretending the mcmarters aren’t considering a film deal?
He looked a bit flustered and seem a little aggressive to me. Poor chap i do feel for him
fool!! proper fashion icon dont you think??
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Clarie’s strategy is to release two stories simultaneously that conflict to two different media outlets!
The stories cancel each other out–meanwhile more damning news such as rats jumping ship and future arguidos requesting to change stories get downplayed.
January 9th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
894
Sledgehammer
Pike fishing, now your talking!
January 9th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
891
Garth
really ?
January 9th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
I do not blame the McCanns one little bit. I admire their courage. If it was my daughter I wouldn’t care a hoot was others thought I would do anything if it was to help bring my little girl home. So good luck to them both and I pray that Madeleine will be back with them soon. It must tear them to bits not knowing, it does me so do what you can. We must all realise that the money in the fund must be going down. Keep strong and do not stop looking for that lovely little girl of yours whatever the cost.
God Bless and Keep you both well and strong in your marriage.
Lynn (Kent)
January 9th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
717 Chenier
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You were doing your best to be unpleasant, used foul language which would have put off any rational observers passing by, and then, as usual, started whinging about how hard done by you are.
Endquote
What was this language you claim?
January 9th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
catkidd, Salmon opens up 11th Jan, just loosing the reels of for the start, caught a big Pike today, put him back he was a noble fighter, perhaps our paths will cross again and he shall be the victor.
January 9th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Catkidd
I think we can now safely say Sledgehammer is a Scot.
And since he is so crap at posting - I will defend the old git by saying if he was that sectarian (and not just a liability with a keyboard) he wouldn’t be mitigating the McCanns (he’s not that subtle).
January 9th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
887
SteveT
I just , wanted to know what a pro thinks
January 9th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
885
can’t say no Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
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Csn - enlighten me a little. I’ve seen, heard nor read anything today (too busy working unfortunately). But its sounding good!
January 9th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
856
Stevo Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
485 chenier Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
I can think of at least one person who spammed here so frequently that the M&A had to ask him to stop. I’m sure he would be pleased to see you on his forum…
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From Wikipedia:
Spamming is the abuse of electronic messaging systems to indiscriminately send unsolicited bulk messages.
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Who sent unsolicited bulk messages in here? Did I miss that?
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I haven’t the faintest idea of who you are, Stevo.
But if you ever find the time to glance back at the M&As comments you will find them objecting to you spamming this blog…
January 9th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
878…Totje
But put it in the context that you already know what happened to MM.
But aren’t telling.
Then what does the creation of the Media Circus suggest to you then ?
And what sort of person would you be.
If the innocent scenario is worth considering…then so too is the guilty
scenario,
January 9th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
885
can’t say no
Not for me, but I think the PJ are worried about McCann friends in the Leicestershire police force.
January 9th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
883
RedRooster Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
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…….and your excuse?
January 9th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
869
Garth
Hi
What you think about Scotland Yard doing the quiz ?
January 9th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
sledgehammer what you fish for catch anything
January 9th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
867
Garth Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
861
RedRooster Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
850
Garth Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
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good day garthy old chap, you not invited to the meeting tonight??/
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Bit off really me thinks. Nevermind eh?
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why don’t you invite them all to your place next time and you could demo all the good work you’re doing for them
January 9th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
876…Lone Pigeon
I think he has experienced one of Dr G P’s (alleged) “Visions of the Future”
today.
And what he has “seen” does not make him a very happy bunny.
January 9th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
874
Stevo Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
866 Garth
In fairness Garth, lots of people picked up on that headline.
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Well I can honestly say I didnt. Funny to some, certainly not to me. But everso good Julie suprised me how she found it so funny? Odd!
January 9th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
847 coolandcalm said (January 9th, 2008 at 5:29 pm):
“Max Clifford isn’t representing [Murat] officially. He says he won’t until he is released from being an arguido… Yes, MC isvery astute, that’s why he’s a multi-millionaire. But his choosing to represent RM is no reflection on Robert Murat, good or bad. It’s to do with how much he can earn for RM and then take 15% off! Just good business”.
REPLY: But coolandcalm, it seems you prefer the silken skills of your hero, Clarence Mitchell, for this is what you wrote about him earlier today:
QUOTE “I agree about Clarence doing his job perfectly. He is doing exactly what he is paid to do. I would love him as my PR same as I would equally love to have any well-trained spin-doctor! I might not like Campbell & co but they’re good at what they does. PR is short for PoweR IMO”. UNQUOTE
As Matt said earlier, Clifford - like him or not - is in the PR’s Premier Division, while Clarence, in footballing terms, would probably be facing relegation this year from the Blue Square South Division.
But even Blue Square South teams can muster a few dozen supporters every Saturday afternoon
January 9th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
816
Matt,
Re media circus, remember Lady Diana? Think of other celebraties, like Spears. They try to use the media, but forget the tabloids only play their own games. Spears was a “holy, innocent, virgin” now she is portraid as the most hideous drugaddict.
The MC tried to use the media to find Madeleine, it backslashed. On the other hand I’d think if they think they can find Madeleine and keep people’s attention to her by being in the media, even if they are portraid as mr and mrs Dracula they will gladly do so.
Changing stories, how often do the media indeed quote someone literally, without editing or rewriting [to sell!]. Remember the headlines?
And guessing and another guess because you simply don’t know, I don’t consider as a lie.
Lets wait and see what happens. Though I must admit the chairs in the rollercoaster aren’t that comfy
January 9th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
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Totje Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
It’s Control Risks Group (CRG)
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The article you referred to me says:
‘The couple employed Control Risks Group (CRG) four months ago after becoming concerned that Portuguese police assumed their daughter was dead.
The security company is tasked with checking reported sightings and building up profiles of likely abductors.
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.”
The difficulty with that is that CRG don’t actually involve themseleves with finding missing people:
‘Our consultants never intervene. They act exclusively as advisors, analysing the situation and guiding clients in handling communications with all those involved and explaining the likely sequence of events’.
http://www.control-risks.com/default.aspx?page=412
Which means that the ’source’ for the press article was lying through his/her teeth.
Not a big surprise, really…
January 9th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Aardvarko
Don’t worry about it - he’ll die soon.
January 9th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
875
Matt. Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
872…RedRooster
Yes….Clarence well and truely shellshocked-looking today.
Hopefully he’s just starting FEEL the large amount of SHIT he is in…..
January 9th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
872…RedRooster
Yes….Clarence well and truely shellshocked-looking today.
January 9th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
866 Garth
In fairness Garth, lots of people picked up on that headline.