Sorry, but this a funny thread ....
First, it is not ONE movie, but a movie company ( OXYMORON or something like it ) that already invested in developping other " properties "
Secondly, where do you think that Mallick went for interim financing ? Chase Manhattan ?
Third, what did he give as collateral to produce the movie, to pay Paramount's Vantage division ( yes, pay since they covered the house nut of the exhibitor and the advertising ) ?
And who paid for the completion bond ?
The real answer is ........ all of you .
Now blast away, I am used to it

