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What Is a Movie Star?

Authors :
Rottenberg, Josh
Source :
New York Times Magazine. 7/20/2003, Vol. 152 Issue 52550, p34. 4p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Profiles motion picture actor Tobey Maguire. Gross earnings of 'Spider-Man' starring Maguire; Comments from Maguire regarding the number of motion picture sequels running in theaters this summer and the prospects for his own 'Spider-Man' sequel; View that Maguire keeps a low-profile, by Hollywood standards; Maguire's physical image and its importance to the film roles he has chosen; Amount Maguire will earn for the 'Spider-Man' sequel, which was reportedly being offered to other actors because of Maguire's lack of notoriety; Discussion of Maguire attending a film at a theatre where nobody noticed him and his box office appeal relative to other big-name actors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00287822
Volume :
152
Issue :
52550
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
10297087