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'Ali' movie
punched by budget constraints
 Columbia
Pictures, alarmed by the USD$100-million-plus budget of 'Ali', a
biopic of legendary boxer Mohamed Ali, have reined in director Michael
Mann ('The Insider') for talks
on the feasibility of continuing the production of the movie.
Reportedly, studio officials and Mann are discussing financial
cutbacks on expensive location shooting, director's fees and salaries
for star Will Smith ('Men in Black', 'Wild
Wild West') and producer Jon Peters.
Still, indications are that the film appears to be doomed. All is
not lost for Smith, however, as he has received an offer to reprise a
role in the upcoming Men in Black sequel. Will Smith is loved by
Malaysian movie-goers for his hilarious roles in movies like
'Independence Day'.
Cinema Online, October 2000
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