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Stan Lee to be Paid Millions for Spidey

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the big-bucks-true-believers dept.

Soldrinero writes "After a tough legal battle that began in 2002 (mentioned in a previous Slashdot story), Stan Lee will finally get his due. A recent court decision says that Marvel owes Lee 10% of their profits for works based on his creations. Since three recent Marvel-based movies are in the all-time top 100 for box-office gross, this will be a sizable chunk of change."

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  1. The Man by pete-classic · · Score: 5, Funny

    "I am very gratified by the judge's decision, although, since I am deeply fond of Marvel and the people there, I sincerely regret that this situation had to come to this," Lee told the Hollywood Reporter.

    He then shouted, "Excelsior!" and flew away.

  2. Don't make me... by ZiZ · · Score: 5, Funny

    You're making me Ang Lee. You wouldn't like me when I'm Ang Lee.

    --
    This flies in the face of science.