Gary Oldman's participation as Executive Producer and featured star in the upcoming release "The Contender" is being intentionally diminished by director Rod Lurie. In recent weeks Lurie has ignored contract agreements established between himself, Oldman and Dreamworks. Lurie has ordered Oldman's name removed from above-title positions in current trailers for the film and has ignored Oldman's major contributions to the film in recent interviews.
While I do not mean to infer any disrespect to the other stars of the film, including the incredibly talented and underappreciated Joan Allen, as a fan of Oldman I refuse to accept any disrespect for his contributions to the film.
A source close to Oldman has announced to fans that now is the time to show support. A letter-writing campaign has been launched and the participation of all Oldman fans would be appreciated. E-mail letters are being accepted by [email protected]. It is not known at this time if a specific address is available for hard copy letters to be sent to. You may also E-mail me at [email protected] with any questions or with your letters, which I will forward on. All E-mails will soon be forwarded to Dreamworks, the organization that is distributing and promoting The Contender.
Director Rod Lurie and Dreamworks have no idea how many Oldman fans are present in the general public. It is time to announce our presence and ensure that proper credit is given to such a talented and hard-working star for his efforts.
Thank you for your time,
[email protected]
While I do not mean to infer any disrespect to the other stars of the film, including the incredibly talented and underappreciated Joan Allen, as a fan of Oldman I refuse to accept any disrespect for his contributions to the film.
A source close to Oldman has announced to fans that now is the time to show support. A letter-writing campaign has been launched and the participation of all Oldman fans would be appreciated. E-mail letters are being accepted by [email protected]. It is not known at this time if a specific address is available for hard copy letters to be sent to. You may also E-mail me at [email protected] with any questions or with your letters, which I will forward on. All E-mails will soon be forwarded to Dreamworks, the organization that is distributing and promoting The Contender.
Director Rod Lurie and Dreamworks have no idea how many Oldman fans are present in the general public. It is time to announce our presence and ensure that proper credit is given to such a talented and hard-working star for his efforts.
Thank you for your time,
[email protected]