How Disney Execs Greenlit ‘The Lone Ranger’

From: filmexec1@disney.com

To: filmexec2@disney.com

Subject: Can't-miss movie idea

I've got an idea for a movie that is an absolute, sure-fire blockbuster. Remember The Lone Ranger?

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From: filmexec2@disney.com

To: filmexec1@disney.com

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

Was he one of the Power Rangers? If so that was a little before my time, sorry ‘

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From: filmexec1@disney.com

To: filmexec2@disney.com

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

No, better. It was a radio western from 1933 which became a black and white TV show in 1949. We should make a movie of that NOW!

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From: filmexec2@disney.com

To: filmexec1@disney.com

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

I'm sold! Remakes are always a goldmine. How's 200 million to start?

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From: filmexec1@disney.com

To: filmexec2@disney.com

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

Better make it 250 just in case (not like it matters, right? This project is destined to succeed) Anyway, I was thinking it would star Armie Hammer.

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From: filmexec2@disney.com

To: filmexec1@disney.com

Cc: jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

Not familiar with his film work but love his baking soda.

Looping in Jerry.

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From: filmexec2@disney.com

To: filmexec1@disney.com

Cc: jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

Armie Hammer played the twins in The Social Network and his name was ranked “coolest sounding” by a focus group of 4-year-old boys. The guy prints money. Hey Jerry.

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From: filmexec1@disney.com

To: filmexec2@disney.com

Cc: jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

And we definitely want that youth demographic. Just spitballing here but maybe we get his twin from The Social Network in there and have 2 Lone Rangers?

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From: jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com

To: filmexec1@disney.com, filmexec2@disney.com

Cc: gore.verbinski@earthlink.net

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

Hey guys. That makes total sense. Might work better for one of the many lucrative sequels tho.

CCing Verbinski.

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From: gore.verbinski@earthlink.net

To: jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com

Cc: filmexec1@disney.com, filmexec2@disney.com

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

Great note, Jer. So excited for this project and the huge amounts of money it's gonna bring in.

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From: filmexec2@disney.com

To: gore.verbinski@earthlink.net

Cc: filmexec1@disney.com, jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

Love the baking soda guy but would we also need a bigger name in there for the Tonto character? Maybe a Kevin James type? People love fat white guys almost as much as they love remakes.

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From: filmexec1@disney.com

To: filmexec2@disney.com

Cc: jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com, gore.verbinski@earthlink.net

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

Something about a fat Native American just doesn't seem believable to me. Love the idea of using a white person though.

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From: gore.verbinski@earthlink.net

To: filmexec1@disney.com

Cc: filmexec2@disney.com, jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

How about Johnny Depp? His wacky characters never grow tiresome.

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From: jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com

To: gore.verbinski@earthlink.net

Cc: filmexec1@disney.com, filmexec2@disney.com

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

Great, Johnny Depp's face could really sell a film like this. Can we completely cover it up with makeup?

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From: filmexec2@disney.com

To: jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com

Cc: filmexec1@disney.com, gore.verbinski@earthlink.net

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

Done. Sorry for late reply, gang. Was ordering like 40 motorcycles in anticipation of all the money this movie is definitely going to rake in. Think we can get a convoluted new origin story in there?

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From: gore.verbinski@earthlink.net

To: filmexec2@disney.com

Cc: filmexec1@disney.com, jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

Good call. People are gonna want to know how this character they're vaguely familiar with came to be our new version of who he supposedly always was. Also let's put a bird on Tonto's head.

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From: filmexec1@disney.com

To: gore.verbinski@earthlink.net

Cc: filmexec2@disney.com, jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

Love it. Any other thoughts before I buy the domain name and a new house?

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From: jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com

To: filmexec1@disney.com

Cc: filmexec2@disney.com, gore.verbinski@earthlink.net

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

Hm…maybe make it really long? Like too long?

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From: filmexec1@disney.com

To: jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com

Cc: filmexec2@disney.com, gore.verbinski@earthlink.net

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

Perfect. Can't wait to move forward with this. “Hi-ho Silver, away!”

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From: filmexec2@disney.com

To: filmexec1@disney.com

Cc: jerry.bruckheimer@compuserve.com, gore.verbinski@earthlink.net

Subject: RE: Can't-miss movie idea

wait, what's that from?