Variety, May 1st, 2000
HOLLYWOOD With the hit "Erin Brockovich" filling studio coffers, Universal Pictures has renewed its first-look deal with studio-based producer Jersey Films.
The three-year deal is the second producing pact between Universal and Jersey, which is run by Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher. The studio signed Jersey to a five year deal in 1996 after it had been with Sony for three years.
At a time when many studios are letting production agreements lapse, the Jersey deal continues Universal's relationship with one of its most prominent partners. "Erin Brockovich," made for $51 milli...
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