Screenplay?

Question:On general, when a big production company buys a screenplay from a writer how much do they usually get?

I do know that this number varies but please try to give me a good estimate. Also, is there any other benefits they get when the screenplay is bought? Like for example money of every DVD sold?

Thanks!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: On general, when a big production company buys a screenplay from a writer how much do they usually get?

I do know that this number varies but please try to give me a good estimate. Also, is there any other benefits they get when the screenplay is bought? Like for example money of every DVD sold?

Thanks!

Suggest you check out www.writersguild.org

Payment for a script could be any amount, depending on how much the prod' co. wants it, the track record of the submitter, etc. Personally know of one case that paid only $50K for what turned into a blockbuster film with sequels.

Since the writers strike here in US, the rules about DVD royalties, etc. have probably changed.