Patrick Goldstein writes a heartwarming story in The Los Angeles Times about how director Jay Roach got permission to use the Beatles song "Fool On The Hill" in his movie, Dinner for Schmucks.
We've condensed the inspirational piece to the crucial lines:
How did Jay Roach get a Beatles song
for 'Dinner for Schmucks'?
"...Jay Roach did what filmmakers do best. He wrote a long letter to Paul McCartney, making it clear that there was no possible substitute for having 'Fool on the Hill.'
"...Roach sent McCartney footage of the opening sequence, with the song playing over it, and--voila--permission was granted."
Punchline:
"Paramount/DreamWorks reportedly paid $1.5 million for its usage."
We've condensed the inspirational piece to the crucial lines:
How did Jay Roach get a Beatles song
for 'Dinner for Schmucks'?
"...Jay Roach did what filmmakers do best. He wrote a long letter to Paul McCartney, making it clear that there was no possible substitute for having 'Fool on the Hill.'
"...Roach sent McCartney footage of the opening sequence, with the song playing over it, and--voila--permission was granted."
Punchline:
"Paramount/DreamWorks reportedly paid $1.5 million for its usage."
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