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Elie Samaha has quickly become one of the most prolific producers in Hollywood. His latest production is The Whole Nine Yards with Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry. Samaha's production and distribution company, Franchise Pictures, is producing eight to ten films in the $15 - 65 million range each year. Franchise has a domesticdistribution deal in place with Morgan Creek at Warner Brothers. His projects have attracted such talented actors as John Travolta, Oscar winner Holly Hunter, Antonio Banderas, Marlon Brando, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito, Sylvester Stallone, and Wesley Snipes. Franchise also has a co-production deal with Oliver Stone's Illusion Entertainment. Samaha's Phoenician Films boasts a library of over 35 titles, and continues to produce films in the $5-15 million range. Samaha was born in Italy and now resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Tia Carrere.
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