FW: UNDERWORLD - WITH EMILIA "GAME OF THRONES" CLARK

Dear Clint Here is where we are so far:

Substantial support for Emilia Clarke in many markets less so in a couple of key
regions. We are still waiting to hear back from Japan, Spanish-speaking Latin A
merica, Russia, Germany and Spain (guys Ive copied you above in the hope that you
will respond to me AND CLINT directly.

POSITIVE REACTIONS

AUSTRALIA

If there is a determination to move forward then I think a younger fresher look

can only re-energize the franchiseand shes a great pick.
GAME OF THRONES is huge in the territory..so its a positive for us.noting we are o
nly a mid-range $5 mill. averagae grossing market for this franchise.

HOLLAND

Very, very interested, show is popular in the Netherlands.

BELGIUM

GOT is very popular in Belgium, probably the most downloaded series ever
Even if she has not that much screen time in the shows she is THE face (and hair
J). We think it s a + that Kate is replaced, it could give the franchise a boos
t and that s what we need.

ITALY

the show is extremely popular in our Country as well and Emilia Clarkes character
is one of the most beloved by the fans, thus we can consider her a more convinc
ing replacement to Kate than her co-star in GOT Lena Headey.

Mark Braddel (Eastern Europe/Middle East/Africa/Scandinavia)

Game of Thrones broadcast and popular in most territories with the people who wi
ll come out for an Underworld film.

I dont think mine would be as strong in their desire for Kates continued presence
but most of them would ask that the film be a step up in terms of effects, a new
story line and a really strong male actor as well. The brand is still something
that can be sold but we dont need it to be 3D.

KOREA

Although Game of Thrones is not popular yet, Emilia has been recently casted with
Byung Hun Lee in Terminate 5.
We believe she has much better potentiality for the upcoming sequels of Underwor
ld than Kate. Thanks!

NOT POSITIVE REACTIONS

BRAZIL

She is known but is not a star. Alone will not be able to hold an old franchise
like Underworld.

UK

We have never held rights here on the franchise and assume this would be no diff
erent. If they were on offer for the UK the potential would not be great despite
the huge success in this market of Game of Thrones.

EAST ASIA (ASIA X JAPAN, KOREA, CHINA)

For the Asia markets, Kate is so synonymous with the Underworld franchise and ho
nestly its continued success has been due to her involvement. However, with that
said in this particular region, the third film, even without Kate, still perfor
med measurably well. Our question is; would it sustain if the franchise moved f
orward without her? Personally, I think it may but only with the right choice o
f cast or taking the story in a completely new direction.

Is Emilia Clarke the right casting choice, I honestly dont know. Whilst Game Of T
hrones is popular in this region it is unlikely that Emilia will have any signifi
cant impact on box office or a drive interest to see another film in the Underwor
ld franchise. At this stage in the franchise lifecycle, I believe our audiences
are loyal to the brand first and then followed by who is in the lead cast but it
would need to be someone of popularity and proven credibility.

When we look back at Kate, she had already made a name for herself as an actress
before the Underworld franchise came along. She had done several movies includ
ing roles in Brokedown Palace, Pearl Habor, Serendipity and Laurel Canyon. She bro
some serious credits along and people were interested in the Underworld films be
cause of that. In the case of Emilia, she really only has some minor TV credits
and of course Game Of Thrones being the breakout opportunity for her. Its not eno
ugh yet to entice audiences to continue to want to see her lead the franchise.
I do note that she will be playing the important Sarah Connor role in the next Ter
minator film, so that may increase her awareness beyond the GOT audience.

Also, I do believe that there is fatigue on both the Underworld franchise and th
e genre in general. It just may be at the end of its life and pushing it furthe
r could be a disaster. I feel the reason why our markets advised Kate or nothing
is due to the genre fatigue and the only way forward with a level of success wou
ld be to retain her as the key drawcard.

An alternative is to reimagine the entire franchise. Keep elements of the Under

world universe but go with new characters and new stories. Maybe the hero is no
t female this would at least eliminate the comparisons to Kate.

Just my thoughts. Bottom line, I dont feel Emilia will make any significant impa
ct to the franchise appeal.

Subject: UNDERWORLD - WITH EMILIA "GAME OF THRONES" CLARK

Dear Friends,

When we asked if you were interested in another go around of UNDERWORLD with or

without Kate Beckinsale you weighed in with an overwhelming Kate or nothing

Since it now looks like Kate doesnt want to do it anymore I need to ask you to h
ave another think about another chapter of the film with the star of wildly popu
lar GAME OF THRONES taking over the lead. This MAY ONLY MAKE SENSE if the show
is as popular in your markets as it is here in the US. While Sharri is checkin
g with the agencies I also to need to reach out to you for an answer asap can yo
u get back to me and let us know your interest today if possible.

Thanking in advance for your timely assistance as always, SL