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Ben Affleck & Matt Damon Secure Netflix Bonus Deal for 'The Rip' Crew

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have negotiated a groundbreaking deal with Netflix for their upcoming film 'The Rip,' which could provide performance-based bonuses to all 1,200 cast and crew members. This contrasts with the standard streaming model of fixed upfront payments, offering extra compensation if the film hits certain success metrics on the platform. Affleck emphasized the need to adapt industry pay structures to ensure a "decent middle-class wage" for behind-the-scenes workers. The deal, orchestrated through their production company Artists Equity, is being closely watched as a potential new standard for streaming compensation.

Key Points: Affleck, Damon Push Netflix for Crew Bonuses on 'The Rip'

  • New Netflix bonus deal for film crews
  • Performance-based pay model shift
  • Affleck advocates for "decent middle-class wage"
  • Deal covers all 1,200 workers
  • Success measured over 90-day window
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Ben Affleck, Matt Damon push Netflix for bonus deal on 'The Rip'

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon broker a Netflix deal offering performance bonuses for all cast and crew of their new film 'The Rip,' challenging streaming pay norms.

"If you work on a project and it is successful, you ought to benefit from that. - Ben Affleck"

Washington DC, January 14

The upcoming Netflix film 'The Rip' seems to be making headlines even before its release, not just for its stars but for a new deal that puts film crews first.

According to Variety, actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have worked with Netflix on a special agreement that could give 'bonuses' to all cast and crew members if the film performs well on the platform.

The move is being seen as a big step, as streaming films usually pay workers a fixed amount and do not offer extra money even if a film becomes a hit. With The Rip, that system might just change.

While speaking to Variety at the worldwide premiere of The Rip in New York on Tuesday night, Affleck opened up about how important he feels the need for a "decent middle wage" is for people who work behind the scenes. He also shared why he and Damon wanted a new kind of deal for the upcoming film.

"Well, I would not characterise it as, like, an effort to do something commendable or using a platform. Really, like, this business is changing, and in order to maintain the integrity of it and to provide the decent middle-class wage that's been provided for decades in this country, you've got to have compensation that works for people. And as you've seen, there's been a lot of tumult, change, and transition, and so you have to adapt," Affleck told Variety.

"There's no guarantee that everyone's going to get rich and be successful, but if you work on a project and it is successful, you ought to benefit from that," he added.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, the deal was made through Affleck and Damon's production company, Artists Equity. It is different from Netflix's usual way of paying workers, in which cast and crew receive a fixed amount upfront, set in advance.

Under this agreement, all 1,200 people who worked on 'The Rip' will be able to receive a one-time bonus if the film meets Netflix's performance targets. The film's performance will be evaluated over its first 90 days on the platform and compared with other Netflix titles.

The Rip follows the story of two Miami cops who find hidden money. The new pay model is being closely watched, as it could influence how streaming platforms treat film workers in the future.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally, someone is thinking about the people behind the camera. The fixed-pay model on streaming platforms has always felt unfair. If the film makes money, why shouldn't everyone who built it share in that success? Big respect to Affleck and Damon.
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Arjun K
Interesting move. But I'm curious about the "performance targets" – Netflix is famously secretive about its viewership data. How transparent will this bonus process really be for the crew? The intent is good, but the execution needs to be clear.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in media, this is a huge deal. The "decent middle-class wage" point hits home. The gig economy and streaming have made stable incomes harder. If this model works, it could protect jobs and skills in the industry worldwide.
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Karthik V
Waah! This is how you use your star power – for the betterment of the entire team. Our big Bollywood stars should take note. The spot boys, light technicians, makeup artists... they are the real backbone. More power to such ideas!
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Michael C
A step in the right direction, but let's be real – Affleck and Damon are multi-millionaires. This deal is great PR and the right thing to do, but true change will come when unions and collective bargaining force all streamers to adopt this, not just one film.

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