Bill

& Ben Productions Ltd

20 Great Chapel Street, London W1F 8FW
Phone: +44 20 7734 4933
E-Mail: [email protected]

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU COULD DO...

ABSOLUTELY
ANYTHING

Bill & Ben Productions Ltd January 2012

Absolutely Anything

Absolutely Anything

Written and Directed by Terry Jones

A new 10.5m feature film scheduled for production in 2012


Starring
Terry Jones
John Cleese
Michael Palin
Terry Gilliam
Eric Idle

AND
Guest Starring
Robin Williams
(as Dennis the Dog)

Bill & Ben Productions Ltd January 2012

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Overview
Chaos ensues when hapless teacher Neil Clarke is given God-like power
for ten days. Little does he know that the planet is being tested by a
council of supremely odd world destroying aliens and his actions will
determine the fate of planet Earth. Will Neil and his dog Dennis become
the unlikely saviours of mankind? What would you do if you could do
Absolutely Anything?
Synopsis
Earth is in trouble and only one man (and his dog) can save us!
When the Court of the Inter-Galactic Council of Superior Species decides
to destroy the planet, the people of Earth are given one last chance to
prove they are exceptional beings in order to survive. The power to do
absolutely anything is given, unknowingly, to frustrated teacher and
aspiring writer Neil Clarke; the test being whether he uses his new-found
power for good or evil.
Bumbling his way through life with his loyal companion, Dennis the dog,
Neil spends his days ignoring his class, avoiding the head teacher and
lusting after his neighbour Catherine. But when Neil discovers he can
make absolutely anything happen...will he waste it on making Dennis talk,
creating a cult that worships his best mate Ray and, of course, a little
self-improvement or will he ultimately step up, save the world and get
the girl?

Bill & Ben Productions Ltd January 2012

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Positioning
ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING is a Sci-Fi fantasy comedy with a love story at its
core. Not only does it promise great roles for high profile cast, its Monty
Python attachment makes it a project of instant interest and brings the
film an already established audience, which can only be built upon with
the additional cast still to attach.
Its offbeat humor will resonate with audiences worldwide. It is precisely
the kind of entertaining and distinctive fare that has appeal across all
media that buyers are keen to acquire.
Tapping into the huge following that Monty Python has is key to the
success of the film. This will not be a difficult proposition given that they
are already an established brand with a huge likeability factor and have a
comedic approach that appeals to worldwide markets and is accessible to
audiences of all ages both male and female.
ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING has real mainstream marketability and potential
and brings to mind comparable titles such as Bruce Almighty, Mars
Attacks, A Fish Called Wanda, Shaun of the Dead, Hitchhikers Guide to the
Galaxy.
The film perfectly combines both tried and tested comedy elements of
old and mixes them with the new, adding a refreshing slant to the genre,
keeping it contemporary and adding yet another strand to an already
wide appeal, mainstream film.
With solid casting and a well-devised marketing strategy, the films appeal
will go beyond its strong theatrical value thus guaranteeing ancillary
interest particularly DVD and VOD, widening the audience base, and
ensuring it meets its full market potential. Older titles of this ilk are still
generating business and thus give a good indication that the film will have

Bill & Ben Productions Ltd January 2012

Absolutely Anything
Positioning

ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING has real mainstream marketability and potential
and brings to mind comparable titles such as Bruce Almighty, Mars
Attacks, A Fish Called Wanda, Shaun of the Dead, Hitchhikers Guide to the
Galaxy.
The film perfectly combines both tried and tested comedy elements of
old and mixes them with the new, adding a refreshing slant to the genre,
keeping it contemporary and adding yet another strand to an already
wide appeal, mainstream film.
With solid casting and a well-devised marketing strategy, the films appeal
will go beyond its strong theatrical value thus guaranteeing ancillary
interest particularly DVD and VOD, widening the audience base, and
ensuring it meets its full market potential. Older titles of this ilk are still
generating business and thus give a good indication that the film will have
a long shelf life.
With its unique visual and special effects, and supported by a commercial
cast, the film will be an assured fresh and original cinematic experience

Bill & Ben Productions Ltd January 2012

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The Team
Terry Jones (Writer / Director)

Also Directed by Terry Jones:

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1974)
Life of Brian (1979)
The Meaning of Life (1983)
Personal Services (1987)
Erik the Viking (1989)
The Wind in the Willows (1996)

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CAST

Robin Williams

John Cleese

Eric Idle

Terry Gilliam

Michael Palin

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Bill & Ben Productions

First meeting when they were 4 years old, Bill Jones and Ben Timlett grew up
together in Camberwell, South London.

In 1998 they formed Bill and Ben Productions, a boutique production company
in the heart of Soho, London, focused on both short and long form media.
Producing and directing films, documentaries, commercials and music promo's.

In 2010 Bill Jones and Ben Timlett received two nominations each in the best
direction and best
production categories of the 62nd PRIME TIME EMMY AWARDS.

Bill and Ben's clients include BBC, SKY. EPIX, IFC, EMI MUSIC, MERCURY
RECORDS, SONY, SUNDANCE CHANNEL, ARTE, TRINITY and WARNER.

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Comparable Titles
Bruce Almighty (2003)
Gross Box Office: $484,592,874 (Worldwide)

The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (2005)

Gross Box Office $104,478,416 (Worldwide)

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Comparable Titles (Cont.)
Mars Attacks (1996)
Gross Box Office $101,371,017 (Worldwide)

Paul (2011)
Gross Box Office: $97,984,015 (Worldwide)
Note:
Theatrical (ie. cinema) revenues only
account for about 25% of the total
revenues, with video (including DVD)
taking about 40%; television accounting
for 28% and ancillary revenues the final
7%. As such these numbers can
effectively by multiplied by 4.

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Schedule, Budget & Finance
Pre-Production: May 1st June 28th 2012
Production: June 27th August 16th 2012
Post Production: August 17th 2012 January 22nd 2013


TOTAL BUDGET: 13,300,000

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Projected Sales
ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING - Estimates('000s),12/1/12
TERRITORIES
USA & Canada
North America Total

High $
12000
12000

Low $
8000
8000

200
1000
2000
70
800
80
650
100
125
3000
8025

150
650
1250
40
600
65
450
75
85
1750
5115

Denmark
Finland
Norway
Sweden
Scandinavia Total
Iceland

120
85
80
250
535
40

65
50
45
175
335
25

Bulgaria
CIS
Croatia
Czech & Slovak Republics
Hungary
Poland
Romania
Serbia & ex-Yugoslavia
Eastern Europe Total

20
350
50
60
50
175
40
25
770

Benelux
France
Germany/Austria
Greece
Italy
Portugal
Spain
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom & Ireland
Western Europe Total

China
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Japan
Korea
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
Taiwan
Thailand
Asia Total
Argentina/Paraguay/Uruguay
Brazil

Th/Vid

All TV

10
200
35
45
40
125
30
15
500

30
65
15
1000
250
25
25
30
40
30
1510

20
40
10
575
175
20
20
25
30
20
935

80
175

50
140

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Bill & Ben Productions Ltd January 2012

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Projected Sales (cont.)

ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING - Estimates('000s),12/1/12

TERRITORIES
Central America
Chile
Colombia
Dominican Republic
Mexico
Peru/Ecuador/Bolivia
Venezuela
West Indies
Pan Latin American Pay TV
Latin America Total
Australia
New Zealand
Australia/NZ
Israel
Middle East
South Africa & Africa
India/Pakistan/Sri Lanka
Various
Airlines
Hotels and Motels Worldwide Deal
Other Total
Pan-Asia TV*
Pan-Latin America TV*
Eastern Europe TV
Africa TV
Msc. TV
Multi-Territorial TV Total

High $
100
15
25
10
200
20
15
10
100
1315

Low $
80
10
15
5
160
15
10
5
75
565

2000
250
2250

1250
155
1405

60
80
60
60

45
50
45
40

400
700
1360

250
455
885

50
60
20
15

35
45
15
10

145

105

Th/Vid

All TV

Grand Total
27950
17870
0
Note: This information is strictly confidential. The figures contained herein are estimates only,
for internal use. We expressly discalim any liability or responsiblity should these figures be
construed as or presented as anything other than estimates/projections of potential numbers.

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