Brando Contract Jeopardises Mind Terrorists

Variety has reported that production of the upcoming 'Mind Terrorists' has been thrown into doubt following recent revelations regarding the agreed contract of the late Marlon Brando. According to sources, Brando auditioned for the role of Jefferson Franklin M.D. in late 2003, only months prior to his death. After a successful screen-test, Brando was offered the role and a contract was signed in November 03. The contract, which producers believed was subject to Brando's manifest existence on planet earth, is, in fact, an 'endless decree', which stipulates that:

"as long as the name and life history of Marlon Brando is understood contextually by residents of the Milky Way and/or existing or discovered surrounding realms, the 'Mind Terrorists' contract agreed by Mr Brando in November 2003 AD is withstanding."

According to legal experts, this means that irregardless of who stars in the film 'Mind Terrorists' or "any film which bears a similar plot or title", the contract agreed by Mr Brando must be honoured and his descendants are entitled to compensation should the film be made.

Unfortunately for the film's producers, the contract is mired in celebrated Brandonian hubris and contains the following stipulations:

Mr Brando will be paid an initial fee of 87 million dollars for his portrayal of Jefferson Franklin M.D.

Mr Brando is entitled to 200% of the film's box office, meaning whatever profit the film makes in itself must be paid to Mr Brando and an equal financial equivalent must also be paid to Mr Brando.

No images, stills, video, audio or likeness of Mr Brando may be used in the production or marketing of 'Mind Terrorists' and any mention of his name in conjunction with the film, in print or video, is defamatory and will result in a fine of 12 million dollars, to be paid by the producers of said film.

Mr Brando reserves full intellectual copyright over the screenplay, film, and merchandising of 'Mind Terrorists' and any use of such in private or public is prohibited.

The producers of 'Mind Terrorists were apparently reeling last night over this "oversight" and were "reviewing various legal avenues" in regards to the contract. Unfortunately, the Brando contract states that:

Any attempt to review legal avenues relating to 'Mind Terrorists' is a dereliction of the contract of Mr Brando and will be punished by immediate criminal proceedings.

The producers have since committed suicide.