A-list

The A-list is the list of the most bankable movie stars in Hollywood.

Ulmer Scale

Ulmer calls his method "The Ulmer Scale," naturally, and the A-list is part of a larger guide called The Hot List that has become an industry-standard guide in Hollywood. Lesser-known actors inhabit the B+, B, and C lists, and there is even a dreaded "Bottom of the Heap".

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The Ulmer Scale also takes into account an actor's history (box office successes vs. flops), versatility, professional demeanor, and his or her ability and willingness to travel and promote the film.

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If an actor has 100 points on the Ulmer Scale for a given budget, that means that a movie on that budgetary level can have 100% of its financing guaranteed on that actor's participation alone. Very few stars have that much clout in the "$25 million or over" range, and the ones nearest to it occupy the A-list.

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Ulmer has also developed a Hot List of directors.

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As of January 2005, Samuel Jackson holds the record for largest combined box office gross profit, after surpassing Harrison Ford.

Related Topics:
As of January 2005 - Samuel Jackson - Largest - Box office - Gross profit - Harrison Ford

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