Despite the drama, Anderson and Kubicek appeared cool on the evening of May 14, walking the carpet at the premiere of "Terminator Salvation" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. The rookie producers made a beeline for Bale when he arrived and posed for pictures with studio executives and director McG, all while being trailed by their own photographer.
"It's very exciting and very humbling," Anderson said as he entered the theater, where his and Kubicek's names flashed on the screen in huge letters above the title.
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'Terminator': a timeline
1984
The original "The Terminator" is released. Made for only $6.4 million, it grosses more than $78 million around the globe. Production company Hemdale Films owns 50% of the rights. The other half is owned by producer Gale Anne Hurd, who acquired them for $1 from writer-director James Cameron, then her producing partner and later her husband.
1990
Carolco Pictures, headed by Mario Kassar and Andrew Vajna, buys Hemdale's 50% stake for $10 million.
1991
"Terminator 2: Judgment Day," the first movie with production costs of more than $100 million, is a smash hit, grossing more than $500 million worldwide.
1997
After Carolco files for bankruptcy, Kassar and Vajna buy the defunct company's "Terminator" rights at auction for $8 million through their new venture, C-2 Pictures. Soon after, they acquire Hurd's 50% interest for $7 million.
2003
"Terminator 3" is released to mixed response from fans and $433 million in worldwide ticket sales.
2006-07
Kassar and Vajna decide to dissolve their business partnership. Hollywood newcomers Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek purchase the rights with $25 million they received from hedge fund Pacificor and start work on "Terminator Salvation."
Source: Times research
