Jon Peters

Jon Peters Trivia

Superman Reborn and Wild Wild West

I 1997, Jon Peters hired Kevin Smith as a writer for the Superman Reborn movie. During their discussions, Peters expressed his unconventional ideas for the film. He didnt want Superman to wear the suit or fly, and he even wanted Superman to fight a giant spider in the end. However, Smith eventually left the project, and the Superman Reborn movie never materialized. Interestingly, in 1999, Jon Peters produced Wild Wild West, a film that featured its heroes being attacked by a giant spider in the end.

Head of Sony Pictures and Hit and Run

Jon Peters, together with his partner Peter Guber, was once the head of Sony Pictures. Their journey with the company is detailed in the book Hit and Run: How Jon Peters and Peter Guber Took Sony for a Ride in Hollywood, written by Nancy Griffin and Kim Masters. The book suggests that despite Peters success as a producer, he has a tendency towards violence and has difficulty reading.

From Hair Stylist to Producer

Before his career as a producer, Jon Peters worked as a hair stylist for Barbra Streisand. During this time, he even dated Streisand from 1973 to 1982. It was through this connection that Peters got his break into the world of producing.

Involvement in A Star Is Born (2018)

Jon Peters was credited as a producer on the 2018 version of A Star Is Born. However, his involvement was solely due to holding the rights to the previous 1976 version. Bradley Cooper, the director of the 2018 version, made it clear through several interviews that Peters had no involvement on set and was actually banned from the production.

Superman Franchise and Man of Steel (2013)

Jon Peters purchased the film rights to the Superman franchise in the early 1990s from Warner Bros. For the film Man of Steel (2013), Peters received a seven-figure fee upfront. However, in exchange, he was banned from the set and did no publicity for the film. This was reportedly at the request of producer Christopher Nolan.

Influence on Batman (1989)

Jon Peters played a role in shaping the 1989 film Batman. It was his idea to cast Michael Keaton in the title role after seeing him in the film Clean and Sober (1988). Director Tim Burton initially had doubts, but after a screen test, both Peters and Burton agreed that Keaton was a perfect fit for the role. Additionally, Peters, who was dating Kim Basinger at the time, suggested including songs by Prince in the film, as he was a Prince fan. The connection between The Joker and Prince seemed appropriate, considering Basinger was dating Peters and Prince simultaneously.

Personal Life and Relationships

Jon Peters personal life has been eventful. He has been romantically involved with several of the women he did hair for in their films, including Barbra Streisand and Kim Basinger. He also has a son, Christopher Peters, with his ex-wife, Lesley Ann Warren.

Other Trivial Facts

• For the film Superman Returns, Peters personally suggested Sean Penn as Superman, while Kevin Smith wanted Ben Affleck for the role.
• He partly inspired Warren Beattys character George in the film Shampoo (1975).
• Jon Peters briefly appeared in The Ten Commandments (1956) as part of a large group scene.
• During the production of Batman (1989), Peters started dating Kim Basinger, who played the films love interest. This happened after Basinger divorced her abusive ex-husband, who was also a hairdresser, named Ron Snyder.
• Jon Peters was married to Pamela Anderson for only 12 days in 2020.
• He used to have a raging addiction to Vicodin, which began as pain medication for a knee injury sustained during his martial arts training.
• Jon Peters holds a black belt in Brazilian Jujitsu.
• In 2007, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

These are just some of the trivia tidbits that provide an intriguing glimpse into the life and career of Jon Peters.

Filmografi

Bio

• Født den 2. juni 1945 i Van Nuys, Californien, USA
• Startede sin karriere som barneskuespiller i filmen The Ten Commandments (1956)
• Tilbragte en stor del af sin barndom på opdragelsesanstalter
• Blev frisør som 14-årig og åbnede senere Jon Peters Salon på Rodeo Drive
• Opbyggede en stor og berømt klientel i sin salon
• Blev kendt for at være priviligeret med hemmeligheder fra de riges og berømtes liv
• Faldt i 1973 for sin klient Barbra Streisand og begyndte at styre hendes musik- og filmkarriere
• Producerede hendes succesfulde film A Star Is Born (1976)
• Producerede flere populære Streisand-albums, herunder The Main Event, The Eyes of Laura Mars og Caddyshack
• Blev en A-list producer og har opretholdt denne status i mere end 30 år
• Dannede i 1980 selskabet Guber-Peters sammen med Peter Guber og Neil Bogart
• De blev kendt for at tage store risici og skabe store kritiske og økonomiske succeser som Missing, Flashdance, The Color Purple, Witches of Eastwick, Gorillas in the Mist og Rain Man
• Grundlagde senere Peters Entertainment og producerede storhits som Batman Returns, Wild Wild West, Ali og Superman Returns
• Har modtaget over 254 nomineringer og vundet flere Oscars, Golden Globes og Grammy Awards
• Samlet indtjening overstiger 6 milliarder dollars på verdensplan
• Er stolt far til fem børn: Christopher, Caleigh, Jordan, Skye og Kendyl
• Støtter flere velgørende organisationer gennem Peters Family Foundation

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