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Mel Gibson at the Grauman's Mann Chinese Theater on April 28, 2009 in Hollywood, California.<br>Steve Granitz/WireImage.comUs Magazine
An agreement was reached Friday, when Gibson's attorneys asked the judge to scrap the trial, announced they were settling "in principal."
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Benedict Fitzgerald sued Gibson and several film companies for $10 million in February 2008, claiming that the actor and others vastly understated the budget for the Passion blockbuster, the Associated Press reports.
The screenwriter's suit claimed Gibson told him the budget for the movie would be in the $4 million to $7 million range, but that it was significantly higher. Fitzgerald also claimed that Gibson told him he would not receive any money from the film, but considered it a gift of his faith.
His attorneys also stated that Gibson spent tens of thousands of dollars on his children's education while filming in Italy and paid a chiropractor $78,000. They contended those expenses lowered payments to Fitzgerald.
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Several of the lawsuit's claims had been thrown out and in recent hearings, attorneys for Gibson said the actual amount in dispute was significantly lower.
In April, Gibson filed for divorce from his wife, Robyn, after 28 years of marriage. She may be entitled to half of his estimated $900 million fortune.
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JennaI've seen the movie, read the bibles, and studied the history behind the flim, and it's resources...And conclued that the film is correct in the telling of the life of Christ...The movie was about the faith and love one has to Christ, there shouldn't be a need for a lawsuit, for greed is one of the seven deadly sins. Mel done a great job with the movie, he researched long areport abuseposted May 27, 2009 12:47 AM PDT
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Craig Mjuicy!report abuseposted May 19, 2009 11:35 AM PDT
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Craig Mjuicy!report abuseposted May 19, 2009 11:35 AM PDT
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awchewMel is a stupid dumb ass, hope his wife takes him to the cleaners and then screws him up real good. He's a piece of work and God is watching Melreport abuseposted May 18, 2009 5:26 PM PDT
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MurielLthis is a terrible statement.and greed is all that there is.being that the film was in correct.should leave for no payment of money on anyones part.mel gibson being the better actor should have known better.than to do such a film.report abuseposted May 18, 2009 5:00 PM PDT
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JoShidaRagFitzgerald is a money grubbing weasel & is known for it throughout the industry.Phony as a three dollar Bill...report abuseposted May 18, 2009 4:10 PM PDT
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