By Lee Pfeiffer
As we reported previously, the once mighty stable of Hollywood "A" list stars who could demand and receive $15-$20 million paychecks is in danger of becoming extinct. Many films with big name stars attached to them have under-performed or bombed outright, while low-brow comedies like The Hangover gross hundreds of millions of dollars. Decades ago, half the fun of seeing a disaster movie was to relish the all-star casts being burned and drowned. However, there are virtually no all-star films left, thanks to soaring salaries. Still, that didn't stop audiences from packing theaters for the recent blockbuster 2012. The independently-made horror film Paranormal Activity cost only $15,000 and boasted no stars whatsoever. It just became the highest grossing "R" rated movie ever, with over $100 million to date. Studios are not enthused about dealing with the egos and demands that stars bring to projects, especially when they don't pull in the crowds they once did. For more click here