Disney offered $2 million to 13-year-old singer, but mother chose royalties
- 1Disney offered $2 million to 13-year-old Jason Weaver to sing young Simba in The Lion King.
- 2His mother and manager, Marilyn Kitty Heywood, rejected the offer and negotiated for royalties and approximately $100,000.
- 3Even 32 years later, royalties continue to arrive, and his total earnings have surpassed the rejected $2 million.
So what's the key point?
Disney offered 13-year-old Jason Weaver $2 million to sing a song. His mother chose royalties instead of the lump sum, and he is still receiving payments 32 years later.
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