Carolco Pictures, headed by Mario Kassar and Andrew Vajna, buys Hemdales 50% stake for $10 million. Pictured: Mario Kassar(Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
After Carolco files for bankruptcy, Kassar and Vanja buy the defunct companys Terminator rights at auction for $8 million through their new venture, C-2 Pictures. Soon after, they acquire Hurds 50% interest for $7 million. Pictured: Andrew Vanja(Frank Micelotta / Getty Images)
Kassar and Vanja 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. Pictured: Producer Jeffrey Silver, Derek Anderson, Director McG, and producer Victor Kubicek(Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
