How substantial was it? I think Lee's rationale may be that when VCI or BU approach him, he knows they are small outfits that can't offer much renumeration, thus he'll settle for what they can offer because he wants to make it happen. Whereas WB is a company with huge pockets, and what they...
I'm 90% positive it is. THE OFFSPRING was released by indie outfit The Movie Store, their assets are part of the MGM library, and previous TMS films like BASIC TRAINING and THE PARTY ANIMAL are already out or pending.