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April 11, 2007 —

Despite hearing whispers around Hollywood there were troubles making the film adaptation of "Sahara," Breck Eisner said Wednesday he decided to direct the movie because he thought it could lead to a lucrative franchise.

Eisner was the latest witness to testify in a trial involving dueling lawsuits over the 2005 film that starred Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz. Over the past 2 1/2 months, jurors have seen a steady stream of screenwriters, executives and lawyers who have testified about the struggles to put "Sahara" on the big screen.

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