James Gandolfini gave ‘Sopranos’ co-stars $33K each to end contract dispute, save show

James Gandolfini proved he’s always been a generous man. The late “Sopranos” star looked out for his fellow castmates and gifted each of them $33,000 after an HBO contract dispute, according to a new book. The tell-all, titled “Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers,” outlines that Gandolfini signed a contract that would pay him $5 million per season. HBO doubled his salary after the third season aired in 2001. However, the “Enough Said” star and his team repeatedly asked for higher compensation after that and even went so far as to file a breach of contract lawsuit in Los… Read Full Article