Geldof and John O’Shea to reap Avatar rewards

BOB GELDOF and Manchester United star John O’Shea are among the Irish investors in line for a windfall following the runaway success of Avatar.

They are among a raft of celebrities who are set to make an average €58,000 each after investing in a scheme established by British financing firm, Ingenious Media.

The money invested in the scheme was used to back a number of movie ventures, including Avatar.