It was all a publicity stunt by Micheal Moore

[wdw4us2]

Originally posted by WDWHound


Since Moore lied about when he found out that Disney wont distribute the film, it wouldn't suprise me if he lied about the contract to.

Gee, it makes you wonder about the truthfulness of the film.

 

[crusader]

publicity stunt?

I'm shocked!

The real question is: why all the controversy now? This is a few months earlier than it was slated to be broadcast thru the talkshow news junket. As I recall, it was supposed to circumvent the mood of America on the anniversary of 9/11 and keep politics in the forefront during the election.

My guess is the polls aren't leaning in the right direction.

 

[Sirius]

Originally posted by wdwdvcdad
They never let the FACTS get in the way of their opinion.

Sounds like conservative republicans.

They survive by by lies & getting the gullible to follow along with the lies.

Sounds like pResident Bush and the whole WH gang.

 

[wdwdvcdad]

ouch. good one.

a. not a conservative republican

b. ummm...no

 

[caseymaureen]

Just an article found on the subject, according to this the film was actually blocked by Disney and cannot be released by Miramax. Therefore, the conflict is not just a publicity stunt. It may be getting a lot of publicity, but it's not just a stunt...


Miramax to Buy Michael Moore Documentary
May 13, 7:25 AM EST

By ANTHONY BREZNICAN
AP Entertainment

Miramax Films chiefs Bob and Harvey Weinstein plan to buy back Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9-11" — which Walt Disney Co. blocked Miramax from releasing — and distribute it themselves.

Under the deal, the brothers, who have a thorny relationship with parent company Disney, would not be able to distribute the movie through Miramax. They would have to find a third-party company.

Moore's film criticizes President Bush's handling of the Sept.

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11 terrorist attacks and connects the Bush family with Osama bin Laden's.

Disney chief executive Michael Eisner said last week that the company "did not want a film in the middle of the political process" because he believed that theme park and entertainment consumers "do not look for us to take sides."

Miramax co-founder Harvey Weinstein spent about $6 million on the film. He and his brother would have to repay Disney for the investment, and would likely insist on a deal that cuts Disney out of any future profits.

A similar deal was worked out in 1999 when Disney forced Miramax to give up filmmaker Kevin Smith's "Dogma," which took an irreverent approach to Catholicism with modern prophets, angels and apostles in a bid to stop the end of the world. Lions Gate Films eventually picked up "Dogma."

"We're very happy that Disney has agreed to sell `Fahrenheit 9-11' to Bob and Harvey," Miramax said in a statement. "Bob and Harvey look forward to promptly completing this transaction."

Eisner confirmed the planned deal Wednesday afternoon in a conference call with financial analysts. He also lamented the negative press he and Disney received by refusing the film. "There's not much that we can do with Miramax that's not carried in the press," he said.

In France, "Fahrenheit 9-11" was making its world premiere Wednesday as one of 18 films in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, where many new movies find business partners for distribution.

Moore did not immediately return a call for comment.

The confrontational director won an Academy Award for his 2002 documentary "Bowling for Columbine," about the Columbine High School shooting and U.S. gun control policy. The film earned $21.5 million at the box office, making it the highest-grossing documentary ever.

 

[DancingBear]

Originally posted by caseymaureen
Just an article found on the subject, according to this the film was actually blocked by Disney and cannot be released by Miramax. Therefore, the conflict is not just a publicity stunt. It may be getting a lot of publicity, but it's not just a stunt...

The stunt comes from the fact that the Weinsteins and Moore all knew that Disney was going to block distribution a year ago.