Disney Stops Miramax From Releasing Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 911"

xanax · 18th May 2004, 00:18

"The Walt Disney Company will not allow its specialty division, Miramax Films, to distribute Michael Moore's anticipated new documentary "Fahrenheit 911," the director said early today. Moore announced the news to his large Internet audience with a letter entitled, "Disney Has Blocked the Distribution of My New Film." The movie, which was financed by Miramax, is set to have its world premiere later this month at the Cannes Film Festival."

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ElChevelle · 18th May 2004, 00:42

That's nearly 2 weeks old and impressive that Disney may be caving into Moore due to all the media scrutiny they've received over the whole thing.

Fickle · 19th May 2004, 15:19

I wonder if it will have as creative editing as Bowling for Columbine

White Raven · 23rd May 2004, 05:26

I believe this just further cements the idea that Disney does indeed, lick salty balls.
Censorship is retarded.

OH NO, IT HAS 911 IN IT, IT MIGHT TRAUMATISE A WHOLE .00000000002% OF THE PUBLIC! BAN IT! BAN IT!

MegaRock · 23rd May 2004, 19:12

Last I heard the producers bought the rights back and are marketing it to other distributors. It's gonna come out, you can bet on it during an election year if the Democrats have to market it themselves.

I also believe it won an award at Cannes.

ElChevelle · 23rd May 2004, 19:15

http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....74#post1360674

sidd · 31st May 2004, 09:57

well, censorship is bad, true. But Michael Moore is an evil, tubby, moneygrubbing niche-pimp. So it sort of works out.

By the way, does anyone know why the movie is called farenheit: 911? like what on earth does it have to do with the book?

zootm · 31st May 2004, 12:30

the book is about breaking down peoples' freedoms by removing the printed word - the film is (i assume) about removing freedoms under the thin veil of "the war on terror".

sidd · 31st May 2004, 15:19

oh i see.

i suppose there is some kind of connection there.

fwgx · 4th June 2004, 17:17

I think the title refers the the furory that has occured since 11/9.

18th May 2004, 00:18	#1
xanax Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: a non-english-speaking country Posts: 201	Disney Stops Miramax From Releasing Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 911" "The Walt Disney Company will not allow its specialty division, Miramax Films, to distribute Michael Moore's anticipated new documentary "Fahrenheit 911," the director said early today. Moore announced the news to his large Internet audience with a letter entitled, "Disney Has Blocked the Distribution of My New Film." The movie, which was financed by Miramax, is set to have its world premiere later this month at the Cannes Film Festival." Read more... http//michaelmoore.com My blog - My page at Deviantart.com - My page at KDE-look.org

19th May 2004, 15:19	#3
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White Raven Little Winged One Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada, now UK Posts: 4,152	I believe this just further cements the idea that Disney does indeed, lick salty balls. Censorship is retarded. OH NO, IT HAS 911 IN IT, IT MIGHT TRAUMATISE A WHOLE .00000000002% OF THE PUBLIC! BAN IT! BAN IT! just as feathery as ever

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MegaRock Forum King Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Inside my water bong Posts: 6,775	Last I heard the producers bought the rights back and are marketing it to other distributors. It's gonna come out, you can bet on it during an election year if the Democrats have to market it themselves. I also believe it won an award at Cannes. 1001. FM - Megarock Radio - St. Louis Since 1998! Tune In Now! Corporate Radio Sucks! No suits, all rock!

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fwgx Rudolf the Red. (Forum King) Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 9,315	I think the title refers the the furory that has occured since 11/9. .: fwgx.co.uk.:.My art:. "We think science is interesting and if you disagree, you can fuck off."

18th May 2004, 00:42	#2
ElChevelle Moderator Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the MANCANNON! Posts: 22,430	That's nearly 2 weeks old and impressive that Disney may be caving into Moore due to all the media scrutiny they've received over the whole thing.

23rd May 2004, 19:15	#6
ElChevelle Moderator Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the MANCANNON! Posts: 22,430	http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....74#post1360674

31st May 2004, 09:57	#7
sidd Major Dude Join Date: May 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,353	well, censorship is bad, true. But Michael Moore is an evil, tubby, moneygrubbing niche-pimp. So it sort of works out. By the way, does anyone know why the movie is called farenheit: 911? like what on earth does it have to do with the book?

31st May 2004, 12:30	#8
zootm Forum King Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: the nether reaches of bonnie scotland Posts: 13,378	the book is about breaking down peoples' freedoms by removing the printed word - the film is (i assume) about removing freedoms under the thin veil of "the war on terror".

31st May 2004, 15:19	#9
sidd Major Dude Join Date: May 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,353	oh i see. i suppose there is some kind of connection there.

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