May 6th, 2004--Disney tries to stop the release of F-911.

[tjwash]

Set the way back machine a couple of years:

Disney may block anti-Bush film
Media company attempts to stop Miramax unit from releasing Michael Moore documentary.
May 6, 2004: 8:14 AM EDT

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Oscar-winning filmmaker Michael Moore's documentary critical of President Bush, and linking him with powerful Saudi families, including that of Osama bin Laden, is sparking the latest fight within Walt Disney Co.

Moore said in a letter on his Web site Wednesday that he was informed Tuesday that Disney has moved to prevent its Miramax Films unit from distributing "Fahrenheit 9/11." The New York Times and trade publication Daily Variety confirmed that Disney is blocking distribution of the film. The film, set to make its debut at the Cannes film festival later this month, has yet to be released.

The Disney edict could herald the bloodiest political battle yet between Miramax's feisty co-chairman, Harvey Weinstein, and Disney CEO Michael Eisner, who oversaw the purchase of Miramax a decade ago, trade publication Daily Variety said.

"Fahrenheit 9/11," is Moore's follow-up to his Academy Award-winning "Bowling for Columbine." Rumors had been circulating of a July release in North America, but the film does not appear on Miramax's summer schedule, the Daily Variety said.

Great find by Atrios. :toast:

[Vincardog]

1. Any Disney stock holders out there? They are giving your money away,

They passed on F911 and are not taking any adds for the latest propaganda. How is that working for you?

[patricia92243]

2. I wonder what Walt would say about his company being used as a

political hitman? I don't know if he was a memeber of the dark side, but even if he was, I don't think he would approve.

[tjwash]

3. If alive, they would treat him the same way KFC treated Harlon Sanders.

Like complete crap, on a tight allowance, and with no decision making power or say in anything.

[RobertSeattle]

4. And F911 didn't "make up" anything

Facts are Facts. Too bad the wingers didn't care for Moore's interpretation of the facts.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. Excellent point! K&R.

But airing "The Path to 9/11" in an election year is perfectly okay. We need to remind them of this hypocrisy every chance we get...:grr: