USA: deal reached for Michael Moore film rights
According to the New York Times, "Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the principals of the Walt Disney Company's Miramax Films division, on Friday personally acquired the rights to the Michael Moore documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11," bringing the movie a step closer to American theaters. Although Miramax had bankrolled the documentary, which harshly criticizes President Bush and his decision to wage war in Iraq, Disney refused to let the unit, its art-house subsidiary, distribute it. Under the deal worked out with Disney, the Weinsteins will reimburse Disney for the $6 million production cost of "Fahrenheit 9/11." Miramax and Disney also agreed to donate any "monetary benefit" from the deal to charity, according to a joint statement.
Source: New York Times
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