Sony Close to DVD Deal on Fahrenheit 9/11

[Beaker]

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=entertainmentNews&storyID=5611599

Sony Close to DVD Deal on Fahrenheit 9/11

Wed Jul 7, 2004 03:22 PM ET


LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sony Corp.'s home entertainment division is close to acquiring DVD and home video rights to Michael Moore's controversial documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11," Hollywood trade paper Daily Variety reported on Wednesday.
The report that a home entertainment deal is near comes as Moore's scathing critique of President Bush and the U.S.-led war in Iraq is headed for release in several overseas markets.

The film, which grossed a record $60 million during its first six days in the United States and Canada, the most ever for a political documentary, was slated to open in France, Switzerland, Belgium and the Middle East on Wednesday and in Britain on Thursday. It debuts in several Latin American nations next week...

...But Variety said Sony was nearing a deal to release DVD and VHS versions of "Fahrenheit" this fall through its Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment unit. Other bidders included NBC Universal and Lions Gate Entertainment, which is one of the film's two domestic distributors. Moore's last documentary, his Oscar-winning "Bowling for Columbine," which explored gun violence in America, grossed just over $21 million during its nine-month run at the box office and, according to Variety, generated $12 million in home video revenues.

I'd like to see it released at least a month before the election- we could have our own October Surprise on our hands...

[David__77]

1. These international releases are a good thing.

I'm glad that Moore's patriotic critique of the Bush clique will be aired to a world audience. It's important for everyone to know that there are many Americans who aren't evil assholes.

[0rganism]

2. I wonder what kind of reviews it will get in the Middle East

Should be interesting to see how it plays in Saudi Arabia -- wait, do they allow movies in Saudi Arabia?

[FighttheFuture]

4. Yes, but only your head is allowed in the viewing room....

[Snoggera]

3. I am so desperate to see it

I can't stand it. I won't have the opportunity to drive to Albuquerque for some time, and that's the closest place I know of that has it. Is it showing in Amarillo? I'll have to check.

[fearnobush]

6. Amarillo, TX

<http://www.f911tix.com/results.php?st=TX>

[The Sushi Bandit]

5. I want 5,000 free copies to give away in front of churches

especially the ones that give their lists to the repukes

[Citizen Daryl]

7. I Wrote An Email to Michael Moore ...

... no idea if he'll get it. Suggested that he sell it at an SRP of $9.99. Also suggested that he include subtitles in as many languages as possible, not just Spanish and French.

Maybe a few more people can suggest it.