Disney joins anti-Moore campaign

[cherrynegra]

Disney joins anti-Moore campaign

www.salon.com

From the press release:

MOVE OVER MICHAEL MOORE…
Disney & Move America Forward
Team Up to Show a Brighter Side of America

(SACRAMENTO) -- Move America Forward is teaming up with Walt Disney Pictures to present an exclusive screening of Disney's "America's Heart & Soul" on Monday, June 28, 2004 at the Crest Theater in Sacramento, California. The private screening takes place at 1:00 PM and members of the news media are invited to attend. "Americas Heart & Soul" opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, July 2nd.

Unlike the negative and misleading storyline of Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11," Disney's "America's Heart & Soul" features a collection of upbeat storylines of real life Americans who pursue their passions in a way that underscores what makes America a great nation.

WHAT: Screening of Walt Disney Pictures' "America's Heart & Soul"
WHO: Representatives of Walt Disney Pictures
Howard Kaloogian, Chairman, Move America Forward
Melanie Morgan, Vice Chairman, Move America Forward
[Melanie is also a talk show host on KSFO 560 AM San Francisco]
Eric Hogue, KTKZ 1380 AM Sacramento
Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck
Political Leaders
Business Leaders
Invited members of the community

Columnist's Commentary

So now Disney is collaborating with the conservative group that tried in vain to keep Fahrenheit 9/11 out of theaters and threatened CBS last year until the network agreed to drop its TV movie "The Reagans." (The leader of this group, Howard Kaloogian, was also involved in the unseating of California Gov. Gray Davis). You'll remember that Fahrenheit was originally scheduled to be released by Disney's Miramax unit, but the company dropped Michael Moore's movie because of the film's content. Now we have a better window into Disney's rationale.

Sorry we missed this press screening of Disney's film "America's Heart & Soul," which the company is touting as a cinematic antidote to Fahrenheit 9/11. On the VIP list, the invite says, were Disney reps, Howard Kaloogian and his colleagues -- and Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse!

On its Web site, Move America Forward complains that: "Those who oppose the War on Terror have the mouthpiece of the mainstream media to disseminate their propaganda to the entire nation in an almost unchallenged effort. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week it is bash America, bash the military and bash the Bush administration." This, of course, is hardly true -- but it's even more ridiculous now that the company that owns ABC News is associated directly with Howard Kaloogian's anti-Moore efforts.

Michael Moore's reaction to the Disney/Kaloogian alliance: "Disney joining forces with the right wing kooks who have come together to attempt to censor Fahrenheit 9/11 must mean that Dumbo is now in charge of the company's strategic decisions. First, Disney tried to stop the movie from being released and now it is aligning itself with the very people who are trying to intimidate the movie theaters from showing the movie. Even Daffy Duck would tell you this makes no sense. This latest development only further disproves what Michael Eisner had claimed about 'politics' not being behind Disney's decision not to distribute Fahrenheit 9/11."

 

[cherrynegra]

I thought I'd post this not as a political statement, but as a contrast to the fact that Disney decided not to release Farenheit 9/11 because it deemed it too political, but has decided to work with a political group promoting Disney's film "America's Heart and Soul" and bashing F 9/11. I guess I'm just a little confused here. I frankly could care less about the political machinations at play here, if any. I'm more interested in why Disney, the corporation, would participate with a political group and agree to be on a press release slamming a film it didn't want to release.

The political group here Disney is aligning themselves with is of no interest to me. Liberal or conservative. I guess my question would be, What's in it for Disney? Are they hoping to reap some of the anti-Moore sentiment to promote a Disney film? Very interesting.

 

[JBSLJames]

Is Disney Supporting this film, this view of America that is more in line with the Disney 'concept', or are they in line with this bashing of Moore. I see it as more, they are supporting the film. Others are tying the film into the anti-Moore look at America. Has Disney spent advertising dollars to break down F-0/11? Please Help, I can't read.

 

[cherrynegra]

Is Disney Supporting this film, this view of America that is more in line with the Disney 'concept', or are they in line with this bashing of Moore. I see it as more, they are supporting the film. Others are tying the film into the anti-Moore look at America. Has Disney spent advertising dollars to break down F-0/11? Please Help, I can't read.

Okay, first of all, you can cut the snippy attitude. Secondly, although Disney as a corporation is not spending dollars to promote an anti-Moore campaign, they are giving them permission to place the company name all over the materials. Again, I thought it was interesting they were lending their name, or appeared to be, to a political group who has a stated agenda, when they have claimed in the past that anything deemed political was bad for business. I was merely looking at this from a business stand point.

Look, you've made it perfectly clear which side you're for. I only posted this article because it was an interesting dichotamy. If you disagree, fine. But you don't have to be rude about it.

 

[The_CEO]

Fahrenheit 9/11 is a wakeup call to all americans. Of course Pro Bush people aren't going to agree.

 

[General Grizz]

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[celticdog]

Fahrenheit 9/11 is a wakeup call to all americans. Of course Pro Bush people aren't going to agree.

Wake up call to what???? You mean like "Bowling for Columbine" was a "wake up call" for the gun industy. It had no affect whatsoever.

The content of f-9/11 was nothing new that any good democrat or well informed liberal hasn't heard or seen before. Moore just re-arrange it to spread his own personal agenda. Moore does not make documentaries he makes mockumentaries. Moore distorts the truth for his own financial gain. He's not part of any solution Moore is part of the problem.

I for one am glad that Disney has decided to take a formal stand and promote "America's Heart and Soul" I am also glad that they've decided to take a stand and be pro-american and stand behind a film that speaks of positive stories.

 

[lebernadin]

This is interesting because a few months ago when i was looking up what Disney had coming out this year this film looked to be just another box office dud, and don't get me wrong i think it still will be. But now that this PAC has been intentionally brought in, the seesaw that Disney tried its hardest to convince people was balanced is anything but, and in a very blatent manner.

It makes you wonder whether this was put together for this counter-balance agenda, whether it be that they thought they could still put out F911 thru Miramax, or just coincidentally was exactly the type of thing people would want them to do.

Nevertheless, thanks for posting it cherrynegra!

 

[ACE]

Generate more controversy, generate more ticket sells. Seems to be the trend in movies that might flop these days.

ACE

 

[JBSLJames]

Okay, first of all, you can cut the snippy attitude. Secondly, although Disney as a corporation is not spending dollars to promote an anti-Moore campaign, they are giving them permission to place the company name all over the materials. Again, I thought it was interesting they were lending their name, or appeared to be, to a political group who has a stated agenda, when they have claimed in the past that anything deemed political was bad for business. I was merely looking at this from a business stand point.

Look, you've made it perfectly clear which side you're for. I only posted this article because it was an interesting dichotamy. If you disagree, fine. But you don't have to be rude about it.

Snippy

Sorry if I was rude. My wife often says I am more blunt and people may take it as being rude. What does your wife say?

I realize I have made the point that I am not 'Pro Roy', that I am a fan of a Christian in the White House that will talk and vote his convictions and not the whims of others, that I am a Kentucky Wildcat fan, that I believe Pitino should have put a man on the in-bounds pass, that Jeff Gordon really is a good driver that deserves more respect, that Ken Griffey Junior is still one of the best players in Baseball, and that the Bengals will be a better team this year even if their record doesn't show it.

I am sorry if what I said was harsh. Sometimes I take the attacks on people or organizations I support personally.

Again, Sorry. Have a great day.

 

[cherrynegra]

that Jeff Gordon really is a good driver that deserves more respect,

I am sorry if what I said was harsh. Sometimes I take the attacks on people or organizations I support personally.

Again, Sorry. Have a great day.

Well, finally we can agree on something. I agree that Jeff Gordon is not given enough credit. I also accept your apology. Nothing wrong in stating who or what you believe in. I just believe we can discuss it in a calm, cool and collected way.

Now, how about a turkey leg on me? :slurp:

 

[JBSLJames]

Now, how about a turkey leg on me? :slurp:

Oh sure, you say you accept my apology then you try and choke me with a Turkey leg. . . :lol: :lol:

Seriously, I may try one of the Poultry appendages when I visit WDW later this year.

All is good in the world, Go Jeff Gordon and Go Krogering. . . :lookaroun

p.s. Does that mean you disagree on the Bengals and Pitino?