This is an excerpt from a board Discussion i was partially involved in:
Moore claims it's censorship by Eisner, and sites a NY times article that basically says that it's because of the political view of the film. That is legitimate, Eisner has the right to do that, and it's probably more because of Eisner's political views than from the fear of Florida's Governor. So the florida conspiracy is shot, with the fact that Disney is supportive to Florida's economic well being at around the tune of 50 million$, why on earth would Jeb cripple something that is healthy to florida's economy? he's got it bad enough as an adulterer afterall.
As for it being smart business on Eisner's part i don't believe that to be so. If you take into account that Moore's last film made more money than any other film of its kind, and that he's raking in "censorship" publicity just before this release to rev up the conspiracy wacko's who pine for this kind of thing, it spells Profit to me.
Moore apparently knew about the fact that mirimax wasn't going to distribute his film back in 2003 anyway. Maybe this stunt is not only for publicity but to ruin Eisner who is a republican supporter, and a bad businessman (ask disney shareholders).
The saudi bush connection is a joke considering Bin Laden has not actually been connected to his family for sometime now, thier views are so obviously different. (mp ,syyrt ejsy [s;sdy yr;;d upi)
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"Like the fear in the media, or why we have such gun and violence problems while other gun heavy counties (like canada) dont, or why countries with even worst historys dont. "-PinkGirl
Fear was a half assed attempt at a theory, they have very strict gun control laws and NO bill of rights (canadians i mean).
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"Don't forget that the Bible sells as many or more copies annually than any best selling book. So of course a biblical movie based on one of the most important events in history is going to sell like hotcakes." -Jay
That's probably because churches buy those books, they have to have something the herd can pretend to relate to and understand, top that off with the fact that there are lots of different versions of the same bible.
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It's NOT censorship it's Eisners political view driving the decision.
Moore wants ppl to believe it's censorship so ppl can believe he's this guy fighting through the corrupt system of things trying to stop his "truth". (and also maybe to hurt Eisner and Jeb) Not to mention that it's TWO weeks before Canne the perfect opportunity to get another distributor.
The bush saudi connection is a Joke.
The Passion made lots of money cause of both fanatical christians and the support of churches who bought lot's of tickets and gave them out to church members. (though i heard that from this board so who knows?)
hope it all makes some kinda sense.
