corrente

OK, OK, over the top. I just couldn't resist it. What kind of person could ever say that an innocent, lovable cartoon figure had anything to do with the F-word? That's so crass. Readers, can you forgive me?

The Walt Disney Company is blocking its Miramax division from distributing a new documentary by Michael Moore that harshly criticizes President Bush, executives at both Disney and Miramax said Tuesday.

The film, "Fahrenheit 911," links Mr. Bush and prominent Saudis — including the family of Osama bin Laden — and criticizes Mr. Bush's actions before and after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Mr. Moore's agent, Ari Emanuel, said Michael D. Eisner, Disney's chief executive, asked him last spring to pull out of the deal with Miramax. Mr. Emanuel said Mr. Eisner expressed particular concern that it would endanger tax breaks Disney receives for its theme park, hotels and other ventures in Florida, where Mr. Bush's brother, Jeb, is governor.
(via NY Times)

Eew. Mauswitz and the Bush Dynasty working together to keep the truth from the people. Who knew?

Nice title, too.

NOTE Thanks to alert reader Xan.