thursday, may 6, 2004
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the university daily kansan 5B
Moore film dropped by Disney; world premiere at film festival
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — Michael Moore's *Fahrenheit 9/11*, which criticizes President Bush's handling of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and connects the Bush family with Osama bin Laden's, won't be released through Miramax films on orders from parent company Disney.
company Moore said he thought The Walt Disney Co. was worried the documentary would endanger tax breaks the company received from Florida, where Bush's brother Jeb is governor.
But the timing couldn't be better to stir up discussion: Fahrenheit 9/11 is making its world premiere as one of 18 films screening in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, which begins May 12.
var, which begins with "Heading into Cannes, you've got this whole controversy that people will be talking about Miramax not being able to release the film. It adds to the mystique of the film, it adds to the danger," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Exhibitor Relations.
tions.
"With a lot of filmmakers, this would not be a good thing," he said. "When it comes to Michael
Moore, there's not really a downside to him to have controversy."
The confrontational director won an Oscar for his 2002 documentary Bowling for Columbine, about the Columbine High School shooting and U.S. gun control policy. The film earned $21.5 million at the box office, making it the highest-grossing documentary ever. He's also known for the 1989 film Roger & Me, which explored the effects of General Motors on his hometown of Flint, Mich.
Dergarabedian said Fahrenheit 9/11 would find a distributor possibly even before Cannes.
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Today's Birthday (May 6)
Today's Birthday (may 6).
Love is abundant for you this year, and that makes up for some shortages. Money comes in quickly and goes out just as fast. You'd be wise to buy things you need rather than saving it all, because those items may be cheaper now. It's a game you can win. You have the talent, so just add the discipline.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7.
Your limits are being tested, and it's your own fault. You're the one who doesn't ever want to take no for an answer. Find a way around a problem that has others stumped.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7.
is a 6.
Contemplate financial decisions very carefully now, because there may not be enough money to buy what you want. Luckily, you're good at delaying gratification.
Admit it: You love a good argument. You enjoy the exchange of ideas. If someone disagrees with you, don't let it hurt your feelings. Look at it as a challenge.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7.
Challenges can sometimes be
Leo (July 23-Aug.22) Today is a 9. Things should look a little brighter by now. Oh, sure, there are still problems to be faced, but somehow they don't seem as frightening when you have a good friend on your side.
pretty rough. You might even be tempted to throw in the towel. But this is a test, and if you quit before it's over, you have to take the class over.
As you watch the conflict rage, you may wonder which side you should take. Actually, you're better off where you are, on the sidelines. They might not even notice you're there.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 6.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8.
ations. If you're not as good as you could be, practice.
You're off on a new adventure — an adventure of the mind. Actually, there may be some travel involved, but not much. You could sign up for a class across town, for example. Just make sure it's job-related.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7.
A delicate issue will require your full attention. You may have to spend money in order to get more back. You're good at negoti-
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a7.
You're very creative and inventive, and you like to think of solutions that nobody has ever considered. But sometimes there's hard work involved. Today,work up a sweat.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a7.
Ponder things a little while longer and finish up the things on your to-do list. There may be a few surprises in store. You hate it when that happens, but better to find out now rather than later.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is a 7.
Although a lot of the pressure is off, your workload will increase. The quantity goes up, but the scrutiny is going down. Meanwhile, if you're going to be late for dinner, call.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6.
If you have an outrageous request, you might as well make it now. Things are in a state of flux, so anything is possible. You might even benefit from someone's mistake. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
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10 Dairy container
11 Maine college town
12 Stuffed to the gills
13 First name in cosmetics
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28 Personal assessment
30 Theft
32 Dramatic parts
34 Flapjack chain's letters
35 Dole (out)
36 Gaelic tongue
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41 Most frank
43 Astonishes
Yesterday's Solutions
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47 Permanent prisoner
49 Sound judgment
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52 Large containers
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54 Half a golf course
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