- “Dogma” is mentioned in an article covering Disney’s latest
attempt to silence a filmmaker. The Mouse House has refused to distribute Michael Moore’s “Farenheit 9/11.” History is repeating itself as Disney is now
in negotiations to sell the rights back to Miramax for distribution through a third party:
Hiltzik said the terms offered by the Weinsteins were similar to a 1999 deal for the movie “Dogma,” in which director Kevin Smith challenged Catholic doctrines, raising the ire of some church groups.
In that arrangement, the Weinsteins bought the rights to “Dogma” from Miramax with Disney’s agreement, and then signed their own deal to have independent film company Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. release the movie to theaters.
It’s big news today as the Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo News, also has the story.
- Digital Theatre posted a short list of the best movie moments. Affleck and Lee in Chasing Amy
made the first volume of only three scenes:
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