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Would You Give Money to WikiLeaks?

Emily Co — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:00:52 PST

It feels like every day there's some kind of headline news about Julian Assange, the mastermind behind WikiLeaks. Recently, Novaya Gazeta, a Russian billionaire, has decided to support WikiLeaks monetarily to help expose the corrupt goings-on in Russia. Another talked about donor is Michael Moore, who provided some cash to help bail the white-haired rebel out of jail. There are so many people throwing in their support, but then again, plenty of others withdrawing theirs. What would you do - would you give money to WikiLeaks?

Would You Rather Be a Documentary Film Maker or an Author?

SavvySugar — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:00:44 PST

It's hard to pass judgment on a career you haven't had, but forget education, relevant experience, and interview contacts for a second. Which career do you think is cooler?

Movie Preview: Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story

BuzzSugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:30:24 PDT

You either like him or you hate him, so chances are, if you're actually reading this post, you probably like him at least enough to be curious about his latest documentary. Having made films about General Motors, gun control, and the healthcare industry (to name a few), director Michael Moore is at it again, this time taking a look at the economy. His documentary Capitalism: A Love Story examines "the global financial crisis and the U.S. economy during the transition between the incoming Obama Administration and the outgoing Bush Administration." Moore himself says the movie's "got it all - lust, passion, romance, and 14,000 jobs being eliminated every day."

The movie opens Oct. 2. To watch the trailer,

Michael Moore May Start Directing Feature Films

BuzzSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:30:51 PDT

After his next documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story, hits theaters, rabble-rousing filmmaker Michael Moore may lay low for a while - in the documentary world, that is. Moore recently told the Detroit News that he hopes to take a break from documentary filmmaking and try his hand at writing and directing feature films. He said, "While I've been making [Capitalism] I've been thinking that maybe this will be my last documentary. Or maybe for a while. I have been working on two screenplays over the last couple of years. One's a comedy, one's a mystery, and I really want to do this."

Some Moore fans are none too pleased with the idea, though. As Ruth Daniels, vice president for marketing for Detroit-area Emagine theaters put it, "It would leave us with a big loss if he stopped making documentary films. His documentaries do make quite a bit of money and he's paved the way for documentary movies to become mainstream. It will leave a void."

Still, Moore at least already knows how to put together an entertaining film, and it's plausible that his skills will translate to the world of feature film. About his documentaries he noted, "Humor is OK in a documentary. Before me, I was told it had to be castor oil. No, you're making a movie; you're making a piece of entertainment. You're asking someone to leave the house on a Friday night to go to a movie."

Could you see this working? Will the folks who dislike Moore just dismiss any effort on his part, right off the bat?

Buzz News Roundup, 5/22

BuzzSugar — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:00:52 PDT

Ben Stiller's getting this year's Generation Award at the MTV Movie Awards. - The Futon Critic
Apparently there's still hope for Shonda Rhimes's TV newscaster pilot. - New York Times
Rosario Dawson and Leslie Bibb have joined Kevin James in romantic comedy The Zookeeper. - ComingSoon
Danish director Ole Bornedal will direct the film adaptation of the Dean Koontz novel The Husband. - Variety
Jay Leno says there's "underdog appeal" to his new role at 10 p.m. on NBC. - TV.com
Michael Moore's new documentary feature about the global economic meltdown will be released domestically on Oct. 2, 2009. - ComingSoon
VH1 has The Great Debate and Tool Academy 2 on its Summer slate, while MTV has Paris Hilton's My New BFF, America's Best Dance Crew, and The Real World. - The Futon Critic
Jay-Z has officially left the Def Jam record label - Billboard

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Briefing Book! Michael Moore on the Big Three Bailout

LibertySugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:30:34 PST

Detroit: What does Michael Moore think? Maker of Roger & Me shares thoughts on automaker bailout. - Donklephant
Congress: Big win for liberals? Henry Waxman has just ousted longtime chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, in a big win for environmentalists. - Talking Points Memo
Obama: Did you miss 60 Minutes? Watch the Obamas' interview in 60 seconds. - 23/6
Stevens: Let's have a round of applause for corruption? Ted Stevens makes farewell speech in the Senate, and received a standing ovation. – Politico
Communists: Raul Castro sings for Chairman Mao? Cuban leader serenades Chinese president with a song about China's Cultural Revolution. - Shanghaiist

Is File Sharing Illegal If Rights Owner Says It's Okay to Share?

GeekSugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:30:47 PDT

I go back and forth on the file sharing debate, unable to find solid footing on just one side of the issue. But when I heard that Michael Moore was releasing his new documentary online as a free download, and was even encouraging watchers to "share it or show it in any way you see fit," I thought "Okay, that works." But unfortunately, after the film showed up on torrent sites, letters of cease-and-desist were delivered to many users, sparking a geographical sharing debate.

Since Michael only owns the North American rights to the film, anyone trying to download the film from across the pond will be subjected to copyright infringement. Michael's reasoning on the file sharing issue is this: "What are 'geographical rights'? I'll say it for the hundredth time: If I buy a book and read it, and then give you the book to read, I have broken no laws. Why is that not true for all media?"

I tend to take Michael's side on this one: he made the movie, why can't he distribute it as he sees fit? Maybe I just don't understand the inner workings of movie making, but hey - that's why I'm behind a computer and not a camera!

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Buzz News Roundup, 9/5

BuzzSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:30:56 PDT

Leisha Hailey's Alice will headline the L Word spinoff. - Variety
Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Things Are adaptation now has an October 2009 release date. - ComingSoon
Denzel Washington will star in the post-apocalyptic drama Book of Eli. - Zap2it
Mitchell Hurwitz and Jason Biggs have teamed up for a CBS comedy. - Hollywood Reporter
Kanye West might have another album out before the end of the year. - Billboard
Austin Nichols of John From Cincinnati has booked a job on One Tree Hill. - TV Guide
Gail O'Grady is the newest troublemaker on Wisteria Lane. - Entertainment Weekly
Michael Moore will make his new documentary available online for free. - AP

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Sugar Bits - Wesley Snipes Is Not Going to Jail Just Yet

PopSugar — Fri, 23 May 2008 09:31:36 PDT

After being sentenced to three years in jail, Wesley Snipes was granted bail yesterday in his tax evasion case until his appeal goes through. - TMZ
Despite false rumors, Usher and his wife Tameka Foster are still happily married and deny reports of a separation. - Us Weekly
Rappers Kanye West, Method Man, Redman, and their record labels are being sued by Joe Farrell's daughter Kathleen Firrantello for their use of Farrell's music in their songs. She is seeking $1 million in punitive damages. - Reuters
Madonna will show her documentary I Am Because We Are at Michael Moore's Traverse City Film Festival on August 2. - AP
Oprah has started a 21-day detox plan that involves cutting meat, caffeine, sugar, gluten, and alcohol from her diet, and she will be blogging about her experiences and providing recipes. - Oprah
Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen are at it again. The couple are publicly feuding just in time for her new E! show to premiere. - Page Six

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Buzz News Roundup, 5/14

BuzzSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:32:07 PDT

Point Break is getting a sequel, writes Zap2It, though it's unclear whether Keanu or Swayze will reprise their roles. Also, OMG look at Swayze's hair.
According to the AP, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is thinking of doing an Apprentice-like reality TV show for "young would-be lawmakers."
The "politically charged" Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young documentary will get a theatrical release in July, Billboard reports.
According to Pitchfork, Arcade Fire is scoring The Box, the next movie from Donnie Darko director Richard Kelly, which stars Cameron Diaz and James Marsden.
TV Guide has the scoop on the new 90210's daddy casting issues.
According to ComingSoon, Steve Martin will team up with Diane Keaton for yet another project, this time a comedy written by Martin himself.
Hollywood Reporter has the news that Michael Rappaport will be joining Prison Break.
ComingSoon reports that the Transformers sequel will probably be in 3-D.
According to Zap2It, Michael Moore is planning a sequel to his documentary Fahrenheit 9/11.

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