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Thread ID: 13619 | Posts: 8 | Started: 2004-05-08
2004-05-08 21:07 | User Profile
[url]http://nypost.com/gossip/23749.htm[/url]
May 5, 2004 -- GOODBYE, Michael Eisner! Hello . . . Mel Gibson? A consortium of mysterious European investors has approached Gibson about a possible takeover of Disney now that Comcast has thrown in the towel, sources told PAGE SIX. "We were very impressed with the way Gibson handled 'The Passion of the Christ,' " one insider said. The group was especially motivated after "The Passion," made for $25 million, raked in almost $600 million. "Gibson has the sensibilities Hollywood needs," says a source close to the star. "He has the right insight to lead a studio. Look at those numbers! Now, that is how to make movies - none of this $120 million nonsense." The backers would want Gibson to kick in a few hundred million of his own money and want him to run Disney if the takeover succeeded. So far, Gibson has kept his cards close to his vest. "He hasn't said yes, and he hasn't said no," said the source. But there is always hope - Gibson is "always looking for something new and interesting to do." However, one person close to Gibson said: "The discussions have not gone anywhere . . . yet." A rep for the "Mad Max" star didn't return calls.
2004-05-09 00:41 | User Profile
almost anything would be an improvement. disney used to be known for generating pro-family movies. we all know what its motto is today. if mel took over, first thing he should do is run off all the homos. just let them know they arent welcome in the "new disney"..or rather the "old disney"
2004-05-09 00:57 | User Profile
Gibson long ago drew the lifelong ire of the Lavender Lobby by once offering this wisecracking position-paper on homosexuality:
"[I]Look, my ass is for shitting, ok? Period.[/I]"
2004-05-09 08:55 | User Profile
Anyone that replaces Eisner as head of Disney would be an improvement ... but ... isn't Gibson planning on doing some pro-Jew movies? Something about [url=http://www.nydailynews.com/news/gossip/story/174404p-151891c.html]cHanukah[/url]? (I've already heard the WN-spin on this, so don't bother repeating it). Though I am somewhat interested in his movie about [url=http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=2851343Boudicca]Boudicca[/url].
2004-05-11 16:42 | User Profile
If it's true that feelers are being extended towards Gibson about an offer for him to head Disney, it's simply the carrot in the reversed "carrot and stick" approach the Tribe has used in dealing with Mel and his Movie.
I get the feeling that the ADL really had no idea just what to do about Gibson and Passion. They are so used to simply snapping their fingers (Plan A) and getting immediate groveling that Gibson's refusal to cower rocked them back on their heels for a while, when the usual plan B (smear, lie, distort) failed to gain traction.
So, this would be plan C, a variant of the "..but keep your enemies closer" school of thought. If Mel were heading Disney, the jews could keep a nice, watchful eye on him and more closely control "dangerous" content in his productions. Since everyone knows what a homo-friendly wreck the Disney empire has become, I'll bet part of the sell to Mel is an appeal to his Catholic side of being given a (false, of course) chance to redeem the wholesome, pro-family values status Disney once enjoyed. Of course, nothing beyond window dressing will actually be done (Fag Day parades down Disney's Main Street may be sacrificed, though) while at the same time neutralizing a potentially dangerous opponent.
I hope Gibson doesn't fall for it.
2004-05-11 22:44 | User Profile
[QUOTE=MadScienceType]If it's true ...a variant of the "..but keep your enemies closer" school of thought.
...while at the same time neutralizing a potentially dangerous opponent.
I hope Gibson doesn't fall for it.[/QUOTE]True. It's obviously a tactic and I hope that he doesn't bite.
Who are these investors anyway?
2004-05-11 23:32 | User Profile
[QUOTE=Scott Paine]True. It's obviously a tactic and I hope that he doesn't bite.
Who are these investors anyway?[/QUOTE]
Hmmm. They may actually be Not-neocon-friendly investors who want a foot in the door of Hollywood. This may be an opportunity rather than a trap. And Mel is a big boy, I guess he can decide for himself if itôs worthwhile.
I mean, for all we know, the investors may be the Vatican.
[SIZE=4]DISCLAIMER: I donôt have inside information.[/SIZE]
This is just speculation on my part, but letôs not forget that Rome did not just endorse The Passion, they helped make it.
[I guess most of you guys overlooked that the Jesuits were mentioned twice in the credits.] :whstl: :biggrin:
2004-05-12 03:25 | User Profile
[font=Times New Roman]It would be interesting if Mel Gibson took over Disney, but he's no "Uncle Walt."[/font]