“Fahrenheit 9/11,” which centered on the Bush White House’s actions after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, grossed more than $100 million — a blockbuster by documentary film standards.
“Fahrenheit 9/11,” which centered on the Bush White House’s actions after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, grossed more than $100 million — a blockbuster by documentary film standards.
Moore claims his agreement with the Weinsteins to distribute the picture called for him to receive half the film’s profits, but audits performed since 2008 have turned up several irregularities.
The lawsuit states Moore’s payments have been reduced by advertising, consulting, taxes and for travel described as “grossly excessive and unreasonable.” Disputes over how studios handle accounting for major movies is nothing new, with lawsuits filed over the profits of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ.” Both cases were eventually resolved out of court.
Attempts to reach the Weinsteins for comment through their firm, The Weinstein Co., were unsuccessful.
The brothers have been responsible for bringing several hits to audiences, including “Pulp Fiction” and “Chicago” during their tenure at Miramax, which they founded in 1979. They later sold the company to The Walt Disney Co. but stayed there as managers, although they left over disputes about “Fahrenheit 9/11.” Moore is a documentary filmmaker known for tackling serious subjects with a touch of humor. He won an Academy Award for “Bowling for Columbine,” which looked at gun control in the United States, and his latest project was titled, “Capitalism: A Love Story.” 081652 feb 11GMT
