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Why George Soros Became a Hollywood Mogul James Hirsen
THE LEFT COAST REPORT
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George Soros is one of the world's richest men, having made a fortune as a currency speculator. Soros also happens to be a major source of cash for the left. He even gave millions in the effort to defeat President Bush when Dubya ran for re-election.
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The billionaire had called the 2004 presidential race "the central focus of my life" and "a matter of life and death." Soros' intense antipathy toward President Bush is shared by the Democratic base and, of course, the Hollywood left. So it should come as no surprise that the 75-year-old financier would shell out $900 million for 59 films that constitute the DreamWorks SKG library. Although there are plenty of big name movies in Soros' new collection including "Gladiator," "Saving Private Ryan" and "American Beauty," the potential revenue that these films generate hardly justifies the price that Soros paid. What does the savvy investor gain with this purchase? Two things. First, he gets himself some highly desirable film rights at a time when the marketing and distribution model is changing to video on demand, video iPods and other forms of digital distribution. Second, he gets a presence in Hollywood where likeminded libs are ready, willing and able to collaborate in cinematic social engineering. Soros also secures himself some insurance. The deal reportedly includes a provision where he can sell the film rights back to Viacom five years down the road at the then-prevailing market value. The Left Coast Report expects that in future political ads we'll be seeing film clips filled with images of Democrat gladiators slapping around GOP emperors.
2. Sharon Stone's PR Sex Blitz All of a sudden Sharon Stone is everywhere. From listening to the actress one might think she'd started a new business with former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss. There's only one theme that comes across as Stone hawks her new sequel "Basic Instinct 2," and that is sex. The following is a sampling of recent headlines:
Will the approach work? Well, the old adage is "sex sells," but then again we're talking about a 14-year-old sequel starring a 48-year-old actress. In an upcoming issue of Newsweek, America will read about "Dateline's" Stone Phillips and his visit to Sharon's Beverly Hills mansion, where he uncovers that some of the sex scenes in the sequel were ruled too hot for U.S. audiences. Already promoting the DVD, Sharon tells Phillips on the NBC show that "a lot of the nudity that we did is still cut out of the movie." "I think when they do release the director's cut you'll see it's even more provocative than what is eventually seen [on the big screen]," Sharon reveals. The Left Coast Report remembers when we called someone who appeared in a movie that was touted as "too hot," "more provocative" or "a lot of nudity" a porn star.
3. Susan Sarandon Sours on Hillary Aligning herself with some in the Democratic base and the Hollywood left, actress-activist Susan Sarandon recently followed in her significant other's footsteps (those of Tim Robbins) and publicly slammed the presidential candidacy of none other than Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Not that long ago Robbins said that Senator Clinton could kiss his you know what. Sarandon was a bit milder in her comments. "I find Hillary to be a great disappointment," Sarandon told More magazine. "She's lost her progressive following because of her caution and centrist approach." "It bothered me when she voted for the war. There were brave people who didn't. She's not worse than other politicians, but I hoped she would be better," Sarandon sighed. "What America is looking for is authentic people who want to go into public service because they strongly believe in something, not people who are [just] trying to get elected," Sarandon said. The Left Coast Report says Hillary has that one special attribute that will cause the Sarandons, Robbins and Clooneys of the world to fall in line – she's not a Republican.
4. 'South Park' vs. Scientology: The War Begins The animated TV series "South Park" is known for making fun of just about everyone and everything. But after a controversial episode that ribbed outspoken Scientologist Tom Cruise was pulled from the schedule, the creators of the show declared war. Although Cruise and Viacom both denied it, some Internet bloggers claimed Cruise was threatening not to participate in the promotion of his movie "Mission Impossible Three" if the offending episode ran. Viacom owns Comedy Central and Paramount, which is distributing the Cruise film. Comedy Central claimed that the schedule change was done to accommodate the airing of two extra episodes featuring Isaac Hayes' character, Chef. Hayes recently left the show because he objected to its intolerance toward his religion, which also happens to be Scientology. Evidently, Matt Stone and Trey Parker are ready to face-off. "So, Scientology, you may have won this battle, but the million-year war for Earth has just begun!" they told Variety. Stone and Parker also sent a mocking message that included some terminology of Cruise and Hayes' religion: "Temporarily anozinizing our episode will NOT stop us from keeping Thetans forever trapped in your pitiful man-bodies. Curses and drat! You have obstructed us for now, but your feeble bid to save humanity will fail! Hail Xenu!" The Left Coast Report wonders if soon we'll be seeing a Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Kirstie Alley puppet movie.
5. Jessica Simpson and Dad Are 'Huge Fans' of Bush Funny how a piece of news can make an abrupt about-face. Recently, some on the left were giddy over reports that singer/actress Jessica Simpson had snubbed George W. Bush by passing on meeting with the president, speculating that Jessica had joined the anti-Bush brigade.
One Boston Herald headline read "Simpson Disses Dubya." A Chicago Tribune caption read "Simpson has G.O.P. Frowning." And a U.K. Telegraph title read "Bush Fails to Woo Ms. Simpson." The response by Jessica and her father to the press reports, though, has libs and Bush-haters smarting. Jessica's dad and manager Joe Simpson said that his famous daughter "loves the heck out of him [Bush]." Not only is Jessica not among those in Hollywood who are following the lead of George Clooney and routinely slamming the president, she's actually a fan of our current commander in chief. "He's a very personable guy, he's a Texas guy. His ranch is four doors down from my aunt and uncle's ranch. We have lots of Texas stuff to talk about," Simpson said. The Simpson/Bush "controversy" began when the "Dukes of Hazzard" star visited the nation's capital to lobby on behalf of Operation Smile, a group that provides plastic surgery to children with facial deformities. Reports circulated that Jessica had turned down an invitation to attend a Republican fund-raiser with President Bush. It was thought to be a snub. "We went back and forth and we could never get the details worked out," Jessica's father explained. "When it became obvious that it was not just a state dinner, it was more of a fund-raising event, that is the wrong purpose of why we are here." So says The Associated Press. Evidently, Joe made sure that Bush's enemies would be stopped in their slaphappy tracks when he added, "We are huge fans of him and of his family, his girls. Jessica loves the heck out of him." Joe and Jessica were trying to find a way to meet with President Bush for the entire duration of their visit. Joe described the attempt to reschedule the meeting as "trying to get in and out." Jessica said she was "so excited because the President asked for a special meeting." Prior to the Simpsons' positive Bush comments, the left and the mainstream press were elated. They thought they had a younger, more attractive Cindy Sheehan on their hands. But a Jessica turnabout like that would be Texas-sized since she has performed at Bush's inauguration, visited the White House four times and has relatives who live near the president's Crawford ranch. The Left Coast Report knows that hell hath no fury like a disappointed press, so Jessica best beware. Editor's Notes:
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