Sony Gives Sharpton Say So on Future Movie Releases [satire]

Semi-News/Semi-Satire ^ | 19 Dec 2014 | John Semmens

[John Semmens]

In an effort to undo some of the damage from the release of embarrassing internal emails by hackers angry over the movie "The Interview," Sony executive Amy Pascal agreed to let race expert Al Sharpton have the final say on any future movies the firm makes.

Although not a party to the hacking, per se, Sharpton castigated Sony for "it's extreme racial bias in the way this controversial film was made. Blacks were excluded from all the major roles. I don't buy the idea that a movie about a Korean dictator isn't a good fit for Black actors. If Jamie Foxx can play the Daddy Warbucks character in "Annie" he could certainly play Kim Jung-un. And why wasn't Chris Rock cast as one of the interviewers?"

In response to threats that movie theaters showing "The Interview" would be bombed, Sony pulled the film from distribution. Sharpton made it clear that "I don't endorse all the tactics of these cyber bullies. On the bright side, though, it gives Sony an opportunity to recast the film with a more racially balanced assortment of actors."

While some are calling the threat to bomb theaters "an act of war," President Obama struck a calmer pose. "The threat has been neutralized by Sony's decision to pull the film," the President boasted. "The loss of one film made by a racist corporation is damage our nation can easily shrug off. There are plenty of other movies for people to see. So for now, my recommendation would be: Go to the movies."

if you missed any of this week's other semi-news/semi-satire posts you can find them at...

https://www.freedomsphoenix.com/Opinion/168336-2014-12-19-semi-news-a-satire-of-recent-news-december-21-2014.htm

[MeshugeMikey]

word on the street is that sharpton's got his eye on the role of Raul Castro for the upcoming "Raul and Obie Cross The Delaware...."

[cripplecreek]

The new American Idol judges will be Kim Jong Un, Al Sharpton, Rachael Maddow, and Mullah Omar.

[Liz]

Last night, I had a horrible drem that Al Sharption was representing the US govt In Hollywood and was placed in charge of making non-racist movies.

Obama/Sharpton Productions first picture was entitled: "RAMPANT RACISM: The Tawana Brawley Story."

I woke up in a cold sweat---- I thanked God it was only a dream.

I knew I shouldn't have had that bucket of fried chicken before bedtime.

[G Larry]

Good Job John!

Sony has elevated Sharpton to the position of being able to absolve Sony of their sins, for a price!

They will learn that the EXTORTION never ends.