[AdrianPasdarFan]

This probably won't affect the show much, but just incase numbers do go down...here's a heads up. NBC is refusing to show the commercial for the Dixie Chicks documentary "Shut Up and Sing" because it is "Disparaging to President Bush". They said that they weren't chosing sides, but it looks like they did. We just don't want to hurt Heroes over NBC being stupid. Here's the news... There is nothing wrong with this commerical or the documentary. You can do a search and see the commerical. Nothing that says anything bad..

NBC REFUSES ADS FOR DIXIE CHICKS MOVIE
Thu Oct 26 2006 21:21:10 ET

**Exclusive**

In an Ironic Twist of Events, NBC and The CW Television Network Refuse to Air Ads for Documentary Focusing on Freedom of Speech

NBC Claims that the Network “Cannot Accept These Spots as They are Disparaging to President Bush”

The CW Television Network that the Network Does “Not have Appropriate Programming in which to Schedule this Spot”

NBC and The CW Television Network have taken a stand against the Dixie’s Chicks new documentary “Shut Up & Sing” a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible political and media fallout that occurred in 2003 after the Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines said that she was "ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas." “Shut Up & Sing” opens in theaters in NY and Los Angeles on Friday and in theaters nationwide on November 10th.

NBC responded to a clearance report submitted by the Weinstein Company’s media agency saying that the network “cannot accept these spots as they are disparaging to President Bush.”

The CW Television Network responded that it does “not have appropriate programming in which to schedule this spot.”

Famed litigator David Boies stated, “It is disappointing and troubling that NBC and The CW would refuse to accept an otherwise appropriate ad merely because it is critical of President Bush."

Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Company stated, “It’s a sad commentary about the level of fear in our society that a movie about a group of courageous entertainers who were blacklisted for exercising their right of free speech is now itself being blacklisted by corporate America. The idea that anyone should be penalized for criticizing the president is sad and profoundly un-American.”

http://www.drudgereport.com...4.htm

[Mathsorcerer]

The Dixie Chicks are accomplished singers and musicians, but beyond that no one should pay any attention whatsoever to what they say; this applies to Hollywood personalities, as well. I know that I don't.

[Sam]

What exactly does this have to do with "Heroes" or how can it "hurt" the show? It's completely unrelated to the show (Pasdar's marriage to the Chicks singer aside) and has been moved to the movie section.

[The_Heroic_Loser]

I really don't care what the Dixie Chicks have to say. Just be quiet and stick to music!

[freebass55]

In an Ironic Twist of Events, NBC and The CW Television Network Refuse to Air Ads for Documentary Focusing on Freedom of Speech

That's funny.

The Dixie Chicks are accomplished singers and musicians, but beyond that no one should pay any attention whatsoever to what they say; this applies to Hollywood personalities, as well. I know that I don't.

Agree 100%. Unfortinately people do listen to what they have to say. And many agree with them. I am not saying that I do, or that I don't. It's just a fact that people in the public eye have alot of influence over people who can't think for themselves.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by freebass55

Agree 100%. Unfortinately people do listen to what they have to say. And many agree with them. I am not saying that I do, or that I don't. It's just a fact that people in the public eye have alot of influence over people who can't think for themselves.

Must...do...what...girl...who...sings..."earl must die"...says...

j/k

[ford prefect]

lmao

true.
However there are several celebrities who actually have an education, that i dont mind if they talk.
If they are just spouting, then it's drivel. If Britney Spears were to start comenting on the war, I would probably laugh as I really dont think she even knows where kandahar/iraq/afghanistan/darfur is etc.

[freebass55]

Originally Posted by Sam

Must...do...what...girl...who...sings..."earl must die"...says...

j/k

I thought you could think for yourself!?!?!?

Well, if that's the case...She also said you must give me all your money!

[The_Heroic_Loser]

Originally Posted by freebass55

I thought you could think for yourself!?!?!?

Well, if that's the case...She also said you must give me all your money!

NO!!! Give me your money, not him!

[ford prefect]

No! Send it to Billy Graham so your soul can be redeemd and you can sit at the right hand of God for all eternity!
And you can get a coupon for one free bowling game.
Jesus likes to bowl