Angelina's Press Muzzle -- The Document

TMZ has obtained the now infamous letter that Angelina Jolie's reps sent out to the press in advance of interviews for "A Mighty Heart" -- and the range of demands is stunning.
Jolie stifles press: read the docs
To begin with, the document, sent from the office of attorney Robert Offer, demands that the interview be used only "to promote ["A Mighty Heart"]," and not "in connection with any other story." What's more, the letter tries to compel reporters not to use the interview " in a manner that is disparaging, demeaning or derogatory to Ms. Jolie," without specifying what that might mean. All this on top of no questions about "personal relationships," which presumably could mean any other human being on the face of the planet.

Yesterday, on "The Daily Show," Jolie disavowed the contract, which was first reported by FOX News, calling it "excessive," adding that it was her handlers, not she, who sent it out. USA Today and the AP, among other organizations, refused to sign the document.



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46. K it is called freedom of the press. Irony isn't some of you folks strongest suit. Is it now? The movie was about freedom of the press and bringing into light things that are suppressed in other countries. i mean the freaking guy dies trying to do this and you see nothing wrong with this? Simply amazing is ll i have to say

Posted at 6:01PM on Jun 15th 2007 by mymy

47.
go figure


http://www.nypost.com/seven/06152007/gossip/pagesix/pagesix.htm

Posted at 5:57PM on Jun 15th 2007 by well go figure!!!!!!!!!!!

48. It is quiet interesting that all of you people are experts about people you do not know, will never know, and will never even meet. Get a life you are all jealous losers. If you hated these celebs as much as you say you do then you would not be taking the time to read stories about them and then post your ignorant comments.

Posted at 6:00PM on Jun 15th 2007 by Michelle

49. WHY DO YOU PEOPLE HATE THIS WOMEN SO MUCH. YOU NEED TO GET A LIFE. BRAD DOESN'T WANT JENNIFER ANISTON ANYMORE. HE IS WITH ANGELINA. THEY ARE HAPPY. YOU ACT LIKE THIS IS YOUR SISTER'S HUSBAND. BELIEVE ME IF HE DIDN'T WANT TO BE WITH ANGELINA HE WOULD NOT BE WITH HER. YOU TRASH THIS WOMEN LIKE SHE TOOK YOUR HUSBAND. HALF OF HOLLYWOOD MESS WITH OTHER PEOPLES SPOUSE'S. JENNIFER DOESN'T KNOW OR CARE ABOUT HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT BRAD GOING TO ANGELINA. WOULD SHE GET UPSET IF YOUR HUSBAND'S LEFT YOU FOR SOMEONE ELSE. GET A LIFE PEOPLE. JENNIFER WASN'T WOMEN ENOUGH TO KEEP HER MAN I GUESS!!

Posted at 6:03PM on Jun 15th 2007 by Gisele

50. THANK YOU MICHELLE post 51for saying it so simply...

I find it ironic that people still judge people, nobody is saying Jolie is a saint, but at least she has the courage to stand up and say yeah I did that...she is human she makes mistakes, she takes ownership of them...does everyone else that is posting here...

LET HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE

Posted at 6:04PM on Jun 15th 2007 by Just An Observer

51. Jolie has successfully controlled Press coverage in other countries. Evidently she forgot she was back in the USA.

LOL

Posted at 6:04PM on Jun 15th 2007 by Only swim in the Ocean

52. Yep and the way to not answer questions is to say no comment. Not to draw up legal papers for the press to sign and take away freedom of the press. It is important to stand up to it and keep it. She reminds me of George Bush. hand picking his audiences and not letting anyone around him who doesn't agree with him. Funny thing with him and Jolie are malignant narcissists. They must control the image the have created because it is far different from the true being.

Posted at 6:06PM on Jun 15th 2007 by mymy

53. Ah Lise,

Guess you didnt read the interview, I think it was Vanity Fair, but dont quote me, where she says yes I got pregnant while Brad was still legally married to Jen...By the By...Brad was engaged to Gwen when Jen first had eyes for him

Posted at 6:07PM on Jun 15th 2007 by Just An Observer

54. MyMy,

Yes, a lawyer drew up papers, not Angelina Jolie, scream at the lawyer...

Posted at 6:11PM on Jun 15th 2007 by Just An Observer

55. LIke she didn't know what her attorney's were doing! When it comes to press these people are aware of every dittle detail--she's just backpeddling becasue USA Today and AP decided she wasn't worth the trouble, and the studio lost a lot of valuable promotion on an expensive movie.

I agree with AP and USA Today. Way too much risk by possibly asking the wrong question of this total fool--just cover other movies and actors.

Posted at 6:15PM on Jun 15th 2007 by Oh please!

56. A Mighty Heart is an independent film, and Plan B produced it, which means, that it was Brad's money and I don't think Angelina got paid, I think she donated her money...So USA today didnt think she was worth it, no big loss there...But everybody is reviewing the film so I dont think it will hurt ticket sales.

Posted at 6:20PM on Jun 15th 2007 by Just An Observer

57. Angelina is saying that she didn't have anything to do with this letter. Please! Out of the blue her attorney is going to send something like this out without her approval. Whatever, she is a piece of crap. And why if she wants her privacy so bad does she continue to talk to the media about her personal life. Everyday there is a different "Angelina says......." story. I realize she is promoting her movie, but talk about the movie and avoid the personal questions if it upsets you so much! Telling the world about getting naked with Brad in the bathtub is a little too much information if you would rather keep your personal life private. I have read more comments from her about her personal life than comments about this movie she is supposed to be promoting.

Posted at 7:31PM on Jun 15th 2007 by Rachel

58. Of course FauxNoise would have a problem with this because of the fact that Angelina is doing something good while all these other selfish hollywood prostitutes do nothing for anyone else. You go Angelina!

Posted at 6:58PM on Jun 15th 2007 by Hate fox news

59. Just An Observer - Are you paid by Whorelina to be here? WTF?

You don't have your facts straight about when Brad and Jen got together or "first laid eyes on each other".

Brad was broken up with Paltrow for at least a year, and Jen was single. Their PR reps set them up on a blind date. Brad liked Friends and thought that Jen was cute and made the call to get them set up.

Posted at 7:02PM on Jun 15th 2007 by Siit on that and smoke it Just An Idiot Observer

60. Again, Just An (IDIOT) Observer - you don't have your facts straight.

It's not Brad's money. It's PARAMOUNT. PARAMOUNT funds Plan B!

Duh, JAO you are an idiot!

Posted at 7:03PM on Jun 15th 2007 by Siit on that and smoke it Just An Idiot Observer

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