Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451, is demanding that Michael Moore rename his upcoming movie, which is currently titled Fahrenheit 9/11.  Bradbury claims that Moore did not get his permission to spoof the title of his 1953 novel.

"He didn't ask my permission," said Bradbury, who is 83 years old and obviously in need of a nap.  Bradbury complained about the title over six months ago and was promised a personal call from Moore, but only recently heard from the portly filmmaker.

Bradbury's demands are clear: he would like the movie renamed and he would like for Moore to apologize for the liberties he has taken while trying to restore liberties to the citizens of this country.

As it stands, Moore and his people don't seem to be budging, despite not-too-subtle legal threats by Bradbury.  Bradbury claims he would rather avoid litigation and settle the dispute with a handshake instead.

Handshakes?  Apologies?  This sounds more like an episode of Leave it to Beaver than a high power Hollywood slugfest.

Perhaps if Bradbury changes the word "handshake" to "milkshake," his request will be granted.

Fahrenheit 9/11 is still scheduled to open this week, under that name, despite the up hill climb it has faced.