Paramount Vantage and Overture Films will co-finance and distribute Oscar® winner Michael Moore’s next film, a searing and provocative follow up to his groundbreaking 2004 documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11." The announcement was made today by Moore, Nick Meyer, President of Paramount Vantage, John Lesher, President of Paramount Film Group, and CEO Chris McGurk and COO Danny Rosett of Overture Films. Paramount Vantage will handle international distribution in all media and Overture will handle domestic distribution in all media. Paramount Vantage will be launching the film into the international marketplace this week in Cannes. The film is scheduled for release in 2009.

According to The Hollywood Reporter,  the movie is untitled but will include the words "Fahrenheit 9/11 1/2" in its title. It is described as a "follow-up" to its predecessor, but unlike most sequels, Moore will not just pick up where the 2004 film left off. Instead, he will explore the role of the U.S. in the world, in areas ranging from foreign policy to industry, during the nearly eight years since President Bush took office.