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Awesome Report: Rob Lowe Buying Miramax

The most insane acquisition rumor ever has arrived courtesy of TMZ, which reports this morning that Rob Lowe (aka the Next Oprah) and his new business partners are planning a takeover of Miramax Films from Disney. No, seriously. "Rob Lowe and mogul Tom Barrack have set their sights on their first big acquisition as a team -- Miramax Films," the site notes. "We're told the deal is being put together quickly and could close as early as today." Right. If this happens I will watch the budding mogul's 1989 "Proud Mary" Oscar horror show 100 times consecutively, with reaction video to follow. Developing... [TMZ]