Rob Lowe and Tom Barrack 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.” Sources confirm that Barrack hired 12-year Disney veteran Richard Nanula to manage the day-to-day negotiations and, according to sources, the deal is looking good. Disney declined to comment.