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Raunchy ‘Ted’ Thrives Online

October 24, 2012 by Robert Marich Leave a Comment

Ted bear comedy

The marketing campaign for Universal Pictures comedy "Ted" emphasized online, where promotional content could be raunchy and outrageous like the R-rated movie. Traditional media such as TV doesn't allow swear words and overt sexual content, such as this Tweet credited to the teddy bear movie character, "Do I get to have sex with the chick from 'Brave' now?" in a naughty … [Read more...] about Raunchy ‘Ted’ Thrives Online

R-rated ‘Prometheus’ Nabs Promos

May 19, 2012 by Robert Marich Leave a Comment

"Prometheus" promotionis

20th Century Fox’s sci-fi yarn “Prometheus” lined up major tie-in partnerships with Coors, Verizon, and Amazon, according to Variety. The Coors alliance is the brewer’s first movie deal in six years. The R-rated sci-fi film from Ridley Scott (“Alien”, “Blade Runner” and “Gladiator”) will premiere June 8. The Variety article by Marc Graser observes that R-rated films … [Read more...] about R-rated ‘Prometheus’ Nabs Promos

Battle Over ‘King’s Speech’ Profanity

February 1, 2011 by Robert Marich Leave a Comment

"King's Speech" 2011

The Weinstein Co. (TWC) is trying to get filmmakers behind “The King’s Speech” to accept edits to secure a PG-13 or PG rating, so the Oscar nominated period drama can play to a wider audience. A ‘Los Angeles Times” article by Ben Fritz says TWC is asking the film’s director Tom Hooper to agree to changes clipping swear words, and a revised cut would then be submitted to the … [Read more...] about Battle Over ‘King’s Speech’ Profanity

Gripes over Film Rating System

December 13, 2010 by Robert Marich Leave a Comment

Movie classification poster.

The movie classification system is under attack in a spate of press commentaries, but I’ve got a simple fix. All those films that don’t like their ratings should withdraw from classification and play in cinemas “unrated.” There is no requirement to be classified and some films go that route all the time. It’s really an argument about Hollywood making more money by … [Read more...] about Gripes over Film Rating System

Oscars Rap Producer for Electioneering

February 27, 2010 by Robert Marich Leave a Comment

Oscars logo

An inexperienced Hollywood producer’s campaigning for his Oscar nominee ran afoul of Academy Award regulations because he instructed colleagues to minimize voting for “Avatar” so his film “The Hurt Locker” could win Best Picture. Nicolas Chartier, one of four nominated producers for Best Picture nominee “The Hurt Locker” and whose main contribution was money, sent emails to … [Read more...] about Oscars Rap Producer for Electioneering

Age-restricted ‘Kick-Ass’ Trailer Leaks

February 24, 2010 by Robert Marich Leave a Comment

Kick-Ass 2 poster

Independent film distributors tend to push the decency envelope and a “New York Times” articles says that’s just what’s happening with Lions Gate Films’ audience-restricted trailer for R-rated “Kick-Ass.”    “A trailer for the forthcoming film ‘Kick-Ass’ that depicts (a 11-year-old girl character named Hit Girl) wielding a gun and using highly, highly profane … [Read more...] about Age-restricted ‘Kick-Ass’ Trailer Leaks

Cigarette Tussle Over ‘Avatar’

January 23, 2010 by Robert Marich Leave a Comment

"Avatar" graphic novel

Cigarette smoking is increasingly drawing ire from activists who want an R-rating slapped on any film with characters puffing as a child protection measure. A “New York Times” article by A.O. Scott said smoking seems to be the enduring controversy from 20th Century Fox’s “Avatar”—the blockbuster in which viewers claim to see all kinds of other messages. In the PG-13 film, … [Read more...] about Cigarette Tussle Over ‘Avatar’

Stealth Change In Trailer Ratings?

September 19, 2009 by Robert Marich Leave a Comment

"2012" posters.

The eagle-eyed “Movie Mom” spotted a subtle posted policy change in movie industry placement of trailers in relation to youth audiences. Movie Mom Nell Minow notes that promotional trailers now say they are approved for “appropriate audiences” whereas before the phrase was “all audiences”. Clearly, the new language gives theaters (and websites streaming trailers) more … [Read more...] about Stealth Change In Trailer Ratings?

Advocate Rips Kid Ads for PG-13

August 5, 2009 by Robert Marich Leave a Comment

Iron Man 3

The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood launched a letter writing campaign to pressure major studio film distributors from marketing PG-13 rated films to children audiences. The issue is not clear-cut because a PG-13 rating usually flags some content as potentially unsuitable, such as language or violence, but parents may decide such movies are okay for their kids … [Read more...] about Advocate Rips Kid Ads for PG-13

Shaming Hollywood Over Smoking

May 28, 2009 by Robert Marich Leave a Comment

On-screen smoking

The advocacy wing of the American Medical Assn. is criticizing movies depicting tobacco use in a summer-long campaign that will culminate with naming the studio that is the biggest offender in its view. The campaign includes posting advocacy ads on outdoor billboards to shame the alleged offenders. Says a “New York Times” article: ‘“Which Movie Studios Will Cause the Most … [Read more...] about Shaming Hollywood Over Smoking

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