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djflish · 10-09-2006, 03:04 AM

Channel 4 in the UK have funded a mock documentary about Bush being assassinated.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5415666.stm

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US cinemas reject President film

Two US cinema chains say they will not screen a controversial British film portraying the fictional assassination of President George W Bush.
Death of a President, which shows Mr Bush being shot dead, secured a US distribution deal last month.

A third major chain said it was unsure whether to show the mock documentary, which is due to open on 27 October.

The film, which has raised protests from conservatives in the US, will be shown on UK TV channel More4 on Monday.

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Regal Entertainment Group, which has more than 6,300 screens in 40 US states, said it would not show the film because of its subject matter.

Spokesman Dick Westerling said: "We do not feel it is appropriate to portray the future assassination of a president, therefore we do not intend to programme this film at any of our theatres."

Mr Westerling said Regal had received "numerous phone calls and e-mails" supporting the company.

Even if the film became a hit in other venues, Regal would stand by its decision, he added.

Cinemark USA, which operates about 2,500 screens in 34 states, told trade newspaper The Hollywood Reporter it would not screen the film.

A spokeswoman for AMC Entertainment, which runs 5,600 screens, told Reuters news agency her company had yet to make a decision.

Archive footage

Richard Abramowitz, consultant for US distributor Newmarket Films, said the film had been booked to be screened in more than 100 venues.

Death of a President, funded by Channel 4, shows Mr Bush being targeted by a sniper during an anti-war rally in Chicago in 2007.

He is confronted by a demonstration when he arrives in the city to deliver a speech to business leaders and is shot as he leaves the venue.

Director Gabriel Range, who also co-wrote the film, uses archive footage of Mr Bush to create the scenes that lead up to the president being shot.

Digital effects are used to superimpose his head onto an actor for the assassination scene.

The film premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in September.

Lady Sage · 10-09-2006, 10:33 AM

I would like to see it just for giggle value.

I do, however, think it would be fabulously funny if they ignored this like they ignored the whole Sept. 11 thing and it came to pass. I for one would be weeping with laughter.

Granted my views are not shared by everyone and this is not meant to start a big debate. Simply stating my opinions on the topic.

filtherton · 10-09-2006, 10:38 AM

A list of movie Regal Cinema is currently screening:

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Departed
Open Season
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
The Guardian
Employee Of The Month
Jackass: Number Two
School For Scoundrels
Jet Li's Fearless
Gridiron Gang
Flyboys
The Illusionist
The Black Dahlia
Little Miss Sunshine
Facing The Giants
All The Kings Men
The Covenant
Invincible

Apparently, a texas chainsaw massacre prequel meets their criteria, but death of a president doesn't.
I somehow feel it fit to question their perspective when it comes to "appropriateness".

Lady Sage · 10-09-2006, 10:58 AM

Great point! How many movies through the ages had a scene where a president died? It isnt like we all havent seen Kennedy die over and over again. Is he special just cause hes still living?

Willravel · 10-09-2006, 11:24 AM

I guess I'll be waiting for YouTube then.

What's the difference between cowardace and lacking to courage to do or endure dangerous or upleasant things? Absolutely nothing. My question is, how can they show something as harmful to children as Open Season (Martin Lawrence has done more harm to American cinima than anyone or anything in history. If he were stoned to death on film, it would be a crowning acheivment that would outshine the combine dimmer of all his other films and TV combined), but they can't show something as simple as assasination? Regal showed JFK and Alexander.

10-09-2006, 10:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lady Sage Mistress of Mayhem Location: Canton, Ohio	I would like to see it just for giggle value. I do, however, think it would be fabulously funny if they ignored this like they ignored the whole Sept. 11 thing and it came to pass. I for one would be weeping with laughter. Granted my views are not shared by everyone and this is not meant to start a big debate. Simply stating my opinions on the topic. __________________ If only closed minds came with closed mouths. Minds are like parachutes, they function best when open. It`s Easier to Change a Condom Than a Diaper Yes, the rumors are true... I actually AM a Witch.

10-09-2006, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lady Sage Mistress of Mayhem Location: Canton, Ohio	Great point! How many movies through the ages had a scene where a president died? It isnt like we all havent seen Kennedy die over and over again. Is he special just cause hes still living? __________________ If only closed minds came with closed mouths. Minds are like parachutes, they function best when open. It`s Easier to Change a Condom Than a Diaper Yes, the rumors are true... I actually AM a Witch.

10-09-2006, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	I guess I'll be waiting for YouTube then. What's the difference between cowardace and lacking to courage to do or endure dangerous or upleasant things? Absolutely nothing. My question is, how can they show something as harmful to children as Open Season (Martin Lawrence has done more harm to American cinima than anyone or anything in history. If he were stoned to death on film, it would be a crowning acheivment that would outshine the combine dimmer of all his other films and TV combined), but they can't show something as simple as assasination? Regal showed JFK and Alexander.