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Lebanon and Kuwait Take Action Against 'Barbie' Film for Alleged Promotion of Homosexuality

Lebanon and Kuwait are poised to ban the global hit movie "Barbie" due to concerns over its promotion of homosexuality and its alleged contradiction of religious and moral values. Lebanon's culture minister has requested a review of the film by the censorship committee, while Kuwait has already implemented the ban. The release date of the film has been pushed back in some Middle East markets, including Saudi Arabia, to accommodate suggested edits related to LGBTQ content. Movies dealing with sex, homosexuality, and religious issues are often censored or banned in the Middle East.

via Variety|

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Vietnam Bans 'Barbie' for Controversial South China Sea Map

The Vietnamese government has banned the distribution of the "Barbie" movie due to a map in the film showing disputed Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea. The map includes China's "nine-dash line," which extends Beijing's territorial claims into waters claimed by Vietnam and other countries. China is sensitive to how its national image and border claims are portrayed in entertainment and has retaliated against companies in the past. This ban follows similar actions taken by Vietnam and other countries in response to scenes depicting the "nine-dash line" in movies.

via USA TODAY|

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Vietnam's Ban on 'Barbie' Movie Sparks Controversy over South China Sea Map

Vietnam has banned the release of the Barbie movie due to a scene depicting a map that includes the controversial "nine-dash line" used by China to claim territories in the South China Sea. The country argues that the map violates its sovereignty, and this is not the first time a film has been banned in Vietnam over the inclusion of the disputed line.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

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Vietnam Bans 'Barbie' Film for South China Sea Map

Vietnam has banned the commercial release of Warner Bros' Barbie due to a scene depicting a map of the South China Sea with the controversial "nine-dash line" that represents China's territorial claims, which Vietnam disputes. This is not the first time Vietnam has banned films featuring the line, as other movies like Abominable and Unchartered have faced similar restrictions. The South China Sea is a disputed region among several countries, including China, Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Brunei.

via Deadline|

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Vietnam Bans 'Barbie' Movie Due to South China Sea Map

Vietnam has banned the upcoming Barbie movie due to a scene featuring a map depicting contested Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea. The film, set to release on July 21, has caused controversy as Vietnam, among other countries, disputes China's claim to the region. This is not the first time Vietnam has banned a film for featuring the "nine-dash line" map, as the DreamWorks film Abominable and the Sony movie Uncharted faced similar bans. The South China Sea is a disputed area with competing claims from China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Brunei.

via BBC|

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Nepal bans Indian films over Adipurush dialogue controversy.

The mayor of Kathmandu has banned the screening of Indian films in the city after a controversy over the film Adipurush, which is inspired by the Hindu epic Ramayana. Critics have taken issue with lines of dialogue in the film, which suggests that Sita, a character believed to have been born in Nepal, was actually born in India. The ban has been challenged by cinema chains, and some cinemas in other cities and towns have postponed screening Adipurush over security concerns. Nepal has banned Indian films several times in the past.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Trans Flag Controversy Leads to Removal of 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' in Mideast Cinemas

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been quietly pulled from cinemas across the Middle East, one week before its anticipated release, due to a scene featuring a transgender-flag poster that reads “Protect Trans Lives.” LGBTQ+ activities are still illegal in the UAE and punishable by life in prison, flogging, chemical castration, forced psychological treatment, and even death. Fans are taking to social media to voice their anger over the removal of Spider-Man, with some in denial of the ban and others sharing ways to circumnavigate it.

via Fortune|

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Controversy Surrounding 'The Kerala Story' Sparks Calls for Ban

The Kerala government has called for a ban on the controversial film, The Kerala Story, which reportedly tells the story of how thousands of young women were brainwashed into joining the Islamic State. However, members of the Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK) have stated that banning the film was not of any use since the audience would watch it when it releases on OTT anyway. The film is set to release in theatres on May 5.

via India Today|

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