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China to prevent "Harry Potter" release -
and other films Summary:
HPANA reports that HP might not be released in China.
Article: China to prevent "Harry Potter" release
Associated Press is reporting that
China may block international films from being imported into the country, beginning as early as July. This would delay the release of summer movies like
Spider-Man 2,
Shrek 2 and
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
The move is apparently part of a campaign to protect the local film industry there:
Quote:
The reported ban comes after regulators recently began tightening ideological control over television, ordering celebrities to tone down their clothing and language and telling broadcasters to shun imported programming that doesn't fit China's "social system and national conditions."
Source:
HPANA