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07-07-2004, 06:16 PM
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 China Bans Harry Potter Summary:
China Bans Harry Potter Article: Quote: The third instalment of Harry's celluloid adventures, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", has been effectively banned for the school holidays on the Chinese mainland after a government decision to delay its release as part of an official crackdown aimed at strengthening morals. Quote: Exactly how "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" might negatively influence Chinese children has not been explained by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television the government bureau responsible for the ban.*
Also affected by the clampdown are Hollywood Blockbusters "Spider-Man 2" and "Shrek 2", which will have their releases delayed until after the school holidays. Quote: But Harry Potter's young Chinese fans seem unlikely perpetrators of violent or anti-social acts. On a recent afternoon at the Xinhua Bookstore in downtown Beijing, primary school-aged children flocked around the shelves displaying all five Harry Potter books. A sales assistant attested that the books are top sellers.*
The children all avid readers, and, according to those parents present, good students seemed confused and worried by the suggestion that Harry Potter might be a negative influence on their development.*
Ten-year-old Yang Kun said that the first two movies were "frightening and really good" and rebutted the government's concerns, arguing that "Harry teaches kids to be brave and helps them solve their problems."*
Told that he would not be able to see the new Harry Potter film this summer, 14-year-old Yan Yajun was outraged. "I think that's wrong", he said. "They shouldn't stop kids from watching what they want to watch. Harry doesn't have a bad impact on kids; he teaches us things." Click Here for the whole article at Sky News.  | |
07-08-2004, 10:46 AM
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I feel sorry for HP fans in china what about all the kids looking forward to going to see HP poor them.
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07-08-2004, 10:47 AM
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Quote: Originally posted by DADA Auror Witch@Jul 7 2004, 11:43 AM
Wow, if i lived there i would feel bad and beg my parents to move out of there.
Poor kids!!!! No more Harry Potter!!!!!!! yeah me too
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07-08-2004, 10:57 AM
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Quote: Originally posted by Takumi3000@Jul 8 2004, 12:08 AM
Its what happens when a country is communist. They will always be one step behind. The younger generations of fans probably like it like everybody else but those old communist geezers have other thoughts because Harry Potter is too popular and generates too much creativity that they lack. They probably fear a revolution or something lol. Actually let me put it this way, whenever there is a revolution then they might be able to enjoy whatever movies on their own free will. Exc-u-u-use me, what propaganda machine did you step out of?
I agree that it's terrible that the kids in China aren't allowed to watch the movie, and I think that the decision was stupid. I mean, what do they fear? Ten year olds holding broomsticks jumping off buildings?
BUT they could have their confidential reasons, and good ones, so stop the China bashing.
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07-08-2004, 12:08 PM
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:ermsmile: ok............... why hav they banned it?????????????
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07-08-2004, 12:12 PM
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Talking about freedom of speech :storm: :angry:
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07-08-2004, 01:10 PM
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how weird and stupid...do they think that watching harry potter will make them into some threatening weirdos...cracked
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07-08-2004, 02:10 PM
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They haven't even banned it; just delayed the release date. The article was a little misleading.
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07-09-2004, 02:29 AM
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Quote: Originally posted by Marcella_Riddle@Jul 8 2004, 06:44 AM
They haven't even banned it; just delayed the release date. The article was a little misleading. Yeah sorry about that ya'll....
hehe...
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07-09-2004, 08:42 PM
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