A spokesman for Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority told the Guardian that it was a result of “homosexual references.” In Singapore, “Eternals” became the first MCU film to receive an M18 certificate, restricting audiences under 18 years of age from viewing it. ‘Shang-Chi’ shouldn’t have to carry the weight of Asian representation within the MCU, but three Times writers discuss what it means that it does.Ī regional cinema chain told THR that “Eternals” had been “banned” but that it was not told why.
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It is still expected to be released as planned in the United Arab Emirates, the trade publications said.ĭoes ‘Shang-Chi’ pass the ‘rep sweats’ test? We debate why the Marvel movie matters The film is still “coming soon” in Egypt and Lebanon. Regional booking website, which posts theater listings by country as well as what’s coming soon, also doesn’t list “Eternals” in several Gulf countries.
Listings for “Eternals,” which had been publicized before, are unavailable on websites in both countries, as well as in Kuwait. The alleged ban comes just ahead of the kingdom’s plans to launch the glitzy Red Sea International Film Festival next month - an event that promises exhibitors that no editorial cuts or changes to any film will be made by organizers without written approval from the rights holders. Many films are either pulled or censored because of LGBTQ references. Homosexuality is illegal across much of the region and is punishable by death in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Saudi Arabia, which reopened its movie theaters in 2018 after a 35-year ban, has quickly become the Middle East’s largest theatrical market but still frequently subjects films to censorship.
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