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'Zack and Miri' Won't Be Making a Porno in Utah
Get The Big Picture —
... The chain's spokesman, Cal Gunderson, tells
Page Six,
that it's just too raunchy for its audiences in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Lehi, and
Sandy, Utah. "We feel it's very close to an NC-17 with its graphic nudity and
graphic sex," says Megaplex's Cal Gunderson. When asked why the same chain is
showing Saw V, Gunderson replied, "No comment." ...
Porn's Scorned but You Can See Saw in Utah
World of Wonder Productions —
... Salt Lake City's Megaplex Theatres, owned by Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller, won't be booking the Weinstein Company's R-rated Elizabeth Banks and Seth Rogan starrer Zack and Miri Make a Porno when it opens in major cities this All Hallows Eve. Too raunchy for the community. "We feel it's very close to an NC-17 with its graphic nudity and graphic sex," a spokesman for the theater chain told Page Six, though he had "no comment" when asked why there was no problem booking Saw V with its sick-making gore. ...
Several Theaters Ban 'Zach and Miri' Film Starring 'Scrubs' Actress
BuddyTV —
... manager Cal Gunderson told The New York Post, "we feel it's very close to an NC-17 with its graphic nudity and graphic sex." As a result, the Megaplex Theaters, which operates 70 screens at five theaters in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Lehi, Sandy and South Jordan, will not be screening Zack and Miri Make a Porno when it opens nationwide Friday. In fact, it's the only chain that has turned down the movie. -Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist Source: The Salt Lake Tribune , NY Post (Image courtesy of The Weinstein Company)
Fan Rant: Utah Jazz Owner Bans 'Zack and Miri'
Cinematical —
... to see a flick directed by Kevin Smith that includes the word 'Porno' in its title, then something tells me you're expecting a little bit of dirty. We here at Cinematical call on Mr. Larry Miller to admit his moronic faults, screen Zack and Miri Make a Porno in all of his theaters and write an apology note to Kevin Smith, his fans and myself for having to waste over 300 words on this idiot. Oh, and I hope the Utah Jazz have a miserable season. [via NY Post] Filed under: Comedy, Celebrities and Controversy, Fandom, ...
