The word “Porno” has been removed from the major advertising for Kevin Smith’s soon to be released comedy ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO.
The reason being The Weinsteins have had trouble convincing newspaper outlets and television stations to promote a movie whose title they believe their readers and viewers may find offensive. Even bus advertisements have been pulled because the word PORNO is deemed as “highly sexually suggestive and not suitable for general audiences.”
This new t.v. spot playing on U.S. screens is a testament to this…
AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME… anyone?
Surely that one is less appropriate than the word PORNO?
Take away the PORNO from the title and sadly the catch doesn’t quite work as well. This kind of advertising could cost Kevin Smith’s biggest budget film to date a substantial amount of money… who would be interested in a movie titled ZACK AND MIRI when it opens on Oct. 31st (U.S.) and Nov. 14th (U.K.)
source – /film
5 Comments
Ugghhh! What’s the fucking point? No one will see this now, That sucks the biggest pair of Balls man!
My God, that is so idiotic. Porno, what’s the big deal..
I think at this point anyone interested in seeing it will already know the full title or can just search for info about it on the Internet. I still find it funny that it’s ok to advertise violence with words like “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” but not this. Just advertise it on channels or show where kids aren’t the likely target demographic.
One word: Shining
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