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May Films Face Galaxy of Boycotts

List of new releases that face criticism

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(Newser) – Movie fans are fuming for one reason or another about most of the blockbusters out this month, the New York Times reports—and studios find it difficult to discern potent protests from the all-too-common casual boycott. A look at which films, and why:

  • Terminator Salvation upset fans because of its tame PG-13 rating.
  • Trekkies are petitioning Paramount to donate part of Star Trek revenue for exploration of outer space. 

  • The Vatican has deemed Angels & Demons harmless, but some church leaders have expressed concerned.
  • Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, a romantic comedy, ruffled feathers online apparently because of star Jennifer Garner's political views—though boycott organizers wouldn't comment on her offense.
  • Miley Cyrus fans pushed an ineffectual boycott of The Soloist after harsh words from its star, Jamie Foxx, about the tween queen.

Star Trek fans say Paramount must help promote space exploration with the film's revenues.
Star Trek fans say Paramount must help promote space exploration with the film's revenues.   (Paramount Pictures)
The Vatican actually eased off
The Vatican actually eased off "Angels & Demons," saying it was harmless.   (AP Photo)
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If you have a group that might speak out against the movie, and they’re large enough to affect the box office, you have to do something about it.
- Rolf Mittweg, New Line Cinema executive

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atomick
May 7, 09 10:33 AM CDT
People are dumb. Reply
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cornelison
May 7, 09 1:28 PM CDT
They're only films. Maybe someone should film a comedy documentary on protests. This stuff should fit the bill. *LOL* Reply
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SPH
May 7, 09 2:14 PM CDT
Don't get those Miley Cyrus fans riled up........ Reply
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riffran
May 7, 09 2:33 PM CDT
boycot shmoycot......I'm hitting Star Trek as soon as I can, and the terminator too.....and Harry Potter, Transformers......and angels and demons........ Reply
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RobN
May 31, 09 11:24 AM CDT
Somebody actually went to the trouble of boycotting Ghosts of Girlfriends Past? One would have thought that its being neither romantic or funny would have taken care of that without so much effort. Reply
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