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UK Bans Jolie Movie Ad

Sexy scene with guns glamorizes violence: ad authority

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Mar 18, 2009 11:53 PM CDT

(Newser) – The UK has banned a TV ad for a new Angeline Jolie flick, saying it glorifies violence. In a trailer for Wanted, Jolie kisses co-star James McAvoy as they fire guns in a car chase. It implies "that using guns is sexy and glamorous,... Read full story »

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