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The Weinstein Company Wants To Censor The King’s Speech
The British numbers are huge because the rating lets families see the movie together. Tom and I are trying to find a unique way to do this that keeps his vision of the movie.”Weinstein unsuccessfully appealed the MPAA in November to lower the R rating without any changes in the picture. A recut version wouldn’t hit theaters until after the Oscars on Feb. 27. But the Weinstein Co. has aggressive plans for the $12.3-million-budget production leading up to that date. Beginning this weekend, the distributor will expand the film to about 2,500 theaters in the U.S. and Canada from 1,680, making it accessible to nearly every moviegoer. To go to the highest level and match such crossover blockbusters as Brokeback Mountain or Slumdog Millionaire, Weinstein Co. will have to attract those who usually turn out for mainstream. The indie veteran, who has been known for know-how marketing tactic to boost his pictures since 1991’s The Crying Game, when he ran Miramax Films, has another secret strategy to use it for the most nominated “King’s Speech.” You can bet on it.