Posted by Glen at inktomi1-oxf.server.ntl.com on July 18, 2001 at 15:37:19:
In Reply to: Probably because... posted by Isis on July 18, 2001 at 15:34:26:
: The Movie ratings board (forget their real title) can't figure out how to rate the film because it contains content that they've never had to deal with before (see the debacle over Clerk's original NC17 rating), or they've already given it a NC17 rating and Lion's Gate/Bryan are attempting to make changes that will bring it down to an R. I'm guessing the first option is probably true.
: : I figured if Lion's Gate bought the film they'd at least want to make money on it. Unless there's fear of it getting an NC17... if it did, would u not be allowed to release it unrated??
: You can release an unrated movie as far as I know, but you'd have a hell of a time trying to market it. Most movie theaters/chains simply won't show unrated movies.
: : Also, did Lion's Gate buy Vulgar from Bryan or View Askew? I know this may seem kinda dumb, but I'm wondering who get's payed for this and how the fuck a production company makes any money if they don't own the films.
: I don't know; there's probably a set amount paid, and also a percentage point of the royalties, I suppose.
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: Happy Birthday everybody...especially the webmasters. Thanks guys.
...whatever they request or something? hmm it's just male rape for fucks sake. clown or no clown. nothing new. weird.
Glen