Avatar vs. Confucius in China
source: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2010/02/197_60033.html
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(I am not making a judgment, I will be seeing both. Just thought it was interesting)
What if protesters against land grabs in southern China start to use Avatar as a rallying cry, amid a dispute with Google and disagreement between the U.S. and Chinese governments, about whether information should be allowed to flow freely to the Chinese public?
Apparently, you claim commercial reasons for pulling “Avatar” from most of the theaters on which it’s showing, and substitute a Chinese-made film about Confucius that contains a message ― respect for hierarchy ― you consider more appropriate for the mass consumption.
The problem is, the Jan. 22 opening of “Confucius” proved so anemic that the Chinese Film Board has already backpedaled. It now says that cinemas without 3D screens can continue to show the 2D version of “Avatar.”
Meanwhile, state enterprises and government offices have been block-booking “Confucius” tickets for their employees. Some theaters are giving away free “Confucius” tickets with “Avatar” tickets. Others are enticing those who buy
“Confucius” tickets with the opportunity to purchase much sought-after Avatar tickets. And through it all, China’s outspoken online community has let it rip.
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2010/02/197_60033.html
What if protesters against land grabs in southern China start to use Avatar as a rallying cry, amid a dispute with Google and disagreement between the U.S. and Chinese governments, about whether information should be allowed to flow freely to the Chinese public?
Apparently, you claim commercial reasons for pulling “Avatar” from most of the theaters on which it’s showing, and substitute a Chinese-made film about Confucius that contains a message ― respect for hierarchy ― you consider more appropriate for the mass consumption.
The problem is, the Jan. 22 opening of “Confucius” proved so anemic that the Chinese Film Board has already backpedaled. It now says that cinemas without 3D screens can continue to show the 2D version of “Avatar.”
Meanwhile, state enterprises and government offices have been block-booking “Confucius” tickets for their employees. Some theaters are giving away free “Confucius” tickets with “Avatar” tickets. Others are enticing those who buy
“Confucius” tickets with the opportunity to purchase much sought-after Avatar tickets. And through it all, China’s outspoken online community has let it rip.
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2010/02/197_60033.html
