THE TELEGRAPH: The sequel to Sex and the City is facing embarrassment as Abu Dhabi, the Gulf city in which it is set, is considering banning the movie.
Less than two weeks before the release of Sex and the City 2, it is unclear whether the film will be shown in the oil-rich city, the scripted setting where Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha, go on holiday.
Emirates' officials had already turned down a request to film on location, forcing the cast crew to head to Morocco to recreate the Abu Dhabi setting. In 2008, the original film was not shown in the United Arab Emirates, where censors routinely remove scenes such as kissing, nudity and expletives.
Shooting Stars, the UAE representatives for distributor Warner Bros, said Emirates officials have still not made a decision about bringing the film to cinemas in the Gulf state after its May 27 release date. >>> | Sunday, May 16, 2010
