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Kuwait bans ‘Wicked’ film amid LGBTQ speculation

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“Wicked” has been removed from cinema listings in Kuwait on the eve of its local theatrical release in what Variety understands is an evolving issue, prompting fears that it could become the latest Hollywood import to be banned in the Gulf state. The country previously banned “Barbie” to protect “public ethics.” 
	Some local media have speculated that the move was prompted by the fact that the Universal Pictures’ critically-acclaimed musical boa…

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‘Wicked’ Removed From Cinema Listings in Kuwait, Local Media Speculates It’s Because of LGBTQ Cast

While the film "Wicked" is breaking the box office counters worldwide, Kuwait is removing it from its cinema lists.

Ενώ η ταινία «Wicked» σπάει τα κοντέρ των εισπράξεων παγκοσμίως, το Κουβέιτ το αφαιρεί από τις κινηματογραφικές λίστες του.

Το «Wicked» απαγορεύεται στο Κουβέιτ: Το καστ περιλαμβάνει ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ ηθοποιούς

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'Wicked' banned in Kuwait: Cast includes LGBTQI+ actors

The critically acclaimed musical Wicked has been pulled from cinema schedules in Kuwait just before its local release on Thursday, Kuwaiti media reported, making it the latest Hollywood film to be banned in the Gulf state. While a reason for the ban has not been given, local media reports have suggested that the ban may be linked to the film's LGBTQ cast. The film, directed by Jon M. Chu, is an adaptation of Broadway's reimagining of The Wizard …

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'Wicked' film pulled from Kuwait cinemas 'over LGBTQ cast'

Wicked is facing censorship in Kuwait for its inclusion of an “LGBTQ+ cast”, local media have speculated. The film adaptation of the smash-hit Wizard of Oz spin-off features an unlikely friendship blossoming between The Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda the Good Witch (Ariana Grande) smashed box-office records for the opening of a Broadway film adaptation. According to a Wednesday (4 December) report from Variety, the film by d…

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Wicked faces censorship in Kuwait for including LGBTQ+ cast, as per local media

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'Wicked' faces ban, fresh lawsuit amid box office success

Though Kuwait’s Information Ministry has yet to release an official statement, local media speculate that the reported ban is on account of an unnamed gay character.

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'Wicked' Reportedly Banned in Kuwait for… Gay Subtext?

“Wicked” has been removed from cinema listings in Kuwait on the eve of its local theatrical release, Variety has confirmed, becoming the latest Hollywood import to be banned in the Gulf state. The country previously banned “Barbie” to protect “public ethics.” Some local media have speculated that the decision was prompted by the fact that the Universal Pictures’ critically-acclaimed musical boasts an LGBTQ cast. “Wicked,” Jon M. Chu’s bigscreen …

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‘Wicked’ Won’t Play in Kuwait Theaters, Local Media Speculates It’s Because of LGBTQ Cast

The blockbuster musical was due to show in cinemas in Kuwait this week but has been removed from listings on the eve of its opening The post ‘Wicked’ banned in Kuwait cinemas reportedly due to LGBTQ+ cast appeared first on Attitude.

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'Wicked' banned in Kuwait cinemas reportedly due to LGBTQ+ cast

The Gulf States love a good banning, and it looks like Wicked could be the latest movie to fall foul of the region's strict censorship laws after being removed from theaters in Kuwait...

'Wicked' faces ban, fresh lawsuit amid box office success

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