UPDATE: ‘The Kite Runner’ Delayed Due to Controversial Scene

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Paramount, Adaptation, Drama, Upcoming Releases

As reported earlier, controversy surrounding a violent scene threatened the big-screen premiere of The Kite Runner.  The adaptation of the popular Khaled Hosseini novel will now be delayed six weeks.

The family of the young Afghan actor raped in the film wanted the segment removed because it would be considered culturally offensive.  They feared they would become victims of retaliation in their own country once the movie premiered.  The family claims 12-year-old Ahmad Khan Mahmidzada would never have participated in the production had they been given a script and/or advance warning of the scene.

Although director Marc Forster (Monster’s Ball, Finding Neverland) and the producers all insist Ahmad’s father was briefed on the situation, they have expressed concern for those involved.  In hopes of retaining the crucial scene—and because of increased violence in Kabul—Paramount Vantage is finalizing plans to temporarily move Ahmad and two other actors out of the country.  The movie, originally slated for a Nov. 2nd release, will now be released on Dec. 14th…. several days after the boys finish school.  It’s believed they may return sometime in March—after their summer vacation ends and the movie dust clears.  This decision appears to be something Ahmad’s father is comfortable with.

The movie’s new premiere date will now pit it against another highly-anticipated film, Will Smith’s I Am Legend.

Read More | USA Today

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Halle Berry Expecting First Child

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip

After months of endless speculation, Halle Berry has exclusively confirmed to Access Hollywood that she is now indeed pregnant.  The child, who will surely rival Shiloh Jolie-Pitt for the most beautiful baby title, will be the first for the actress and her model boyfriend, Gabriel Aubry.  The couple has been together for two years.

It’s reported that plans for a new movie, Tulia, had to be scrapped because Berry, 41, is already three-months along.  The film would have reunited Halle with her Monster’s Ball co-star, Billy Bob Thornton.

Read More | Access Hollywood

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