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Filipino hawkers cash in on "Da Vinci Code" fever
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine hawkers are repackaging a documentary on the "The Da Vinci Code" as an authentic version of the movie, cashing in on public interest in the religious thriller ahead of its release this week.
The film, based on the best-selling novel of the same title, has whipped up a storm of controversy in the largely Roman Catholic country and the Philippines' censor has yet to grant it a release permit despite a slated opening date of May 18.
"We will decide on the permit based on whether the film attacks a religion, creed or doctrine, and if it defames a person living or dead," the censor, Consoliza Laguardia, told local radio Monday.
Laguardia said she had yet to review the film.
In downtown Manila, DVD hawkers were standing by the authenticity of their "advance copies" of the "Da Vinci Code," retailing at 35 pesos ($0.67).
"This copy came from Malaysia. The movie was already shown there," a vendor called Magda said.
A copy bought from Magda featured not the movie but a one-hour documentary titled "Unlocking the Da Vinci Code."
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and why no mention of Opus Dei? did they suppress bad publicity? are they prepared to kill anybody who badmouths them after this movie is shown? will the Albino assassin pay me a visit later?
those who should be frothing at the mouth should be Sony Pictures, who are being cheated of potential revenue because of these 67 cent DVDs. but hey, they can recoup that by charging American moviegoers $12 each. reportedly, they need about 20 movie patrons to cover Tom Hanks' visit to the salon to get rid of that ugly hairstyle.
Holy Frak.
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