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Chase Teases LSD Film and MKUltra Series Amid Censorship Fears
entertainment3 days ago

Chase Teases LSD Film and MKUltra Series Amid Censorship Fears

At Karlovy Vary, The Sopranos creator David Chase says he’s independently developing a feature centered on LSD (his first directing project since Not Fade Away) and an HBO series about MKUltra, with a music-forward angle anchored by a college DJ. The projects are in early development with many ideas to sift through. He warns that the current political climate raises concerns about censorship, comparing it to a potential return of the Hays Code, and notes Hollywood’s risk-aversion. He’s open to shooting in Europe and even revisits ideas like his “Ultimo” Superman spoof, though nothing is set in stone.

via Variety|
#censorship#david-chase#entertainment
Beijing plane crash into CITIC Tower exposes security concerns and censorship
world10 days ago

Beijing plane crash into CITIC Tower exposes security concerns and censorship

A small plane crashed into Beijing's 109-storey CITIC Tower, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others, but official information remains minimal and state media has released only a brief report while censorship tightens online discussion. Authorities have grounded some light aircraft, and observers warn the incident highlights security gaps near Zhongnanhai and raises questions about whether the crash was due to pilot error, mechanical failure, or a possible intentional act.

via BBC|
#beijing#censorship#citic-tower
Musk’s X boost sends Armie Hammer thriller global after German censorship row
entertainment10 days ago

Musk’s X boost sends Armie Hammer thriller global after German censorship row

Elon Musk posted a free link to the Armie Hammer–starrer Citizen Vigilante on X, sharply increasing its visibility as Germany’s ratings board allegedly denied it certification for inciting violence against immigrants. Quiver Distribution has acquired worldwide rights and released the film in the US, with Musk hinting at a sequel. Boll characterizes the move as part of a broader culture-war dynamic, while Hammer’s past allegations continue to surround the project.

via The Guardian|
#armie-hammer#censorship#citizen-vigilante
Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes Over Hijab Violation in Livestream Concert
world18 days ago

Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes Over Hijab Violation in Livestream Concert

Iran's judiciary sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi and several members of her production team to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab during a 2024 livestreamed concert, along with a two‑year travel ban and a two‑year ban on artistic activity; authorities allege the act constituted public decency violation by producing and publishing "vulgar and immoral content," highlighting concerns about increasing cultural repression of Iranian artists.

via Yahoo|
#censorship#flogging#hijab
Iranian Singer Faces 74-Lash Punishment Over Hijab-Free Livestream
world22 days ago

Iranian Singer Faces 74-Lash Punishment Over Hijab-Free Livestream

Iranian authorities reportedly sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight production team members to 74 lashes, plus a two-year travel ban and a two-year ban on artistic activity, for performing a hijab-free concert in a 2024 livestream that officials said violated public decency; rights groups question the legal basis and warn the ruling signals intensified cultural repression, drawing reactions from international activists and artists.

via The Guardian|
#censorship#flogging#hijab
Dispatch DLC Brings Partial Uncensoring to Switch, Some Content Still Blocked
gaming22 days ago

Dispatch DLC Brings Partial Uncensoring to Switch, Some Content Still Blocked

A free HR Violations Pack DLC for Dispatch on Switch adds a 'Partial Coverage' option that reveals nude breasts, butts, and middle fingers that were previously hidden, while genitals and explicit audio remain censored due to Nintendo requirements; the DLC also provides mosaic, blackout, and 'chaotic' obscuring modes and is not available in Japan. The update aims to align Switch with other platforms, though a single Switch build caused controversy at launch; AdHoc apologized for misrepresenting the original censorship and notes the patch is 6MB and now on the Switch eShop for both Dispatch Switch 1 and Switch 2.

via Nintendo Life|
#censorship#dispatch#dlc
Dispatch patches Switch censorship with a cheeky 'HR Violations' update and a chaos-donut option
technology22 days ago

Dispatch patches Switch censorship with a cheeky 'HR Violations' update and a chaos-donut option

AdHoc's Dispatch patch for Switch adds an 'HR Violations Pack' that lets players decide how to censor risqué content, including playful chaos options where offensive visuals can be replaced by items like a denim hot pants or an oozing jam donut; uncensored remains the default on Steam and PS5, with Xbox versions adopting the same options as the patch rolls out this summer. The update follows ongoing censorship debates with Nintendo and Dispatch's strong sales.

via Eurogamer|
#adhoc-studio#censorship#dispatch
Musk–ZDF clash over migrant comment sparks legal threat and retraction
world22 days ago

Musk–ZDF clash over migrant comment sparks legal threat and retraction

A dispute between Elon Musk and German broadcaster ZDF escalated after ZDF described Musk as calling for “a migrant hunt” in posts about Belfast, which Musk denounces as a “terrible lie” and says he may sue over; ZDF removed the disputed line and added a transparency note, while the row drew support from the German far-right AfD and highlighted ongoing tensions over media representation, misinformation, and social media influence in political violence.

via Euronews.com|
#afd#censorship#elon-musk
Dispatch Eases Switch Censorship with HR Violations Patch
technology23 days ago

Dispatch Eases Switch Censorship with HR Violations Patch

AdHoc Studio released the free HR Violations update for Dispatch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch to ease censorship while retaining some Nintendo-mandated blocks; it adds visual filters (Mosaic, Chaotic, Blackout) to obscure censored content, supports regional settings, and brings uncensored options to Steam/PS5 (Xbox arriving later); the patch is live and includes a New Zealand eShop release.

via Nintendo Everything|
#censorship#dispatch#hr-violations
Court halts sanitization of U.S. history in national parks and orders restoration of exhibits
politics27 days ago

Court halts sanitization of U.S. history in national parks and orders restoration of exhibits

A federal judge in Massachusetts ordered the Trump administration to restore National Park Service exhibits altered under an executive order aimed at avoiding disparaging depictions of Americans, and to pause further changes while requiring weekly progress updates; plaintiffs say the changes erase accurate history—such as slavery and climate-change context—at sites including Independence National Historical Park, stressing that history should reflect all communities rather than be whitewashed.

via CNBC|
#american-history#censorship#court-ruling
Court orders restoration of removed history plaques at national parks after Trump-era review
politics28 days ago

Court orders restoration of removed history plaques at national parks after Trump-era review

A Massachusetts district judge ruled that the Trump administration’s removal of history and science materials from national monuments under the 2025 executive order violated policy and set a dangerous precedent, ordering the reinstatement of all signage and exhibits and giving the White House 21 days to comply; plaintiffs include conservation groups such as the NPCA and the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks.

via The Guardian|
#censorship#executive-order#legal-decision
Reprints vs Restraints: Scientists Ejected at Diabetes Conference Over Editorial
health1 month ago

Reprints vs Restraints: Scientists Ejected at Diabetes Conference Over Editorial

Five senior scientists, including Diabetes Care editor-in-chief Steven Kahn and former ADA president Desmond Schatz, were escorted out of the American Diabetes Association’s annual meeting in New Orleans after handing out reprints of an editorial critical of the Trump administration’s science policy; the ADA says they violated its conference code of conduct, while critics call the move censorship. The incident occurred near a session with NIH director Jay Bhattacharya (who canceled and was replaced by another NIH official). Kahn has asked to be readmitted to the conference.

via Ars Technica|
#ada#censorship#conference