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  1. Review: 'The Lone Ranger' Is a Runaway Train

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    material. Running time: 149 minutes. One and a half stars out of four. ——— Motion Picture Association of America rating definition for PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for

  2. Review: Bullock, McCarthy Turn It up in 'Heat'

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    violence. Running time: 117 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four. ——— Motion Picture Association of America definition for R: Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

  3. Review: Bloodsucking 'Byzantium' Draws Scant Blood

    Wed, 26 Jun 2013

    violence, sexual content and language. Running time: 118 minutes. ——— Motion Picture Association of America rating definition for R: Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian

  4. Review: 'White House Down' a Silly Throwback

    Wed, 26 Jun 2013

    sexual image. Running time: 137 minutes. Two stars out of four. ——— Motion Picture Association of America rating definition for PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for

  5. Biden Lunches With 'Veep' Star

    Fri, 12 Apr 2013

    of "Veep" held at the Washington, DC office of the Motion Picture Association of America . Also attending last night were Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn senator Chris Dodd, who is now the chairman and CEO of the MPAA , and HBO President Richard Plepler, a former Dodd staffer

  6. Entertainment and Internet Providers Launch Copyright Alert System

    Wed, 27 Feb 2013

    short). The CCI's content partnerships are with the Recording Industry Association of America, Motion Picture Association of America , the Independent Film and Television Alliance, and the American Association of Independent Music

News

  1. So Long, Farewell

    Fri, 11 Jan 2013

    met with other representatives from the entertainment industry, including Comcast Corp. and the Motion Picture Association of America , on Thursday." http://abcn.ws/ZBFK4M WHO'S TWEETING? @guycecil : RT @asmith83 : Great

  2. Defense seeks to toss Dotcom Megaupload piracy case

    Fri, 27 Jul 2012

    visited him in New Zealand and called the government's case a threat to Internet innovation. The Motion Picture Association of America , which pressed for a crackdown on digital piracy of copyright works, dismisses Dotcom's latest PR

  3. Colorado Shooting Recalls History of Theater Violence

    Fri, 20 Jul 2012

    connection between violent movies and aggression. Freedman wrote a book on the subject sponsored by the Motion Picture Association of America and published in 2002. He said the Colorado movie theater shooting was the first he'd ever heard

  4. Secretary Hillary Clinton Mixes Hollywood and Politics at Screening of New Film 'The Lady'

    Tue, 10 Apr 2012

    preparing to play the human rights icon, including learning Burmese. The screening, hosted by the Motion Picture Association of America , was not just a film premier - it provided and opportunity to reflect on the current state of politics

  5. 'Bully' Film Rating Lowered to PG-13 After Public Pressure

    Fri, 6 Apr 2012

    victory" today when the Motion Picture Association of America agreed to lower the film's successfully negotiated with the MPAA to keep in a key scene that themselves like I do now." The MPAA originally ruled to have org demanding that the MPAA remove the R rating received

  6. 'Bully' Documentary to Be Released as 'Unrated' After Online Campaign

    Tue, 27 Mar 2012

    rating by the MPAA prompted an online vote short of the Motion Picture Association of America 's two-thirds demanding that the Motion Picture Association of America remove the "R bullied. The MPAA said they wouldn't

  7. 'Bully': Bullied Student Campaigns for Film to Get Pg-13 Rating

    Wed, 29 Feb 2012

    school-aged audience if the Motion Picture Association of America refuses to ease its R rating prevention. Last week, the MPAA ratings board rejected I can't believe the MPAA is blocking millions of teenagers permission. According to the MPAA website, R-rated films

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Videos

  1. MPAA Warns of Rogue Sites

    Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    Motion Picture Association of America releases ads cautioning consumers.

  2. Stubbing Out Smoking on Big Screen?

    Fri, 16 Mar 2007

    glamorized by Hollywood for years but on screen smokes may soon carry the price of a tougher rating. The Motion Picture Association of America which already rates movies based on nudity bad language and violence is considering adding cigarettes

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    screen smokes may soon carry the price of a tougher rating. The Motion Picture Association of America which already rates movies based on nudity bad language and violence is considering adding cigarettes to the list of on screen no
  3. 'Bully': Meryl Streep Hosts Movie Screening

    Fri, 23 Mar 2012

    millions of teens. The footage is so wrong teens use profanity in the film makers refused to censor. The Motion Picture Association of America has given the film an. Now major Hollywood players are fighting back open to lower the ratings so kids

    Motion Picture Association Of America found at 0:57

    wrong teens use profanity in the film makers refused to censor. The Motion Picture Association of America has given the film an. Now major Hollywood players are fighting back open to lower the ratings so kids can see. Meryl
  4. Celebs, Kids Rally for 'Bully' Rating

    Fri, 23 Mar 2012

    the entire target audience. seventeen years old and bullying survivor herself decided to fight the Motion Picture Association of America which gave the movie it's. look at citizens need to see this movie. We'll have a very hard time

    Motion Picture Association Of America found at 4:33

    seventeen years old and -- bullying survivor herself decided to fight the Motion Picture Association of America which gave the movie it's. -- look at -- citizens need to see this movie. We'll have a very hard time seeing
  5. 'World News': March 25, 2002

    Wed, 2 Dec 2009

    that the barriers to change continue to walk away. John Norris ABC news Washington. One last note the Motion Picture Association of America says blacks make up 11%. Of the movie going public. When we come back the threat to America's oldest

    Motion Picture Association Of America found at 14:07

    to walk away. John Norris ABC news Washington. One last note the Motion Picture Association of America says blacks make up 11%. Of the movie going public. When we come back the threat to America's oldest national park the
  6. Webcast: Outed Spy; Smoking in Movies; Pouring Perfect Pints

    Fri, 16 Mar 2007

    glamorized by Hollywood for years but on screen smokes may soon carry the price of a tougher rating. The Motion Picture Association of America which already rates movies based on nudity bad language and violence is considering adding cigarettes

    Motion Picture Association Of America found at 11:28

    screen smokes may soon carry the price of a tougher rating. The Motion Picture Association of America which already rates movies based on nudity bad language and violence is considering adding cigarettes to the list of on screen no

Photos

  1. VIDEO: Motion Picture Association of America releases ads cautioning consumers.
  2. Photo: The Motion Picture Association of America rated the rollercoaster romance NC-17, restricting audiences to adults older than 17-years-old, and guaranteeing that cinemas across the country will ...

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