- Today was the day that Kevin and Scott were set for the MPAA’s appeal screening, in which they had the chance to watch the movie with a select audience of members, then make a verbal appeal for the film’s “R” rating. Within moments of the screening, word was released that the film did indeed win that appeal, and the original NC-17 was overturned. AP has the story:
Smith wins appeal for R rating for ‘Porno’
LOS ANGELES - Filmmaker Kevin Smith has won an appeal to lower the adults-only NC-17 rating for his comedy “Zack and Miri Make a Porno,” to an R rating.
Motion Picture Association of America spokeswoman Elizabeth Kaltman said Tuesday the rating was revised after the group’s appeals board viewed the movie.The NC-17 rating would have prohibited anyone younger than 17 from seeing the movie. With an R rating, those under 17 can see it in the company of an adult.
“Zack and Miri,” due out Oct. 31 from the Weinstein Co., stars Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks as best friends and roommates who try to make a homemade porn flick to dig themselves out of debt.
Congrats to Kevin, Scott, and the rest of the cast and crew on this victory — From what we’ve heard, the moments that they wanted to keep were great ones, and it’s fantastic news to hear that they’ll remain when the movie hits screens this October. Word has it that in appeal screenings, precedent can be cited, using similar “R”-rated movies as examples. No word yet on the tactics the guys employed to plead their case, but whatever the method, it’s the outcome we were all hoping to hear. “Zack And Miri Make a Porno”, rated R, in theaters everywhere October 31, 2008!
“Zack & Miri” Wins Appeal For “R” Rating Without Further Cuts!
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