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| Deseret News Offensive Title? Here Are My Alternatives Take, for example, Kevin Klerck's online petition: "Rename 'The Two Towers' to Something Less Offensive." Klerck put the petition online after there was a minor groundswell of disapproval over the "Two Towers" title because it brings to mind the 9/11 tragedy, when the World Trade Center twin towers fell. The online petition is a satirical open letter to filmmaker Peter Jackson and distributor New Line Cinema, which reads in full: Industry buzz says the trailer for "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" will pop up in theaters June 21. Pierre Vinet, New Line Cinema "Those of us who have seen 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' know what an amazing director Peter Jackson is. When I learned that there apparently was to be a sequel, I was overjoyed. However, Peter Jackson has decided to tastelessly name the sequel 'The Two Towers.' The title is clearly meant to refer to the attacks on the World Trade Center. In this post-Sept. 11 world, it is unforgivable that this should be allowed to happen. The idea is both offensive and morally repugnant. Hopefully, when Peter Jackson and, more importantly, New Line Cinema see the number of signatures on this petition, the title will be changed to something a little more sensitive." Go to: Deseret News |
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