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MTV Not Canceling 'Skins,' PETA Offers to Fill Sponsor Void
Hollywood Reporter ^ | 1/27/11 | Marise Guthrie

Posted on 01/27/2011 3:47:35 AM PST by careyb

Despite advertiser defection (and declining ratings), MTV is standing by controversial scripted series Skins.

Reports claiming the network is pulling the plug on creator Bryan Elsley’s adaption of his UK hit prompted a statement from the network.

“MTV stands by the US adaptation of Skins and the vision of its creator Bryan Elsley,” the network said in a statement. “Skins has earned the loyalty of fans across the globe for its thoughtful and honest portrayal of teen life today. An internationally acclaimed scripted drama, the show has been honored with a long list of prestigious awards."

(Excerpt) Read more at hollywoodreporter.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: peta
PETA sponsors kiddie porn. I have to say I'm not terribly surprised.
1 posted on 01/27/2011 3:47:39 AM PST by careyb
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To: careyb

Not a big surprise.

freaky perverts


2 posted on 01/27/2011 4:22:31 AM PST by GeronL (http://www.stink-eye.net/forum/index.php)
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To: careyb

http://www.uhuh.com/nwo/communism/comgoals.htm

21. Gain control of key positions in radio, TV, and motion pictures.
22.Continue discrediting American culture by degrading all forms of artistic expression.
24. Eliminate all laws governing obscenity by calling them “censorship” and a violation of free speech and free press.
25. Break down cultural standards of morality by promoting pornography and obscenity in books, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and TV.
26. Present homosexuality, degeneracy and promiscuity as “normal, natural, healthy.”
40. Discredit the family as an institution. Encourage promiscuity and easy divorce.
41. Emphasize the need to raise children away from the negative influence of parents.


3 posted on 01/27/2011 4:42:58 AM PST by Not a 60s Hippy (They are SOCIALISTS, not Progressive, Liberal, Left Wing, Democrats, Special interest groups.)
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To: careyb
I can remember when mtv just played music videos

now all they do is sling sh**

4 posted on 01/27/2011 5:40:38 AM PST by Charlespg
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To: GeronL

And you know they are just loving the attention. I am sure the controversy easily doubled their veiwership.

There is surely a special place in hell for these perverts.


5 posted on 01/27/2011 5:43:35 AM PST by Bigg Red (Palin in 2012)
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To: Bigg Red

One of the actors is 15! Not even the age of consent, dang


6 posted on 01/27/2011 5:54:25 AM PST by GeronL (http://www.stink-eye.net/forum/index.php)
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To: careyb

PUTK - People for the Unethical Treatment of Kids


7 posted on 01/27/2011 7:04:20 AM PST by norwaypinesavage (Galileo: In science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of one individual)
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To: GeronL

One of the actors is 15!

&&&
Lovely parents he or she must have....


8 posted on 01/27/2011 11:23:49 AM PST by Bigg Red (Palin in 2012)
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To: Bigg Red

lol.

Does Mylie Cyrus have a brother?

heh.


9 posted on 01/27/2011 11:26:59 AM PST by GeronL (http://www.stink-eye.net/forum/index.php)
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To: careyb
PETA sponsors kiddie porn. I have to say I'm not terribly surprised.

They obviously don't believe in the ethical treatment of humans.

10 posted on 01/27/2011 11:27:17 AM PST by dfwgator
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