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2008-10-15 Europe

Filming of John Travolta movie on Paris housing estate halted after rioting youths threaten crew

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Posted by tipper 2008-10-15 18:08|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 All those involved hoped the £30 million movie would draw attention to urban communities alienated from mainstream France.

As Hollywood says: You can't buy that kind of publicity.

Posted by ed 2008-10-15 18:47|| 2008-10-15 18:47|| Front Page Top

#2 Perhaps they should instead film in, say, Baghdad?

Posted by Milton Fandango 2008-10-15 21:26|| 2008-10-15 21:26|| Front Page Top

#3 Might work, Milton. After all, most people in Baghdad probably are "alienated from mainstream France."

If "alienated" means "don't give a rat's behind."

Did anyone ask if John tried to convert the rioters (pre- or post-riot) to scientology?

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2008-10-15 22:09|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/] 2008-10-15 22:09|| Front Page Top

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