A controversy has erupted in China over the digital alteration of Together, a horror film that originally featured a same-sex couple. The film, starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie, was shown at special screenings in China on September 12, but viewers quickly noticed significant changes in the film. Leaked screenshots of the original version began circulating online, revealing that some scenes had been edited, including one that altered a gay couple into a heterosexual one.&nbsp;The film, which premiered at Sundance and was released in July in the US and Australia, had received positive critical reception with a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, Chinese moviegoers who attended the screenings discovered that scenes depicting nudity had been altered, such as a shot where steam was added to obscure a character’s naked body in the shower. The most significant edit was the replacement of one of the male characters in a same-sex relationship with a woman, as well as the removal of references to their relationship.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/bts-v-buys-10-million-apartment-in-seoul-s-elite-area-all-paid-in-cash-read-details-1758797094020">BTS V buys $10 million apartment in Seoul’s elite area, all paid in cash: Read details</a>&nbsp;This isn't the first time China has censored LGBTQ+ content, as same-sex marriage is not recognised, and LGBTQ+ topics remain sensitive in the country. However, this instance stands out due to the use of AI-generated alterations, which has sparked anger among audiences. Many took to the Chinese review platform Douban to express their frustration, criticising not only the cuts but the misrepresentation of the actors' identities. One user wrote, “This is no longer just censorship; it's a complete distortion of the story and a disrespect to the actors involved.”&nbsp;In response, Together’s global distributor, Neon, issued a statement condemning the unauthorised edits and demanding that the altered version be pulled. The company confirmed they did not approve of these changes and called for the cessation of the altered film’s distribution. Chinese distributor Hishow, which made the edits, has yet to comment on the matter publicly.&nbsp;This controversy comes in the wake of other high-profile AI censorship, such as the black dress added to Florence Pugh’s character in Oppenheimer for Chinese audiences. There has also been a noticeable uptick in the crackdown on LGBTQ+ content in China, with the government increasing its scrutiny over such material in recent months.

A mystery unfolds in China as unexplained changes in horror flick 'Together' spark confusion among viewers

A controversy has erupted in China over the digital alteration of Together, a horror film that originally featured a same-sex couple. The film, starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie, was shown at special screenings in China on September 12, but viewers quickly noticed significant changes in the film. Leaked screenshots of the original version began circulating online, revealing that some scenes had been edited, including one that altered a gay couple into a heterosexual one. The film, which premiered at Sundance and was released in July in the US and Australia, had received positive critical reception with a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, Chinese moviegoers who attended the screenings discovered that scenes depicting nudity had been altered, such as a shot where steam was added to obscure a character’s naked body in the shower. The most significant edit was the replacement of one of the male characters in a same-sex relationship with a woman, as well as the removal of references to their relationship. Also Read: BTS V buys $10 million apartment in Seoul’s elite area, all paid in cash: Read details This isn't the first time China has censored LGBTQ+ content, as same-sex marriage is not recognised, and LGBTQ+ topics remain sensitive in the country. However, this instance stands out due to the use of AI-generated alterations, which has sparked anger among audiences. Many took to the Chinese review platform Douban to express their frustration, criticising not only the cuts but the misrepresentation of the actors' identities. One user wrote, “This is no longer just censorship; it's a complete distortion of the story and a disrespect to the actors involved.” In response, Together’s global distributor, Neon, issued a statement condemning the unauthorised edits and demanding that the altered version be pulled. The company confirmed they did not approve of these changes and called for the cessation of the altered film’s distribution. Chinese distributor Hishow, which made the edits, has yet to comment on the matter publicly. This controversy comes in the wake of other high-profile AI censorship, such as the black dress added to Florence Pugh’s character in Oppenheimer for Chinese audiences. There has also been a noticeable uptick in the crackdown on LGBTQ+ content in China, with the government increasing its scrutiny over such material in recent months.

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Twin boys Ethan and Aiden Dvash-Banks were born 4 minutes apart, but according to the US government, only one of them is a US citizen.

The unique case has forced the boys&#39; parents, same-sex couple Andrew and Elad Dvash-Banks, to sue the US State Department.

The twins were born in Canada in 2016. Despite being carried by the same surrogate, Aiden was conceived with sperm from Andrew, a US citizen; Ethan was conceived with sperm from Elad, an Israeli citizen with a US green card. When the couple went to a US consulate in Canada to get passports for their sons, they were told that, despite both being recognized as the boys&#39; legal parents, they could only get citizenship for Aiden because his biological father is a US citizen.

Elad said that the US government is discriminating against them because they are gay - he claims that if they were a heterosexual couple who had children abroad, the source of their boys&#39; DNA would never have come into question.

&quot;We want the courts to recognize the fact that Ethan is a US-born citizen because he&#39;s the son of a US citizen and we want to make this right for Ethan, but we also want to make this right for any other family in our situation that will have to go through this in the future. We&#39;re fighting for our community and our family,&quot; said Elad.

The Dvash-Banks brought their sons into the US last June - Aiden with a US passport and Ethan with a six-month tourist visa. With that visa now expired, 16-month old Ethan is technically an undocumented immigrant. Elad hopes that they&#39;ll be able to change that soon.

&quot;If one of my kids wants to become the US president, I want to be able to tell him you can do that. You can become US president because you are a US citizen at birth. If I&#39;m able to tell that to Aiden, I want to be able to tell that to Ethan in the exact same way because they&#39;re not different in any way whatsoever.&quot;

The twins were born in Canada in 2016. Despite being carried by the same surrogate, Aiden was conceived with sperm from Andrew, a US citizen; Ethan was conceived with sperm from Elad, an Israeli citizen with a US green card.

Twin boys Ethan and Aiden Dvash-Banks were born 4 minutes apart, but according to the US government, only one of them is a US citizen. The unique case has forced the boys' parents, same-sex couple Andrew and Elad Dvash-Banks, to sue the US State Department. The twins were born in Canada in 2016. Despite being carried by the same surrogate, Aiden was conceived with sperm from Andrew, a US citizen; Ethan was conceived with sperm from Elad, an Israeli citizen with a US green card. When the couple went to a US consulate in Canada to get passports for their sons, they were told that, despite both being recognized as the boys' legal parents, they could only get citizenship for Aiden because his biological father is a US citizen. Elad said that the US government is discriminating against them because they are gay - he claims that if they were a heterosexual couple who had children abroad, the source of their boys' DNA would never have come into question. "We want the courts to recognize the fact that Ethan is a US-born citizen because he's the son of a US citizen and we want to make this right for Ethan, but we also want to make this right for any other family in our situation that will have to go through this in the future. We're fighting for our community and our family," said Elad. The Dvash-Banks brought their sons into the US last June - Aiden with a US passport and Ethan with a six-month tourist visa. With that visa now expired, 16-month old Ethan is technically an undocumented immigrant. Elad hopes that they'll be able to change that soon. "If one of my kids wants to become the US president, I want to be able to tell him you can do that. You can become US president because you are a US citizen at birth. If I'm able to tell that to Aiden, I want to be able to tell that to Ethan in the exact same way because they're not different in any way whatsoever."

Watch: Parents sue after only one of their twins granted US citizenship

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