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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President Erdogan issued an official statement on the terror attack that took place at Istanbul&#39;s Atat?rk Airport, which killed at least 41 and injured 230.&nbsp;In it he said: 
 
&ldquo;This attack once again revealed the dark face of terrorist organisations targeting innocent civilians. It is obvious that this attack does not aim to attain any results, but merely aims to produce propaganda material against our country by shedding the blood of and causing pain for innocent civilians. 
 
&ldquo;We urge governments, parliaments, media and civil society organizations around the world, especially in Western countries, to take a firm stand against terrorism.&rdquo; 
 
Erdogan emphasised the international nature of terrorism, saying that it could have happened anywhere. He called on the&nbsp; 
 
&ldquo;However, I would like to remind that today&#39;s attack targeted not only 79 million Turkish citizens, but also 7.5 billion human beings around the world. Due to the treacherous nature of terrorism, the bombs that exploded in Istanbul today could have gone off at any airport in any city around the world. Make no mistake: For terrorist organisations, there is no difference between Istanbul and London, Ankara and Berlin, Izmir and Chicago or Antalya and Rome. Unless all government and the entire mankind join forces in the fight against terrorism, much worse things than what we fear to imagine today will come true.&rdquo; 
 
&ldquo;I hope the Ataturk Airport attack will serve as a turning point in the world, particularly for the Western countries, for a joint struggle against terror organizations.&rdquo; 
 
More updates will follow as reports from Turkey come in. 
 
(Others)

Erdogan calls on the world to band together against terrorism

President Erdogan issued an official statement on the terror attack that took place at Istanbul's Atat?rk Airport, which killed at least 41 and injured 230. In it he said: “This attack once again revealed the dark face of terrorist organisations targeting innocent civilians. It is obvious that this attack does not aim to attain any results, but merely aims to produce propaganda material against our country by shedding the blood of and causing pain for innocent civilians. “We urge governments, parliaments, media and civil society organizations around the world, especially in Western countries, to take a firm stand against terrorism.” Erdogan emphasised the international nature of terrorism, saying that it could have happened anywhere. He called on the “However, I would like to remind that today's attack targeted not only 79 million Turkish citizens, but also 7.5 billion human beings around the world. Due to the treacherous nature of terrorism, the bombs that exploded in Istanbul today could have gone off at any airport in any city around the world. Make no mistake: For terrorist organisations, there is no difference between Istanbul and London, Ankara and Berlin, Izmir and Chicago or Antalya and Rome. Unless all government and the entire mankind join forces in the fight against terrorism, much worse things than what we fear to imagine today will come true.” “I hope the Ataturk Airport attack will serve as a turning point in the world, particularly for the Western countries, for a joint struggle against terror organizations.” More updates will follow as reports from Turkey come in. (Others)

Turkey's President makes official statement after deadly airport attack

Declared a proclaimed offender in a money laundering case and wanted in India, liquor baron Vijay Mallya was spotted at a book launch event at the London School of Economics this week that was attended by Indian High Commissioner Navtej Sarna, causing flutters back home. 
 
Social media was in a frenzy after it emerged that Sarna, who was one of the special guests at the event on Thursday evening to mark the launch of socialite Suhel Seth&#39;s new book, was also present at the event when the business tycoon arrived. 
 
As television news channels showed pictures of Sarna and Mallya in the hall where the event was held, questions were raised over the presence of the high commissioner at an event where a personality wanted by enforcement agencies in India was also present. 
 
While Suhel Seth contended that it was an open event at the LSE, where anyone could come because of the open invitation, Mallya was not invited to the high commission reception nor was he present. 
 
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also got into the act when it issued a statement, saying Sarna left the event without waiting for the interactive session after he spotted Mallya. 
 
&quot;When the High Commissioner spotted Mallya in the audience he left the stage and venue immediately after making his comments and without waiting for the interactive session,&quot; the MEA said in the statement. 
 
The MEA said, &quot;there were two clear segments, the book launch by UK Minister Jo Johnson and discussion at LSE, and later a reception at the High Commission for select guests. 
 
&quot;The list of invitations for the LSE event was determined by LSE. They have written to the High Commissioner that Mallya was not on their list. They have also said that the event was advertised widely through social media and attendees were not required to register in advance. 
 
&quot;Mallya was certainly not an invitee to the reception at the High Commission for which the invitations were issued by the High Commission, and was not present.&quot; 
(PTI)&nbsp;

Questions are being raised after India's high commissioner and a man wanted by enforcement agencies appear in the same room on TV

Declared a proclaimed offender in a money laundering case and wanted in India, liquor baron Vijay Mallya was spotted at a book launch event at the London School of Economics this week that was attended by Indian High Commissioner Navtej Sarna, causing flutters back home. Social media was in a frenzy after it emerged that Sarna, who was one of the special guests at the event on Thursday evening to mark the launch of socialite Suhel Seth's new book, was also present at the event when the business tycoon arrived. As television news channels showed pictures of Sarna and Mallya in the hall where the event was held, questions were raised over the presence of the high commissioner at an event where a personality wanted by enforcement agencies in India was also present. While Suhel Seth contended that it was an open event at the LSE, where anyone could come because of the open invitation, Mallya was not invited to the high commission reception nor was he present. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also got into the act when it issued a statement, saying Sarna left the event without waiting for the interactive session after he spotted Mallya. "When the High Commissioner spotted Mallya in the audience he left the stage and venue immediately after making his comments and without waiting for the interactive session," the MEA said in the statement. The MEA said, "there were two clear segments, the book launch by UK Minister Jo Johnson and discussion at LSE, and later a reception at the High Commission for select guests. "The list of invitations for the LSE event was determined by LSE. They have written to the High Commissioner that Mallya was not on their list. They have also said that the event was advertised widely through social media and attendees were not required to register in advance. "Mallya was certainly not an invitee to the reception at the High Commission for which the invitations were issued by the High Commission, and was not present." (PTI)

Mallya seen at book launch event attended by India's UK envoy

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