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Jump to full article: Variety, 2010-01-14
Author: NICK VIVARELLI
Intro: "Avatar" is sparking protests from parents' groups in Italy where the James Cameron blockbuster bows Friday with a controversial general admission rating. . . .
Elsewhere the MPAA's PG-13 rating for "Avatar," "for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking," has been echoed by age restrictions in most countries, such as 12 in Germany, a 12A (accompanied) in the U.K., and 14 (accompanied) in most of Canada. Exceptions include Quebec and France where "Avatar" has also hit screens unrestricted.
In Italy, the "Avatar" general admission rating prompted the Italian parents org Moige to complain that "the decision represents a discrimination against the protection of Italian children,"
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