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blur: Live at Wembley Stadium blur: Live at Wembley Stadium is a 2024 music film by Toby L.
Starring Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon and Phil Daniels
 There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes Follows the concert of the band's 2023 show which was played for 150,000 fans.
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Close To You Close To You is a 2023 US/UK crime comedy drama by Dominic Savage
Starring Elliot Page, Hillary Baack and Wendy Crewson
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes When he returns home for his father's birthday, a man finds that his family is struggling to accept his transition.
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| | Demonte Colony 2 Demonte Colony 2 is a 2024 India thriller by R. Ajay Gnanamuthu
Starring VJ Archana, Arulnithi and C. Arunpandian
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes A group of friends who return to a cursed location, driven by curiosity and the quest to uncover the truth behind the malevolent spirits that reside there.
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Flow Flow is a 2024 Latvia/Belgium/France children's cartoon by Gints Zilbalodis
Starring
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes Cat is a solitary animal, but as its
home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences.
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- 2025 Artificial Eye Film Co. cinema release (rated 23/08/2024)
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Hellboy: The Crooked Man Hellboy: The Crooked Man is a 2024 US/UK/Germany/Bulgaria action horror by Brian Taylor
Starring Jack Kesy, Jefferson White and Leah McNamara
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes Hellboy and a rookie B.P.R.D. agent in the 1950s are sent to the Appalachians, where they discover a remote community dominated by witches and led by the sinister local
demon, the Crooked Man.
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| | Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp is a 2024 Japan action animation by Tatsuya Oishi
Starring Masashi Ebara, Yui Horie and Miyu Irino
There are no censorship issues with this release beyond noting that the BBFC asked for a non-BBFC rating card to be removed.
Summary Notes After helping a vampire, Reki becomes one of them. To become human again, she must recover the vampire's limbs captured by hunters.
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- 2024 Columbia Pictures Corporation cinema release (rated 22/08/2024)
The BBFC commented: This work had a compulsory cut made. A cut was required to remove a non-BBFC rating card. Cut made in accordance with BBFC policy.
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| | Ramana - The Almighty Ramana - The Almighty is a 2002 India action drama by A.R. Murugadoss
Starring Vijayakanth, Simran and Ashima Bhalla
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes Ramana ,a college professor attempts to end corruption by creating a group called ACF.
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|  | UK: Uncut and BBFC 12A rated with a trigger warning for moderate violence, threat, injury detail, suicide,
brief sexual harassment:
- 2024 TGS ENTERTAINMENT cinema release (rated 24/08/2024) titled Ramanaa
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The Beast The Beast is a 2023 France/Canada Sci-Fi romance by Bertrand Bonello
Starring Léa Seydoux, George MacKay and Guslagie Malanda
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes In the near future artificial intelligence is in control of everyone's lives and human emotions are perceived as a threat.
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|  | UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong threat, strong sex references, language, drug misuse, bloody images:
- 2024 Vertigo Releasing Blu-ray (rated 23/08/2024)
- 2024 Vertigo Releasing VoD (rated 10/05/2024)
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- 2024 Roadshow Entertainment Blu-ray (rated 22/08/2024) titled La Bête
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|  | Ireland: Uncut and IFCO 15A rated for strong language, strong sex references, strong
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Bushman Bushman is a 1971 US drama by David Schickele
Starring Paul Eyam Nzie Okpokam, Mike Slye and Elaine Featherstone
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes In 1968's tumult, a Nigerian student in San Francisco experiences clashing cultures and elucidates society's ineptitude at living humanely.
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- 2024 Other Parties Film Company Blu-ray (rated 25/08/2024)
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Starring Adolfo Assor, Annette Borchardt and Uwe Meyer
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes After the Nazis took power, the resistance searched for a solution to end Adolf Hitler's evil dictatorship. They formulated a plan to bio-engineer super-human assassins,
eventually finding their man in one Captain Berlin.
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Freud's Last Session Freud's Last Session is a 2023 UK/US drama by Matt Brown
Starring Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode and Jodi Balfour
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes Freud invites iconic author C.S. Lewis to debate the existence of God. And his unique relationship with his daughter, and Lewis' unconventional relationship with his best
friend's mother.
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suicide references:
- 2024 Vertigo Releasing Blu-ray (rated 23/08/2024)
- 2024 Vertigo Releasing VoD (rated 21/06/2024)
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Starring Mason Adams, Bob Holt and Frank Welker
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes The Grinch leaves home in a foul mood, looking for trouble. He runs into the Cat in the Hat and decides to make the cat's life unbearable.
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- 2024 Warner Bros Entertainment UK Blu-ray (rated 22/08/2024) titled The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
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| | Halloween Is Grinch Night Halloween Is Grinch Night is a 1977 US children's cartoon by Gerard Baldwin
Starring Hans Conried, Hal Smith and Gary Shapiro
There are no censorship issues with this release
This special was released on videotape retitled as "It's Grinch Night!", with a new title card in place of the old title in the credits (a video, not film, edit, of the grinch tapping his foot as the three words appear one at a time on the
left) and commercial break bumpers of the Grinch's face removed. (The box mentions the original title in small print to avoid confusion.) Summary Notes A strange wind blows into Whoville,
making all the inhabitants stay indoors. They know the wind means the Grinch will be in a foul mood and out to do harm. However, young Eukariah decides to confront the Grinch.
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- 2024 Warner Bros Entertainment UK Blu-ray (rated 22/08/2024) titled Halloween is Grinch Night
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Nekromantik 2 Nekromantik 2 is a 1991 Germany horror by Jörg Buttgereit.
Starring Monika M and Mark Reeder and Lena Braun.
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released in the UK for fear of censorship from 1991-2015. Passed 18 uncut for DVD in August 2015. There also exists an extended version that has restored deleted scenes. Summary Notes The
sexy nurse Monika has a problem, she is dragged between two lovers one alive and one dead. The one alive lover is handsome and trustworthy but is he as good in bed as the dead (and rotting) Rob ?
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- 2024 Arrow Film Blu-ray (rated 26/08/2024)
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Starring Scott Adkins, Alice Eve and Jack Parr
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes A burned-out professional sniper finds himself trapped in an all-glass penthouse by a lethal competitor and must find a way to survive and escape with little to no cover
between him and the killer.
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- 2024 Signature Entertainment Blu-ray (rated 22/08/2024)
- 2024 Signature Entertainment VoD (rated 24/07/2024)
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Starring Brooke Butler,
Achieng Agutu and Eyal Booker
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes The idea of the show to bridge the gap between social media and TV and will cover topics such as lifestyle, food, fashion, home design, travel, beauty, entertainment,
popular culture, mental health, spirituality, and wellness.
- Season 01 Episode 07: Glow-Up: 12 rated for infrequent strong language, moderate sex references\n
- Season 01 Episode 08: Self-Care: 12 rated for moderate sex references
| | The Frog The Frog is a 2024 Thrillers, Mysteries TV Show by Mo Wan-il and Son Ho-young
Starring Yoon Kye-sang, Kim Yun-seok and Ko Min-si
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film. BBFC Notes One tranquil summer, a mysterious woman checks into a vacation rental -- triggering events that disrupt the lives of the owner and those around him.
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- Season 01 Episode 01: Do You Know What They Call People Like Us?
- Season 01 Episode 02: Who Will Come Knocking on the Door of My Destiny?
- Season 01 Episode 03: As Though You Couldn't Get Me Off Your Mind
- Season 01 Episode
04: I Think She Killed a Child
- Season 01 Episode 05: I'm Just \It\ in This Game of Tag
- Season 01 Episode 06: Dad Will Come Get You
- Season 01 Episode 07: We'll See the End Together
- Season 01 Episode 08: We'll Have a Lot
To Talk About
| | We Are! Let's get the party STARTO!! We Are! Let's get the party STARTO!! is a 2024 Music Episode
Starring Hey! Say! JUMP, Kis-My-Ft2 and King & Prince
There are no
censorship issues with this film. BBFC Notes Jun Matsumoto and Tadayoshi Ohkura produce this arena concert featuring 14 mega boy bands, including NEWS, SUPER EIGHT, KAT-TUN, King & Prince
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Adam Sandler: Love You Adam Sandler: Love You is a 2024 US comedy by Josh Safdie
Starring Adam Sandler
There are no censorship issues with this release
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for sex references, language:
- 2024 Netflix VoD (rated 26/08/2024)
| | Babes Babes is a 2024 US comedy by Pamela Adlon
Starring Elena Ouspenskaia, Sandra Bernhard and Oliver Platt
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes Lifelong friends Eden and Dawn, one single and wanting a baby, the other already a mother, navigate challenges to their bond when Eden pursues pregnancy alone after a
one-night stand.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong language, sex references, drug misuse:
- 2024 Universal Studios VoD (rated 22/08/2024)
| | The Greatest Surf Movie in the Universe The Greatest Surf Movie in the Universe is a 2024 Australia animation comedy by Vaughan Blakey, Nick Pollet
Starring Ronnie Blakely, Joe Turpel and
Mick Fanning
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes 10 years from now a virus more deadly and more contagious than anything we've ever seen decimates all the world's living creatures. Facing a total extinction event a
brilliant geneticist named Dr Jonathan Figg discovers a miracle vaccine that is fast tracked into production, savi...
UK: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for very strong language:
- 2024 Central City Media VoD (rated 23/08/2024)
| | Incoming Incoming is a 2023 US comedy by Dave Chernin, John Chernin
Starring Raphael Alejandro, Kaitlin Olson and Bobby Cannavale
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes Four freshmen navigate the terrors of adolescence at their first-ever high school party.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for nudity, sex, sex
references, language, drug misuse:
- 2024 Netflix VoD (rated 22/08/2024)
| | Jackpot! Jackpot! is a 2024 US action comedy by Paul Feig
Starring John Cena, Awkwafina and Simu Liu
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been newly established in California - the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar
jackpot.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong language, sex references, violence:
- 2024 Amazon Media EU S.à r.l. VoD (rated 23/08/2024)
| | One Fast Move One Fast Move is a 2024 US action film by Kelly Blatz
Starring K.J. Apa, Eric Dane and Maia Reficco
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes It tells the story of a discharged soldier who seeks out his father to help him with his dream of racing Supersport motorcycles.
UK: Uncut and BBFC
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- 2024 Amazon Media EU S.à r.l. VoD (rated 23/08/2024)
| | Tokunbo Tokunbo is a 2024 Thrillers, Dramas Film by Ramsey Nouah
Starring Darasimi Nadi, Stanley Chibunna and Tosin Adeyemi
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film. BBFC Notes An ex-car smuggler is given three hours to deliver a government official's daughter to her captor -- or else his family will suffer the consequences.
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- 2024 Netflix VoD (rated 22/08/2024)
| | Untold: Sign Stealer Untold: Sign Stealer is a 2024 US sport biography by Micah Brown
Starring Connor Stalions
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes In this sports documentary, Connor Stalions addresses the allegations surrounding the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal for the first time.
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- 2024 Netflix VoD (rated 26/08/2024)
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In the Line of Duty, Navajo Joe, The Last Emperor
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Prison Heat is a 2019 US Adult Film by Ricky Greenwood
Starring Carter Cruise, Ana Foxxx and Sinn Sage
BBFC category cuts were required for an 18 rated video release in 2024. Versions
Promotional Material After murdering her husband, Linda (Carter Cruise), is sent to prison. She`s placed in a cell with Hope (Ana Foxxx) an older inmate. With the help of Hope, Linda feels more secure,
especially at night when Eleanor (Sinn Sage), the heartless warden, does her rounds. In addition to this, she has to deal with the prison bullies Elvira (Alison Ray) and Bette (Serene Siren), the prison doctor who exchanges sexual favours for protection.
The heat rises when all the girls end up together at night... Extras: Original trailer, Stills Gallery, Salvation Trailers
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Eye of the Cat Eye of the Cat is a 1969 USA horror by David Lowell Rich
Starring Michael Sarrazin, Gayle Hunnicutt and Eleanor Parker
Cut by the BBFC for X rated 1969 cinema release. Uncut and 15 rated for 2017 VoD. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US. There is also a heavily cut US TV version but with additional material. Summary Notes
A man and his girlfriend plan to rob the mansion of the man's eccentric but wealthy aunt. However, the aunt keeps dozens of cats in her home, and the man is deathly afraid of cats.
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Amazon VoD [UK] at UK Amazon #ad
Promotional Material Penned by Psycho screenwriter Joseph Stefano and directed by film and TV movie veteran David Lowell Rich (The Horror at 37,000 Feet), Eye of the Cat is a skilfully crafted, San
Francisco-set chiller starring Michael Sarrazin (They Shoot Horses, Don't They?) and Gayle Hunnicutt (Voices) as Wylie and Kassia -- a couple whose scheme to rob wealthy, cat-loving Aunt Danny (Eleanor Parker, The Sound of Music) goes awry when Wyle's
compulsive feline phobia comes up against the many cats defending Aunt Danny's mansion. David Lowell Rich's film benefits from suspenseful cat-attack set-pieces, a menacing Lalo Schifrin (Dirty Harry) score, and a seductive sixties wardrobe courtesy of
legendary costume designer Edith Head (Sweet Charity). INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES High Definition remaster of the original theatrical cut TV version (102 mins): alternative edit containing unique material, presented open matte in
Standard Definition Original mono audio Audio commentary with editor of The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film and Television, Kevin Lyons (2021) Pussies Galore (2021, 21 mins): writer and critic Kim Newman on Eye of the Cat and the feline horror subgenre
Two Evil Eyes (2021, 38 mins): video comparison examining the differences between the theatrical cut and the TV version Original theatrical trailer Radio spot Image gallery: promotional and publicity material New and improved English subtitles for the
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The Valachi Papers The Valachi Papers is a 1972 Italy / France crime drama by Terence Young
Starring Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura and Jill Ireland
Cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release, but uncut on 18 rated home video. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US but there is also a cut PG rated version Summary Notes When
Joe Valachi (Charles Bronson) has a price put on his head by Don Vito Genovese (Lino Ventura), he must take desperate steps to protect himself while in prison. An unsuccessful attempt to slit his throat puts him over the edge to break the sacred code of
silence.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for strong violence:
- 2024 Powerhouse Films Standard Edition (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 19th August 2024
Promotional Material Based on the disclosures of mobster Joe Valachi, as recounted in Peter Maas' best-selling biography and at a sensational congressional hearing, The Valachi Papers tells the story of
one man's brutal journey through the ranks of the Cosa Nostra, and a betrayal that would reveal the secrets of the Mob to the world. Terence Young (From Russia with Love) skilfully renders the clandestine world of violent gangsters in this stylish
European co-production which benefits from thrilling action, a no-nonsense central portrayal from Charles Bronson (Breakout), and impressive ensemble performances from Lino Ventura (The Medusa Touch), Joseph Wiseman (The Garment Jungle) and Jill Ireland
(The Valdez Horses). INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES High Definition remaster Original English and Italian mono soundtracks Audio commentary with film historian Paul Talbot, author of Bronson's Loose! The Making of the 'Death Wish'
Films and Bronson's Loose Again! In the Make-up Room (2021, 18 mins): celebrated make-up artist Giannetto De Rossi recalls his time working on The Valachi Papers Reviewing the Evidence (2021, 35 mins) screenwriter Stephen Geller shares personal anecdotes
about the production Valachi: The Violent Era (1972, 7 mins): archival making-of documentary with on-set interviews with director Terence Young and actor Charles Bronson On-set footage (1972, 2 mins): rare behind-the-scenes material capturing the filming
of a key scene The Valachi Hearings (1963, 18 mins): archival broadcast footage from Joseph Valachi's original testimony to Senator John L McClellan's congressional committee on organised crime US theatrical trailer German theatrical trailer US TV spot
US radio spot Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack
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1965 UK Hammer adventure by John Gilling, once cut by the BBFC, just released on UK Blu-ray
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The Brigand of Kandahar is a 1965 UK historical adventure by John Gilling.
Starring Ronald Lewis and Oliver Reed and Duncan Lamont.
BBFC cuts were required for a U rated cinema release in 1965. Presumably the same
version was passed BBFC PG for DVD release in 2011 and 2024 Blu-ray Summary Notes In 1850, a British garrison defends Fort Kandahar on the North West Frontier of British India.
Lieutenant Case is a mixed race British officer under the command of Colonel Drewe. Case is despised by his colonel and a few jealous fellow officers for being part-native. However, due to his background, Case is useful to the British who use him to
infiltrate the local tribes. The tribes, united under a war chieftain named Ali Khan, have been fomenting revolt against the British colonial forces. Disguised as a native, Lieutenant Case collects valuable intelligence for his regiment. Unfortunately,
during a spying mission, Case and a fellow officer, Captain Connelly are discovered. Case escapes under the cover of darkness but Connelly is captured. On his return to Fort Kandahar, Case is accused of deliberately abandoning Connelly to the enemy and
of cowardice as he made no attempt to rescue Connelly. The love affair between Connelly's wife and Case is well-known at the fort and many officers ...
UK: Passed Parental Guidance uncut for:
Promotional Material Ronald Lewis (The Full Treatment), Oliver Reed (The Triple Echo), Duncan Lamont (The Scarlet Blade), and Yvonne Romain (Captain Clegg) star in Hammer's The Brigand of Kandahar, a
tale of derring-do set on the north-west frontier of the British Raj. Lieutenant Case (Lewis) is a mixed-race officer imprisoned for cowardice following a racially charged court-martial. Bitter and humiliated, Case escapes and joins forces with bandit
leader Khan (Reed) in order to enact vengeance upon racist British commanding officer Colonel Drewe (Lamond), but risks Khan's deadly wrath when he falls for Khan's sister (Romain). Directed by John Gilling (The Scarlet Blade), The Brigand of Kandahar is
a rip-roaring classic of action and adventure. INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES High Definition remaster Original mono audio Audio commentary with film historian Vic Pratt (2020) Hammer's Women: Yvonne Romain (2020, 8 mins): profile of
The Brigand of Kandahar actor by film historian Melanie Williams Stephen Laws Introduces 'The Brigand of Kandahar' (2020, 9 mins): appreciation by the acclaimed horror author Adventures in Filmmaking (2020, 20 mins): writer and historian Neil Sinyard
examines the career and reputation of writer-director John Gilling Afghan Ostinati (2020, 13 mins): appreciation of Don Banks' score by David Huckvale, author of Hammer Film Scores and the Musical Avant-Garde Original theatrical trailer Image gallery:
promotional and publicity materials New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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1985 Italy erotic drama by Joe D'Amato just released uncut on UK Blu-ray and DVD
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The Pleasure is a 1985 Italy erotic drama by Joe D'Amato
Starring Andrea Guzon, Gabriele Tinti and Marco Mattioli
Previously released in cut versions but uncut for 18 rated video in 2024.
Summary Notes Leonora's children Ursula and Edmund inherit her erotic recordings. Ursula uses the recordings to forge a relationship with Gerard, Leonora's late lover. Meanwhile,
Gerard's mistress attends to Edmund.
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Promotional Material Prolific Italian director Joe D'Amato is back in the softcore zone with a sordid tale about Gerard (Gabriele Tinti) who pines for his dead lover, Leonora (Andrea Guzon) whilst
listening to old audio tapes of them having sex sparking memories of their erotic encounters. Back in the present his daughter, who is the mirror image of her mother finds the tapes which leads to questionable trysts and sordid couplings. With plenty of
exposed flesh and the bonus of starring Laura "Emmanuelle" Gemser this is one of D'Amato's most stylish and accomplished bump and grind efforts. Fans of Tinto Brass will want to get their hands on this one.
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A new Californian law will have far reaching effects censorsing social media and requiring widespread age verification
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California's governor Gavin Newsom has signed a wide ranging bill to limit the ability of social media companies to provide feeds to minors that politicians claim to be addictive. Newsom signed Senate Bill 976, named the Protecting Our Kids From
Social Media Addiction Act and introduced by state Senator Nancy Skinner. Of course the fundamental social media 'algorithm' is to provide a user with more of the content that they showed they enjoyed. Politicians and campaigners would clearly
prefer that users would instead get a feed of what they 'should' be enjoying. The legislation was widely opposed by groups including the American Civil Liberties Union of California, Equality California and associations representing giants in the
industry that own TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. The California Chamber of Commerce argued that the legislation unconstitutionally burdens access to lawful content, setting up the potential for another lawsuit in an ongoing court battle between the
state and social media companies over use of the platforms by children. The bill, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2027, with Newsom's signature, prohibits internet service and applications from providing addictive feeds, defined as media curated based
on information gathered on or provided by the user, to minors without parental consent. SB 976 also bans companies from sending notifications to users identified as minors between midnight and 6 a.m. or during the school day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. unless
parents give the OK. The bill will effectively require companies to make posts from people children know and follow appear in chronological order on their social media feeds instead of in an arrangement to maximize engagement. The bill doesn't
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