At least for now, Fans of the book and the film “Fifty Shades of Grey” can have a sigh of relief. The Movie and Television Review and Board (MTRCB) has denied rumors that it has banned the film “50 Shades of Grey” for showing in nationwide theaters.
"MTRCB office has not received any application to review the film based on an erotic novel that has become a worldwide bestseller. Neither has the MTRCB received any trailer material for review,” --MTRCB Chair Toto Villareal said.
MTRCB Trailer classification:
The MTRCB chair added that the Board has come up with a new set of rules regarding trailers. It is classifying trailers as G (General Patronage, or suitable for all ages), PG (for Parental Guidance) and X (not suitable for public exhibition).
Villareal explained that a G trailer can be shown before or with any movie. A PG trailer, on the other hand, can be shown only in theaters where the main feature is PG, R-13 (only viewers 13 years old and above can see the film), R-16 (only viewers 16 and above can be admitted to the moviehouse) and R-18 (only viewers 18 and above can see the film). Only trailers rated G and PG can be shown in theaters.
A short advisory on the classification of trailers being shown will be flashed on the movie screens, -said Villareal.
Villareal revealed that the new policy comes on the heels of feedback from parents and young adults regarding trailers being shown in moviehouses.
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