The MPAA film rating system, especially the NC-17 rating, can significantly impact the commercial success of a film's theatrical release, often favoring studio productions over international or ...
The MPAA has a free speech right to assign a G, PG, or PG-13 rating to movies that depict tobacco use, a U.S. District Court has ruled — rejecting an argument that the practice is a form of commercial ...
A PG-13 vs. an R rating can mean the difference between millions of dollars at the box office. Similarly, films branded with the dreaded NC-17 rating aren’t welcome at many theater chains and rental ...