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Abu Dhabi considers banning `Sex and the City` sequel

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London, May 17 (ANI): Abu Dhabi, the Gulf city in which the Sex and the City sequel is set, is said to be considering banning the movie.Less than two weeks before the release of Sex and the City 2, it is unclear whether the film will be shown in the oil-rich city, the scripted setting where Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha, go on holiday.Emirates' officials had already turned down a request to film on location, forcing the cast crew to head to Morocco to recreate the Abu Dhabi setting.In 2008, the original film was not shown in the United Arab Emirates, where censors routinely remove scenes such as kissing, nudity and expletives.Shooting Stars, the UAE representatives for distributor Warner Bros, said Emirates officials have still not made a decision about bringing the film to cinemas in the Gulf state after its May 27 release date.The National Media Council, responsible for oversight of films and other media in the UAE, declined to comment.Abu Dhabi has aggressively marketed itself as an emerging hub for film studios and production companies. But there is a high sensitivity about plots perceived as too racy or politically charged about regional affairs.The UAE's refusal to participate in the film reflects a desire to "control their brand", said Leila Hudson, graduate director of Near Eastern studies at the University of Arizona."To the Emiratis, that 'city' in the (movie) title sounds like it's referring - logically enough - to their Abu Dhabi rather than New York. That's a little too in your face," the Telegraph quoted Hudson as saying.However, Candace Bushnell's novel "Sex and the City" that formed the basis for the movies can be found prominently displayed among best sellers in Dubai bookstores. (ANI)

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