Warner Brothers changes trailer, but Orphan movie concept still offends many

June 2, 8:28 AMInternational Adoption ExaminerCathy Doheny

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In response to the concerns of the adoptive community, Warner Brothers has now changed the Orphan movie trailer, but the concept of a horror movie based on an adoption gone wrong still has many offended.  Scott Rowe, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Warner Brothers issued a statement last week to address the concerns of those who had banned together to form the Facebook group, I am Boycotting Warner Bros. "Orphan" Movie. Rowe stated that they would change their marketing materials and remove the offensive line, "It must be hard to love an adopted child as much as your own." That line has now been replaced with Esther saying, "I don't think Mommy likes me very much."

But some in the adoptive community still argue that changing a line in the trailer is not enough. They fear that the movie itself will discourage adoption, especially that of an older child. Others find the title "Orphan" to be inappropriate for a horror film, adding additional negative stereoptypes to innocent children who are already vulnerable to teasing from their peers.

Though Warner Brother has clearly made a positive first step in making the marketing for this film more socially responsible, many obviously believe that there is much more to be done. As of this morning, there are 2,073 members of the Facebook group to boycott the Orphan movie. There is also a petition that can now be signed for those who wish to boycott the movie.

 For more info: To issue a complaint about this movie,  you may use the contact info for producers Appian Way here and Warner Brothers here

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