Relativity Responds To Experts Of Filming In China: We'd Never Knowingly Do Anything Whatsoever To Undermine Human Privileges

Reacting Sunday evening to critique of Relativity Media for filming moments in the approaching buddy-debauchery movie 21 and also over inside a province of China in which a blind activist continues to be held under brutal house arrest, the organization released this statement: “From its founding, Relativity Media is a consistent and open supporter of human privileges and that we would not knowingly do anything whatsoever to undermine this commitment. We uphold that commitment and that we are happy with our growing business associations in China, through our partnership with Sky Land, its proper alliance with Huaxia Film Distribution Company. Like a company, we feel deeply that growing trade and business ties with our alternatives in China and elsewhere can lead to positive final results.” Critique within the press from activists in China and via Twitter within the U.S. made an appearance to trap professionals at Relativity unawares, using the dust still settling from recent but unrelated industry fallout over bad publicity surrounding Hilary Swanks appearance at Chechnya tyrant Ramzan Kadyrovs birthday celebration. Reviews appeared earlier Sunday about human privileges activists protesting Relativitys decision to film the now already completed moments of 21 and also over within the Chinese town of Linyi. The town is tainted by its location in Shandong province where blind activist Chen Guangcheng remains under house arrest in the village of Dongshigu and apparently exposed to government thuggery. Relativitys announcement from the filming a week ago under its Chinese partnership came the interest of activists who're focusing on Chens account. Theyre particularly unhappy that in Relativitys pr release about 21 and also over Linyis top Communist Party official Zhang Shajun — whom activists connect directly using the harsh management of Chen — is cited mentioning to Relativity’s Ryan Kavanaugh like a close friend. Company co-leader Tucker Tooley describes Linyi being an amazing place. Nanjing-based activist He Peirong stated, I really hope Relativity Media will find out more about the actual Linyi, about Chen Guangcheng, and find out that what's presently happening in Dongshigu village is exactly what is actually amazing. Chens village is within virtual lockdown, based on reviews, and activists, foreign diplomats and reporters happen to be averted, threatened coupled with gemstones tossed their way. On Sunday several activists was attacked by males patrolling the village.