After Vietnam, the Philippines could be next to ban 'Barbie.' Here's why
Film regulators in the Philippines are reviewing
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Film regulators in the Philippines are reviewing
Barbie is already a strong contender for the most controversial movie of the summer! Greta Gerwig's upcoming comedy has been banned in Vietnam, and the Philippines might be next. Find out why here...
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Warner Bros. Discovery issued a statement responding to the country of Vietnam banning the film's distribution over a map that they believe shows China controlling waters that Vietnam says belong to them and other countries.
Film regulators in the Philippines are reviewing Barbie after a senator said a scene depicts a map that China uses to lay claim to nearly all of the South China Sea.