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THE PUNISHER: WAR ZONE PG-13ized??


Merrick here...


In the wake of director Lexi Alexander's apparent banishment from THE PUNISHER: WAR ZONE, sources for Latino Review indicate that there's internal discord within Lionsgate about what rating the film should carry.

The first film was released as an "R" and it was understood WAR ZONE would be similarly rated, but it seems this may not be the case.

one of my contacts deep within the bowels of Hollywood and close to the Punisher: War Zone project (source will not be named. Sorry!) told me today that the big fight over the Punisher project is Lionsgate wants a PG-13 cut to be released.

..says THE WRITE-UP over at LR.

I don't know much about PUNISHER so I wouldn't be the person to fairly comment on this matter. Presumably Harry or Moriarty may chime in on the issue in short order, so stay tuned...




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Punisher: War Zone
by enderandrew
Aug 15th, 2008
11:03:42 AM
seriously
by blackhole4140
Aug 15th, 2008
11:03:44 AM
Eh? PUNISHER!
by palimpsest
Aug 15th, 2008
11:04:43 AM
fourth?
by pdennett316
Aug 15th, 2008
11:05:49 AM
surprise? no
by BurgerKing
Aug 15th, 2008
11:06:16 AM
who wants to see this without TJ anyway?
by Jugdish
Aug 15th, 2008
11:06:23 AM
BAD MOVE
by tehgreekhammer
Aug 15th, 2008
11:06:45 AM
Fucking fuckers
by jack scagnetti
Aug 15th, 2008
11:10:17 AM
I was going to see it
by Bloo
Aug 15th, 2008
11:13:26 AM
THOMAS JANE SUCKED AND HE WAS A TERRIBLE PRETTY BOY PUNISHER
by vini77
Aug 15th, 2008
11:14:04 AM
new heavy metal score AND pg13?!! ok ill pass
by Spacesheik
Aug 15th, 2008
11:14:10 AM
Can't wait for the first PG-13 Saw movie.
by Knuckleduster
Aug 15th, 2008
11:14:54 AM
FUCK YOU LIONSGATE
by tdepompa
Aug 15th, 2008
11:16:11 AM
So Now There Are 0 Reasons to See This?
by Crow3711
Aug 15th, 2008
11:16:28 AM
What?
by Mr. Zeddemore
Aug 15th, 2008
11:16:47 AM
That's a shame
by MJDeViant
Aug 15th, 2008
11:18:05 AM
What about the RedBand Trailer?
by Sigmar25
Aug 15th, 2008
11:18:19 AM
I wish the other Punisher news was still up...
by Alkeoholic77
Aug 15th, 2008
11:18:39 AM
did you guys hear that?
by StovetopStuffin'
Aug 15th, 2008
11:19:11 AM
Marvel doesn't care about the Punisher!
by ganymede3010
Aug 15th, 2008
11:20:14 AM
Dolph's Punisher
by ImMorganFreeman
Aug 15th, 2008
11:22:02 AM
So no chair leg in the eyeball then?
by Ironmuskrat
Aug 15th, 2008
11:24:12 AM
Seriously??
by greg39
Aug 15th, 2008
11:25:21 AM
Yeah, you'd have to be a real aficionado...
by kiddae
Aug 15th, 2008
11:25:33 AM
Omaha World-Herald
by enderandrew
Aug 15th, 2008
11:26:14 AM
groan
by DanboJohnJ
Aug 15th, 2008
11:26:29 AM
This is bullshit
by Captain RawBeard
Aug 15th, 2008
11:27:20 AM
PG-13
by enderandrew
Aug 15th, 2008
11:27:30 AM
Punishing PUNISHER fans
by LoneGun
Aug 15th, 2008
11:27:36 AM
I'm going to.......
by the1980mutant
Aug 15th, 2008
11:28:00 AM
~~~Joker to the Punisher: "DID YOUR BALLS DROP OFF?"~~~
by The Marquis de Side 3
Aug 15th, 2008
11:28:01 AM
Ya know, in truth
by capnfancypants
Aug 15th, 2008
11:29:00 AM
stupid hollywood trend
by Dr. Hilarius
Aug 15th, 2008
11:30:44 AM
such bullshit
by The Veidt Method
Aug 15th, 2008
11:35:06 AM
WTF?! But The Red Band Trailer Looked Hard-R!
by LaserPants
Aug 15th, 2008
11:38:49 AM
Makes sense.
by DerLanghaarige
Aug 15th, 2008
11:38:55 AM
the only reason,
by dopepope
Aug 15th, 2008
11:40:20 AM
PG13 - that's 'ADULT' enough for me
by killmeagain
Aug 15th, 2008
11:43:07 AM
Worst decision in cinematic history
by CreatureCantina
Aug 15th, 2008
11:48:05 AM
"The worst reviewer on the planet"...
by Kid Z
Aug 15th, 2008
11:50:04 AM
UGH!
by Saltoner
Aug 15th, 2008
11:50:24 AM
CreatureCantina...
by capnfancypants
Aug 15th, 2008
11:50:52 AM
Good news! You evil monsters, isn't there enough blood in the wo
by Stalin vs Predator
Aug 15th, 2008
11:55:25 AM
Just Release It...
by ZooTrain
Aug 15th, 2008
11:58:26 AM
Worst Idea I've Ever Heard
by fassbinder79
Aug 15th, 2008
12:00:08 PM
Saltoner
by Eats_sandwich_gets_laid.
Aug 15th, 2008
12:06:03 PM
Worst decision in human history
by ironic_name
Aug 15th, 2008
12:06:06 PM
Thomas Jane rocked
by ciroslive
Aug 15th, 2008
12:07:24 PM
If it was a HARD R...
by Banzai Rootskibango
Aug 15th, 2008
12:07:25 PM
If it isn't R, what's the point?
by milesdyson
Aug 15th, 2008
12:07:38 PM
Russian obliges....
by GrandMuffTarkin
Aug 15th, 2008
12:08:35 PM
PG-13
by SpawnofAchilles
Aug 15th, 2008
12:11:08 PM
I was a huge Punisher fan in the 80's
by IAmLegolas
Aug 15th, 2008
12:11:55 PM
I don't buy it
by Vern
Aug 15th, 2008
12:12:17 PM
HEY SHITHEADS
by SpawnofAchilles
Aug 15th, 2008
12:12:26 PM
the ONLY reason to bother with remake is HARD "R"
by ShiftyEyedDog2
Aug 15th, 2008
12:14:04 PM
I want a Punisher vs Archie movie
by The Winged Doucheman
Aug 15th, 2008
12:16:25 PM
In the PG cut the exploding heads will release confetti
by smackfu
Aug 15th, 2008
12:21:04 PM
Vern, I wanna go with you on this...
by capnfancypants
Aug 15th, 2008
12:23:03 PM
Scrap this movie, BURY IT
by SamBlackChvrch21
Aug 15th, 2008
12:23:45 PM
Tom Jane sucked as the Punisher!!!
by SeymourClearly
Aug 15th, 2008
12:24:51 PM
TDK
by Mr. Zeddemore
Aug 15th, 2008
12:25:03 PM
If true, I'll wait for the Unrated dvd
by Stuntcock Mike
Aug 15th, 2008
12:26:22 PM
Wow- they are fucking this movie...
by Judge Briggs
Aug 15th, 2008
12:27:34 PM
You Know What?
by A-COD
Aug 15th, 2008
12:31:27 PM
PG13 will save this movie.
by palewook
Aug 15th, 2008
12:35:38 PM
I love Titus Pullo but this movie is officially DOA
by DOGSOUP
Aug 15th, 2008
12:44:03 PM
Man, I'm getting old.....
by Andre the Frog
Aug 15th, 2008
12:45:26 PM
Indy, this is true...
by capnfancypants
Aug 15th, 2008
12:47:28 PM
I hope they remake it again though
by Vern
Aug 15th, 2008
12:56:07 PM
I agree Vern
by A-COD
Aug 15th, 2008
01:02:56 PM
DVD for me...
by spectrebeeyatch
Aug 15th, 2008
01:03:27 PM
boycott this film
by doctor_gonzo
Aug 15th, 2008
01:06:01 PM
What's really funny...
by greenstyle92
Aug 15th, 2008
01:06:09 PM
I wasn't planning to see it anyway
by Abominable Snowcone
Aug 15th, 2008
01:17:18 PM
netflix for me
by SithAboveAll
Aug 15th, 2008
01:27:11 PM
Not true, Dys...
by CreatureCantina
Aug 15th, 2008
01:45:16 PM
Did Lionsgate forget 300 and SIN CITY were "R" rated?
by SpyGuy
Aug 15th, 2008
01:53:41 PM
they would have to cut half the film away
by pipergates
Aug 15th, 2008
02:05:53 PM
Poor Punisher
by Wrecks
Aug 15th, 2008
02:05:56 PM
Lionsgate are run but incompetent buffoons!!
by wowsah156
Aug 15th, 2008
02:08:39 PM
LATINO REVIEW IS FULL OF SHIT!!!
by Cannabis Holocaust
Aug 15th, 2008
02:44:56 PM
Regardless...
by andtheflesh
Aug 15th, 2008
02:54:05 PM
Hey, if it's PG-13 wait for Neftlix and Hard R version
by GreatCzarsGhost
Aug 15th, 2008
02:57:47 PM
All of you know it was going to suck anyway
by L Ray
Aug 15th, 2008
03:17:42 PM
Presumably a joke?
by ReZourceman
Aug 15th, 2008
03:19:03 PM
Does Lexi Alexander have a gag order or something?
by kravmaguffin
Aug 15th, 2008
03:32:05 PM
Embargo this movie, please!!!!!
by CloneWars
Aug 15th, 2008
03:34:59 PM
Will they ever get this right?
by depalma25
Aug 15th, 2008
03:36:54 PM
if so I'm out
by Quartermass-87
Aug 15th, 2008
03:38:42 PM
PG-13 is fine, so long as its good
by Demode
Aug 15th, 2008
03:39:25 PM
Ha, ha. - Who will pay full-price for a half-hour flick?
by JDanielP
Aug 15th, 2008
04:28:38 PM
HAHAHAHA!!!! The original Punisher is the funniest shit ever!!!
by fartedinthefaceofhollywood
Aug 15th, 2008
04:38:09 PM
How does a movie have a Red Band Trailer....
by TVguy4566
Aug 15th, 2008
04:45:07 PM
FAIL, FAIL, FAIL... fuckin' FAIL!!1
by Ambush_Bug
Aug 15th, 2008
05:00:02 PM
PG-13 + $$$
by Fletch Gannon
Aug 15th, 2008
05:03:08 PM
First Punisher=Lou Gosset Jr. as Jake BERKOWITZ
by DatoMan413
Aug 15th, 2008
05:13:52 PM
Settle down...
by gavdiggity
Aug 15th, 2008
05:15:13 PM
Gavdiggity is full of shit...
by Ambush_Bug
Aug 15th, 2008
05:17:57 PM
Vern I don't think they'll continue
by smackfu
Aug 15th, 2008
05:29:00 PM
Listen to Ambush Bug, everyone
by gavdiggity
Aug 15th, 2008
05:30:38 PM
I know I'm going to get perpetually violated for saying this but
by smackfu
Aug 15th, 2008
05:31:38 PM
R for 'Really Fucking Emo'
by smackfu
Aug 15th, 2008
06:08:12 PM
having recently watched the mist i thought id go and watch the p
by Mr_X
Aug 15th, 2008
07:01:21 PM
if they fire Alexander
by kafka07
Aug 15th, 2008
07:05:12 PM
First Midnight Meat Train now this?
by polyh3dron
Aug 15th, 2008
07:11:39 PM
kill the franchise...then let marvel buy it back
by bacci40
Aug 15th, 2008
07:18:58 PM
Christ, the comics aren't even PG-13
by I Dunno
Aug 15th, 2008
08:02:56 PM
face it
by lucabrazi
Aug 15th, 2008
08:18:57 PM
Punisher is a boring charcacter anyway
by wash
Aug 15th, 2008
08:23:50 PM
Ennis = Pulp. Fanboy my @$$.
by Baked
Aug 15th, 2008
08:39:23 PM
Who runs LIONSGATE..?
by Aeghast
Aug 15th, 2008
08:45:39 PM
Crap Bullshit Move, LIONSGATE
by otakuzod
Aug 15th, 2008
09:13:20 PM
Nice one, Lionsgate
by Larry Sellers
Aug 15th, 2008
09:24:57 PM
I don't know about God on this one, but
by kabong
Aug 15th, 2008
09:30:47 PM
MERRICK
by BYOBkenobi
Aug 15th, 2008
09:34:12 PM
I'm Being Punished
by skani
Aug 15th, 2008
10:15:58 PM
PUNISHER: PUSSY ZONE
by Nick Michalak
Aug 15th, 2008
10:22:40 PM
I trust in Titus Pullo to deliver and it should be R
by Stormwatcher
Aug 15th, 2008
11:10:58 PM
Alien vs. Predator
by otm shank
Aug 16th, 2008
12:18:40 AM
I had high hopes for this...
by scrivener
Aug 16th, 2008
02:18:17 AM
Wow
by RobertBaron
Aug 16th, 2008
03:08:43 AM
Well, that's ANOTHER Punisher film WACKED!
by TheGhostWhoLurks
Aug 16th, 2008
03:09:29 AM
Pretty Boy Punisher = Flames in Optimus
by Seth Brundle
Aug 16th, 2008
03:54:35 AM
FUCK PG-13!!! FUCK IT TO HELL!!!
by Motoko Kusanagi
Aug 16th, 2008
04:19:51 AM
Sample of the Punisher: War Zone PG-13 Cut!
by Sidepocket
Aug 16th, 2008
06:17:25 AM
Fact is this film looks shite
by barnaby jones
Aug 16th, 2008
06:32:02 AM
Smells like Count Dooku!
by Dragon108
Aug 16th, 2008
07:33:25 AM
MAKE IT A G-RATED MUSICAL.
by alice 13
Aug 16th, 2008
07:45:33 AM
This site is being used
by wingit4me
Aug 16th, 2008
09:54:04 AM
Dominic West is playing Jigsaw, right?....
by DanielKurland
Aug 16th, 2008
10:10:31 AM
There were parts of the first film that really worked.
by rbatty024
Aug 16th, 2008
10:17:47 AM
Dolph Lundgren Punisher was vastly superior to the
by CreasyBear
Aug 16th, 2008
11:00:12 AM
Glam Girls
by skani
Aug 16th, 2008
11:34:35 AM
Title change required...
by BarCrow
Aug 16th, 2008
01:01:52 PM
This really makes me mad.
by dtwookieman
Aug 16th, 2008
01:33:59 PM
Same thing is happening to THE SPIRIT
by Chuck_Cobra
Aug 16th, 2008
02:07:33 PM
Jane's Punisher was solid
by TheLastCleric
Aug 16th, 2008
02:14:42 PM
It's a revenge driven vigilante film....
by JERRY HORROR
Aug 16th, 2008
02:15:03 PM
Dolph's Punisher had it's moments.
by TheLastCleric
Aug 16th, 2008
02:17:40 PM
Just have Garth Ennis write the script
by Gozu
Aug 16th, 2008
02:18:40 PM
PG-13 Rating=Kiss of Death
by Stalkeye
Aug 16th, 2008
02:21:40 PM
YA' know when I was kid....
by JERRY HORROR
Aug 16th, 2008
02:30:52 PM
Punisher OWNS
by Chuck_Cobra
Aug 16th, 2008
02:39:52 PM
They're making Punisher kid friendly....
by Chuck_Cobra
Aug 16th, 2008
02:51:08 PM
Yeah.....
by Posthumos1
Aug 16th, 2008
04:19:15 PM
Well...
by Chuck_Cobra
Aug 16th, 2008
05:25:23 PM
aparantly the new Boss of Lionsgate is behind this
by chien_sale
Aug 16th, 2008
07:45:26 PM
No!!!
by Leafy McPlantsalot
Aug 16th, 2008
08:20:22 PM
MUTT WILLIAMS BONE SMUGGLES HIS PUNISHER
by shogunshin
Aug 16th, 2008
09:14:33 PM
History will prove...
by nyj_et
Aug 16th, 2008
11:23:32 PM
sigh
by RockMSockM
Aug 17th, 2008
12:53:00 AM
Why can't Hollywood get The Punisher right?
by UnChienAndalou
Aug 17th, 2008
01:43:23 AM
Don't care...
by spartacus728
Aug 17th, 2008
05:17:29 AM
Chuck_Cobra
by palewook
Aug 17th, 2008
06:48:08 AM
Re: smackfu and Death Sentence
by MrGonev5
Aug 17th, 2008
08:40:37 AM
Dolph is the ultimate Punisher
by Toby___Wong
Aug 17th, 2008
09:29:39 AM
TVguy4566 RE: Trailer's having high cert than film
by Bastila
Aug 17th, 2008
12:31:54 PM
COMING IN 2011...PUNISHER 4.0
by MR. MURDOCH
Aug 17th, 2008
08:47:53 PM
Let's straighten this motherfucker out...
by JERRY HORROR
Aug 21st, 2008
02:39:06 AM

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