New rules about press regulation

Two articles about the possible new rules regarding the regulation of the press.  Lots of debate about whether they will be able to regulate internet websites as well.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2295067/Oh-shambles-Party-leaders-hail-deal-Press-fears-grow-threat-free-speech.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2295658/Press-regulation-Internet-targeted-MPs-time-chilling-threat-free-speech.html

US Government censors US war films

A very interesting article about how the US government (from The Pentagon) uses its power and resources to control the film industry and how they portray the US and their enemies in films.

For example, if a director wants to make a film that shows the US army in a positive light, they are often given the "green light" by The Pentagon and are offered free equipment eg fighter jets for scenes etc..

If a director wants to make a film which criticizes the US army, they are often censored by The Pentagon, or refused help and support.

Some people argue that as video games don't need actual helicopters, or actual jet fighters to make their war based games, then they might be said to be a more accurate portrayal of the US Army

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/columns/criticalintel/10180-The-Pentagon-Goes-Hollywood

Film Censorship by a government

A story about how Ben Affleck's new flm Argo (oscar winning film) has been banned in Iran because of the way it portrays the Iranian government and their people.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2292054/Iran-sue-Hollywood-unrealistic-portrayal-secretive-state-Ben-Affleck-movie.html