Avengers edited for UK

[Tom Morrow]

Avengers edited for United Kingdom audiences

Marvel's Avengers Assemble Blu-ray censorship row: Disney UK speaks out Home Cinema Choice Steve May talks exclusively to Disney about the censorship furore that's blown up following the Blu-ray release, that missing Joss Whedon commentary track and the possibility of a Special Edition down the line. "The simple fact is for a 12 certificate film in the UK, that scene was deemed inappropriate," Disney UK home entertainment spokesperson Lydia Rodrigues told HCC. Rodrigues explains that surprisingly few territories around the world screened the unexpurgated version in cinemas, although the US was one. "There’s been no censorship, no foul play," Rodrigues declares, "the version of Marvel’s Avengers Assemble on Blu-ray disc in the UK is the same as the version shown theatrically. It really is." The internet has been ablaze with indignation after differences between the US release and the UK disc became apparent following the film’s UK release. Claims of censorship have been rife. But what’s the truth? Obviously the nature of the differences reveal a key development in the story, so if you haven’t seen Avengers Assemble (spoilers ahead), read no further. continue by Steve May complete article

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Submitted by Ezra

[Ezra]

A quick search on the BBFC website reveals that the edited moment was in fact in the theatrical version that was submitted, the one that recieved a 12A certificate (those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). The same moment is not mentioned in the video versions that recieved were submitted and recieved the 12 certificate for home video. This was so easy to fact check, that it seems silly of the Disney rep to deny it. Here is my search querry: 4 Results

I do question whether the scene reads well after editing; but personally, I don't see what the big deal is. Studios edit their films to achieve the desired rating all the time.