Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ banned in Malaysia

 Local distributor Antenna Entertainments confirms the Film Censorship Board has blocked the thriller's release.

Hollywood thriller Primetime stars actor Robert Pattinson as television host Chris Hansen in a drama inspired by true events in 2006. (A24 pic)

PETALING JAYA:

Hollywood thriller Primetime will not be screened in Malaysian cinemas after the Film Censorship Board banned it.

Local distributor Antenna Entertainments confirmed the decision in a social media post today and apologised to moviegoers who had been looking forward to its release.

“We regret to inform you that ‘Primetime’ will not be released in Malaysia. Unfortunately, the film has been banned by the Film Censorship Board,” the distributor said.

“We sincerely apologise for any disappointment and thank everyone for your support and interest in Primetime,” it added.

Directed by Lance Oppenheim, the film stars Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson as television host Chris Hansen in a drama inspired by true events in 2006.

The film follows Hansen during his time hosting the controversial reality show “To Catch a Predator” and chronicles how a high-stakes sting operation goes fatally wrong, turning his pursuit of television fame into a nightmare. - FMT