Shirley MacLaine Upset Over 'Valentine's Day' Poster Snub...Claims Age Discrimination - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 02-05-2010, 04:56 PM

Veteran actress Shirley MacLaine has blasted movie marketing bosses for failing to include her in promotional posters for new film Valentine's Day.

Early prints of flyers for the movie featured a series of pictures of the cast - but MacLaine and her co-star Hector Elizondo were not included.

A second design was then drawn up which included the pair - and MacLaine is baffled why they were left off the original.

She tells Dutch TV network RTL Boulevard, "We both complained. We don't know why we're not on it, frankly... I have no idea. I think its age discrimination. I really do. Marketing runs the town. I think its p**sed!"

http://www.starpulse.com/news/index....er_valentine_s

TJL · 02-05-2010, 05:09 PM

Is she in the trailer?
I've seen it a bunch of times on TV and I can't remember if she was shown.

TJL · 02-05-2010, 05:17 PM

After looking at the poster again, I have to ask...

Who isn't in this movie?

catlover79 · 02-05-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

After looking at the poster again, I have to ask...

Who isn't in this movie?

Me.

80sTrivia · 02-05-2010, 06:08 PM

I've seen the trailer, and both Shirley and Hector were included. I don't blame Shirley for being upset at the snub...

HuntingtonM15 · 02-05-2010, 06:39 PM

Kathy Bates isn't on that one, either.

Marvo301 · 02-05-2010, 07:25 PM

They're obviously marketing this movie to a young audience. That's why the older actors aren't on the poster.

JamesG · 02-05-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HuntingtonM15

Kathy Bates isn't on that one, either.

I've seen some here in NYC where she was on the poster, as well as Hector Elizondo who is older.

Pitooey · 02-05-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

After looking at the poster again, I have to ask...

Who isn't in this movie?

I thinks it's age discrimination & weight discrimination (Kathy Bates). They should sue.

Schmoopie · 02-06-2010, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitooey

I thinks it's age discrimination & weight discrimination (Kathy Bates). They should sue.

OUCH!!

I love ensemble movies like this, but I'm gonna wait for the DVD! Looking at the ad, I have to agree that it's definitely focusing on the younger cast members. Kind of tacky to not even include Shirley and Kathy, because that might draw in some older fans as well.

02-05-2010, 04:56 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Shirley MacLaine Upset Over 'Valentine's Day' Poster Snub...Claims Age Discrimination Veteran actress Shirley MacLaine has blasted movie marketing bosses for failing to include her in promotional posters for new film Valentine's Day. Early prints of flyers for the movie featured a series of pictures of the cast - but MacLaine and her co-star Hector Elizondo were not included. A second design was then drawn up which included the pair - and MacLaine is baffled why they were left off the original. She tells Dutch TV network RTL Boulevard, "We both complained. We don't know why we're not on it, frankly... I have no idea. I think its age discrimination. I really do. Marketing runs the town. I think its p**sed!" http://www.starpulse.com/news/index....er_valentine_s Attached Images
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TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	After looking at the poster again, I have to ask... Who isn't in this movie?

02-05-2010, 06:39 PM	#6
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Kathy Bates isn't on that one, either.