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JamesG · 10-14-2013, 10:16 PM

The CW's "Reign" Edits Down Masturbation Scene
10/14/2013
by Philiana Ng

An early cut of The CW's teen period drama "Reign" has been trimmed down for broadcast.

"Reign" tells the story of a young Mary, Queen of Scots (Adelaide Kane) as she rises to power following her arrival in France as a 15-year-old in 1557, betrothed to Prince Francis (Toby Regbo), with her three best friends as ladies-in-waiting.

A previous version of the pilot sent out to critics and reporters several months ago included a racy masturbation scene featuring one of Mary's ladies-in-waiting.

After witnessing a "bedding ceremony," a tradition the elders impart on newlyweds in order to make sure they consummate their marriage, one of Mary's friends pleasures herself in a secluded staircase in the castle.

The scene has been cut down in the new pilot version that will air later this week and was not the only part of the episode that was edited down. More scenes were also added, which did not affect the trajectory of the story.

The CW ordered three additional scripts for "Reign" on Friday.

"Reign" premieres Oct. 17 at 9pm on The CW.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...rbation-648238

TMC · 10-15-2013, 03:47 PM

http://entertainment.time.com/2013/1...-masturbation/

The CW's decision to trim down a "Reign" masturbation scene is befuddling since it's sandwiched between two sex scenes.
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#Gv8fWVsWqzQD4iWQ.99

10-14-2013, 10:16 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,117	The CW's "Reign" Edits Masturbation Scene *The CW's "Reign" Edits Down Masturbation Scene* 10/14/2013 by Philiana Ng An early cut of The CW's teen period drama "Reign" has been trimmed down for broadcast. "Reign" tells the story of a young Mary, Queen of Scots (Adelaide Kane) as she rises to power following her arrival in France as a 15-year-old in 1557, betrothed to Prince Francis (Toby Regbo), with her three best friends as ladies-in-waiting. A previous version of the pilot sent out to critics and reporters several months ago included a racy masturbation scene featuring one of Mary's ladies-in-waiting. After witnessing a "bedding ceremony," a tradition the elders impart on newlyweds in order to make sure they consummate their marriage, one of Mary's friends pleasures herself in a secluded staircase in the castle. The scene has been cut down in the new pilot version that will air later this week and was not the only part of the episode that was edited down. More scenes were also added, which did not affect the trajectory of the story. The CW ordered three additional scripts for "Reign" on Friday. "Reign" premieres Oct. 17 at 9pm on The CW. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...rbation-648238 Attached Images

10-15-2013, 03:47 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,010	Why is masturbation on TV more taboo than actual sex? http://entertainment.time.com/2013/1...-masturbation/ The CW's decision to trim down a "Reign" masturbation scene is befuddling since it's sandwiched between two sex scenes. Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#Gv8fWVsWqzQD4iWQ.99