Official SKINS thread?

[illvine]

Im guessing the uncensored version will come out on DVD.

I know I'm not the only one whos been watching Comedy Central past like 12am and they got a Chris Rock or somebodies stand-up, completely uncensored. I was like

the first time I realized they were cussing on cable TV.

But back to the point, can they not have the uncensored episode play late nights orr what

 

[illvine]

Im guessing the uncensored version will come out on DVD.

I know I'm not the only one whos been watching Comedy Central past like 12am and they got a Chris Rock or somebodies stand-up, completely uncensored. I was like

the first time I realized they were cussing on cable TV.

But back to the point, can they not have the uncensored episode play late nights orr what

 

[mronegative]

I watched the first ep of the MTV one. It was whatever. Then I watched the first ep of the OG ... and the next ... and the next. The whole first season. Pretty good.

I don't think MTV ruined it, but they definitely *%%%%+ up some and did some decent. It's not like the first ep of the OG was amazing or anything. 

They gotta nail the 2nd ep though. Cassie. 

 And the Effy ep. 

 

[mronegative]

I watched the first ep of the MTV one. It was whatever. Then I watched the first ep of the OG ... and the next ... and the next. The whole first season. Pretty good.

I don't think MTV ruined it, but they definitely *%%%%+ up some and did some decent. It's not like the first ep of the OG was amazing or anything. 

They gotta nail the 2nd ep though. Cassie. 

 And the Effy ep. 

 

[mytmouse76]

Usually after the Parents Television Council decries something as scandalous, the fervor dies down after a few days. That's not the case with MTV's controversial new series 'Skins,' about a group of hard-partying, drug-taking, sexually active teenagers -- this time, the outcry has caused network executives to take a second look at the in-your-face show.

According to the New York Times, MTV higher-ups have ordered producers to tame down future episodes of the show, which is based on a similarly boundary-pushing U.K. series of the same name, for fear of violating federal child pornography laws. A source told the paper that on Tuesday, "a flurry of meetings took place" during which executives discussed the possibility of facing criminal charges if especially racy episodes were shown without editing.

The episode execs are supposedly most concerned about is the third, scheduled to air Jan. 31. A storyline involves one teen character taking erectile dysfunction medication, and the 17-year-old actor is shown from behind running naked down the street.

The Times describes child pornography as "any visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. In some cases, 'a picture of a naked child may constitute illegal child pornography if it is sufficiently sexually suggestive,' according to the Justice Department's legal guidance."

In this case the nudity is shown in a completely non-sexual manner. But other scenes show the young cast -- all but one are teenagers, and most are under 18 -- engaging in very sexual behavior.

So, can 'Skins' be considered child pornography? Even if the offending scenes are censored, can MTV get in trouble for shooting the footage in the first place? What about people who have already seen early edits of the episode in question?

New York University law professor Amy M. Adler told the Times that the concern wasn't completely out of left field. "There are times when I look at mainstream culture and think it is skirting up against the edge of child pornography law."

MTV's marketing campaign for 'Skins' has focused on the edginess of the show, making sure to emphasize how very Real it all is. It's the advertising the PTC objected to, calling 'Skins' "the most dangerous show for teens." This afternoon, Deadline Hollywood reported that the PTC called for a federal investigation into the show for child pornography.

Backlash has already begun -- according to The Hollywood Reporter, Taco Bell has pulled its ads from the program. "Upon further review, we've decided that the show is not a fit for our brand and have moved our advertising to other MTV programming," said spokesman Rob Poetsch.

When TV Squad spoke with the cast last week, star Danny Flaherty, a 17-year-old high schooler from New Jersey who plays slacker Stanley (not the subject of the aforementioned nudity), said the series could provide some real lessons for teens and parents alike. "It would even be a great conversation opener," Flaherty said.

http://www.tvsquad.com/20...-pornography/?icid=maing|main5|dl 1|sec1_lnk1|37901


havent watched yet but i guess its not going to match the UK version

 

[mytmouse76]

Usually after the Parents Television Council decries something as scandalous, the fervor dies down after a few days. That's not the case with MTV's controversial new series 'Skins,' about a group of hard-partying, drug-taking, sexually active teenagers -- this time, the outcry has caused network executives to take a second look at the in-your-face show.

According to the New York Times, MTV higher-ups have ordered producers to tame down future episodes of the show, which is based on a similarly boundary-pushing U.K. series of the same name, for fear of violating federal child pornography laws. A source told the paper that on Tuesday, "a flurry of meetings took place" during which executives discussed the possibility of facing criminal charges if especially racy episodes were shown without editing.

The episode execs are supposedly most concerned about is the third, scheduled to air Jan. 31. A storyline involves one teen character taking erectile dysfunction medication, and the 17-year-old actor is shown from behind running naked down the street.

The Times describes child pornography as "any visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. In some cases, 'a picture of a naked child may constitute illegal child pornography if it is sufficiently sexually suggestive,' according to the Justice Department's legal guidance."

In this case the nudity is shown in a completely non-sexual manner. But other scenes show the young cast -- all but one are teenagers, and most are under 18 -- engaging in very sexual behavior.

So, can 'Skins' be considered child pornography? Even if the offending scenes are censored, can MTV get in trouble for shooting the footage in the first place? What about people who have already seen early edits of the episode in question?

New York University law professor Amy M. Adler told the Times that the concern wasn't completely out of left field. "There are times when I look at mainstream culture and think it is skirting up against the edge of child pornography law."

MTV's marketing campaign for 'Skins' has focused on the edginess of the show, making sure to emphasize how very Real it all is. It's the advertising the PTC objected to, calling 'Skins' "the most dangerous show for teens." This afternoon, Deadline Hollywood reported that the PTC called for a federal investigation into the show for child pornography.

Backlash has already begun -- according to The Hollywood Reporter, Taco Bell has pulled its ads from the program. "Upon further review, we've decided that the show is not a fit for our brand and have moved our advertising to other MTV programming," said spokesman Rob Poetsch.

When TV Squad spoke with the cast last week, star Danny Flaherty, a 17-year-old high schooler from New Jersey who plays slacker Stanley (not the subject of the aforementioned nudity), said the series could provide some real lessons for teens and parents alike. "It would even be a great conversation opener," Flaherty said.

http://www.tvsquad.com/20...-pornography/?icid=maing|main5|dl 1|sec1_lnk1|37901


havent watched yet but i guess its not going to match the UK version

 

[mronegative]

^ That does match it. One episode followed this drug addict kid, and he gets locked out of his house naked, and runs to school.

Too dirty for Taco Bell. Skins getting that cred up.

 

[mronegative]

^ That does match it. One episode followed this drug addict kid, and he gets locked out of his house naked, and runs to school.

Too dirty for Taco Bell. Skins getting that cred up.

 

[mytmouse76]

i'm talking about the risque-ness you all are speaking of...should have made that more clear...my bad

 

[mytmouse76]

i'm talking about the risque-ness you all are speaking of...should have made that more clear...my bad

 

[whyhellothere]

@ old people getting butt hurt over the show
this is why the US cant have nice things

 

[whyhellothere]

@ old people getting butt hurt over the show
this is why the US cant have nice things

 

[shogun]

them calling it child pornography is a bit much.
i don't get why the u.s. makes such a big deal about nudity or in this case partial-nudity.  that's why european culture seem cooler and not uptight.

america seems confused.  they like perverted / sexual stuff but once in awhile will try to get conservative.

 

[shogun]

them calling it child pornography is a bit much.
i don't get why the u.s. makes such a big deal about nudity or in this case partial-nudity.  that's why european culture seem cooler and not uptight.

america seems confused.  they like perverted / sexual stuff but once in awhile will try to get conservative.

 

[Gill Baka Esq. LLC.]

I didn't watch the UK series but just based off of the first episode...i liked it alot.

I'm not really into the edgy alternative shows like misfits, but taking the series from what I've seen so far...it's different and the first episode was pretty good in my eyes.

I hope MTV doesn't tame down the series because of some butthurt parents...If they don't want their kids watching it then take their t.v.'s away.

 

[Gill Baka Esq. LLC.]

I didn't watch the UK series but just based off of the first episode...i liked it alot.

I'm not really into the edgy alternative shows like misfits, but taking the series from what I've seen so far...it's different and the first episode was pretty good in my eyes.

I hope MTV doesn't tame down the series because of some butthurt parents...If they don't want their kids watching it then take their t.v.'s away.

 

[cincoseisdos]

According to the New York Times, MTV higher-ups have ordered producers to tame down future episodes of the show, which is based on a similarly boundary-pushing U.K. series of the same name, for fear of violating federal child pornography laws. A source told the paper that on Tuesday, "a flurry of meetings took place" during which executives discussed the possibility of facing criminal charges if especially racy episodes were shown without editing.

aaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnd that'll do it

 

[cincoseisdos]

According to the New York Times, MTV higher-ups have ordered producers to tame down future episodes of the show, which is based on a similarly boundary-pushing U.K. series of the same name, for fear of violating federal child pornography laws. A source told the paper that on Tuesday, "a flurry of meetings took place" during which executives discussed the possibility of facing criminal charges if especially racy episodes were shown without editing.

aaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnd that'll do it

 

[mronegative]

Originally Posted by whyhellothere

@ old people getting butt hurt over the show
this is why the US cant have nice things

to be fair, UK Skins is raw. Might as well be on Showtime.
Got people talking, so you know those ratings are going up.

 

[mronegative]

Originally Posted by whyhellothere

@ old people getting butt hurt over the show
this is why the US cant have nice things

to be fair, UK Skins is raw. Might as well be on Showtime.
Got people talking, so you know those ratings are going up.

 

[juicy j 32]

LOL. I saw them talking about this on CNN while I was in the gym.

I think the child pornography angle is a little bit extreme, but there is no doubt in my mind that you've got 12-17 year old kids watching this thinking damn, it's straight if I smoke a little bit of weed, have sex, party, sell drugs, do whatever.

MTV has a got damn lock on these kids minds.

 

[juicy j 32]

LOL. I saw them talking about this on CNN while I was in the gym.

I think the child pornography angle is a little bit extreme, but there is no doubt in my mind that you've got 12-17 year old kids watching this thinking damn, it's straight if I smoke a little bit of weed, have sex, party, sell drugs, do whatever.

MTV has a got damn lock on these kids minds.

 

[dontsteponmyshoes]

just watched the third episode of the UK version(gona finish the uk series before I start the US), its hilarious hearing brittish black people say the N word

 

[dontsteponmyshoes]

just watched the third episode of the UK version(gona finish the uk series before I start the US), its hilarious hearing brittish black people say the N word

 

[mronegative]

Whoever seen UK Skins. I just watched the 2nd season finale.
I guess it was supposed to be sad, but this shot had me