Motion Picture Assn of America

The Film Industry Is Worried About Survival. France Wants to Save the Day.

The New York Times – Film:

An A-list gathering in the French Riviera aimed to serve as a rallying cry for a sector threatened by YouTube, TikTok and artificial intelligence.

September 7, 2026

How Instagram’s ‘PG-13’ Branding for Teens Unraveled

The New York Times – Film:

The social media giant, under legal pressure from the Motion Picture Association, has retreated from its use of the movie rating in its marketing.

March 31, 2026

How Instagram’s ‘PG-13’ Branding for Teens Unraveled

The New York Times – Film:

The social media giant, under legal pressure from the Motion Picture Association, has retreated from its use of the movie rating in its marketing.

March 31, 2026

Oscars Reach Deal With YouTube

The New York Times – Film:

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said that it had reached a deal with YouTube for exclusive rights to the show starting in 2029.

December 17, 2025

How Much Sex, Drugs and Violence Can Be in a PG-13 Movie?

The New York Times – Film:

The movie ratings board has pulled back the curtain on how it approaches hot-button topics, including nudity, marijuana and guns.

November 18, 2025

Why Britain Keeps Giving Classic Movies New Ratings

The New York Times – Film:

As the attitudes of moviegoers evolve, so do the guidelines of the ratings board, which has reclassified dozens of films including “Mary Poppins” and “Rocky.”

May 8, 2024

‘Infinity Pool’ and the Battle for an R Rating

The New York Times – Film:

The story of how an extreme horror movie with an orgy scene fought off an NC-17 label involves a film-board whisperer, minuscule cuts and talk of a new rating.

January 27, 2023

Category: Motion Picture Assn of America