Cartoon fans rally to save TV-channel
Published: 21 September, 2008, 15:14
Hundreds of young people have gathered on the streets of Saint Petersburg and Moscow to show their support for a cartoon-only TV channel.
The station broadcasts series such as ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘South Park’, which have legions of fans all over the world – including Russia
But the country’s media watchdog says some of the cartoons promote violence, cruelty and are a bad influence on children.
If the complaints are upheld, the 2x2 channel could lose its licence, and this has caused a number of cartoon lovers to take to the streets.
The TV-network 2x2, which broadcasts the shows, says it has no connection with the demonstrations.
21.09.2008, 12:48
Olmert era ends in IsraelEhud Olmert, officially resigned as Israel's prime minister on Sunday evening. He’s been under growing pressure to quit after investigations into alleged corruption during his three years in office. |
22.09.2008, 04:48
Thai court begins ‘Merchant of Death’ extradition caseThe extradition case of Viktor Bout, a Russian businessman facing charges of arms trafficking and terrorism in the United States began in a Bangkok court on Monday. Proceedings were delayed briefly after Bout's lawyers c |
