‘The Apprentice’ TV Spots Refused By CBS & ABC During Debates; Distributor Briarcliff Calls Out Networks For “Timidity & Cowardice”
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deadline.comABC and CBS aren’t running spots for Ali Abbassi’s Donald Trump early days biopic The Apprentice, during the campaign debates, Deadline has confirmed.
Briarcliff Entertainment Boss Tom Ortenberg tells Deadline, “The timidity and cowardice of those in the corridors of power in Hollywood never ceases to amaze.
Despite all the obstacles thrown in our way, we are thrilled to be able to bring The Apprentice to theatres –and only theatres– next Friday, Oct.
11.” CBS has tonight’s debate between VP candidates Tim Walz and J.D. Vance and Briarcliff Entertainment was informed that the network didn’t feel comfortable advertising the Cannes Film Festival premiered title during the debate or newscasts.
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