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‘Wicked’ Banned in Kuwait

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The highly anticipated Broadway musical 'Wicked' gets banned in Kuwait, the latest Hollywood film to face censorship in the conservative Gulf state.
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  • Kuwait's decision to ban 'Wicked' comes just before its local theatrical release, signaling the country's continued crackdown on content it deems a threat to 'public ethics'.
  • This follows Kuwait's previous ban on the 'Barbie' film, highlighting its strict approach to regulating the entertainment industry and protecting its conservative social values.
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