Russian distributor informed cinemas that the film would have highest possible restrictions after hardline anti-gay legislator suggested it should be bannedThe Russian distributors have given Power Rangers an 18+ rating after criticism from several anti-gay legislators who complained about the film’s inclusion of a LGBT character. WDSSPR, the Russian distributor of Power Rangers, informed cinemas on Friday that the film would have the highest possible age restrictions after hardline anti-gay legislator Vitaly Milonov suggested it should be banned. Milonov said the film’s release in Russia should be cancelled because, according to him, it promoted “perverted sexual relations”. Power Rangers features the yellow ranger, played by Becky G, who questions her sexuality. In the US, the film received a PG-13 rating, which means some material may be inappropriate for children younger than 13.

Source: The Guardian March 25, 2017 00:22 UTC