Banned! The Catholic Church Hates Tom Hanks!
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Looks like nice guy Tom Hanks and director Ron 'Opey' Howard couldn't charm their way into the hearts of Rome's Catholic diocese.
Rome church officials have banned the crew of Hanks' latest film, Angels & Demons, from filming in two of the city's churches.
Angels & Demons is the 'prequel' to the blockbuster The Da Vinci Code.
The Da Vinci Code book and flick angered many Catholics across the world.
According to a diocese spokesman, the movie's filming requests were turned down because the movie "does not conform to our views." said Monsignor Marco Fibbi, a spokesman for the diocese.
The source reports that calls to Sony Pictures (the studio in charge) in London and Rome were not immediately returned Monday.
Too bad super Catholic Mel Gibson isn't a producer!
Re: Linda – you're wrong, linda. As a lifelong catholic, I can tell you we do not hate homosexuals. They are welcome in any parish. Catholic means "open to all". Catholics disagree with the sexual act of homosexuals because it takes away the 'natural act' of procreation. Perez, I'm a huge fan and you are welcome at my parish any day
You will feel welcomed, belonged, and loved 
Re: Linda –
Mel has too much class and honesty to lower himself to their stds. to make money like Hanks is famous for (ditto for Opie!)
oh sony pictures - another studio totally run by secular jews who have NO sensitivity for christians, catholics, etc…it's all about the $.$.$.$. with the J.E.W.S..
I don't thnk the Catholic church hates Tom but they sure are pissed about the story. A few years ago, I was at the Church of Mary Magdalene in Jerusalem. Our tour guide was quietly asking if my husband or I had read the Da Vinci code. I told him I had but he explained the basic plot, i.e. that Jesus and Mary Magdalene had a child together. A very angry nun came over and chastised us, "You will not spread your lies here." He tried to explain he was just talking about a book but she continued to become more irate. We promised her we would no longer discuss it, scowlingly, she left us alone.
Bottom line? Never piss off a nun.
The pope is a direct descendent of Jesus! HA HA HA! you romans are too funny. The secular left wing jews are anti all religion including judaism. The catholic church is the worst thing inflicted on humanity
Protestants branched off of Roman Catholocs. In other wards they came AFTERWARDS. The Pope is considered a direct "descendant" of Jesus , therefore anyone who is Anglican, Protestant etc…is not a true religion, because they all came AFTER the Roman Catholic Church and do not have a true leader and will not be offered salvation as a result. Did you think it was otherwise? You must be very devout:)
YOU ARE AN IDIOT! GO PRAY THE ROSARY AND TO MARY AND JOSEPH AND HAVE 8 CHILDREN YOU DUMB ASS CATHOLIC BITCH
Come on…this totally makes sense.
The plot of the book is based on the Pope being so in love with a nun that he wants to have a family with her - but they can't because that would involve S-E-X…and ew, ick, ew the Pope would never want to have sex - solution is for the nun to have IVF! Stupid right?
The Pope is "Mr. Life begins at conception" - IVF has conception happen in the lab, then grow to 4 cells and then finally introduced into the mother. A real gift and miracle to many many people - but to believe that the Pope would prefer IVF over sex is STUPID!
So why would the Vatican allow a movie to use their stuff when the movie is based on the Pope #1 having a girlfriend and #2 being afraid of sex #3 having IVF? It was stupid of Speilberg to even ask for permission.
Good for us. I don't want some plane/train reading material shot in some glorious church. Catholicism has created some of the most sensational art in the history of the world. Dan Brown has created boring prattle.
Re: @V@ –
Yeah really tolerant. That's why the have missonaries, you know so those heathens can learn to worship the right god. Catholics are tolernt to their priests when they molest kids, but will boot a nun out of the church because she says god is speaking to her. The Catholic church is only tolerant if you pay them well.
Mel Gibson isn't Catholic. I thought he was some sort of Christian, now I want to look it up.
Mel Gibson does not associate himself with the Catholic diocese, you ignorant bastard! WTF is up with you Perez, you never get your facts straight. Try researching your 'facts' before you post them, pendejo.
i'm not hardcore catholic, but i am catholic & i wasnt offended by the da vinci codee it slike my favorite movie. people need to get over it. ahaa.
TO ALL Catholic Badmouthers: You are totally 1000%WRONG. The Catholic Church is the UNIVERSAL church, meaning it was instituted for the UNIVERSE, the World, Everyone, everywhere. It was created by Jesus at the Last Supper, all the other churches /religions came AFTERWARDS, they branched off because, they were not "happy" that is why you have, baptists, lutherans, methodists, protestants, etc etc, . You can call a Catholic/or Catholicism stupid all you want but in the end it is the single most important thing God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit has left for your soul and salvation, and yes one day you will get to really pick one, heaven or hell. You need to educate yourself on the Catholic Church before you go bad mouthing it.
GOOD FOR THEM. Could you imagine what would happen if someone tried to film scenes in a Mosque that went against what the Muslims taught and believed? They'd be CRUCIFIED!!!! All they did was say 'you can't film here'. GET OVER IT.
I fucking hate religious people who think they're shit doesn't stink. Catholics are some of the worst.
That's just ridiculous - it is a fictional film…omg. The Catholic Church has lost their minds….the publicity these films bring to the Church is relatively good - if not just mysterious, which is good in my mind….I'm a Catholic and see NOTHING wrong with the Dan Brown books.
sorry sweetie..It's OPIE..
FUCK THE CATHOLIC CHURCH! FUCK THE POOP! FUCK THE CATHOLIC CHURCH! FUCK THE POOP! FUCK THE CATHOLIC CHURCH! FUCK THE POOP! FUCK THE CATHOLIC CHURCH! FUCK THE POOP! FUCK THE CATHOLIC CHURCH! FUCK THE POOP! FUCK THE CATHOLIC CHURCH! FUCK THE POOP! FUCK THE CATHOLIC CHURCH! FUCK THE POOP! FUCK THE CATHOLIC CHURCH! FUCK THE POOP! FUCK THE CATHOLIC CHURCH! FUCK THE POOP! FUCK THE CATHOLIC CHURCH! FUCK THE POOP! FUCK THE CATHOLIC CHURCH! FUCK THE POOP! FUCK THE CATHOLIC CHURCH! FUCK THE POOP!
Re: Mrs. – HA HA HA! "CRUCIFIED" HA HA HA! It's ALL a load of bullshit!
Re: jim
I don't go to church nor did I state that I do, dumbass… I don't believe in religion, it's made up, it's a set of rules and morals, that's all, not something that people should devote their lives tho, give all their money to or shun other becasue of… all religion does is segregate people and point out things that are different, not necessarily bad, but different than the norm, which is horrible.
Re Mack- Thats all you have to say in deffence, whos the true dumbass
Saying "Too bad super Catholic Mel Gibson isn't a producer!" does not make any sense…… Obviously since Mel is a Catholic, he would not go around making movies that go against what the church believes. I think its totally understandable that the church said they could not film there…. you have to be respectful…..and saying the Catholic church hates Tom is unfair- I'm sure Tom is a great man, he has just chosen to do a movie based on lies- there is no hatred there.
PPFFTT those books/movies only angered the catholics because Dan Browns books made some people think outside the little picture the church paints for us. I cannot wait for it to be released. For those of you who havent read either book get cracking, they are amazing!
p.s. I LUFF YOU PEREZ woop
Mel isn't Catholic. He's Protestant.
Re: Catho –
Wow! Jesus and the Apostles started the Catholic Church so you basically just said fuck Jesus. Nice.
It's "Opie"
mel is not catholic
Re: wonderwoman – You are exactly the kind of person that should attend a mass. Sit down and have a discussion with a priest. Your words are ignorant. You make such statements without one once of research.
'christians' who think catholics are not Christians are the worst form of arrogant.
I can't wait to see "Angels & Demons." Thanks to the Catholic Church for the free advertisement.
HOW UNREASONABLE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TO REFRAIN FROM ALLOWING ITS PROPERTY TO BE USED TO DEPICT A STORY DIRECTLY CONTRARY TO ITS TEACHINGS. THE NERVE OF THOSE CARDINALS!!!
It's "Opie", cerdo.
Re: Catho – you are a morron!! Am not catholic but obviously these movie complete contradicts their believes n is basically making fun of them by having all this theory so why should they let them use their churches. This only shows that at least CATHOLICS have a deep conviction on what they believe. Unlike what u said about catholics not letting them use their CHURCHES b/c those movie producers/actors dont believe in what they believe. MORRON!!
Your heading sucks. Catholics don't hate Tom Hanks, but who is going to let something that offends us, happen in our churchs? That would be like an anti-gay movie being filmed in your house Perez.
Re: Catho –
Wow, you're a moron. It's not even anything of semi-importance, they could make a fucking Church set in Hollywood.
Re: kaye – ……That's not just the catholics, try all of christianity. You're a moron, go pick up a book.
Re: DIANE – Re: Jen – Shut the fuck up. You make it seem like catholics are the only hypocrites. Everyone is bitch, get over it.
Re: kaye – B4 YOU MAKE A POINT, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A STRONG ARGUMENT!! U ARE A MORRON!! FIRST OF ALL, THE PASSION OF CHRIST IS A MOVIE THAT IS BASED ON WHAT CATHOLICS BELIEVE UNLIKE ANGELS N DEMONS THAT MAKES FUN OF THEM AND IS QUESTIONING THEIR BELIEVES. OBVIOUSLY THEY SHOULDNT APPROVED OF THAT!! HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT IF ANYONE MOCKS SOMETHING THAT IS DEAREST TO YOU…….ALL THEY ARE DOING IS STANDING UP FOR WHAT THEY BELIEVE. BY THE WAY, IM NOT CATHOLIC
I don't blame them and I'm not even Catholic. I mean what, did Tom and Ron expect to be welcomed with open arms despite the content of the Da Vinci Code?
Re: nr – how do you know? how does He feel about calling people names and acting superior?
Re: angel – God has better things to worry about. He is pefect and does not have human emotions.
are you deliberately not spelling his Andy name correctly? you do know it's 'Opie', right?
and i mean that sarcastically. he doesn't worry about those things.
I'm catholic and I loved the Da Vinci Code.
I find it pointless to ban them from the church. It's just a movie, if it angers you then go tp Tom Hank's house or something.
aww. i love tom hanks.
i'm trying to get every movie he has ever been in or produced.
Re: @V@ –
You're is very true!
Thank you!
& Perez I usually love you,
but the Catholic church does not hate Tom Hanks.
Strong word, no?
Re: HYPOC –
& how is this relevant anyway?
U act like other churches don't abuse kids,
but nobody talks about it,
cuz it makes a bigger story when it's a Catholic priest!
Get ur act right!
Re: Longtimegone – Very defensive. Don't need to be if you truly are secure. I know how some nuns can be. Especially when my mom was young.
Sad and kind of odd Da Vinci code was conversational for saying Jesus had a linage… that i would understand. This treads on bringing Science and religion together.. something you'd think the modern Church would be ok with.
Right on! Churches are NOT movie sets. Glad the catholic church held thier own…so tired of pompous hollywood thinking they can do what ever the fuck they want when they want in the name of thier over blown egos. Trust me i love hollywierd, but there is a limit. This limit Opie and Gump feel they can surpass. Thats exactly whats wrong with the world these days. No respect, no tradition…sad. I was raised catholic and i love my religion. However, not one religion is perfect, and all are flawed in some way. Its very true when these religions have been rewritten by man, cause where there is man,…there is always room for error. I may not agree with everything the catholic religion states, but I respect it and all religions alike. God is so loving he allows us to interpet how see him and how we choose to praise him. Damn hollywood can suck ass when you take away the money, glamoure, and fame.
Re: Jen – I like your post. I feel the Catholic church (or whatever sect of Christianity states that it is the true church of Jesus or God or the right and only way) is going by their bible which could very well be tampered by man like everything else in the world is and could be incomplete. It is my contention that if Jesus were alive today, his true teachings would ring clear. He wouldn't be with any one church. He would be preaching on the streets, helping the poor and sick, and accepting everyone. He would be about love, peace, and tolerance. You cannot have a totally loving perfect God and a damning intolerant judging God. To me saying you can is like saying God is imperfect like us humans and he has to learn. I personally think it's crazy that Christians or anyone else for that matter fight amoungst themselves.
Why promote Christ-haters like Tom Hanks and Ron Howard?
Maybe the Catholic church just didn't want another crappy movie filmed in their facilities. Can you blame them?
i've decided to ban prequels because they suck!
the catholic church really has to grow up a little, its always about them and nobody else.
this coming from me who is a catholic but when they baptise you as a baby what choice do you really have?
so sick of their bull and controlling everyone all the time.
Good!! Their movie is totally out of line. They'll both burn in hell.
Re: kaye – You heathen bitch. Hope you get STDs and that anal seepage that troubles you will only worsten.
Even the pope knows that hanks is pants.
Re: jay – Why? I'm not catholic..but can you say why you hate them?
Re: Sean – I bought and paid $10 million for my own church in Malibu hills. It's named the Holy Family Catholic Church. We do not adhere to the Second Vatican Council. We are old school Catholics.
The same old church that burned and killed hundred of thousand people asks forgiveness but keeps censoring as in the past.
This is pretty much an admission that Catholicism is either a cult a hoax or both. Remember Pope Nazinger also tried to ban "The Magdalene Sisters" and "Luther: the Movie" from being shown. Now they are on freeview (Netflix) Kiss my arse, Pope. You cult churches will be schools or museums some day.
omg i LOVED the Da Vinci Code!! It was the best book ever!! I'm a Catholic and I still love this book and movie. The whole reason i read it in the first place was because i saw a sign outside a church that said Da Vinci Code? I don't think so.
Everyone has their opinion, and everyone is free to express it, that's what is so beautiful about our country. However, I don't believe that bashing everyone and everything in sight is what that freedom of speech was meant for. I am Catholic, and yes, we have had some scandals, but NO, the church does not think it's ok. For every priest who has abused a child, there are hundreds of Catholics out there who are against it. That's why priests who abuse children are banned from celebrating masses and are removed from parishes. That's why they receive major counseling and therapy. And if Hollywood producers/directors wanted to come into your home and film something you were completely against, would you allow them to? Money aside, it's about the principle of the thing. Good for the church for standing up for their morals.
And BTW Perez, did you not attend a prestigious Catholic school in your youth?
I think the Pope is just depressed because he misses Chris.
Hanks is Pants.
Catho says –Fuck the Catholics.
thats really nice. You satanistic DOUCHE
The sad thing is that people really belive in this storys.
I mean they really believe its a true story in this books!!! Its fiction, its not reality..but as I say, many people believe anuthing they read.
i'm Catolic and that movie is extremely offensive. i'm glad rome isn't letting that movie film there.
omg i was in rome and i saw them shooting a scene it was intenseness!
This is one of the multitude of reasons why I am not a Catholic anymore. I was born into it, I did not choose it and as I grew up it did not make common sense at all to me. FINITO!
Discrimination against the Catholic Church is the last form of acceptable bigotry. It saddens me that this website indiscriminantly twists the truth and spreads hatetred against Catholics.
I would like to think that Perez would be more sensitive to not spreading hate and lies considering his having to deal with homophobia. aThis is sad!
Well maybe if Baldy aka Ron Howard would take off that stupid baseball cap the Vatican might have been more agreeable.
what do u mean tell it like it is. Explain
Re: ingri – ingri- are you implying that if the Church allowed the movie to be filmed in their churches then that would somehow feed the poor? They aren't the ones "worrying" about a movie. They said "no" to a request to film there. How is that "worrying" about the movie? And what does their disapproval of the movie have to do with poverty? The Church works tirelessly to feed & clothe the poor. I myself was a recipient of the Church's kindness in that regard.