Is Angelina Jolie being “sabotaged” or is she just paranoid?

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It seems like all of the European paparazzi have flooded into Budapest where Angelina Jolie is working on her directorial debut, so we’re probably going to have lots and lots of new photos. Aren’t you excited? I am. Anyway, another day, another controversy. I was prepared to write this piece about someone trying to “sabotage” Angelina because that’s what some dude said in her defense. But Angelina released a statement about the controversy too, which I will bring to you in a minute. First, a recap: earlier this week, some officials in Bosnia, plus some radio personalities were claiming that this film production wasn’t allowed in Bosnia because the story line involved a rape victim falling in love with her rapist. This was offensive to many, many people, including several rape-victim-advocacy groups, who were releasing statements and raising money on the issue. As it turns out though, that story line was kind of pulled out of thin air. A producer on the film denied the story to several media outlets, and now the whole thing is playing out in the American tabloids too. Then, yesterday, a “production source” on the film went to Us Weekly and said: “This is not the story in the script. There are people trying to sabotage the movie.” DUN DUN DUN. Hours later, Angelina released her own statement:

Angelina Jolie is slamming false reports claiming her directorial debut involves a rape victim who falls in love with her captor.

The rumors circulated after Jolie, 35, was denied a filming permit in Bosnia because no screenplay was attached to the application, as required by law.

“There are many twists in the plot that address the sensitive nature of the relationship between the main characters, and that will be revealed once the film is released,” Jolie said in a statement. “My hope is that people will hold judgment until they have seen the film.”

Previously, a production source told UsMagazine.com that Jolie was upset over the inaccurate reports.

“This is not the story in the script,” the source told Us. “There are people trying to sabotage the movie.”

To settle any confusion, the script was sent to the culture ministry to hopefully reverse the filming permit decision.

“It is highly likely the script will be reviewed within a day or so,” a second source told Us, “and all of this will be resolved.”

And Jolie wants the Women Victims of War association in Bosnia to know that she plans to direct the film with the utmost sensitivity.

“Obviously, any dramatic interpretation will always fail those who have had a real experience,” she said.

[From Us Weekly]

There’s the theory that people were calling the story “rape” just because it involves a Serbian man and a Bosnian woman falling in love, you know? So was this all just a big misunderstanding? Or is there something darker at play? Or is this all just business as usual with the circus-like media speculation, half-truths, crappy reporting, lies and sensationalism that follow the Jolie-Pitt family? Or is it… DUN DUN DUN… the gerbils of DOOM?!?

Speaking of sensationalism and lies, one more thing – remember the story about Angelina and Brad making their kids’ school take drastic measures to ensure privacy? Like, not even the kids to speak to their parents about Empress Zahara and her plans for global domination. Well, that report (from Us Weekly) was probably crap too. According to Life & Style:

Despite reports that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have mandated parents and teachers of their kids’ new school to sign security contracts, the administration at Lycée Francais Gustave Eiffel in Budapest, Hungary, says the claims are untrue.

“We did not confiscate cell phones in the school,” a school source told Hungarian website Velvet.hu. “It seems that a reminder about respecting one’s privacy was enough.”

A second insider confirms the school source’s denial, telling Life & Style, “There is no secrecy policy and no threatening with expulsion at the school if someone talks to the press.”

In fact, the local report reveals, “The Jolie-Pitt kids have managed to get along with their classmates ever since they arrived.”

And they are thriving in the classroom too: “They study, play and have lunch together with their classmates. They also participate in the following special classes: discovering Hungarian history, Hungarian folk dance, arts and crafts, land art and karate.”

[From Life & Style]

I would pay good money to see Shiloh and Zahara do traditional Hungarian folk dancing. Wouldn’t you?

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Angelina in Budapest on October 14, 2010. Credit: Fame.

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43 Responses to “Is Angelina Jolie being “sabotaged” or is she just paranoid?”

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  1. mslewis says:

    Of course it’s all a bunch of crap. Angelina is not paranoid, she just wanted to clear things up. It’s the usual non-story blown out of shape by idiots and haters. There is no story here.

  2. Diane says:

    Pure Publicity

  3. Stronzilla says:

    Yes, but can the kids whip up a good Hungarian goulash, that is the question.

  4. Beth says:

    nothing attracts interest to a rather dull sounding vanity project like controversy!

    off topic- love her sunglasses….

  5. e-non says:

    yeah right. jolie in cahoots with the bosnian government to gin up press coverage for her movie that won’t be released for months.

  6. RHONYC says:

    *banging on my desk with two fists holding a knife & fork*

    HOT-GUY-FRIDAY!
    HOT-GUY-FRIDAY!
    HOT-GUY-FRIDAY!

    🙂

  7. Brittney says:

    Paranoid? Nothing in her statement sounds remotely paranoid. She isn’t even the one who used the word “sabotage”…

  8. cee says:

    Of course it is a bunch of crap. As soon as there is confrimation of Brad and Angies’ love and great realtionship all the haters like Lamey, Bonnie Fuller and the rest come out of the woodwork looking for another headline. I am so sick of it.

  9. mln says:

    I think a few different things are at play there is alot of controversy on this subject and people who don’t want this movie to be made. I also think that people like to believe the worst about her and rumour monger but it inpires me that she does she what she wants.

  10. Kitten says:

    Let me be the first to say: THE TRIANGLE.

    Haaaaaa! Just thought I’d throw a wrench in this shizz by mentioning it.

    *runs and hides*

  11. teri says:

    I’m happy that Angelina made a statement along with another guy on the film. It’s bs and someone is trying to sabotage this movie, but why? Not ever reading the script and just assuming the worst is just crazy. I’m looking forward to seeing Angelina direct.
    Next about the school rumor, lololol. About time someone spoke out and set them straight about all this bs being said. Negative stories sell, end of story.

  12. LOVE ANGELINA says:

    LOL Uhhh Angie has to deal with playa haters all the time and worst of all they are every where. Angie is gonna do great and finish this movie. Angie and Brad deal with these types of dramas beautifully. I also told you Brad and Angie would never require anything special while their kids attend school. The kids shouldn’t even be mentioned.

  13. Praise St. Angie! says:

    lol at kitten…TROUBLEMAKER!!!

    I don’t think she’s being sabotaged, and I also don’t think she’s paranoid.

    The people who complained had erroneous information which caused some, including myself, to react negatively. Based on that info, however wrong it was, the reaction was legitimate.

    I think the whole thing is getting so much press simply because of who she is. Let’s face it, you put “Angelina Jolie” into any headline, and it’ll get hits, by haters and fans alike.

  14. devilgirl says:

    LOL@Kitten!

    I am going to go a step further and say Jennifer Aniston is behind all this sabotage!

    She is such an evil saboteur!

  15. Jello says:

    I think if I had to deal with one half of the constant rumors, lies and speculation that this family has to put up with daily, I’d run off to live in a cave.

  16. rraven says:

    Okay I’ll take the triangle bait.

    I wonder what the project JA wants to direct will be like and just how entertaining it will be for the media, fans and haters alike to spin it into another chapter in the epic saga that is the triangle.

    About the “sabotage” its either a genuine misunderstanding based on the sensitive nature of the premise or accidental PR for the movie. Either way I really want to see what this movie will be like in the end.

  17. Bodhi says:

    Yes, yes I would pay good money to see Empress Zee & Holy Shi doing traditional Hungarian dances!!

  18. Johnny Depp's Girl says:

    Of course this is a bunch of crap, someone talked to the media for publicity to get this drama started. I am so over even thinking about these peeps. geez.

  19. Cheyenne says:

    @mln: I’d agree with that. I think there are some people who don’t want this movie to be made and will spread any BS rumors necessary to try to stop it. Just the face that Angie is directing a film has people up in arms, for some peculiar reason.

    @Praise: I don’t accept that the initial negative reaction was legitimate, based as it was on false information. It’s like passing judgement on a movie you haven’t seen or a book you haven’t read, solely because of what someone who hadn’t seen it either reported about it.

  20. olivia says:

    But I thought the loons said the Brand do not read or pay any attention to anything written about them because they are so busy and happy with their lives, so why would they respond?

  21. Jeri says:

    Yup and she’s doing it herself (or her minions) for the press.

  22. skibunny says:

    I can see Jolie being upset over a filming permit. But I highly doubt she’s upset by any of the other controversy. It may pique the interest of some who would otherwise not bother with this film. The subject matter is one that has been played out over and over.

  23. Liana says:

    Kitten and devilgirl – to the naughty corner!

  24. Kim says:

    Olivia ,There is a difference in paying attention to trashy tabloids and paying attention to Bosnian officials and human rights groups. As a fan I was going to respond to the juvenile “loon”comment but I will be mature and take the high road . Looking forward to Dec 10 when The Tourist opens.

  25. likevelvet25 says:

    I cant wait for the movie to come out I adore angie and support her n her fam to the fullest!! Her and brad have done soo much to help those in need including their own adopted children and its sad that ppl make up things and lie just to make themselves feel better!! Oh and I can’t wait for the tourist omg I just fell n love with salt this woman is immaculate on-screen so versatile!! #team brad/angie xoxo

  26. Toe says:

    @RHONYC LOOOLLL
    HOT-GUY-FRIDAY!
    HELL YEEEAAHHH!!!!

  27. Cruisin Through says:

    HA!! How soon before the stories that Aniston is behind it start popping up?

    5………..4………..3…….2…..1…………….

  28. Raven Sparrow says:

    It’s ANISTON’S fault I tell you !!!! She’s the one behind all this !!!

  29. Anti-icon says:

    If it is against the law to omit the script when applying for the permit, then AJ herself broke the law; most likely so that it would work out this way. Her love story during war can now have DRAMA and SABBOTAGE, her favorite things.

    If the film does contain ANY hint of rape, it will be the end of her career—if she’s trying to pull a fast one with hidden rape imagery, which I also wouldn’t put past her.

  30. WhoDat says:

    kaiser, its this: “Or is this all just business as usual with the circus-like media speculation, half-truths, crappy reporting, lies and sensationalism that follow the Jolie-Pitt family?”

    Nothing more, nothing less.

  31. Cheyenne says:

    Methinks the most recent Brad/Angie photos taken on the set of the movie yesterday have driven some people completely over the edge. JMO.

  32. The Hamm is My Dream Man says:

    SABOTAAAAAAAAAGE!

    Hilarious. Even more funny is some people bringing the stupid tabloid story some actual legitimacy by saying that there are people who don’t want this movie to be made. Who exactly? The H8ters?

    ZOMG H8TERS will du anyting to discredit this prefect family! Angelina SEXY! Brad HOT! Salt made MILLIONS people MILLIONS! It’s Jennifer Aniston! She’s not over the triangle-WAIT no! It’s the Evil Dr. Huvane pulling the strings of controversy! The gerbils will be heard!

    And so on and so forth.

    kitten and devilgirl: Aw, sh*t. You’ve done started it now 😛

  33. Alicia says:

    I wonder if she and brad fart in front of each other…

  34. BethL says:

    I don’t understand why Angelina is called paranoid in this story. She never said anything about sabotage. When it comes to Angelina people always want to put words in her mouth just to make her look bad.

    @olivia are you really this stupid? How is Angelina supposed to ignore gossip that caused the government to cancel her permit? She has to know about the gossip is in order to her permit. If she ignores it than she can’t film in Bosnia. Also I doubt that Angelina is in charge of paperwork. She’s the director. Angelina may want to film in certain places but I’m sure the producers/moneymen are the ones who approve and secure it. Not the director. But I forgot. Everything is Angelina’s fault and responsibility.

  35. Cheyenne says:

    @Alicia: She farts alto and he farts baritone and they make beautiful music together. 🙂

    I mean WTF, if you can’t fart in front of your life partner and the co-parent of your kids, who can you fart in front of?

  36. lisa says:

    Her permit has been reinstated.. Let’s see if that makes the news.. Stupid that this women’s group reacted without facts. I understand their need to want the history of there country to be accurate and fair, but for women to just believe tabloid reports without FACTS is just wrong. and the Media and the Angie non fans jumped on this hoping to create negative talk about her film.

    Well the losers are yet again on the wrong side of the playing field. Angie will film as planned and these people needing to hate on her at every turn will crawl back in their holes waiting for the next crap rumor.. One would think after almost 6 years they would have found another punching bag..

    I think it is beyond awesome that she is directing this film. I can’t wait to see it. The people working with her have all been very positive about her and the working environment. She has even made the set child friendly so that the cast and crew can bring their families on set. This is something she has spoken about for years..that sets should be more Family Friendly..

    Bravo Angie..

  37. olivia says:

    @BethL: are you really this stupid? I was thinking about that school story…

  38. Alicia says:

    Cheyenne: yes I guess, I just thought such good looking people might actually not even have anuses ……

  39. Cheyenne says:

    @Lisa: http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/angelina-jolies-bosnian-war-movie-green-light/story?id=11902507&page=1

    Next crap rumor(s): Cast and crew complain being overworked by “mean” Angie; Brad calling/texting Jennifer while Angie films movie; Angie boning the (insert here: key grip, lighting director, script boy); Brad bails back to the US and takes the white kids with him; Jennifer wants to be an “instant mom” to Brad’s white kids, etc. etc.

    The mind boggles at the possibilities.

  40. redlips says:

    “The photos of them on the set, drove some people over the edge”! WTF? Please! You know, there are some people on this precious earth that could give a rats patootie about her or him……one more thing, throw Jennifer Aniston in that category too!

  41. Cheyenne says:

    @redlips: Jeez, slow your roll, will you? I said some people; I didn’t say everybody. Obviously you belong to the “other people”. Sheesh. 🙄

  42. emma says:

    At least this couple is still together and acting very loving towards each other. That’s what matters, no? A good example for their children. She’s shooting her film in a highly controversial country. Perhaps she is hoping for some early PR to get people interested.

  43. z says:

    boringgggg.