'Gladiator II' director Ridley Scott says he 'wouldn't advise' vacationing in Malta, angering a government that set aside $48 million for him to film there
His remark involved the Mediterranean island nation of Malta, which allocated millions of dollars in rebates to the movie's ...
Gladiator 2 director Ridley Scott sparks fury in Malta by saying he 'wouldn't advise' holidaying on the island - despite government paying £48m for him to film there
Scott, 86, was discussing how appealing Malta is as a filming location with fellow director Christopher Nolan this month when ...
Ridley Scott clarifies comments about Malta following condemnation from politicians
Gladiator II' director Ridley Scott has backtracked after he was criticised by Maltese politicians for telling people not to ...
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Ridley Scott Clears The Air: ‘I’ve Always Considered Malta A Jewel In The Mediterranean’
Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott has sought to mend fences with Malta after sparking controversy with a comment about the ...
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Hollywood legend backtracks after jibe at Malta caused uproar
Along with the “Gladiator” movies, Scott filmed part of his historical epic “Napoleon” in Malta, receiving a rebate of €12.8 ...
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‘It’s A Wonderful And Welcoming Country’: Read Ridley Scott’s Full Statement Following His Malta Comment Controversy
After he triggered the wrath of many a patriotic Maltese citizen for saying he wouldn’t choose the islands for a holiday, ...
Tourists told ‘not to visit’ European country by Hollywood director
A film director, who had £38 million of Maltese public funds set aside for him while shooting there this year, said he "wouldn't advise" visiting the country.
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Ridley Scott: Malta remark was ‘an attempt at humour that unfortunately got lost’
After a throwaway remark during an interview landed him into hot water in Malta, the Gladiator director says he has always considered the island “a jewel in the Mediterranean”. In a statement sent to ...