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Sony provides ‘Da Vinci Code’ critics' site
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (CNA) – Far ahead of the May 19 film release of the “DaVinci Code,” Sony Motion Pictures corporation has decided to address the film’s numerous critics by providing them a Web platform.
The film, which goes by the same name of the popular and controversial Dan Brown fictional work, stars Tom Hanks.
The plot of the book, and now film, makes claims that Jesus married and never rose from the dead, and that the Catholic Church, along with the apostolate Opus Dei, orchestrated a massive cover up of this information.
The site (www.thedavincichallenge.com) features essays and opinions of some who oppose the volatile storyline.
The site, which was launched Feb. 9, will feature the likes of Richard J. Mouw, president of California’s Fuller Theological Seminary, and Darrell L. Bock, a professor of New Testament studies and the author of Breaking the Da Vinci Code.
Some 45 critical essays by prominent Christian writers and scholars will be available to view at the site.
The New York Times quoted Jim Kennedy, a spokesman for Sony Pictures, who said, "We believe this is unique and perhaps can set a tone for others.…We've all seen how some movies can evoke great consternation in society in the past, and I think many people want to move towards a more educational and uplifting dialogue."
Some critics are concerned over the lack of Catholic authors on the site, something Sony Pictures says it wants to change because of the primary role of the church to the plot.
