T.I. x Chris Brown x Takers. After taking a look at the U.S. version of the Takers trailer (after the jump) which was released back in October of 2009, it’s obvious that T.I. and Chris Brown get some major credit and screen time alongside full-time actors like Paul Walker and Suck-Ass Vader Hayden Christensen. Easy to see that Screen Gems is using them to push “urban” but still have Walker and Christensen to broaden the appeal as well.
Now take a look at the new International trailer of Takers shown above. If you happen to be a T.I. or Chris Brown fan you will notice one thing…they are taken out. Sure you can hear T.I. in the voice over but the majority of shots of both of them from the U.S. trailer are completely taken out and their screen credits are completely gone.
Now before we all go screaming “RACIST!!!” remember that marketing is about appealing to your target demo and in regards to international appeal, T.I. and Chris Brown just are not as appealing as some white dudes who can’t act. That’s the sad part. Take a look though, compare and see for yourself. Once again…U.S. trailer shown after the jump….
I’m going to agree on this one and say its just the marketing. Hard truth is a lot of countries are scared of hiphop and the image it portrays. The studio is just doing what they need to do to sell the movie.
even though it may be a marketing thing is it a typical thing here. When I saw the preview at the movies it was the apperance of Ti and chris brown that made me say that i want to see that movies when it released. Even though Brown and Harris have had their share of legal problem they are not the first and will not be the last. Also their legal problem don’t distract from their god given talent.