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International Trailer For Iron Man 3

The international trailer features glimpses of Chinese actors and setting for the Iron Man 3. The financing from DMG Entertainment opens the door for Iron Man 3 to get access to the Chinese film market. At the same time, the transformation of the Mandarin from his jingoist origins to 9/11 analog to Osama Bin Laden allows the film to avoid offending the Chinese moviegoer. It also highlights the complex politics linked to anti-terrorism campaigns in the United States and China. While both may try, neither country can avoid the charge that "terrorist" groups can be traced to resentments linked to policy decisions that affect common citizens.

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