Billy Bob says Bad Santa controversy is 'ridiculous'

Billy Bob Thornton says the controversy over his Bad Santa movie wouldn't have happened if it had been made in Europe.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2003 - 16:15

Billy Bob Thornton says the controversy over his Bad Santa movie wouldn't have happened if it had been made in Europe.

The film has reportedly outraged Disney executives because it features Thornton as a sex-crazed, foul-mouthed Father Christmas who tells kids he doesn't exist.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Europe Person: Billy Bob Person: Bad Santa Person: Billy Bob Thornton Person: Thornton Organisation: Disney Organisation: Miramax

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