Hollywood Reporter
Despite advertiser defection (and declining ratings), MTV is standing by controversial scripted series Skins.
Reports claiming the network is pulling the plug on creator Bryan Elsley’s adaption of his UK hit prompted a statement from the network.
“MTV stands by the US adaptation of Skins and the vision of its creator Bryan Elsley,” the network said in a statement. “Skins has earned the loyalty of fans across the globe for its thoughtful and honest portrayal of teen life today. An internationally acclaimed scripted drama, the show has been honored with a long list of prestigious awards.”
Half a dozen advertisers come out against the show, a result of an organized campaign by watchdog group the Parents Television Council.
But MTV has ten episodes of the show and plans to air all of them, according to a network spokesperson…
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