Why was Formula 51 changed to the 51st state?

For its US release, the film was renamed Formula 51 as the original title was seen as potentially offensive to American audiences. The expression 51st state, in this context, refers to US perceived dominance over Britain.
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Did they change the name of the movie Formula 51?

They changed the name of this movie to "The 51st State" from "Formula 51" in the U.K. Uli Edel was originally set to direct. Robert Carlyle and Paul Barber appeared in The Full Monty (1997).
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Why did they change the name of suddenly 30?

Tell her to call Todd", it is the director's voice. In Australia, the title was changed to "Suddenly 30", because distributors thought audiences would misunderstand the original title.
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What film does Samuel L Jackson wear a kilt?

``The 51st State,″ a comedy-action movie about an American who braves British crime rings in a bid to introduce a new designer drug to the country, was filmed mostly on location in Liverpool, England. Jackson's character, Elmo McElroy, dons a kilt for parts of the movie.
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Is Samuel L Jackson a Liverpool fan?

Pulp Fiction star and long-time Reds fan Samuel L Jackson joined on Liverpool's Premier League title celebrations taking to Twitter to express his delight. Hollywood actor and long-time Reds fan Samuel L Jackson expressed his jubilation as Liverpool won the Premier League after 30 years.
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Why is it called 51st state?

"51st state", in post-1959 American political discourse, is a phrase that refers to areas or locales that are—seriously or facetiously—considered candidates for U.S. statehood, joining the 50 states that presently compose the United States.
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Does Netflix have Formula 51?

Rent Formula 51 (2001) on DVD and Blu-ray - DVD Netflix.
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How many movies did Samuel L Jackson appear in?

Jackson is a highly prolific actor, having appeared in over 150 films.
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What is the meaning of 13 Going on 30?

It follows a 13-year-old girl in 1987 who dreams of being popular. During her birthday party, she is humiliated by her classmates and wishes that she was 30 years old. Shortly after wishing this, she awakens, 30 years old and in 2004, uncertain how she got there. 13 Going on 30.
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Can 11 year olds watch 13 Going on 30?

For viewers under 13 it should be watched with an adult. It has some content that's a little bit adult.
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Why is airplane also called flying high?

"Airplane!" or "Flying High"? Distributors in both Australia and New Zealand changed the title of this classic comedy from "Airplane!" to "Flying High" because they thought it would be too similar to another American movie released at the same time.
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Why is joy ride called Roadkill?

Was renamed 'Road Kill' in the UK, since taking a 'Joy Ride' is not the pleasant journey it is in the states, rather the name for when youths steal cars and race each other or the cops, drive rings at high speed and eventually total (usually setting it on fire) and dump the car.
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What are the titles that were changed and removed?

Even after a movie's release, its title isn't set in stone.
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Live Die Repeat & 9 Other Movies Whose Titles Changed After Their Release
  1. 1 Birds of Prey (2020)
  2. 2 Formula 51 (2001) ...
  3. 3 Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981) ...
  4. 4 Edge Of Tomorrow (2014) ...
  5. 5 Fast Five (2011) ...
  6. 6 Mighty Ducks (1992) ...
  7. 7 Star Wars (1977) ...
  8. 8 The Road Warrior (1981) ...
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Why do they change movie names?

Sometimes it's done to try to boost ticket sales, other times it's an attempt to shake off the stink of a box-office bomb when the DVD hits shelves. And in some cases it's due to copyright infringement or because a title that works overseas makes no sense in the United States.
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Is 51st state a true story?

Development. Screenwriter Stel Pavlou came up with the idea for The 51st State in 1994 while studying at university in Liverpool and working in the kitchen's of The Brook Cafe at The Quiggins centre, loosely basing some of the characters on his friends.
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What would DC be called if it became a state?

The Washington, D.C. Admission Act would create the state of "Washington, Douglass Commonwealth" (named after Frederick Douglass).
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How can DC become a state?

Statehood will be achieved by the House and Senate passing and the President signing legislation admitting the new state. Statehood legislation, which requires a simple majority vote and cannot be repealed, is the way that every state, except for the original 13, became part of the United States.
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Why Puerto Rico is not a state?

As a territory of the United States, Puerto Rico's 3.2 million residents are U.S. citizens. However, while subject to U.S. federal laws, island-based Puerto Ricans can't vote in presidential elections and lack voting representation in Congress. As a U.S. territory, it is neither a state nor an independent country.
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Is Brad Pitt a Liverpool fan?

Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt has declared himself a fan of Liverpool Football Club. During an interview for his new film, Moneyball, Pitt said that he if he was not a Red he would be "disowned" by some friends.
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Is Daniel Craig Liverpool fan?

James Bond actor Daniel Craig is known to be a massive Liverpool fan and he reveals all about his love for the club. Liverpool have a lot of famous fans from Mike Myers to LeBron James. One of the more famous fans is James Bond actor Daniel Craig.
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Is Dr Dre a Liverpool fan?

Hip-hop superstar Dr Dre has revealed that he is a Liverpool fan and has followed the team for over 20 years. Dre admitted that he is long-term admirer of John Barnes and fell in love with the Reds after visiting the city in 1988.
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