CAGE TV BROADCAST SPARKS COMPLAINTS
NICOLAS CAGE has infuriated the residents of a historic English town by p romoting his new movie THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE at the reputed resting p lace of KING ARTHUR.
The actor assembled a TV crew at Glastonbury Abbey in south west Englan d for a link-up to U.S. show Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss the film earlie r this year (10).
But several families living near the ancient site - believed to be the burial ground of legendary medieval British ruler King Arthur - objected to the promo shoot, because the movie is "full of sorcery and black magic ".
Now an official at the abbey has issued an apology to local residents a nd "anyone who was offended" by the late-night broadcast.
Katherine Gorbing, director of Glastonbury Abbey, says, "We continue to take great care when considering activities… to ensure the abbey’s spi ritual significance, its Christian heritage and rich history and traditio ns are respected." During the live link-up, Cage was filmed standing next to a spot believ ed to be Arthur’s grave, telling viewers the site is a "very magical and sacred" place.
And Gorbing is adamant the Hollywood star, who has a home near the town , "took great care to honour the dignity and spiritual sanctity of the ab bey".
She adds, "We wish everyone involved in activities at the abbey was as respectful."
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