Violence Marketed to Kids, Probe Finds

Movie studios, record companies and video game producers are aggressively marketing violent entertainment products to children even as they label the material inappropriate for young audiences, a yearlong Federal Trade Commission investigation has found. A draft report on the investigation shows that movie studios advertised violent R-rated movies during television shows with predominantly teen audiences. It also shows that producers of violent video games touted products suitable for “mature” users in magazines aimed at young teens.