Paramount Delays Meg Ryan Film

Paramount Pictures is delaying the April 25 release of its Meg Ryan drama “Against the Ropes,” citing concerns about its ability to promote a hard-to-sell movie as war breaks out.

“The environment right now is not conducive to publicity and advertising exposure while people’s focus is elsewhere,” said studio motion picture group Vice Chairman Robert Friedman.

Friedman said the movie, a fictionalized drama starring Ryan as real-life boxing manager Jackie Kallen, “is not the simplest sell and requires tender, loving care and people to pay attention.”