Cat Returns With Big Feature, Co-Chief Makes Questionable Statement

Producer. Studio chief. Critic. Probably a couple other things, but it's late and I can't think of 'em. Teufel. A longtime resident of our city, his appearances in HTG Hollywood haven't been steady, but he has always at least lurked in the background.

And now, thanks to a surprised fellow citizen, Teufel has been outted as a hater of the poor.

"We should bulldoze the slums to make a Malibu parking lot."

Why would Teufel make such a statement? As was pointed out to him, the slums are not close to Malibu. And they provide a place for immigrants to the city to stay before they can get on their feet. After all, half a million dollars isn't a lot to get by with.

With Treasure State, Mark "mc48" Chua's triumphant return to HTG, in buzz now for 21st Century Cat, can Teufel afford to alienate the poor?

"His statement was taken completely out of context" explained a spokesperson from the studio. "Teufel's an advocate for those less blessed than himself and would never think about putting all of those people in the slums out on the street."

Although the 21cc speaker did not explain what Teufel's remark did mean, the future of the studio was commented on.

"Treasure State is just the first of a series of high quality films coming to HTG theatres. Let's not lose focus on what will most certainly be weeks of enjoyable cinema."

Treasure State, directed by Brad Bird and starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, opens next Friday.

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