The Mexican TV channel takes advantage of the OceanGate Titan tragedy and Internet users are unforgiving

A few hours after the news of the verdict on the crew of the OceanGate submarine Titán, bad news for the world, a Mexican television channel has been targeted by internet users for generating controversy with its inappropriate programming on one of its links this Friday 23 June 2023. Canale 5, of the Televisa network, announced on social media that it would broadcast “The Ghost Ship”, a film inspired by “Titanic”.

As soon as it was announced, on some social networks, Channel 5 has received criticism for allegedly profiting from the Titan tragedy, of which her crew did not survive. Although the majority criticized the broadcaster’s actions, other internet users admitted that it was a good strategy and that it is undoubtedly a good film.

On the contrary, unexpectedly, many network users took both sides with their characteristic humor, emphasizing that this is a good film, and comments that can be painful for collateral victims can be read: “Everything will be fine. Let’s see if I don’t sink!”they expressed.

OceanGate, the company that owns the missing submarine, officially declared the five crew members of the “Titan” dead in a statement released last Thursday. Comprised of our intrepid CEO Stockton Rush, Shahzada Dawood and her son Suleman Dawood, Hamish Harding and Paul-Henri Nargeolet, the team was headed on an expedition to the wreck of the Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean. The tragic outcome of this mission has left the community of explorers and history buffs in dismay.

Reports from the US Coast Guard revealed the discovery of debris belonging to the lost submarine just this past Thursday morning. Faced with this harrowing ordeal, OceanGate concluded with regret that the crew members did not survive this unexpected tragedy. The world has lost brave pioneers willing to brave the depths of the sea in search of uncovering the secrets of the famous shipwreck.

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Despite the sensation, Channel 5 broadcast the film

The news of this tragedy shocked public opinion and the world of cinema was no stranger to its impact. In a move that has sparked controversy, Canale 5 took the opportunity to announce the broadcast of the film “The Ghost Ship” Friday night. Through its social networks, the Televisa channel published the announcement, generating various reactions among users. Some speculated that the channel would broadcast the famous film “Titanic”, in connection with the tragic situation that occurred in the Atlantic Ocean.

A boat trip that ends in tragedy. What would you do?” – This is how the provocative commercial on Canale 5 read.

It was an invitation to viewers to tune in to “Ghost Ship” at 6pm sharp. The choice of the film, which deals with a maritime disaster, was not without controversy due to the coincidence with the recent tragic event. Some have considered it disrespectful to take advantage of a tragedy to promote a film, while others defended the freedom of choice of channel.

Despite the controversy, Canale 5 continued with its programming and broadcast it at the announced time. Full of mystery and suspense, this film transported viewers to an underwater world where tragedy is intertwined with a terrifying and supernatural story. Directed by a famous horror film director, the film offers an intense cinematic experience that kept the viewers in suspense.

While the audience was immersed in the dark and claustrophobic environment of the “ghost ship”, they could not help but reflect the real tragedy occurred in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. The irony of the situation has not escaped us – a fictional story reminiscent of a real tragedy. Comments and debates on social networks have intensified, with opinions divided on the choice of channel on which to broadcast this particular film.

Some viewers have found solace in the fiction, seeing a way to channel their emotions and face their fears. For others, however, the choice of the film was considered insensitive and in bad taste, as it dealt with a theme similar to that of the tragedy that occurred in real life. The debate on ethical limits in the entertainment industry has intensified, with conflicting views on the responsibility of the media and their role in delicate situations.