They resisted the urge to insert more second and third-act scenes of rising star Channing Tatum, because the film was never intended to be sold on his emerging bankability.

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As with previous Freeplay products, the FreeCharge will initially be sold to consumers in America and Europe, but it is also intended for use in the developing world.

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