The Da Vinci Code (film) was released in North America. While there is no regular DVD release of the extended version in the United States or a Region 2 release in the United Kingdom, a version of the extended cut was released in Germany. "The Da Vinci Code" was also released on UMD for the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) on the November 14, 2006. Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, with the help of "Jurassic Park" screenwriter David Koepp, adapted "Angels & Demons" (a Dan Brown novel published before "The Da Vinci Code") into a film script, which was also directed by Howard. Chronologically, the book takes place
The Da Vinci Code (film) terrorism." The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH) expressed concern about Silas' character giving people with albinism a bad name. However, the filmmakers did not change his appearance. The film was banned in Syria. Although "The Da Vinci Code" was passed by Chinese censors, it was abruptly removed by authorities from public view in mainland China, after "a remarkable run in China, grossing over $13 million", due to protests by Chinese Catholic groups. Both the book and the film were banned in Egypt due to pressure from Coptic Christians. Some Muslims compared the film to the Danish cartoons that