“Peter Rabbit” filmmakers apologize for making fun of allergies

LOS ANGELES — Allergies are no joke, and the filmmakers of “Peter Rabbit” are learning that the hard way. The filmmakers and studio behind the children’s movie are apologizing for insensitively depicting a character’s allergy in the film that has prompted backlash online.
Sony Pictures says Sunday in a joint statement with the filmmakers that “food allergies and are a serious issue” and the film “should not have made light” of a characte