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**Devius** · July 21st, 2018, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Silicone Carne

I'm astonished with Disney' s executives decision but not that surprised after all, regarding the era we live in... Firing Gunn for some jokes he made almost ten years ago? Those were Jokes. You might find 'em offensive, I find them funny. That's called Dark humour, that's All. James Gunn came from the Troma studios, run by Lloyd Kaufman. Troma is known to be responsible for shocking classics like The Toxic Avenger, Surf Nazis Must Die, Poultrygeist or Tromeo & Juliet which was written by Gunn himself. The guy also did Slither in 2006. He also was an active member of the N.Y then L.A punk life.
He's a provocative person. Or at least he was before tempering his behaviour. He gave Disney two movies that made more than 1.5 billion dollars and they fire him for some gross jokes ?! C'mon...Disney can kiss my butt. And the Guy who denounced those tweets, Mike Cernovich, is a well known far-right member. Gunn spit on them many times these past months and suddenly he's fired after some jokes taken far too seriously ? See what I mean?

In Disney's defence, I don't think they had much choice, once the controversial nature of Gunn's numerous old tweets came to light. While the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise has made more than $1.6bn (£1.2bn) worldwide to date (source: The Guardian), to a family-friendly organization like Disney, James Gunn had become instant poison.

**movieman88** · July 21st, 2018, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silicone Carne

I'm astonished with Disney' s executives decision but not that surprised after all, regarding the era we live in... Firing Gunn for some jokes he made almost ten years ago? Those were Jokes. You might find 'em offensive, I find them funny. That's called Dark humour, that's All. James Gunn came from the Troma studios, run by Lloyd Kaufman. Troma is known to be responsible for shocking classics like The Toxic Avenger, Surf Nazis Must Die, Poultrygeist or Tromeo & Juliet which was written by Gunn himself. The guy also did Slither in 2006. He also was an active member of the N.Y then L.A punk life.
He's a provocative person. Or at least he was before tempering his behaviour. He gave Disney two movies that made more than 1.5 billion dollars and they fire him for some gross jokes ?! C'mon...Disney can kiss my butt. And the Guy who denounced those tweets, Mike Cernovich, is a well known far-right member. Gunn spit on them many times these past months and suddenly he's fired after some jokes taken far too seriously ? See what I mean?

Offensive isn't so much the issue. It's that they are disturbing & ominous. And I don't see how most of them qualify as a joke in anyway. They sound like something Victor Silva would say.

**Reclaimedwg** · July 22nd, 2018, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by movieman88

Offensive isn't so much the issue. It's that they are disturbing & ominous. And I don't see how most of them qualify as a joke in anyway. They sound like something Victor Silva would say.

Anyone who jokes about having sex with children is most likely a true pedophile in real life.

There are subjects and topics you just don't make jokes about.

**Reclaimedwg** · July 22nd, 2018, 02:36 PM

RE: Aquaman

2 brothers! One destined to be King. One NOT. The latter wants to be King. The former doesn't want to but then he has no choice but to follow his destiny (the recycled destiny plot again!!) and challenges and fight his rogue brother to save his kingdom and the Earth world.

The SAME OLD SHIT over and over again with these annoying Comic books based movies.

Also... if they are underwater creatures, why do they have legs?

**Devius** · July 23rd, 2018, 07:35 AM

An online petition calling for Disney to rehire director of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, James Gunn, is rapidly gathering steam as cast mates and celebrities rally for him.

At time of writing, the petition has over 130,000 signatures, spurred in part thanks to a tweet of support from Hellboy actress Selma Blair.

Disney fired Gunn, who was slated to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, on July 20 for "offensive attitudes and statements" he made on Twitter between 2009 and 2012.

Gunn tweeted a five-part apology on July 19, and a statement was given to ABC News on July 20 in which the director took responsibility for his actions and said he understood the business decision made by Disney.

Full details:
https://www.cnet.com/news/disney-urg...itions-marvel/

**Reclaimedwg** · July 26th, 2018, 08:41 PM

This is going to suck ass, as soon as I read the name Kristen Stewart!

https://variety.com/2018/film/news/s...ls-1202824388/

**rlg118** · July 27th, 2018, 04:31 AM

“Springsteen on Broadway” will launch globally on Netflix on December 15, which is also the final night of Springsteen’s completely sold out 236-show run on Broadway.

Sam Spade · July 28th, 2018, 03:07 PM

Discovered that a television series of Judge Dredd is in development, which might be starring Karl Urban, he pretty much nailed the character in the second Judge Dredd movie (lets forget the first, starring Stallone) although no matter how good it is I get the feeling it'll be cancelled after the first series.

I am still awaiting the proposed sequel to the Dredd movie, Dredd 2, mainly because of this poster for it on the IMDb.

Clearly featuring Judge Death.

For fans of Dredd and the world he inhabits I recommend this short, not for profit film, Judge Minty

Judge Minty was the Mega City 1 Judge who trained the young Joe Dredd, but after many years patrolling the streets of Mega City 1 and realising he is slowing up and his judgement is not what it was Minty decides to take the long walk, to leave the city behind and bring law and judgement to the cursed earth, until his own death.

**Reclaimedwg** · July 30th, 2018, 08:14 PM

Happy Birthday, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

He is 71 today.

Isn't he kind of old to be playing a Terminator again?

What is he going to say?

I'll Be Back... with a walker!!

Code:

https://www.esquire.com/entertainmen...nator-revival/

Code:

https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/...inator-scenes/

**Sir Honkers** · July 30th, 2018, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wildtig2013

Happy Birthday, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

He is 71 today.

Isn't he kind of old to be playing a Terminator again?

What is he going to say?

I'll Be Back... with a walker!!

Hey, I'm 66 and I still jog ten kilometres in 45 minutes three times a week. It only gets ridiculous when their female co-star is twenty six.

July 23rd, 2018, 07:35 AM	#245
Devius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: It's a London Thing.... Posts: 23,584 Thanks: 142,445 Thanked 228,815 Times in 23,617 Posts	Disney urged to rehire James Gunn by celebrities and fan petitions An online petition calling for Disney to rehire director of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, James Gunn, is rapidly gathering steam as cast mates and celebrities rally for him. At time of writing, the petition has over 130,000 signatures, spurred in part thanks to a tweet of support from Hellboy actress Selma Blair. Disney fired Gunn, who was slated to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, on July 20 for "offensive attitudes and statements" he made on Twitter between 2009 and 2012. Gunn tweeted a five-part apology on July 19, and a statement was given to ABC News on July 20 in which the director took responsibility for his actions and said he understood the business decision made by Disney. Full details: https://www.cnet.com/news/disney-urg...itions-marvel/ __________________ "I've had it with them, I've had it with you, I've had it with ALL THIS - I WANT ROOM SERVICE!* I want the club sandwich, I want the cold Mexican beer, I want a $10,000-a-night hooker!"* Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

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Sam Spade *Administrator* Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 15,927 Thanks: 139,917 Thanked 303,447 Times in 15,467 Posts	Dredd Discovered that a television series of Judge Dredd is in development, which might be starring Karl Urban, he pretty much nailed the character in the second Judge Dredd movie (lets forget the first, starring Stallone) although no matter how good it is I get the feeling it'll be cancelled after the first series. I am still awaiting the proposed sequel to the Dredd movie, Dredd 2, mainly because of this poster for it on the IMDb. Clearly featuring Judge Death. For fans of Dredd and the world he inhabits I recommend this short, not for profit film, Judge Minty Judge Minty was the Mega City 1 Judge who trained the young Joe Dredd, but after many years patrolling the streets of Mega City 1 and realising he is slowing up and his judgement is not what it was Minty decides to take the long walk, to leave the city behind and bring law and judgement to the cursed earth, until his own death. __________________ We recommend you use a variety of hosts for your pictures Read and follow the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. and everything will be sweet. Use the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. button to show appreciation. Use the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. facility or the A-Z's before starting a new thread. Play nice. If you find any dead images in any of my celebrity posts, please PM me with details.

July 30th, 2018, 08:14 PM	#249
Reclaimedwg Vintage Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,414 Thanks: 7,709 Thanked 26,949 Times in 3,089 Posts	Happy Birthday, Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is 71 today. Isn't he kind of old to be playing a Terminator again? What is he going to say? I'll Be Back... with a walker!! Code: https://www.esquire.com/entertainmen...nator-revival/ Code: https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/...inator-scenes/ Last edited by Reclaimedwg; July 30th, 2018 at 08:21 PM..

July 22nd, 2018, 02:36 PM	#244
Reclaimedwg Vintage Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,414 Thanks: 7,709 Thanked 26,949 Times in 3,089 Posts	RE: Aquaman 2 brothers! One destined to be King. One NOT. The latter wants to be King. The former doesn't want to but then he has no choice but to follow his destiny (the recycled destiny plot again!!) and challenges and fight his rogue brother to save his kingdom and the Earth world. The SAME OLD SHIT over and over again with these annoying Comic books based movies. Also... if they are underwater creatures, why do they have legs?

July 26th, 2018, 08:41 PM	#246
Reclaimedwg Vintage Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,414 Thanks: 7,709 Thanked 26,949 Times in 3,089 Posts	This is going to suck ass, as soon as I read the name Kristen Stewart! https://variety.com/2018/film/news/s...ls-1202824388/