As California prepares to select its next governor, the future of Hollywood is a major focus. At Tuesday night’s CNN-hosted debate, several candidates outlined their vision for saving the state’s film industry. While revival is a key campaign issue, some industry observers wonder if media production has already moved on from its traditional hub.
One of the things that’s quite remarkable (to some—not to me) about the thousands and thousands who are spouting vile and evil things about the murder of Charlie Kirk is this: A whole lot of them are either K-12 teachers or hospital RN’s. Yes, there are regular retail folks from print shops to malt shops, pols from local govt. to federal agencies and just about all demographics of occupation, location, and persuasion included, but the big shock to so many is just how many are people who teach our kids or secure our health.
A disturbing rumor spread across social media this week claimed that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling had been diagnosed with cancer. While Rowling’s representatives quickly clarified that the story was false, the damage was already done. The so-called “joke” triggered a wave of glee from hostile corners of the internet — the same sort of vile celebratory rhetoric seen daily since the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk.
In the days following the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Hollywood figures and entertainment insiders continue to reveal where they stand on one of the most disturbing political killings in modern American history. The latest voice to emerge and attack Charlie Kirk is Lilly Wachowski, the co-creator of The Matrix and a biological male who identifies as female.
It is one of the strangest stories we’ve covered, perhaps ever, on That Park Place. Billy Dee Williams, known for his role in the original Star Wars trilogy as Lando, came out with amazing responses to the Charlie Kirk tragedy via his Facebook page. They were pro-human, pro-living, and fully empathetic. Yet days later, Williams has released a statement claiming his page was “hacked” and none of those views are his own.
Stephen King made headlines this past week, but not for his writing. The famed horror author found himself at the center of controversy after spreading misinformation about Charlie Kirk in the hours following Kirk’s tragic assassination. Just as the nation was processing the shocking news from Utah, King rushed to social media to falsely accuse Kirk of advocating for the stoning of gay people.
Like many Americans, I find myself reeling after the political assassination of Charlie Kirk. Horrified, for what this means for free speech. When the man who goes around trying to promote civil discourse and healthy public debate is shot for his words, we’ve entered dystopian-level crazy. And to see how many people’s first response is to celebrate the death of the man who would have willingly invited them to the table to talk, I wonder how far gone our society is.
Rosie O’Donnell is no stranger to controversy, especially when it comes to Donald Trump and conservative figures. But her latest social media activity crosses into dangerous territory. Just days after the tragic assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, Rosie O’Donnell chose to amplify a claim that had already been proven false — a claim so inflammatory that even horror author Stephen King, who first spread it, was forced to walk it back and issue an apology.
A Sonic the Hedgehog artist is gaining infamy online for mocking the Charlie Kirk tragedy.
The assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, remains a raw wound in America’s political and cultural landscape. Across the nation, supporters mourned the loss of a conservative leader who had dedicated his life to speaking out on campuses and defending traditional values. But not everyone responded with respect. In fact, some celebrated.
Among those voices was a figure tied to Sega’s flagship family-friendly brand, Sonic the Hedgehog.
DC Comics has confirmed that its relationship with writer Gretchen Felker-Martin, a biological male who identifies as female, is finished. The Red Hood series was cancelled before it could reach a second issue (or a second day in publication…), and the writer has now responded with fresh comments that leave no doubt: there are no regrets.
On September 12, 2025, guests arriving at Walt Disney World were greeted by a somber sight. The American flags across the resort, including the prominent flagpole at Magic Kingdom’s Main Street USA, were flying at half-staff. This move by Disney World comes in accordance with national and state orders to honor Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder who was tragically gunned down during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University earlier this week.
The ripple effects of Charlie Kirk’s tragic killing continue to spread across the media and corporate world. Multiple sources have provided That Park Place with an internal letter sent to all Comcast NBCUniversal employees, authored jointly by Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, Comcast President Mike Cavanagh, and NBCUniversal Chairman Mark Lazarus on the Charlie Kirk tragedy.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic death, emotions are running high across the country. But while family, friends, and supporters are mourning, some high-profile voices have shown the dangers of rushing to judgment without checking the facts. One of the most prominent cases came from bestselling author Stephen King, who posted a claim on social media about Charlie Kirk that has since been proven false.