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Star Wars Legend, Billy Dee Williams, Hijacked by Hackers and… Maybe… His Social Media Handlers in Charlie Kirk Fiasco
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 Movie ‘The Long Walk’ Flops at the Box Office After Author Caught Spreading Charlie Kirk Misinformation
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.
EDITORIAL: Charlie Kirk, Civil Discourse, Dystopias, and the Need for Narrative
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 Repeats Debunked Smear on Charlie Kirk That Even Stephen King Walked Back
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.
Sonic The Hedgehog Artist Gigi Dutreix Under Fire for Mocking Charlie Kirk Tragedy Online, Quickly Locks X Account
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.
EDITORIAL: Is Walt Disney Sending a Message From Beyond? Fans See Signs as Magic Kingdom Falters and Rivers of America Refill
“The Rivers of America are filling back up. Could you possibly head to Magic Kingdom and check that out?” was the admonition I received from our team. I had to see this for myself. What’s happening at Disney’s Magic Kingdom right now is definitely magical, but not at all in the way most would think of.
RUMOR: Brainiac Nearly Appeared in Superman Post-Credits Scene
Could the next Superman movie feature Brainiac? Gary Buechler, host of Nerdrotic on YouTube, thinks so. In a conversation with Chris Gore of Film Threat, Buechler said he’d heard from a source that an earlier cut of Superman featured two post-credits scenes, one of which wasn’t used. “And one was Brainiac,” Buechler said. “So maybe… they moved that to Supergirl.”
Disney Busted for Copyright Infringement Again as Court Rules the Mouse House Stole Tech for Beauty and the Beast
In a stunning turn of events, The Walt Disney Company has once again been found guilty of copyright infringement after a federal appeals court reversed a prior ruling that had cleared the entertainment giant. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the original jury verdict, declaring that Disney bears responsibility for using stolen technology in one of its blockbuster films.
Fired DC Writer Gretchen Felker-Martin Doubles Down: Claims People Like Charlie Kirk are Not “Decent Human Beings Who Deserve Respect”
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.
Matthew Dowd Blames “Right Wing Media Mob” for MSNBC Firing Over Charlie Kirk Comments
MSNBC has shown political analyst Matthew Dowd the door after his divisive comments on the Charlie Kirk tragedy — and now he’s lashing out at those he feels deserve the blame.
The longtime commentator was fired in the wake of his controversial remarks following the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah. Dowd insists he’s been wronged, claiming his ouster was less about what he said and more about what he calls the influence of the “right wing media mob.”
Comcast NBCUniversal Leadership Issues Internal Letter on Charlie Kirk, Calls for Respect in Public Discourse: “We Need to Do Better”
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.
Stephen King Caught Spreading False Claim About Charlie Kirk and Apologizes
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.