Author J.K. Rowling is a worldwide sensation following her iconic Harry Potter novels that caught the fancy of everyone globally with its fantastical yet relatable narrative of a young wizard and his dark destiny. With her fascinating characters having been brought to life on the big screen, Rowling became a favorite with adults and children alike.
British author J.K. Rowling (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The writer though, has also courted quite a bit of controversy through her opinions on the transgender community that did not sit well with many people including Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. Now, the novelist is hitting back publicly at the two stars by presenting a fresh defense to her affirmations.
The J.K. Rowling Controversy In A Nutshell
In 2020, J.K. Rowling sparked a huge debate online when she commented on an article in Devex that called for gender inclusivity when...
British author J.K. Rowling (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The writer though, has also courted quite a bit of controversy through her opinions on the transgender community that did not sit well with many people including Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. Now, the novelist is hitting back publicly at the two stars by presenting a fresh defense to her affirmations.
The J.K. Rowling Controversy In A Nutshell
In 2020, J.K. Rowling sparked a huge debate online when she commented on an article in Devex that called for gender inclusivity when...
- 4/12/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Jasmina Kuhnke, a German-born writer, actor, author and activist, has signed with CAA for representation, Variety has learned exclusively.
Kuhnke’s debut novel, “Black Heart,” is a bestseller. The semi-autobiographical book recounts her experience growing up on the outskirts of the Ruhr region in Germany in the ’90s, and how she grappled with racism. Through a first-person narration, Kuhnke also sheds light on the consequences of lifelong discrimination.
She has also penned the award-winning “Andered Altern,” a mockumentary about parents starting a private kindergarten, and “Carolin Kebekus Show’s” racism special, which won a Grimme-Preis Award.
Her screenwriting credits include “Shapira Shapira,” a standup comedy series ordered by ZDFneo, as well as “Almania,” a comedy series commissioned by Ard.
Beyond her work as a writer, Kuhnke has made a name for herself on social media as an anti-racism activist. She notably founded and built a €250,000 fund to support victims of...
Kuhnke’s debut novel, “Black Heart,” is a bestseller. The semi-autobiographical book recounts her experience growing up on the outskirts of the Ruhr region in Germany in the ’90s, and how she grappled with racism. Through a first-person narration, Kuhnke also sheds light on the consequences of lifelong discrimination.
She has also penned the award-winning “Andered Altern,” a mockumentary about parents starting a private kindergarten, and “Carolin Kebekus Show’s” racism special, which won a Grimme-Preis Award.
Her screenwriting credits include “Shapira Shapira,” a standup comedy series ordered by ZDFneo, as well as “Almania,” a comedy series commissioned by Ard.
Beyond her work as a writer, Kuhnke has made a name for herself on social media as an anti-racism activist. She notably founded and built a €250,000 fund to support victims of...
- 11/9/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
We tallied the nominations for our Hometowns of Consequence campaign to narrow down the 1,300 submitted venues to our 20 regional finalists. With four finalists in each of the five regions, we’re now putting the spotlight on these cherished institutions. After highlighting the Southeast and Northeast finalists, we’re trekking out to the opposite coast for our West finalists: Oregon’s The Get Down, Seattle’s The Crocodile, San Diego’s The Casbah, and Los Angeles’ The Troubadour.
We sent each venue a Q&a and asked them to put forth different staff members to provide their responses; in addition to highlighting these historic and eclectic venues, we want to showcase the people working at all levels behind the scenes that help keep these spaces thriving.
Voting for our Hometowns of Consequence winners continues through October 21st, and the winners are to be announced in the weeks thereafter. Cast your ballots...
We sent each venue a Q&a and asked them to put forth different staff members to provide their responses; in addition to highlighting these historic and eclectic venues, we want to showcase the people working at all levels behind the scenes that help keep these spaces thriving.
Voting for our Hometowns of Consequence winners continues through October 21st, and the winners are to be announced in the weeks thereafter. Cast your ballots...
- 10/11/2023
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
Clint Eastwood's first film as a director was "Play Misty for Me" in 1971, in which he also starred. Eastwood would direct 12 additional features in which he also played the lead prior to "Bird" in 1988, his first film as a director in which he did not appear. "Bird," as this writer recalls, represented a shift in Eastwood's career. He was no longer the star and director of "tough guy" thrillers and Westerns, but a more thoughtful, soulful director. At age 58, Eastwood seemed to have entered a "mellowing out" phase, more interested in deconstructing his prior career as a tough guy. When he wasn't tearing down his image in films like "White Hunter, Black Heart" and "Unforgiven," he was leaning into calmer, sometimes downright gentle films like "The Bridges of Madison County" or "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."
Now in his early 90s, Eastwood has directed 40 feature films,...
Now in his early 90s, Eastwood has directed 40 feature films,...
- 9/12/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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