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- LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Gunn was fired Friday as director of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" because of old tweets that recently emerged where he joked about subjects like pedophilia and rape. Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn announced the removal.
apnews.com/article/675fb2fba8c341a2aa25e5cfbd92c910Director James Gunn fired from ‘Guardians 3' over old tweets
Mar 15, 2019 · In July 2018, a series of controversial tweets from Gunn, 52, on sensitive matters such as sexual assault, AIDS, pedophilia and the Holocaust, were unearthed. In 2009, Gunn had tweeted about...
Aug 7, 2018 · The man behind Marvel’s blockbuster “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies was unceremoniously fired on Friday after years of lewd “jokes” and strange sexual comments sparked YouTube videos and trending Twitter hashtags. Disney announced the decision before he was scheduled to appear at San Diego Comic Con.
- Douglas Ernst The Washington Times
Jul 14, 2021 · After three years, the controversy surrounding "Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn's offensive Tweets feels like a distant memory. At the time, in 2018, the fan-favorite director...
- Disney's Response
- Reaction from The Cast and Gunn's Apology
- The Aftermath and The Impact on Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3
- Final Thoughts
Disney, which owns Marvel Studios and was producing the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, quickly issued a statement distancing itself from Gunn and his comments. The studio confirmed that they had been made aware of the tweets and that they did not align with their values. Disney stated that they had decided to sever ties with Gunn and would be s...
The Guardians of the Galaxy cast, including Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt, and Dave Bautista, issued a joint statement supporting Gunn. In the statement, they expressed their disappointment with the studio's decision. The statement read that the cast supported James Gunn and that they were shocked by his "abrupt firing." They added that they "intentiona...
Gunn's firing sparked intense debate about free speech, cancel culture, and the responsibilities of public figures. Many of his supporters, including the cast of Guardians of the Galaxy, rallied behind him and called for his reinstatement. However, Disney stood firm in its decision and refused to reconsider its decision to sever ties with Gunn. The...
The firing of James Gunn from Guardians of the Galaxywas a turning point in the entertainment industry, sparking a larger conversation about the responsibilities of public figures and the limits of free speech. Despite the controversy, Gunn was ultimately able to bounce back and continue his successful career. While the events surrounding his firin...
Jul 14, 2021 · The “Guardians of the Galaxy” director talks about the Twitter controversy that got him temporarily fired from Marvel, and his crossover to the DC franchise.
Sep 11, 2023 · James Gunn was fired from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, however the campaign to re-hire him ended with him joining the project once again.
Jul 20, 2018 · Disney has fired writer-director James Gunn from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 after a right-wing media personality resurfaced a series of offensive tweets Gunn made, in many cases from...
