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Mar 15, 2019 · James Gunn was fired from Disney's "Guardians Of The Galaxy" franchise in July 2018 over offensive tweets. ... Director James Gunn is pictured attending the European launch event of Marvel Studios ...
By Douglas Ernst The Washington Times. Hollywood director James Gunn’s relationship is over with Disney after a sordid history of pedophilia and rape comments were spotlighted on social media. The man behind Marvel’s blockbuster “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies was unceremoniously fired on Friday after years of lewd “jokes” and ...
- 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 came ...
- 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...
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. ... The director followed that up with Guardians of the ...
Jul 20, 2018 · Firing director James Gunn was the inescapable outcome of a lose-lose situation. ... had fired the director after a series of years-old tweets had resurfaced.
Jul 20, 2018 · Published 4:00 PM PDT, July 20, 2018. 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. “The offensive attitudes and statements ...
