Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
08-05-18, 08:42 PM
#302
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re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
@DaveBautista: I will do what Im legally obligated to do but @Guardians without @JamesGunn is not what I signed up for. GOTG w/o @JamesGunn just isn’t GOTG. Its also pretty nauseating to work for someone who’d empower a smear campaign by fascists #cybernazis . That’s just how I feel https://twitter.com/eliaseliot/status/1026179393549488133
08-06-18, 08:31 AM
#304
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re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
@DaveBautista: I will do what Im legally obligated to do but @Guardians without @JamesGunn is not what I signed up for. GOTG w/o @JamesGunn just isn’t GOTG. Its also pretty nauseating to work for someone who’d empower a smear campaign by fascists #cybernazis . That’s just how I feel https://twitter.com/eliaseliot/statu...79393549488133
08-06-18, 11:28 AM
#305
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
He is not wrong, Disney hired him knowing about his past. I remember when Gunn also got in a bit of hot water over that gamergate brouhahaha a few years back (something about Gunn dissing female gamers), but he did his mea culpas and Disney loved his work on the first two Guardians and his suggestions/advice has been used by other film makers in the MCEU so yeah, I actually think this is a misstep from Disney and proof that a company should catch its breath (i.e., count to 10 first) before it goes into CYA mode.
08-06-18, 01:34 PM
#306
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re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
Clearly, he is looking to get fired too.
https://www.shortlist.com/entertainm...twitter/368730
Dave Bautista says he has asked Marvel to release him from his contract over the studio’s firing of director James Gunn.
Speaking to Shortlist in his first interview since the controversial decision, Bautista, who plays Drax the Destroyer in the MCU, said he would be doing Gunn a “disservice” if he didn’t step away from the franchise.
The director was fired last month after alt-right activists unearthed a series of offensive tweets from several years ago.
“Nobody’s defending his tweets, but this was a smear campaign on a good man,” he said, speaking to ShortList’s Tom Ellen. “I spoke to Chris Pratt the day after it happened and he’s a bit religious so he wanted time to pray and figure it out, but I was more like: f*ck this. This is bullshit. James is one of the kindest, most decent people I’ve met.”
Bautista said Gunn had already turned in the script for Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3. A replacement director for the film, due to shoot early next year, has not yet been announced.
“Where I’m at right now is that if [Marvel] don’t use that script, then I’m going to ask them to release me from my contract, cut me out or recast me.
“I’d be doing James a disservice if I didn’t.”
Bautista echoed this sentiment on Twitter during the early hours of Monday when he tweeted: “I will do what i’m legally obligated to do but [Guardians] without [James Gunn] is not what I signed up for. GOTG w/o [James Gunn] just isn’t GOTG. It’s also pretty nauseating to work for someone who’d empower a smear campaign by fascists #cybernazis. That’s just how I feel. “
Last week Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper were among the cast members of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise to sign an open letter asking Gunn to be reinstated. According to sources at Disney it’s unlikely the the Gunn will be rehired, despite the backlash from the franchises A-list cast.
“I don’t think [it] will get him re-hired,” Bautista said. “But I hope it opens people’s eyes to James’ character.”
ShortList has reached out to Disney for comment and will update this article accordingly upon their response.
Bautista was speaking to ShortList ahead of the release of his film Final Score. The full interview will be in the September 6th issue of ShortList.
Final Score is in cinemas September 7th
Speaking to Shortlist in his first interview since the controversial decision, Bautista, who plays Drax the Destroyer in the MCU, said he would be doing Gunn a “disservice” if he didn’t step away from the franchise.
The director was fired last month after alt-right activists unearthed a series of offensive tweets from several years ago.
“Nobody’s defending his tweets, but this was a smear campaign on a good man,” he said, speaking to ShortList’s Tom Ellen. “I spoke to Chris Pratt the day after it happened and he’s a bit religious so he wanted time to pray and figure it out, but I was more like: f*ck this. This is bullshit. James is one of the kindest, most decent people I’ve met.”
Bautista said Gunn had already turned in the script for Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3. A replacement director for the film, due to shoot early next year, has not yet been announced.
“Where I’m at right now is that if [Marvel] don’t use that script, then I’m going to ask them to release me from my contract, cut me out or recast me.
“I’d be doing James a disservice if I didn’t.”
Bautista echoed this sentiment on Twitter during the early hours of Monday when he tweeted: “I will do what i’m legally obligated to do but [Guardians] without [James Gunn] is not what I signed up for. GOTG w/o [James Gunn] just isn’t GOTG. It’s also pretty nauseating to work for someone who’d empower a smear campaign by fascists #cybernazis. That’s just how I feel. “
Last week Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper were among the cast members of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise to sign an open letter asking Gunn to be reinstated. According to sources at Disney it’s unlikely the the Gunn will be rehired, despite the backlash from the franchises A-list cast.
“I don’t think [it] will get him re-hired,” Bautista said. “But I hope it opens people’s eyes to James’ character.”
ShortList has reached out to Disney for comment and will update this article accordingly upon their response.
Bautista was speaking to ShortList ahead of the release of his film Final Score. The full interview will be in the September 6th issue of ShortList.
Final Score is in cinemas September 7th
Last edited by dex14; 08-06-18 at 01:40 PM.
08-06-18, 02:13 PM
#307
DVD Talk Hero
re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
Well, at lest it looks like they're using Gunn's script - doubt they'll be able to write a new one in time, what with all the moving parts of the Marvel Universe.
08-06-18, 02:14 PM
#308
DVD Talk Godfather
re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
I applaud Bautista for taking some sort of a stand, especially since the other actors like Pratt and Saldana are bigger names that would have less difficulty finding other big acting roles.
08-06-18, 02:21 PM
#309
DVD Talk Hero
re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
Note: Drax died on his way back to his home planet
On a serious note, good for him, though.
On a serious note, good for him, though.
08-06-18, 02:23 PM
#310
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re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
I don't know what else to say, but props to Bautista, and I no it's unlikely, but I really hope Disney brings Gunn back into the fold...
08-06-18, 02:31 PM
#311
DVD Talk Legend
re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
But they also have more to lose if they were to do this and it backfired on them.
08-06-18, 02:33 PM
#312
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re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
Agreed. I love the stance he is taking regarding this nonsense, and part of me really wishes some other members of the cast would take a similar hard-line stance (that said, I can't really judge, as I know they signed contracts and Disney could make their lives pretty difficult...But then again, would Disney really go to war with Chris Pratt, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana, Vin Diesel, etc.? How would that look in the press?)...
I don't know what else to say, but props to Bautista, and I no it's unlikely, but I really hope Disney brings Gunn back into the fold...
I don't know what else to say, but props to Bautista, and I no it's unlikely, but I really hope Disney brings Gunn back into the fold...
I would almost say it would be more likely that Gunn got reinstated if he hadn't done this, or had just done this behind the scenes or something.
08-06-18, 02:35 PM
#313
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re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
Agreed. I love the stance he is taking regarding this nonsense, and part of me really wishes some other members of the cast would take a similar hard-line stance (that said, I can't really judge, as I know they signed contracts and Disney could make their lives pretty difficult...But then again, would Disney really go to war with Chris Pratt, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana, Vin Diesel, etc.? How would that look in the press?)...
I don't know what else to say, but props to Bautista, and I no it's unlikely, but I really hope Disney brings Gunn back into the fold...
I don't know what else to say, but props to Bautista, and I no it's unlikely, but I really hope Disney brings Gunn back into the fold...
Also, as I've said before, we shouldn't let Disney or its defenders sweep the connection to Cernovich under the rug. Even if it doesn't bring Gunn back, we should hammer Disney - and those who support their decision - as often as possible with the fact that they essentially sided with a unrepentant rape apologist and professional character assassin.
08-06-18, 02:37 PM
#314
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re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
Even if they're at fault, I don't think Disney as a studio is going to back down to actors trying to blackmail them into making a decision they have every right to make, especially if the actors are under contract. Like if Affleck and co. said they were walking out of the DC cinematic universe if Snyder didn't come back (and if Snyder were some beloved director). It sets a bad precedent for the studios to allow actors to hold franchises hostage.
I would almost say it would be more likely that Gunn got reinstated if he hadn't done this, or had just done this behind the scenes or something.
I would almost say it would be more likely that Gunn got reinstated if he hadn't done this, or had just done this behind the scenes or something.
08-06-18, 02:39 PM
#315
DVD Talk Legend
re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
The Mouse has a long memory and carries a mean grudge. Bautista is showing real stones here. Good for him. 
08-06-18, 02:42 PM
#316
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08-06-18, 03:20 PM
#317
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re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
I for one will be making a point to go see, support, etc. anything that Batista is in from here on out. That's a good man.
08-06-18, 03:29 PM
#319
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re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
Agreed. I love the stance he is taking regarding this nonsense, and part of me really wishes some other members of the cast would take a similar hard-line stance (that said, I can't really judge, as I know they signed contracts and Disney could make their lives pretty difficult...But then again, would Disney really go to war with Chris Pratt, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana, Vin Diesel, etc.? How would that look in the press?)...
I don't know what else to say, but props to Bautista, and I no it's unlikely, but I really hope Disney brings Gunn back into the fold...
I don't know what else to say, but props to Bautista, and I no it's unlikely, but I really hope Disney brings Gunn back into the fold...
We need more good people like him.
08-06-18, 04:37 PM
#321
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re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
But Disney will let the #PizzaGate crowd to blackmail them.
08-06-18, 09:01 PM
#322
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re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
Had Disney done what AMC did with the Hardwick case, maybe it would have gone differently? But they pulled the trigger, fired Gunn and put themselves in a no-win situation.
08-06-18, 09:07 PM
#323
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re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
That's the way all these cases should be handled. Solving everything by the court of public opinion is absurd.
08-07-18, 01:35 AM
#324
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re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
I wonder if Kevin Feige had any say in the matter or had anything to do with it.
08-07-18, 01:39 AM
#325
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re: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023, D: James Gunn)
But as a publicly traded entertainment empire catering to families they really have to listen to the court of public opinion. They can't just be tone deaf and exist in a vacuum. Although in this specific case I think they were trying to head it off from it going to the court of public opinion by firing him first, which is where I think they made the mistake. I think they should have let it play out for a little bit to see how the public reacted to it before making a decision.