<p>After reports emerged that the new Elon Musk-led regime at Twitter<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-to-charge-20-per-month-for-twitter-verification-report-529745"> will charge verified users $20 per month to keep or even obtain the blue tick</a></strong>, the overall reaction from those who possess the badge has been negative. Many have argued that if anybody could get a blue tick, the verification system will be rendered meaningless. For it was designed to substantiate the veracity of handles of notable people, including celebrities, intellectuals, journalists, and so on, and if the reports are true, trolls will reign supreme. Veteran American author Stephen King, lovingly called the king of horror by his fans, is also among those disgruntled by the reports suggesting in the future verified users may be&nbsp;asked to pay for the benefits.</p>

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<p>The author of landmark horror novels like 'The Shining', 'Carrie', 'It', and 'The Stand' tweeted in his trademark blunt style, "$20 a month to keep my blue check? F*** that, they should pay me. If that gets instituted, I’m gone like Enron." Enron was a Houston, Texas based energy, commodities, and services company that went defunct in 2001.</p>

<p>Unlike most people complaining about the reports, however, Musk took the time to respond to King. "We need to pay the bills somehow! Twitter cannot rely entirely on advertisers. How about $8?" he replied.</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-elon-musk-wears-satanic-costume-worth-7500-at-heidi-klums-halloween-party-see-photos-530225">&nbsp;Elon Musk wears 'satanic' costume worth $7,500 at Heidi Klum's Halloween party. See photos</a></strong></p>

<p>In another reply, Musk wrote, "I will explain the rationale in longer form before this is implemented. It is the only way to defeat the bots &amp; trolls."</p>

<p>At the time of writing, King has yet to respond to Musk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ever since Musk acquired Twitter on October 27, many celebrities and activists have either quit or threatened to do so.&nbsp;</p>


After reports emerged that the new Elon Musk-led regime at Twitter will charge verified users $20 per month to keep or even obtain the blue tick, the overall reaction from those who possess the badge has been negative.

After reports emerged that the new Elon Musk-led regime at Twitter will charge verified users $20 per month to keep or even obtain the blue tick, the overall reaction from those who possess the badge has been negative. Many have argued that if anybody could get a blue tick, the verification system will be rendered meaningless. For it was designed to substantiate the veracity of handles of notable people, including celebrities, intellectuals, journalists, and so on, and if the reports are true, trolls will reign supreme. Veteran American author Stephen King, lovingly called the king of horror by his fans, is also among those disgruntled by the reports suggesting in the future verified users may be asked to pay for the benefits. We need to pay the bills somehow! Twitter cannot rely entirely on advertisers. How about $8? — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 1, 2022 × The author of landmark horror novels like 'The Shining', 'Carrie', 'It', and 'The Stand' tweeted in his trademark blunt style, "$20 a month to keep my blue check? F*** that, they should pay me. If that gets instituted, I’m gone like Enron." Enron was a Houston, Texas based energy, commodities, and services company that went defunct in 2001. Unlike most people complaining about the reports, however, Musk took the time to respond to King. "We need to pay the bills somehow! Twitter cannot rely entirely on advertisers. How about $8?" he replied. Also Read: Elon Musk wears 'satanic' costume worth $7,500 at Heidi Klum's Halloween party. See photos In another reply, Musk wrote, "I will explain the rationale in longer form before this is implemented. It is the only way to defeat the bots & trolls." At the time of writing, King has yet to respond to Musk. Ever since Musk acquired Twitter on October 27, many celebrities and activists have either quit or threatened to do so.

Stephen King, Elon Musk haggle over Twitter verification pricing after author says 'F*** that' to initiative

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-fineprint-is-elon-musk-biting-off-more-than-he-can-chew-530023">Elon Musk</a></strong> must be a busy man these days. The billionaire <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musk-now-in-charge-of-twitter-fires-ceo-parag-agarwal-other-top-executives-report-529012">acquired Twitter on October 27</a></strong>. He changed his bio to 'Chief Twit' and tweeted "the bird is freed." He also engaged in a bit of humour as he brought a literal sink to the Twitter headquarters San Francisco, California as shown in a video he shared and wrote in the caption, "Entering Twitter HQ – let that sink in!" (not everybody was amused, and some dismissed it as a dad joke). But amid all this, Musk found time to celebrate Halloween and attended German-American businesswoman Heide Klum's party. For his costume, he chose 'Devil's Champion', the red Samurai armour costume from the TV series in the 1970s.</p>

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<p>Musk tweeted two images whilst in the costume. In one, he can be seen with his mother and in the second image, he is alone. He wrote in the caption of the first photo, "Halloween with my Mom." The costume reportedly costs a hefty $7,500.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Musk has once again changed his Twitter bio. Now, it reads, "Twitter Complaint Hotline Operator." In the display picture, there appears to be a stock image of a child holding a retro-style telephone to his ear. He is referring to the great number of tweets and messages from fans asking him to fix their issues with the microblogging site</p>

<p>There were diverse reactions. One wondered, "What’s up with satanic symbolism bro?" One other wondered whether Elon was trying to be Tony Stark. Musk's fans often like to compare him to Robert Downey Jr's Marvel superhero as both are crazy rich and have an affinity towards high-end technology. Musk must find the analogy flattering.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Musk's Twitter takeover has not pleased everyone. Many, including celebrities, have announced doom and gloom, saying, among other things, that under Musk there will be more hate speech, particularly from the right, and less accountability. It does not help that Donald Trump has hailed Musk's Twitter takeover. Some have deactivated their accounts and quit the platform or are threatening to quit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>British-American actor Alex Winter, for instance, known for the 'Bill &amp; Ted' franchise has quit as the account is not accessible. He had earlier shared a meme that depicted Donald Trump, Kanye West, and Musk as Three Musketeers.&nbsp;<br />
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Elon Musk must be a busy man these days. The billionaire acquired Twitter on October 27. He changed his bio to 'Chief Twit' and tweeted "the bird is freed." He also engaged in a bit of humour as he brought a literal sink to the Twitter headquarters San Francisco, California as shown in a video he shared and wrote in the caption, "Entering Twitter HQ – let that sink in!

Elon Musk must be a busy man these days. The billionaire acquired Twitter on October 27. He changed his bio to 'Chief Twit' and tweeted "the bird is freed." He also engaged in a bit of humour as he brought a literal sink to the Twitter headquarters San Francisco, California as shown in a video he shared and wrote in the caption, "Entering Twitter HQ – let that sink in!" (not everybody was amused, and some dismissed it as a dad joke). But amid all this, Musk found time to celebrate Halloween and attended German-American businesswoman Heide Klum's party. For his costume, he chose 'Devil's Champion', the red Samurai armour costume from the TV series in the 1970s. Halloween with my Mom pic.twitter.com/xOAgNeeiNN — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 1, 2022 × Musk tweeted two images whilst in the costume. In one, he can be seen with his mother and in the second image, he is alone. He wrote in the caption of the first photo, "Halloween with my Mom." The costume reportedly costs a hefty $7,500. Meanwhile, Musk has once again changed his Twitter bio. Now, it reads, "Twitter Complaint Hotline Operator." In the display picture, there appears to be a stock image of a child holding a retro-style telephone to his ear. He is referring to the great number of tweets and messages from fans asking him to fix their issues with the microblogging site There were diverse reactions. One wondered, "What’s up with satanic symbolism bro?" One other wondered whether Elon was trying to be Tony Stark. Musk's fans often like to compare him to Robert Downey Jr's Marvel superhero as both are crazy rich and have an affinity towards high-end technology. Musk must find the analogy flattering. Musk's Twitter takeover has not pleased everyone. Many, including celebrities, have announced doom and gloom, saying, among other things, that under Musk there will be more hate speech, particularly from the right, and less accountability. It does not help that Donald Trump has hailed Musk's Twitter takeover. Some have deactivated their accounts and quit the platform or are threatening to quit. British-American actor Alex Winter, for instance, known for the 'Bill & Ted' franchise has quit as the account is not accessible. He had earlier shared a meme that depicted Donald Trump, Kanye West, and Musk as Three Musketeers.

Elon Musk wears 'satanic' costume worth $7,500 at Heidi Klum's Halloween party. See photos

<p>The release of 'Captain America: New World Order' is still pretty far away, but there is a good deal of buzz around the first film centring around the new Captain America. 'New World Order' will feature Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson in the titular role. The original Cap, Chris Evans' Steve Rogers, had announced his retirement at the end of 'Avengers: Endgame'. But before retiring he passed on the mantle to Wilson. But it was only in the finale of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' that Wilson truly became the next Cap of Marvel Cinematic Universe. Julius Onah is directing the fourth installment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-anthony-mackie-wants-a-fight-scene-in-captain-america-4-to-rival-this-specific-the-winter-soldier-scene-519282">Anthony Mackie wants a fight scene in 'Captain America 4' that can rival a specific 'The Winter Soldier' scene</a></strong></p>

<p>We know <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-harrison-ford-joins-marvel-cinematic-universe-as-thaddeus-ross-525612">Harrison Ford's General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross </a></strong>will be a part of the project. Ford will also appear in the role in the upcoming TV series 'Thunderbolts'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While plot details are scarce for an obvious reasons, co-producer Nate Moore has revealed a little as to what to expect. Apparently, the new Cap will come in conflict with Ross.</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-captain-america-4-casting-controversy-what-is-the-reason-behind-outrage-over-mcus-new-israeli-superheroine-518400">&nbsp;'Captain America 4' casting controversy: The reason behind outrage over MCU's Israeli superheroine explained</a></strong></p>

<p>He told Collider, "Well, look, Sam Wilson's Captain America, he is going to bring his own team to play. It's no secret that Samuel Sterns is making his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which is fantastic because Tim Blake Nelson's the best. Harrison Ford is taking on the role of General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, and to see Sam Wilson and Thunderbolt Ross, which if you remember actually threw him in prison at the end of Civil War because he violated the Sokovia Accords. There's going to be some natural sparks there, which I think are going to be really fun."</p>

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<p>Nelson played the role of Sterns, who is a cellular biologist, in 2008's 'The Incredible Hulk'.</p>

<p>The 'New World Order' in the subtitle of the movie likely refers to an organisation built by Red Skull to, you guessed it, conquer the world. We do now know whether this means Red Skull will come back. The character was assumed dead in the first 'Captain America' movie, 'The First Avenger', but was later revealed to be alive only on a different planet called Vormir. In 'Avengers: Infinity War', he was shown to be the guardian of the Soul Stone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Captain America: New World Order', will release on May 3, 2024.</p>


The release of 'Captain America: New World Order' is still pretty far away, but there is a good deal of buzz around the first film centring around the new Captain America.

The release of 'Captain America: New World Order' is still pretty far away, but there is a good deal of buzz around the first film centring around the new Captain America. 'New World Order' will feature Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson in the titular role. The original Cap, Chris Evans' Steve Rogers, had announced his retirement at the end of 'Avengers: Endgame'. But before retiring he passed on the mantle to Wilson. But it was only in the finale of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' that Wilson truly became the next Cap of Marvel Cinematic Universe. Julius Onah is directing the fourth installment. Also Read: Anthony Mackie wants a fight scene in 'Captain America 4' that can rival a specific 'The Winter Soldier' scene We know Harrison Ford's General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross will be a part of the project. Ford will also appear in the role in the upcoming TV series 'Thunderbolts'. While plot details are scarce for an obvious reasons, co-producer Nate Moore has revealed a little as to what to expect. Apparently, the new Cap will come in conflict with Ross. Also Read: 'Captain America 4' casting controversy: The reason behind outrage over MCU's Israeli superheroine explained He told Collider, "Well, look, Sam Wilson's Captain America, he is going to bring his own team to play. It's no secret that Samuel Sterns is making his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which is fantastic because Tim Blake Nelson's the best. Harrison Ford is taking on the role of General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, and to see Sam Wilson and Thunderbolt Ross, which if you remember actually threw him in prison at the end of Civil War because he violated the Sokovia Accords. There's going to be some natural sparks there, which I think are going to be really fun." Nelson played the role of Sterns, who is a cellular biologist, in 2008's 'The Incredible Hulk'. The 'New World Order' in the subtitle of the movie likely refers to an organisation built by Red Skull to, you guessed it, conquer the world. We do now know whether this means Red Skull will come back. The character was assumed dead in the first 'Captain America' movie, 'The First Avenger', but was later revealed to be alive only on a different planet called Vormir. In 'Avengers: Infinity War', he was shown to be the guardian of the Soul Stone. 'Captain America: New World Order', will release on May 3, 2024.

'Captain America 4': Sam Wilson to fight Harrison Ford's Thunderbolt Ross, reveals producer

<p>'Shazam! Fury of the Gods', the sequel to 2019's 'Shazam!' has wrapped filming. The director of the film, David F Sandberg, shared an image from the film that shows Zachary Levi's superhero in the air with a bolt of lightning behind him. The film was earlier scheduled to be released on December 16. But it was delayed presumably to avoid a clash with James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' as Cameron's movies almost always dominate the box office.</p>

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<p>The original debuted the iconic comic-book character called Shazam (also called Captain Marvel), who is really a kid but gets powers of the wizard Shazam (Djimon Hounsou) and can turn into an adult all-powerful superhero with lightning powers.</p>

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<p>The kid, Billy Batson (Asher Angel), can utter the word 'Shazam!' and can become the superhero. When in the superhero form, Shazam gets the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles, and the speed of Mercury. Jack Dylan Grazer, Rachel Zegler, Adam Brody, Ross Butler, Meagan Good, Lucy Liu, and Helen Mirren also star in the sequel.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-shazam-fury-of-the-gods-director-reveals-peacemaker-actors-role-in-the-movie-502016">'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' director reveals 'Peacemaker' actor's role in the movie</a></strong></p>

<p>Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan have penned the script. In the sequel, Shazam and his found family members come into conflict with daughters of Atlas -- Kalypso, Anthea, and Hespera played respectively by Lucy Liu, Rachel Zegler, and Helen Mirren.</p>

<p>'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' releases on March 17, 2023.</p>

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'Shazam! Fury of the Gods', the sequel to 2019's 'Shazam!' has wrapped filming. The director of the film, David F Sandberg, shared an image from the film that shows Zachary Levi's superhero in the air with a bolt of lightning behind him.

'Shazam! Fury of the Gods', the sequel to 2019's 'Shazam!' has wrapped filming. The director of the film, David F Sandberg, shared an image from the film that shows Zachary Levi's superhero in the air with a bolt of lightning behind him. The film was earlier scheduled to be released on December 16. But it was delayed presumably to avoid a clash with James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' as Cameron's movies almost always dominate the box office. Finished! Now for a little time off. #ShazamMovie March 17 pic.twitter.com/ocK9kYXTzD — David F. Sandberg (@ponysmasher) October 31, 2022 × The original debuted the iconic comic-book character called Shazam (also called Captain Marvel), who is really a kid but gets powers of the wizard Shazam (Djimon Hounsou) and can turn into an adult all-powerful superhero with lightning powers. The kid, Billy Batson (Asher Angel), can utter the word 'Shazam!' and can become the superhero. When in the superhero form, Shazam gets the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles, and the speed of Mercury. Jack Dylan Grazer, Rachel Zegler, Adam Brody, Ross Butler, Meagan Good, Lucy Liu, and Helen Mirren also star in the sequel. Also Read: 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' director reveals 'Peacemaker' actor's role in the movie Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan have penned the script. In the sequel, Shazam and his found family members come into conflict with daughters of Atlas -- Kalypso, Anthea, and Hespera played respectively by Lucy Liu, Rachel Zegler, and Helen Mirren. 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' releases on March 17, 2023.

'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' director announces filming wrap with a still from the film. See photo

<p>SS Rajamouli's epic action drama film<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-director-daniel-kwan-praises-rrr-says-im-working-in-the-wrong-country-527024"> 'RRR' </a></strong>was a hit before it got released by Netflix in the US, but then it just blew up. Many bigwigs in Hollywood took to social media and publications to heap praise for the audacious colonial India-set epic. There are few Indian films, if any, to achieve such fame globally just through word-of-mouth. The film, whose cast is led by s N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, is now actively in conversation related to the Oscars despite the Indian government not choosing it for its official entry for foreign film. In its recent release in <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-japanese-youtuber-mayo-dances-to-rrr-hit-song-naatu-naatu-as-film-releases-in-japan-527277">Japan</a></strong>, Variety reported, the film collected JPY73 million or $495,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film has now grossed $145 million worldwide. It is only a matter of time before it crosses the $150 million mark.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ss-rajamoulis-rrr-joins-the-oscar-race-applies-in-14-categories-including-best-picture-director-523234">SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' joins the Oscar race, applies in 14 categories including best picture, director</a></strong></p>

<p>Earlier, the makers and promoters of the film launched a campaign to promote the movie in various top categories of the Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (for both NT Rama Rao Jr and Ram Charan). The campaign also includes Oscar statuettes in Best Supporting Actor (Ajay Devgn), Best Supporting Actress (Alia Bhatt), Screenplay, Original Song, Score, Editing, Cinematography, Sound, Production Design, VFX, and other categories.</p>

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<p>'RRR', an epic action drama, has been a hit for critics as well. Wion's film critic Shomini Sen called the film a 'superhero film set in pre-independent India'. She wrote, "'RRR' is a superhero fantasy film. Best not to compare it to Rajamouli's immensely successful 'Baahubali' franchise and it isn't even as sharp as 'Eega'. It was perhaps set out be a masala entertainer and it is just that. But could a filmmaker of SS Rajamouli's stature have made a film with a more coherent plotline? Yes for sure."</p>

<p>'RRR' follows two real-life revolutionaries who took on the might of the British Empire in the early 20th century. , Alluri Sitarama Raju (Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Rama Rao) join forces in 1920 to fight the colonialists. The film was a hit in India, but it was the Netflix release in the United States and other regions of the world that really made the film blow up big time. And then, everyone from comedians to actors to filmmakers in Hollywood fell under the spell cast by Rajamouli, who had similarly enjoyed rapturous responses the world over for his 'Baahubali' movies,</p>

<p>Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, and Olivia Morris were also in the cast of 'RRR'.&nbsp;<br />
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SS Rajamouli's epic action drama film 'RRR' was a hit before it got released by Netflix in the US, but then it just blew up. Many bigwigs in Hollywood took to social media and publications to heap praise for the audacious colonial India-set epic.

SS Rajamouli's epic action drama film 'RRR' was a hit before it got released by Netflix in the US, but then it just blew up. Many bigwigs in Hollywood took to social media and publications to heap praise for the audacious colonial India-set epic. There are few Indian films, if any, to achieve such fame globally just through word-of-mouth. The film, whose cast is led by s N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, is now actively in conversation related to the Oscars despite the Indian government not choosing it for its official entry for foreign film. In its recent release in Japan, Variety reported, the film collected JPY73 million or $495,000. The film has now grossed $145 million worldwide. It is only a matter of time before it crosses the $150 million mark. Also Read: SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' joins the Oscar race, applies in 14 categories including best picture, director Earlier, the makers and promoters of the film launched a campaign to promote the movie in various top categories of the Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (for both NT Rama Rao Jr and Ram Charan). The campaign also includes Oscar statuettes in Best Supporting Actor (Ajay Devgn), Best Supporting Actress (Alia Bhatt), Screenplay, Original Song, Score, Editing, Cinematography, Sound, Production Design, VFX, and other categories. 'RRR', an epic action drama, has been a hit for critics as well. Wion's film critic Shomini Sen called the film a 'superhero film set in pre-independent India'. She wrote, "'RRR' is a superhero fantasy film. Best not to compare it to Rajamouli's immensely successful 'Baahubali' franchise and it isn't even as sharp as 'Eega'. It was perhaps set out be a masala entertainer and it is just that. But could a filmmaker of SS Rajamouli's stature have made a film with a more coherent plotline? Yes for sure." 'RRR' follows two real-life revolutionaries who took on the might of the British Empire in the early 20th century. , Alluri Sitarama Raju (Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Rama Rao) join forces in 1920 to fight the colonialists. The film was a hit in India, but it was the Netflix release in the United States and other regions of the world that really made the film blow up big time. And then, everyone from comedians to actors to filmmakers in Hollywood fell under the spell cast by Rajamouli, who had similarly enjoyed rapturous responses the world over for his 'Baahubali' movies, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, and Olivia Morris were also in the cast of 'RRR'.

'RRR' rocks the Japanese box office, nears $150 million mark. Details here

<p>Dwayne Johnson-led DC movie<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/black-adam-everything-to-know-about-dwayne-johnsons-dc-movie-in-pics-525278"> 'Black Adam'</a></strong> may not have pleased critics but is going from strength to strength at the box office. It overcame newer releases to top the North American box office in its second week as well and is tracking for a $25 million-plus total. The Jaume Collet-Serra directorial has grossed $166.8 million at the worldwide box office so far. The film has a budget in the range of $195–200 million, so it needs very long legs to earn profit.</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-black-adam-movie-review-dwayne-johnsons-action-packed-dc-movie-is-let-down-by-a-subpar-script-526998">&nbsp;'Black Adam' movie review: Dwayne Johnson's action-packed DC movie is let down by a subpar script</a></strong></p>

<p>Written by Adam Sztykiel, Rory Haines, and Sohrab Noshirvani, 'Black Adam' introduced Teth-Adam or Black Adam (Johnson), an ancient antihero who lived in a fictional North African nation of 5000 years ago, and is now reawakened. Apart from Johnson himself, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, Bodhi Sabongui, and Pierce Brosnan also starred.</p>

<p>In the film Black Adam comes in contact and conflict with the Justice Society of America. But the antihero and JSA later team up against a greater foe, Sabbac &nbsp;</p>

<p>The film did not exactly please critics. It scored 40 per cent on review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Black Adam may end up pointing the way to an exciting future for DC films, but as a standalone experience, it's a wildly uneven letdown."</p>

<p>Wion's review of the film read, "'Black Adam' is certainly worth watching once on the big screen. The action alone would be enough to satisfy most fans of comic-book movies. However, the film has a few serious flaws that stop me from recommending it to discerning film aficionados who would prefer a well-written, less formulaic screenplay."</p>


Dwayne Johnson-led DC movie 'Black Adam' may not have pleased critics but is going from strength to strength at the box office. It overcame newer releases to top the North American box office in its second week as well and is tracking for a $25 million-plus total.

Dwayne Johnson-led DC movie 'Black Adam' may not have pleased critics but is going from strength to strength at the box office. It overcame newer releases to top the North American box office in its second week as well and is tracking for a $25 million-plus total. The Jaume Collet-Serra directorial has grossed $166.8 million at the worldwide box office so far. The film has a budget in the range of $195–200 million, so it needs very long legs to earn profit. Also Read: 'Black Adam' movie review: Dwayne Johnson's action-packed DC movie is let down by a subpar script Written by Adam Sztykiel, Rory Haines, and Sohrab Noshirvani, 'Black Adam' introduced Teth-Adam or Black Adam (Johnson), an ancient antihero who lived in a fictional North African nation of 5000 years ago, and is now reawakened. Apart from Johnson himself, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, Bodhi Sabongui, and Pierce Brosnan also starred. In the film Black Adam comes in contact and conflict with the Justice Society of America. But the antihero and JSA later team up against a greater foe, Sabbac The film did not exactly please critics. It scored 40 per cent on review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Black Adam may end up pointing the way to an exciting future for DC films, but as a standalone experience, it's a wildly uneven letdown." Wion's review of the film read, "'Black Adam' is certainly worth watching once on the big screen. The action alone would be enough to satisfy most fans of comic-book movies. However, the film has a few serious flaws that stop me from recommending it to discerning film aficionados who would prefer a well-written, less formulaic screenplay."

‘Black Adam’ box office: Dwayne Johnson's DC movie reigns supreme in second week too

<p>James Gunn and his longtime producer Peter Safran were recently announced as the heads of DC Studios, a rebranded DC Films, a studio under Warner Bros Discovery that produces films on DC characters. The decision was fairly shocking as Gunn had not previously expressed any wish to be anything other than a screenwriter and filmmaker. Still, the news has been received well by most fans as Gunn has a perfect track record when it comes to superhero movies and is also well-versed in comics and lore. Safran too has backed projects that ended up being successful. DC's film universe has failed to catch up to the success and pop culture footprint of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, it has a fighting chance with Gunn and Safran at the helm.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/why-james-gunn-leading-dc-studios-is-a-great-news-for-fans-528511">Why James Gunn leading DC Studios is a great news for fans</a></strong></p>

<p>Marvel and DC have always been rivals since their early days in the late 1930s, and now the rivalry has extended to the films. Gunn recently told fans that Marvel and DC have a common goal -- which is, "keeping the theater-going experience vibrant and alive."</p>

<p>He also said that despite his association with DC, he still has affection for Kevin Feige, the chief of Marvel Studios and the architect of MCU and that he told him first when he signed a deal with DC.</p>

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<p>On Twitter, he wrote, "Not only do I love Kevin [Feige], he was the first person I told after I did the deal with DC (John Cena was the second). Contrary to popular belief, a dollar less for Marvel is not a dollar more for DC. DC and Marvel have the common goal of keeping the theater-going experience vibrant and alive!”</p>

<p>Gunn would know, having worked for both iconic brands. He has directed two successful 'Guardians of the Galaxy' films for Marvel Studios and directed 'The Suicide Squad' for DC in 2021. He also wrote and directed a TV series spinoff of 'The Suicide Squad' called 'Peacemaker', which was also received well. With 'Peacemaker', he also proved that he is good with solo characters as well if it allows him to dismantle the character in his own way and instill his irreverent humour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, with Gunn in charge at DC and Feige over at Marvel, there is a potential of a crossover between the two companies' characters. How cool would it be for characters like Superman and Batman and Spider-Man and Thor to rub shoulders in the same film? That crossover will probably dwarf both 'Avengers: Infinity War' and 'Avengers: Endgame' in terms of box office returns so is beneficial for both Disney, which owns Marvel, and Warner Bros, which owns DC. And fans will have the time of their lives. Everybody wins.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gunn is currently busy with the post-production of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'. It releases on &nbsp;May 5, 2023.</p>


James Gunn and his longtime producer Peter Safran were recently announced as the heads of DC Studios, a rebranded DC Films, a studio under Warner Bros Discovery that produces films on DC characters.

James Gunn and his longtime producer Peter Safran were recently announced as the heads of DC Studios, a rebranded DC Films, a studio under Warner Bros Discovery that produces films on DC characters. The decision was fairly shocking as Gunn had not previously expressed any wish to be anything other than a screenwriter and filmmaker. Still, the news has been received well by most fans as Gunn has a perfect track record when it comes to superhero movies and is also well-versed in comics and lore. Safran too has backed projects that ended up being successful. DC's film universe has failed to catch up to the success and pop culture footprint of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, it has a fighting chance with Gunn and Safran at the helm. Also Read: Why James Gunn leading DC Studios is a great news for fans Marvel and DC have always been rivals since their early days in the late 1930s, and now the rivalry has extended to the films. Gunn recently told fans that Marvel and DC have a common goal -- which is, "keeping the theater-going experience vibrant and alive." He also said that despite his association with DC, he still has affection for Kevin Feige, the chief of Marvel Studios and the architect of MCU and that he told him first when he signed a deal with DC. Not only do I love Kevin, he was the 1st person I told after I did the deal with DC (@JohnCena was the 2nd). Contrary to popular belief, a dollar less for Marvel is not a dollar more for DC. DC & Marvel have the common goal of keeping the theater-going experience vibrant & alive! https://t.co/5iiGEWS5Zc — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 28, 2022 × On Twitter, he wrote, "Not only do I love Kevin [Feige], he was the first person I told after I did the deal with DC (John Cena was the second). Contrary to popular belief, a dollar less for Marvel is not a dollar more for DC. DC and Marvel have the common goal of keeping the theater-going experience vibrant and alive!” Gunn would know, having worked for both iconic brands. He has directed two successful 'Guardians of the Galaxy' films for Marvel Studios and directed 'The Suicide Squad' for DC in 2021. He also wrote and directed a TV series spinoff of 'The Suicide Squad' called 'Peacemaker', which was also received well. With 'Peacemaker', he also proved that he is good with solo characters as well if it allows him to dismantle the character in his own way and instill his irreverent humour. Meanwhile, with Gunn in charge at DC and Feige over at Marvel, there is a potential of a crossover between the two companies' characters. How cool would it be for characters like Superman and Batman and Spider-Man and Thor to rub shoulders in the same film? That crossover will probably dwarf both 'Avengers: Infinity War' and 'Avengers: Endgame' in terms of box office returns so is beneficial for both Disney, which owns Marvel, and Warner Bros, which owns DC. And fans will have the time of their lives. Everybody wins. Gunn is currently busy with the post-production of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'. It releases on May 5, 2023.

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<p>Quentin Tarantino has responded to Kanye West's claims about the idea for 'Django Unchained' being stolen from latter's pitch for a music video. West, who has legally changed his name to Ye, had claimed while on Piers Morgan Uncensored that he came up with the idea of Jamie Foxx-starrer revisionist Western slavery film. He said he had pitched the idea for a music video for 'Gold Digger', but Tarantino went on to turn it into a film.</p>

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<p>During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Tarantino set the record straight. Responding to Ye's allegation, he flatly said, "There’s no truth to the idea that Kanye West came up with the idea of Django. And then he told it to me and I go, ‘Hey, wow, that’s a really great idea, let me take Kanye’s idea and make Django Unchained out of it.” OK that didn’t happen."</p>

<p>He added, “He [West] did have an idea for a video, and I do think it was for the Gold Digger video, that he would be a slave. And the whole thing was the slave narrative, where he’s the slave, and he’s singing “Gold Digger.” And it was very funny. It was a really, really funny idea.”</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kanye-west-was-obsessed-with-hitler-wanted-to-name-his-2018-album-after-him-529174">Kanye West was `obsessed` with Hitler, wanted to name his 2018 album after him</a></strong></p>

<p>Earlier, West had told Piers Morgan, “Tarantino can write a movie about slavery where – actually him and Jamie, they got the idea from me because the idea for Django, I pitched to Jamie Foxx and Quentin Tarantino as the video for ‘Gold Digger'."</p>

<p>West, meanwhile, has been trouble for quite some time for his anti-Semitic statements on social media and in interviews. In a tweet shared on September 8, West had said he is "sleepy tonight but when I wake up I’m going death con 3 &nbsp;&nbsp;On JEWISH PEOPLE." He added that he cannot be anti-Semitic because "black people are actually Jew (sic)". This is an established belief among some that the Blacks are the actual Jews. The theory is, not surprisingly, considered anti-Semitic.</p>

<p>The outcry led to fashion house Balenciaga and clothing retailers Gap and Adidas ending any association with him. All this led to West no longer being a billionaire.<br />
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Quentin Tarantino has responded to Kanye West's claims about the idea for 'Django Unchained' being stolen from latter's pitch for a music video. West, who has legally changed his name to Ye, had claimed while on Piers Morgan Uncensored that he came up with the idea of Jamie Foxx-starrer revisionist Western slavery film.

Quentin Tarantino has responded to Kanye West's claims about the idea for 'Django Unchained' being stolen from latter's pitch for a music video. West, who has legally changed his name to Ye, had claimed while on Piers Morgan Uncensored that he came up with the idea of Jamie Foxx-starrer revisionist Western slavery film. He said he had pitched the idea for a music video for 'Gold Digger', but Tarantino went on to turn it into a film. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Tarantino set the record straight. Responding to Ye's allegation, he flatly said, "There’s no truth to the idea that Kanye West came up with the idea of Django. And then he told it to me and I go, ‘Hey, wow, that’s a really great idea, let me take Kanye’s idea and make Django Unchained out of it.” OK that didn’t happen." He added, “He [West] did have an idea for a video, and I do think it was for the Gold Digger video, that he would be a slave. And the whole thing was the slave narrative, where he’s the slave, and he’s singing “Gold Digger.” And it was very funny. It was a really, really funny idea.” Also Read: Kanye West was `obsessed` with Hitler, wanted to name his 2018 album after him Earlier, West had told Piers Morgan, “Tarantino can write a movie about slavery where – actually him and Jamie, they got the idea from me because the idea for Django, I pitched to Jamie Foxx and Quentin Tarantino as the video for ‘Gold Digger'." West, meanwhile, has been trouble for quite some time for his anti-Semitic statements on social media and in interviews. In a tweet shared on September 8, West had said he is "sleepy tonight but when I wake up I’m going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE." He added that he cannot be anti-Semitic because "black people are actually Jew (sic)". This is an established belief among some that the Blacks are the actual Jews. The theory is, not surprisingly, considered anti-Semitic. The outcry led to fashion house Balenciaga and clothing retailers Gap and Adidas ending any association with him. All this led to West no longer being a billionaire.

Quentin Tarantino on Kanye West's claim about stealing 'Django Unchained' idea from him: 'No truth to that'

<p>The runtime of<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-james-cameron-challenges-you-to-guess-avatar-the-way-of-water-plot-guarantee-you-won%E2%80%99t-be-able-to-predict-518680"> ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ </a></strong>has reportedly been revealed, and it is pretty daunting. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that James Cameron's return to the big screen and the sequel to his blockbuster 2009 film 'Avatar' will run for three hours and 10 minutes -- or 190 minutes. The original was also pretty intimidating at 162 minutes of runtime. This is not exactly unusual for Cameron, as his 1997 film 'Titanic' ran for 195 minutes. Also, long runtimes do not seem to affect box office returns of his movies, and he manages to hold the attention of the audiences for those huge runtimes.</p>

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<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' continues the story of the mythical alien race called the Na'Vi. It brings back Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald from the first movie. &nbsp;Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Cowell, Oona Chaplin, CJ Jones, and Vin Diesel join the cast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-james-cameron-blasts-marvel-dc-superheroes-again-they-act-like-theyre-in-college-528597">James Cameron blasts Marvel, DC superheroes again: `They act like they`re in college`</a></strong></p>

<p>Cameron has also penned the script with Josh Friedman. 'The Way of Water' will be followed by at least two more sequels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has challenged the fans by saying that they cannot predict the film's plot despite what they think they know. He recently told IGN, "I guarantee you, you won’t be able to predict it. What people hate the most is to go and see a movie and say ‘oh… predictable.’ This is not predictable, I don’t think. I defy anybody to predict where this story goes.”</p>

<p>He added, “We follow [Jake and Neytiri] forward in time, 15 years to where they have a family of pre-teens and teenagers. More of a family dynamic. It’s not a Hallmark, Disney family dynamic. It’s a very dysfunctional family dynamic, but ultimately there’s a core there that they all draw their strength from. I think that’s the thing that’s fundamentally different from the first one.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.</p>


The runtime of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ has reportedly been revealed, and it is pretty daunting. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that James Cameron's return to the big screen and the sequel to his blockbuster 2009 film 'Avatar' will run for three hours and 10 minutes -- or 190 minutes.

The runtime of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ has reportedly been revealed, and it is pretty daunting. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that James Cameron's return to the big screen and the sequel to his blockbuster 2009 film 'Avatar' will run for three hours and 10 minutes -- or 190 minutes. The original was also pretty intimidating at 162 minutes of runtime. This is not exactly unusual for Cameron, as his 1997 film 'Titanic' ran for 195 minutes. Also, long runtimes do not seem to affect box office returns of his movies, and he manages to hold the attention of the audiences for those huge runtimes. 'Avatar: The Way of Water' continues the story of the mythical alien race called the Na'Vi. It brings back Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald from the first movie. Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Cowell, Oona Chaplin, CJ Jones, and Vin Diesel join the cast. Also Read: James Cameron blasts Marvel, DC superheroes again: `They act like they`re in college` Cameron has also penned the script with Josh Friedman. 'The Way of Water' will be followed by at least two more sequels. He has challenged the fans by saying that they cannot predict the film's plot despite what they think they know. He recently told IGN, "I guarantee you, you won’t be able to predict it. What people hate the most is to go and see a movie and say ‘oh… predictable.’ This is not predictable, I don’t think. I defy anybody to predict where this story goes.” He added, “We follow [Jake and Neytiri] forward in time, 15 years to where they have a family of pre-teens and teenagers. More of a family dynamic. It’s not a Hallmark, Disney family dynamic. It’s a very dysfunctional family dynamic, but ultimately there’s a core there that they all draw their strength from. I think that’s the thing that’s fundamentally different from the first one.” 'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swifts-10th-album-midnights-crashes-spotify-527511">Taylor Swift,</a></strong> who recently released her 10th album 'Midnights', has revealed that she once auditioned for a role in Tom Hooper's 2012 film 'Les Misérables' with Eddie Redmayne, but sadly it turned into a nightmare. She was speaking on the Graham Norton Show when she said, "Basically I was up for two roles. I had the look of Cosette and the range vocally of Éponine, so it was established I was there for a good time but not for a long time.” Redmayne, who had already gotten the role, was also on the couch beside her on the talk show.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Swift also said Redmayne is one of her favourite actors and that he is "ridiculously talented". She added that she had realised she wouldn't be cast but went to audition in London anyway as she thought she would get to meet the English actor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“When I got there they put me in full 19th-century street-urchin costume and told me they were going to paint my teeth brown, and I was like, ‘You are going to do that after I meet Eddie Redmayne, right?’” she asked them. But they told her no.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They made me look like death and it became a nightmare. When I met Eddie I didn’t open my mouth to speak!” she added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;'Les Misérables', written by William Nicholson, Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, and Herbert Kretzmer, also featured Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Helena Bonham Carter, and Sacha Baron Cohen in the cast. The screenplay was based on the 1862 novel of the same name by Victor Hugo.</p>

<p>The film received mostly positive critical reception. It scored 69 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Impeccably mounted but occasionally bombastic, Les Misérables largely succeeds thanks to bravura performances from its distinguished cast."</p>

<p>It won three Oscars, including a supporting actress trophy for Anne Hathaway.</p>


Taylor Swift, who recently released her 10th album 'Midnights', has revealed that she once auditioned for a role in Tom Hooper's 2012 film 'Les Misérables' with Eddie Redmayne, but sadly it turned into a nightmare.

Taylor Swift, who recently released her 10th album 'Midnights', has revealed that she once auditioned for a role in Tom Hooper's 2012 film 'Les Misérables' with Eddie Redmayne, but sadly it turned into a nightmare. She was speaking on the Graham Norton Show when she said, "Basically I was up for two roles. I had the look of Cosette and the range vocally of Éponine, so it was established I was there for a good time but not for a long time.” Redmayne, who had already gotten the role, was also on the couch beside her on the talk show. Swift also said Redmayne is one of her favourite actors and that he is "ridiculously talented". She added that she had realised she wouldn't be cast but went to audition in London anyway as she thought she would get to meet the English actor. “When I got there they put me in full 19th-century street-urchin costume and told me they were going to paint my teeth brown, and I was like, ‘You are going to do that after I meet Eddie Redmayne, right?’” she asked them. But they told her no. “They made me look like death and it became a nightmare. When I met Eddie I didn’t open my mouth to speak!” she added. 'Les Misérables', written by William Nicholson, Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, and Herbert Kretzmer, also featured Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Helena Bonham Carter, and Sacha Baron Cohen in the cast. The screenplay was based on the 1862 novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. The film received mostly positive critical reception. It scored 69 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Impeccably mounted but occasionally bombastic, Les Misérables largely succeeds thanks to bravura performances from its distinguished cast." It won three Oscars, including a supporting actress trophy for Anne Hathaway.

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<p>Elon Musk created a lot of uproar back in April when he announced his plans to buy Twitter. Many people, including several celebrities, threatened to boycott the popular microblogging site. Now, he really is the master of Twitter having&nbsp;acquired the company for $44 billion, and changed his Twitter bio to 'Chief Twit' and grandly tweeted, "the bird is freed."<br />
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His fans are ecstatic. But many have announced doom and gloom, saying, among other things, that under Musk there will be more hate speech, particularly from the right, and less accountability. It does not help that Donald Trump has hailed Musk's Twitter takeover. Some have deactivated their accounts and quit the platform or are threatening to quit. Not all, however, have walked the talk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jameela Jamil, a British actress best known for 'The Good Place' and 'She-Hulk', deactivated her account and said in a tweet: "Ah he got Twitter. I would like this to be my what lies here as my last tweet." However, she later got back to the site and deleted that tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Actress Mia Farrow responded to a tweet by Musk saying he hopes his "worst critics" remain on Twitter as that is what free speech means."</p>

<p>“Well if Twitter becomes even more toxic – with Trumpy-treasonous lies &amp; all the hatred – it will be taken less seriously, and people like me will quit for peace of mind," Farrow replied.</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/that-is-why-i-bought-twitter-elon-musks-latest-message-for-advertisers-528926">&nbsp;'That is why I bought Twitter': Elon Musk's latest message for advertisers</a></strong></p>

<p>British-American actor Alex Winter, known for the 'Bill &amp; Ted' franchise seems to have made good on his promise as his account is not accessible. He had earlier shared a meme that depicted Donald Trump, Kanye West, and Musk as Three Musketeers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'This is Us' executive producer and actor Ken Olin quit tweeting, “The day @elonmusk takes ownership of Twitter, I’m out. No judgement. Let’s keep the faith. Let’s protect our democracy. Let’s try to be kinder. Let’s try to save the planet. Let’s try to be more generous. Let’s look to find peace in the world.”</p>

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<p>Brian Koppelman, showrunner of 'Billion', tweeted, "Y’all’s, for real, come find me over on instagram and the tok. Gonna really try to take a breather from here for a minute or a month come deal close time.” The Rounders writer previously tweeted, “I can see the logic in taking a long twitter hiatus when EM takes it over.” He also appears to have made his profile private.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Actor Josh Gad tweeted, "Large exodus happening on this platform. Not sure if I stay or not. Leaning toward staying, but if today is a sign of things to come, not sure what the point is. Freedom of speech is great. Hate speech intended to incite harm, (with no consequences) ain’t what I signed up for."</p>

<p>Filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, meanwhile, urged his followers not to quit but to vote for Democrats in the mid-term elections. "For those who are fighting to preserve our Constitutional Democracy, now is not the time to leave Twitter. Now is the time to VOTE BLUE!" he wrote.&nbsp;</p>


Elon Musk created a lot of uproar back in April when he announced his plans to buy Twitter. Many people, including several celebrities, threatened to boycott the popular microblogging site.

Elon Musk created a lot of uproar back in April when he announced his plans to buy Twitter. Many people, including several celebrities, threatened to boycott the popular microblogging site. Now, he really is the master of Twitter having acquired the company for $44 billion, and changed his Twitter bio to 'Chief Twit' and grandly tweeted, "the bird is freed." His fans are ecstatic. But many have announced doom and gloom, saying, among other things, that under Musk there will be more hate speech, particularly from the right, and less accountability. It does not help that Donald Trump has hailed Musk's Twitter takeover. Some have deactivated their accounts and quit the platform or are threatening to quit. Not all, however, have walked the talk. Jameela Jamil, a British actress best known for 'The Good Place' and 'She-Hulk', deactivated her account and said in a tweet: "Ah he got Twitter. I would like this to be my what lies here as my last tweet." However, she later got back to the site and deleted that tweet. Minutes after Elon Musk became Twitter’s owner, the platform was filled with profanity and a torrent of racist, antisemitic, Islamophobic, homophobic, and transphobic hate speech https://t.co/136jtrx3CL — Mia Farrow🇺🇦 (@MiaFarrow) October 28, 2022 × Actress Mia Farrow responded to a tweet by Musk saying he hopes his "worst critics" remain on Twitter as that is what free speech means." “Well if Twitter becomes even more toxic – with Trumpy-treasonous lies & all the hatred – it will be taken less seriously, and people like me will quit for peace of mind," Farrow replied. Also Read: 'That is why I bought Twitter': Elon Musk's latest message for advertisers British-American actor Alex Winter, known for the 'Bill & Ted' franchise seems to have made good on his promise as his account is not accessible. He had earlier shared a meme that depicted Donald Trump, Kanye West, and Musk as Three Musketeers. 'This is Us' executive producer and actor Ken Olin quit tweeting, “The day @elonmusk takes ownership of Twitter, I’m out. No judgement. Let’s keep the faith. Let’s protect our democracy. Let’s try to be kinder. Let’s try to save the planet. Let’s try to be more generous. Let’s look to find peace in the world.” Entering Twitter HQ – let that sink in! pic.twitter.com/D68z4K2wq7 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 26, 2022 × Brian Koppelman, showrunner of 'Billion', tweeted, "Y’all’s, for real, come find me over on instagram and the tok. Gonna really try to take a breather from here for a minute or a month come deal close time.” The Rounders writer previously tweeted, “I can see the logic in taking a long twitter hiatus when EM takes it over.” He also appears to have made his profile private. Actor Josh Gad tweeted, "Large exodus happening on this platform. Not sure if I stay or not. Leaning toward staying, but if today is a sign of things to come, not sure what the point is. Freedom of speech is great. Hate speech intended to incite harm, (with no consequences) ain’t what I signed up for." Filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, meanwhile, urged his followers not to quit but to vote for Democrats in the mid-term elections. "For those who are fighting to preserve our Constitutional Democracy, now is not the time to leave Twitter. Now is the time to VOTE BLUE!" he wrote.

After Musk's Twitter takeover, celebs threaten to quit social media site: 'Not sure what the point is'

<p>An MCU series for Disney+ is in development that centres around the character of Vision, the humanoid android who was part of the Avengers, reported Deadline. It will be a spinoff of 'WandaVision', which was the first-ever Marvel Studios series to see the light of day. The series is titled 'VisionQuest' and will bring back actor Paul Bettany in the role. The Deadline report said while the focus of the series is on Vision, Elizabeth Olsen might also appear in the role of Wanda Maximoff. 'VisionQuest' is the second spinoff series of 'WandaVision' which also spawned Kathryn Hahn's 'Agatha: House of Harkness'.</p>

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<p>Reportedly, 'Vision Quest' will have Bettany's character trying to regain his memory and humanity after the events of the original show. In 'WandaVision, Wanda was not able to handle her grief over the death of Vision in 'Avengers: Infinity War' and conjured a new version of Vision and their children using her considerable magical powers.</p>

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<p>Jac Schaeffer will reportedly serve as the showrunner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The show will follow the white version of Vision that fought the version of the character that Wanda created. The white Vision was formed by S.W.O.R.D. using the body of original Vision who was killed by Thanos in 'Infinity War'. He was reanimated to take on Wanda after the latter had held thousands of people hostage in her sitcom version of make-believe Westview that she willed into existence using sorcery. So while Wanda erased the version of Vision she created out of existence, the white Vision escaped to find himself.<br />
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An MCU series for Disney+ is in development that centres around the character of Vision, the humanoid android who was part of the Avengers, reported Deadline. It will be a spinoff of 'WandaVision', which was the first-ever Marvel Studios series to see the light of day.

An MCU series for Disney+ is in development that centres around the character of Vision, the humanoid android who was part of the Avengers, reported Deadline. It will be a spinoff of 'WandaVision', which was the first-ever Marvel Studios series to see the light of day. The series is titled 'VisionQuest' and will bring back actor Paul Bettany in the role. The Deadline report said while the focus of the series is on Vision, Elizabeth Olsen might also appear in the role of Wanda Maximoff. 'VisionQuest' is the second spinoff series of 'WandaVision' which also spawned Kathryn Hahn's 'Agatha: House of Harkness'. Also Read: Sacha Baron Cohen to join MCU as Mephisto: Report Reportedly, 'Vision Quest' will have Bettany's character trying to regain his memory and humanity after the events of the original show. In 'WandaVision, Wanda was not able to handle her grief over the death of Vision in 'Avengers: Infinity War' and conjured a new version of Vision and their children using her considerable magical powers. Jac Schaeffer will reportedly serve as the showrunner. The show will follow the white version of Vision that fought the version of the character that Wanda created. The white Vision was formed by S.W.O.R.D. using the body of original Vision who was killed by Thanos in 'Infinity War'. He was reanimated to take on Wanda after the latter had held thousands of people hostage in her sitcom version of make-believe Westview that she willed into existence using sorcery. So while Wanda erased the version of Vision she created out of existence, the white Vision escaped to find himself.

'Vision Quest': A 'WandaVision' spinoff series on Paul Bettany's character in development. Details here

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