Zack Sharf Issa Rae said in a recent interview with Elle Magazine that everything going on with Ezra Miller represents a “microcosm of Hollywood,” most notably how the industry continues to protect offenders. Miller was arrested twice in Hawaii this year, once for disorderly conduct and harassment, and they were also cited in Vermont with felony burglary. Back in 2020, Miller was seen in a video recording choking a woman outside of a bar in Iceland. Despite all of these incidents, the Miller-led comic book tentpole “The Flash” is still set for release in June 2023 from Warner Bros., with Miller even recently filming reshoots for the movie. “While I don’t support people jumping to immediate conclusions and I think it’s entirely fair for investigations to happen, I think it’s extremely important to, like the mantra says, ‘Listen to women,’” Rae told Elle magazine. “I’m gonna be real, the stuff that’s happening with Ezra Miller is, to me, a microcosm of Hollywood. There’s this person who’s a repeat offender, who’s been behaving atrociously, and as opposed to shutting them down and shutting the production down, there’s an effort to save the movie and them.”
Ex-VT sheriff's deputy who was fired for kicking prisoner defends actions
11.10.2022 - 22:05 / foxnews.com
A fired Vermont deputy sheriff who is the only candidate on the November ballot to become sheriff is continuing to insist he did nothing wrong when he was recorded on surveillance video kicking a handcuffed and shackled prisoner. John Grismore won the nomination of both Franklin County's Republican and Democratic parties to have his name on the November ballot, but after the video became public in August he was suspended and then fired. Now his bid to become sheriff has lost the support of both parties, which have thrown their support to a write-in candidate.
Grismore says the kicks were needed to protect himself and two other deputies from the prisoner who had been spitting at them. "We were horrified by the video of John Grismore brutalizing a handcuffed detainee," Franklin County Democratic chair Zach Sheffler said in an email. "Grismore has since been fired, condemned by both parties, and remains under criminal investigation.
He cannot continue to credibly campaign for this office." The video, which was publicized Aug. 10, shows the unidentified prisoner sitting in a holding area at the Franklin County sheriff’s department in St. Albans.
At one point the prisoner moves forward and falls on his face after which two deputies help him to his feet, and move him back to the bench where he had been sitting. After the prisoner stands up again, Grismore — who had been in the office working on an administrative matter and was dressed in civilian clothes — enters the picture and uses his right foot to force him back into a sitting position. When the prisoner stands up a second time, Grismore kicks him in the groin and stomach area.
Fifth Season, Formerly Endeavor Content, Promotes TV Chiefs Joe Hipps, Todd Sharp & Prentiss Fraser
Fifth Season has promoted its television bosses.
Fifth Season Promotes Prentiss Fraser, Joe Hipps, Todd Sharp to President Roles
Joe Otterson TV Reporter Fifth Season, formerly known as Endeavor Content, has elevated three executives to president across its TV divisions. Prentiss Fraser has been promoted to president of TV distribution, while Joe Hipps has been named president of TV development and production. Todd Sharp will now be president of production and current. “Joe, Prentiss and Todd lead the TV Studio with such care and passion for stories and storytelling,” said said Graham Taylor and Chris Rice, co-CEOs of Fifth Season. “It’s a blast to build Fifth Season with friends that are incredible human beings as well as the best execs in their field.”
Colorado deputy pinned at graduation ceremony by officer who saved her life decades earlier
The life of a new Colorado deputy came full circle last week at her graduation from the sheriff's academy. A Facebook post by the Escondido Police Department in California shared the heartwarming moment one of its veteran officers traveled to Colorado for the pinning ceremony of the new deputy, whom he saved as a baby. In November 2000, Escondido officer Jeff Valdivia responded to a home in south Escondido to assist state parole with a search, the department said.
Arizona deputies, K-9, track down suspects allegedly trafficking $1.4M worth of fentanyl, deputies say
Law enforcement officers in Arizona discovered 72,000 suspected fentanyl pills during a traffic stop leading to a police chase involving a fleeing suspect. Police said the suspected fentanyl pills were worth $1.4 million. Navajo County Sheriff's deputies seized the suspected fentanyl pills during a traffic stop on Monday.
Navy takes ‘administrative actions’ 8 months after death of SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen
The U.S. Navy has taken administrative actions against three current or former senior staffers in the sudden February death of SEAL candidate and Seaman Kyle Mullen, officials announced Wednesday.
Oregon sheriff criticizes new bail reform policies: Residents want criminals jailed
An Oregon sheriff said the state's recently implemented bail reform policies are making her community less safe and contradict what rural residents want. "If Portland or other communities want to be okay with letting some of these people facing very serious crimes out, then that should be their choice as a community," Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan told Fox News.
Here’s what DOD wants to know about race, diversity, extremism in the military: Read the survey
The Department of Defense sent a survey to service members last month asking dozens of questions about race relations and equity, along with a range of new questions about the "estimated prevalence of exposure to extremist activity in the military." According to a draft of the Workplace and Equal Opportunity survey obtained by Fox News Digital, the Pentagon wants to know whether "racist/extremist organizations or individuals" are a problem both where they work and in the community around their duty station.They also want to know if service members "know how to report experiences of extremist activity." In a different section, service members are asked if they witnessed or worked with anyone who showed "support for an organization, ideology, or hate group that promotes violence, discrimination, or other illegal acts." The survey asked about different examples of support, such as attending a rally, trying to recruit people, or openly advocating "illegal acts of violence or terrorism." It asked service members to check off which ideology or goals were being expressed, a list that includes anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim, White supremacy, sex and gender identity discrimination, and anti-U.S. government sentiment.
Black Sherif drops debut album The Villain I Never Was
Ghanian artist Black Sherif has shared his debut album. The Villain I Never Was features recent single "Kwaku The Traveller" plus the Burna Boy remix of his breakout hit "Second Sermon." Mixing afrobeats with asakaa (Ghanian drill) "Second Sermon" was No.
Florida Sheriff pushes Hurricane Ian victims to ‘shoot’ looters until they look ‘like grated cheese’
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Friday, Polk County, Florida Sheriff Grady Judd weighed in on the influx of looters who are taking advantage of Hurricane Ian's devastation, urging armed Florida homeowners to take action. Well, I can tell you that I was down there with my colleague, Sheriff Marceno, this weekend.
California sheriff calls killing of kidnapped Merced family 'pure evil'
The suspect who allegedly kidnapped and killed a Merced, California family had once worked for the family's business and had a longstanding feud with them before committing "pure evil", a sheriff said Thursday. The bodies of each of the four family members, including an 8-month-old child, were found in an almond orchard in a remote area of Dos Palos on Wednesday.The family – whose trucking business was located 30 miles south in Merced – had been missing since Monday morning. 8-month-old Aroohi Dher was found with no visible signs of trauma and an autopsy will be preformed, according to Merced County Sheriff Vernon Warnke.
Texas sheriff's deputies find 84 migrants getting out of tractor trailer in Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County sheriff's deputies located 84 migrants on Thursday afternoon as they unloaded from a tractor trailer just 12 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border in south Texas. A concerned citizen originally reported the tractor trailer near a residence about 15 miles east of downtown McAllen. Sheriff's deputies and Border Patrol responded to the scene and took the migrants into custody. Pictures released by Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra show dozens of migrants on the ground in what appears to be a residential area. Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra released this photo of the tractor trailer that was used in Thursday's human smuggling operation. (Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra) A TikTok video was posted late on Wednesday evening, seeking "someone who can drive an 18 wheeler right now" from McAllen to Houston for $70,000. The Texas Department of Public Safety verified that the video is authentic and related to the migrants who were located in Hidalgo County on Thursday. Texas DPS spokesman Christopher Olivarez said that law enforcement has seen an uptick in recruitment videos on social media sites since last year. "That is why we are experiencing an increase in human smuggling events along the border," Olivarez told Fox News Digital.
Tennessee toddler, infant killed by family dogs, mother in critical condition: sheriff
A toddler and an infant were killed by family dogs in west Tennessee Wednesday afternoon. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office tweeted Wednesday evening that two family dogs attacked a 2-year-old girl, a 5-month-old boy at their mother's home. Both of the children were pronounced dead at the scene while the mom was significantly injured.
Friendly Fires announce second 15th anniversary London show
Friendly Fires have announced a second London show to mark the 15th anniversary of their self-titled debut album.The band confirmed earlier this week that they’ll be playing the 2008 record in its entirety at new London venue HERE at Outernet on February 24, 2023.Last night (October 5), Friendly Fires said that yesterday’s pre-sale tickets had already sold out, and have now added a second gig on February 23. Tickets for both dates go on general sale at 10am BST tomorrow (October 7) – buy yours here.The upcoming performances will mark the trio’s first live concerts since 2019, per Setlist.FM.
Jim Edmonds Fires Back at Ex Meghan King Claiming Their Kids Weren't Invited to His Italian Wedding
Jim Edmonds is hitting back at at ex-wife Meghan King.
Purdue University student killed by 'Multiple Sharp Force Traumatic Injuries,' roommate in custody: officials
The Purdue University student who was killed in his dorm room died of "multiple sharp force traumatic injuries," according to the coroner. Varun Manish Chheda, 20, was found dead in McCutcheon Hall on Wednesday morning, according to the Tippecanoe County Coroner Office. Ji Min Sha, 22, was identified as the suspect by Purdue Police Chief Lesley Wiete during a press conference.
Ryan Coogler Defends Namor’s Winged Ankles In ‘Wakanda Forever’: “You’ve Got To Lean Into The Weird Stuff”
Today saw the release of the latest trailer for Marvel Studios’ highly-anticipated film, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The latest entry in the MCU not only marks the end of Phase 4 of the franchise, but the film also serves as a redefining moment for “Black Panther” and the film series’ future.
BBC Creative Diversity Boss June Sarpong Defends Broadcaster: Women of Color at BBC Need to ‘Stick With It, Because Change Is Happening’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Manori Ravindran International Editor When presenter June Sarpong agreed to take on the most public-facing diversity and inclusion role at the BBC in the fall of 2019, the corporation — and indeed the world — was a different place. “I joined when the BBC was just coming out the other side of everything that had happened with [breakfast presenter] Naga Munchetty,” Sarpong tells Variety on her last official day at the BBC, capping off three years as head of creative diversity. “Feelings were heightened.” The U.K. public broadcaster was smarting from a heavy backlash against the attempted censure of Munchetty, who was reprimanded for breaching impartiality guidelines after she criticized, on air, then U.S. President Donald Trump for perceived racism. The decision was overturned by then BBC director general Tony Hall, but only after widespread outcry against the corporation for punishing one of its top hosts for calling out racism, which many felt should be exempt from impartiality rules.
‘House of the Dragon’ Viewers Outraged Over Scenes Too Dark to See, HBO Defends Them as ‘Intentional Creative Decision’
Zack Sharf “Game of Thrones” fans might have experienced déjà vu while watching the seventh episode of HBO’s prequel series “House of the Dragon,” which resulted in outrage from many fans over several scenes being too dark to see. “Thrones” ignited similar backlash during its final season, especially for the dimly-lit battle episode “The Long Night.” Both that episode and Episode 7 of “House of the Dragon” were directed by Emmy winner Miguel Sapochnik. As many fans took to Twitter to express their frustration over “House of the Dragon” being too dark to see, one of HBO’s social media accounts went public defending the dark moments in the episode as “an intentional creative decision.”
Canal+ Ups Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh to Group’s Deputy CEO
K.J. Yossman Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh has been upped to deputy CEO of the Canal+ Group. She has been with the company since 2008, when she first joined Studiocanal. She has previously held the positions of head of international sales and managing director of Studiocanal U.K. In 2019 she became CEO of Studiocanal, which is the production, distribution and sales subsidiary of Canal+ Group, and in February of this year was appointed to Canal+ Group’s management board. Before joining the group Marsh, who has almost 20 years experience in the industry, worked at Tele Images Productions (Marathon group) in the international sales department and TF1, where she was international sales manager.