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'Suicide Squad' director James Gunn slams cancel culture: 'I'm attracted to outsiders!'
July 29, 2021 | 1:20pmThe Marvel film director was famously fired from Disney back in July 2018 before being rehired to continue directing the blockbuster franchise.
Why 'The Suicide Squad' is an anti-Captain America romp
July 28, 2021 | 3:00pmOne little article separates James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad” from David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad.” But, oh, what a difference a word makes.
'Suicide Squad' director getting death threats from superfans
May 18, 2021 | 9:54am"This morning on IG: 'This is a threat. If you kill (character name redacted) I will hatecrime you.' Every. Single. Day," Gunn posted on Twitter.
'The Suicide Squad' 2021 Trailer Teases the DC Comics Sequel
March 26, 2021 | 12:23pmJames Gunn's sequel is slated to premiere in theaters and on HBO Max in August 2021.
A double standard in The Force? Disney called out for rehiring male director after Gina Carano ouster
February 11, 2021 | 1:26pmActress Gina Carano's ouster from "The Mandalorian" over controversial social media posts sent a great disturbance through the Twitterverse, with users contrasting the move to Disney's firing and subsequent rehiring...
John Cena Starring 'Suicide Squad' Spinoff Coming to HBO Max
September 23, 2020 | 1:09pmSuicide Squad director James Gunn will write, direct and executive produce the upcoming action comedy series.
'Scooby-Doo' Writer James Gunn Reveals Velma Was Originally "Explicitly Gay"
July 13, 2020 | 12:55pm"The studio just kept watering it down & watering it down," Gunn explained.
Martin Scorsese Says Marvel Movies Are “Not Cinema,” Compares Them To Theme Parks
October 5, 2019 | 11:17am“It isn’t the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being,” added the famed director.
Here's Why Pete Davidson Wasn't on 'SNL'
September 30, 2019 | 8:40amHe had a very good reason, and that reason had to do with Batman.
'Guardians of the Galaxy' star Sean Gunn marries actress Natasha Halevi
July 22, 2019 | 2:30pmThe two tied the knot on June 15 with Sean's brother and "Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn officiating the ceremony.
James Gunn says he’s a better person after 'Guardians of the Galaxy' firing
May 20, 2019 | 10:31am“It’s made me more creative and focused on the things that really matter to me, which are my friends, my relationships and the movies that I’m making.”
James Gunn Reinstated As ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy 3’ Director Despite Resurfaced Tweets
March 16, 2019 | 10:07amDisney was persuaded by Gunn’s public apology and his handling of the situation.
Disney reinstates director James Gunn for 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3'
March 15, 2019 | 2:25pmAfter the firing, Walt Disney Studios president Alan Horn met with Gunn on multiple occasions to discuss the situation.
Will Smith not returning for James Gunn's 'Suicide Squad 2'
February 28, 2019 | 9:07amThe release date for the sequel is Aug. 6, 2021.
'Rehire James Gunn' billboard pops up near Disneyland
October 31, 2018 | 9:14amThe campaign was started by a group who started a RehireJamesGunn.com after old tweets from the director joking about rape and pedophilia resurfaced.
After Marvel firing, James Gunn will write DC's 'Suicide Squad' sequel
October 9, 2018 | 5:00pmGunn may have been fired from Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy," but DC Comics will welcome him with open arms.
Sony moves James Gunn horror film 'BrightBurn' to 2019
October 9, 2018 | 8:37amThe news comes after Gunn took a break from the public eye after he was fired from the forthcoming "Guardians of the Galaxy" sequel for offensive tweets that resurfaced.
Disney CEO Explains How the New Streaming Service Will Differ From Netflix
September 20, 2018 | 11:36amIn a veiled swipe at Netflix, Bob Iger said that Disney's service will "focus on quality rather than just volume."
'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' production halted following James Gunn firing
August 25, 2018 | 2:29pmA small group of crew members that had been prepping for the pre-production of the film had reportedly been dismissed.
Disney stands firm on not rehiring James Gunn
August 16, 2018 | 9:51amThe decision came following a meeting between Gunn and studio chairman Alan Horn.