OT: Let's talk about Movies and TV Shows, Part XXX (...how can this possibly go wrong)

[Kriss E]

Let's see how this plays out once it fades from entertainment and MSM news cycles. Rock has already stated that he's not even going to talk about it publicly unless he gets "paid". Smith should have been stripped of his Oscar and charged by police for what he did but instead of that, he gets banned from an award show.

I mean that's neither here nor there. Fact is, Smith has been dealing with a lot of consequences since this has happened.
In any event, I think you're fully aware by now this wasn't staged.

 

[angusyoung]

Poked my face in here to see what's new and exciting but to be Frank................

 

[Kriss E]

Pretty disappointed in the new Batman...
Why did they make Bruce Wayne look like a 20yo emo kid?

 

[sheed36]

Poked my face in here to see what's new and exciting but to be Frank................

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[angusyoung]

What a tool! who's the babe?

 

[OnTheRun]

Let's see how this plays out once it fades from entertainment and MSM news cycles. Rock has already stated that he's not even going to talk about it publicly unless he gets "paid". Smith should have been stripped of his Oscar and charged by police for what he did but instead of that, he gets banned from an award show.

Will Packer Says That The LAPD Was Prepared To Arrest Will Smith, But Chris Rock Declined To Pursue Charges

Oscars producer Will Packer says the LAPD was prepared to arrest Will Smith Sunday night after the now infamous slapping incident.

deadline.com

So that's why he wasn't charged.
And the academy never revoked an Oscar. If Polanski can keep his Oscar then anyone can.

 

[sheed36]

What a tool! who's the babe?

It's Kim Basinger from Wayne's World 2.

 

[OldCraig71]

Will Packer Says That The LAPD Was Prepared To Arrest Will Smith, But Chris Rock Declined To Pursue Charges

Oscars producer Will Packer says the LAPD was prepared to arrest Will Smith Sunday night after the now infamous slapping incident.

deadline.com

So that's why he wasn't charged.
And the academy never revoked an Oscar. If Polanski can keep his Oscar then anyone can.

It shouldn't matter if Rock pressed charges, Smith committed an act of violence on national tv followed up with screaming f-bombs. He should have been taken out of the building by security right on the spot. Now we have Rock saying he won't talk unless he gets paid lol.

 

[OldCraig71]

I mean that's neither here nor there. Fact is, Smith has been dealing with a lot of consequences since this has happened.
In any event, I think you're fully aware by now this wasn't staged.

Until there are actual consequences it's nothing more than talk hence the reason I say that we should give it some time and see how it all plays out.

 

[covfefe]

Started watching Taboo with Tom Hardy. Bit slow, but killer set and costume design, and I suspect old Tom is going to get electric in the next few episodes. Would recommend.

Also, I thought 14 peaks was tremendous.

It shouldn't matter if Rock pressed charges, Smith committed an act of violence on national tv followed up with screaming f-bombs. He should have been taken out of the building by security right on the spot. Now we have Rock saying he won't talk unless he gets paid lol.

never let a good crisis go to waste!

 

[OnTheRun]

It shouldn't matter if Rock pressed charges, Smith committed an act of violence on national tv followed up with screaming f-bombs. He should have been taken out of the building by security right on the spot. Now we have Rock saying he won't talk unless he gets paid lol.

It was a misdemeanor that's why it matter if Rock press charges or not. You're looking at something like a $2000 fine maximum for simple battery in California. If Rock doesn't press charges then no one will prosecute because it's a waste of taxpayers money.

 

[OldCraig71]

It was a misdemeanor that's why it matter if Rock press charges or not. You're looking at something like a $2000 fine maximum for simple battery in California. If Rock doesn't press charges then no one will prosecute because it's a waste of taxpayers money.

People all over social platforms are poking fun at the lack of punishment he received and if a random fan went up on stage and did what Smith did, the consequences would have been much different, in California or anywhere else.

 

[Kriss E]

Until there are actual consequences it's nothing more than talk hence the reason I say that we should give it some time and see how it all plays out.

There have been plenty of consequences, you just don't want to admit having been wrong. You seem to be the only person left in the world who somehow still thinks this was staged. You're asking for them to do something that has never happened before, strip an individual of their oscar. You realize the academy has not stripped Harvey Weinstein of his oscars right? The man was sentenced to 23 years in jail for sex crimes and still has all his awards. Bill Cosby still has his Golden Globes too...but sure...I guess it makes to expect Smith to lose his oscar for a slap..

Not sure why you're being this stubborn here...it's a bit weird.

 

[Kriss E]

People all over social platforms are poking fun at the lack of punishment he received and if a random fan went up on stage and did what Smith did, the consequences would have been much different, in California or anywhere else.

Yes of course, welcome to the world we live in. You surprised about this? Lol.
Will Smith has also been getting destroyed on social media platforms.

 

[OnTheRun]

People all over social platforms are poking fun at the lack of punishment he received and if a random fan went up on stage and did what Smith did, the consequences would have been much different, in California or anywhere else.

You can't just punish people beyond what is allowed by the law. It happened in LA, so California penal code is what apply... Same thing happen in Texas and you're down to $500 in fine.

 

[OldCraig71]

You can't just punish people beyond what is allowed by the law. It happened in LA, so California penal code is what apply... Same thing happen in Texas and you're down to $500 in fine.

Dude, he stayed for the rest of the ceremony and went up and received his Oscar, all good right?

 

[OldCraig71]

There have been plenty of consequences, you just don't want to admit having been wrong. You seem to be the only person left in the world who somehow still thinks this was staged. You're asking for them to do something that has never happened before, strip an individual of their oscar. You realize the academy has not stripped Harvey Weinstein of his oscars right? The man was sentenced to 23 years in jail for sex crimes and still has all his awards. Bill Cosby still has his Golden Globes too...but sure...I guess it makes to expect Smith to lose his oscar for a slap..

Not sure why you're being this stubborn here...it's a bit weird.

It's a message board, we aren't in court and plenty of things are said here that mean nothing when the next page rolls around. I remember when we drafted Logan Mailloux and plenty of people were upset but there were also those that defended him without ever giving in and admitting anything.

 

[OnTheRun]

Dude, he stayed for the rest of the ceremony and went up and received his Oscar, all good right?

All good is kind of a stretch but...

The academy decided to not kick him out.
Rock refused to take legal action.

So by that point it's pretty much the end of it as far as direct immediate consequences are involved.

 

[sandviper]

Pretty disappointed in the new Batman...
Why did they make Bruce Wayne look like a 20yo emo kid?

Probably trying to appeal to RP’s target demo.

 

[OldCraig71]

All good is kind of a stretch but...

The academy decided to not kick him out.
Rock refused to take legal action.

So by that point it's pretty much the end of it as far as direct immediate consequences are involved.

As I said earlier, lets wait and see how things play out once it fades from news cycles.

 

[Kriss E]

As I said earlier, lets wait and see how things play out once it fades from news cycles.

It's already faded. You didn't even know Apple, Netflix, Sony has pulled out of projects with him.

 

[Kriss E]

Probably trying to appeal to RP’s target demo.

Definitely didn't feel like a more mature Batman flick. Even the dialogue..
I do like Oz/Penguin...just wish there was a more interesting storyline. Definitely do not think they did better than Batman Returns with DeVito/Pfeiffer.

 

[OldCraig71]

It's already faded. You didn't even know Apple, Netflix, Sony has pulled out of projects with him.

Fake news. They have paused or put some things on hold, they haven't pulled out of anything, get your facts straight Kriss. Yeah, those companies are going to pull the plug on a mega box office draw like Smith.

Will Smith Fallout: These Movie Companies Are Pausing Movies And Could Lose On Backlash Against Actor - Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)

After the slap heard around the world, Will Smith has found himself in hot water with the Academy Awards and fans. The fallout is now set to impact the movie studios that already had Smith movies and projects in the works, and could cost several companies some huge box office takes in the meantime.

www.benzinga.com

 

[Kriss E]

Fake news. They have paused or put some things on hold, they haven't pulled out of anything, get your facts straight Kriss. Yeah, those companies are going to pull the plug on a mega box office draw like Smith.

Will Smith Fallout: These Movie Companies Are Pausing Movies And Could Lose On Backlash Against Actor - Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)

After the slap heard around the world, Will Smith has found himself in hot water with the Academy Awards and fans. The fallout is now set to impact the movie studios that already had Smith movies and projects in the works, and could cost several companies some huge box office takes in the meantime.

www.benzinga.com

Euh, it's not fake news, they did pull out of some projects, and others were paused.

Apple, Netflix bail out of bidding war for Will Smith biopic amid controversy | AppleInsider

Apple TV+ and Netflix have pulled out of the bidding war on the Will Smith biopic after the actor slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.

appleinsider.com

Anyway, you've shown your level of maturity here. You simply don't want to admit being wrong. All good man, keep believing this was all staged for some magical unknown reason

 

[OldCraig71]

Euh, it's not fake news, they did pull out of some projects, and others were paused.

Apple, Netflix bail out of bidding war for Will Smith biopic amid controversy | AppleInsider

Apple TV+ and Netflix have pulled out of the bidding war on the Will Smith biopic after the actor slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.

appleinsider.com

Anyway, you've shown your level of maturity here. You simply don't want to admit being wrong. All good man, keep believing this was all staged for some magical unknown reason

Euh, it's not fake news, they did pull out of some projects, and others were paused.

Apple, Netflix bail out of bidding war for Will Smith biopic amid controversy | AppleInsider

Apple TV+ and Netflix have pulled out of the bidding war on the Will Smith biopic after the actor slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.

appleinsider.com

Anyway, you've shown your level of maturity here. You simply don't want to admit being wrong. All good man, keep believing this was all staged for some magical unknown reason

The greed of movie studios will ensure that the projects are released. (On hold or paused)They aren't exactly dumb, they will wait a while, Smith will probably enter into some rehab program for his anger issues the road back up commences.