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    Disney Boss Defends Firing Gina Carano From 'The Mandalorian'

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    The executive at the Mouse House insists they’re not taking political sides when cutting ties with the Cara Dune depicter from the ‘Star Wars’ spin-off series.

    Mar 11, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Disney boss Bob Chapek is adamant officials were not taking political sides when they fired Gina Carano from “The Mandalorian”.
    The actress was axed from her role as Cara Dune in the “Star Wars” spin-off series on Disney+ last month (Feb21) after comparing being conservative in America to the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany.
    Executives at the Disney-owned Lucasfilm decided to cut ties with Carano for what they considered to be “abhorrent and unacceptable” remarks, and now Chapek has defended the move in a call to investors on Tuesday (09Mar21).
    “I don’t really see Disney as characterising itself as left-leaning or right-leaning, yet instead of standing for values,” Chapek explained in response to the drama.
    “Values that are universal. Values of respect. Values of decency. Values of integrity and values of inclusion.”

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    Many people accused Disney of double standard for firing Gina Carano while keeping co-star Pedro Pascal despite his Nazi tweet.
    While Carano slammed the Mouse House and accused the studio of bullying, she had nothing but good words for Pascal.
    “I adore him. I know he’s said and done some hurtful things,” she said. “But we had an agreement after we realized we were a little bit politically different. We had an agreement that, first and foremost, you’re a human being. And you’re my friend first.”
    Pascal himself kept silent on the controversy, but castmate Bill Burr offered public support for the actress.
    “It’s a weird time…,” he said in a foul-mouthed rant. “Unless she did some truly horrible s**t or said overtly racist s**t… I don’t know. I think there is just too many channels (sic). And then you gotta do sensational s**t… I’m on that f**king show. Now, I gotta watch what the f**k I say.”
    “She was an absolute sweetheart. Super nice f**king person,” he added.

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      Gina Carano Praises Pedro Pascal, Claims Disney Bullies Conservatives After 'Mandalorian' Firing

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      In an interview for ‘The Ben Shapiro Show’, the former stuntwoman discusses her exit from the ‘Star Wars’ spin-off as well as the #FireGianCarano hashtag that went viral before Disney decided to cut ties with her.

      Feb 22, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Gina Carano has addressed her firing from “The Mandalorian” following her controversial social media posts. In an interview for “The Ben Shapiro Show”, the former stuntwoman discussed her exit as well as the #FireGianCarano hashtag that went viral before Disney decided to cut ties with her.
      “I’m not like you, I’ve never really been interested in politics,” Carano told conservative commentator Shapiro. “And then as soon as I started seeing things happening, I guess in 2020, I started looking up, ‘Well maybe the adults don’t have it under control? And maybe I’m an adult now, and maybe I have a responsibility to pay attention.’ ”
      In the interview, Carano was asked about fans calling out Disney for not firing co-star Pedro Pascal, who also made an offensive remark about Holocaust in a 2018 tweet. In the said tweet, the “Game of Thrones” alum compared undocumented children being confined in cages to Jews being locked away in concentration camps.
      Of the actor, Carano said, “I adore Pedro. I adore him. I know he’s said and done some hurtful things. I don’t think posting anybody’s number on social media is okay.” She referred to the actor sharing Senator Ted Cruz’s publicly listed office phone number on Twitter in early January. “But we had an agreement after we realized we were a little bit politically different. We had an agreement that, first and foremost, you’re a human being. And you’re my friend first,” she added.

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      The actress also believed that both democrats and republicans were “trying to drag [them] apart.” She went on to say, “That’s what’s been really crazy. You see these people [on one side] being so passionate and you see people [on the opposing side] being so passionate. I just love that we’re both passionate. We think a little bit differently, I think, through our different experiences. I know that we both have misstepped on our tweets. We’re not perfect. We’re human beings. But he’s not a bad human being. He’s a sweet person.”
      Later in the sit-down, Carano accused Disney of “bullying” conservatives. “They’ve been all over me and they’ve been watching me like a hawk,” she claimed. “And I’m watching people on the same production and they can say everything they want, and that’s where I had a problem. I had a problem because I wasn’t going along with the narrative.”
      The former MMA fighter shared that she “was prepared at any point to be let go because I’ve seen this happen to so many people.” She added, “I’ve seen the looks on their faces. I’ve seen the bullying that takes place, and so when this started, they point their guns at you, and you know it’s only a matter of time. I’ve seen it happen to so many people, and I just thought to myself, ‘you’re coming for me, I know you are.’ They’re making it very obvious through their employees who were coming for me, and so I was like, ‘I’m going to go down swinging and I’m going to stay true to myself.’ ”
      Adding that she’s “not the only one that’s ever been bullied” by Disney, Carado said, “I know that so deeply. I could share a story which would turn things around in the media but I can’t because it would sell out a friend… Everyone is afraid of losing their job.”

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      Gina Carano Found Out 'The Mandalorian' Dismissal Through Social Media

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      The former MMA fighter claims that, like everyone else, she only found out she had been let go by Disney bosses from the ‘Star Wars’ spinoff series through social media.

      Feb 17, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Fired “The Mandalorian” star Gina Carano found out she had been dismissed by Lucasfilm bosses via social media.
      The film chiefs revealed the former stuntwoman was “no longer an employee” after she came under fire for comparing being conservative in America to the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany, and she reveals executives didn’t even contact her to tell her she was gone.
      In a new interview with journalist Bari Weiss, she explains she found out she was no longer attached to the hit Disney+ series “through social media, like everyone else.”
      Carano also told the former New York Times writer Disney bosses previously barred her from doing any press for “The Mandalorian” second season following her ill-advised mockery of pronoun usage.

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      “Earlier on last year before The Mandalorian came out, they wanted me to use their exact wording for an apology over pronoun usage. I declined and offered a statement in my own words,” Gina says. “I made (it) clear I wanted nothing to do with mocking the transgender community, and was just drawing attention to the abuse of the mob in forcing people to put pronouns in their bio.”
      She finally caved in to Disney pressure, stating, “I didn’t want to take away from the hard work of everyone who worked on the project, so I said, ‘OK.’ That was the last time I was contacted about any type of public statement or apology from Lucasfilm.”
      Carano has since removed the Instagram post, in which she compared conservatives and persecuted Jews during World War Two.
      Disney and Lucasfilm bosses released a joint statement last week (10Feb21), which read, “Gina Carano is not currently employed by Lucasfilm and there are no plans for her to be in the future. Nevertheless, her social media posts denigrating people based on their cultural and religious identities are abhorrent and unacceptable.”

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      Gina Carano Lands New Movie With Ben Shapiro After Being Fired From 'The Mandalorian'

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      The former MMA fighter has lined up a new project with conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro after she was let go from the ‘Star Wars’ spinoff series.

      Feb 13, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Actress Gina Carano is moving on from her “The Mandalorian” firing by lining up a new film with conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro.
      The former mixed martial arts star was dropped from her role as Cara Dune by Lucasfilm bosses after she posted an anti-Semitic message on Instagram earlier this week (beg08Feb21) – following previous controversial and militant social media notes about mask wearing during the coronavirus pandemic and claims of voter fraud in the U.S. presidential election.
      Dune had been a recurring character in the “Star Wars” spin-off in the first two seasons, which aired on the Disney+ streaming service.

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      Carano was also dropped by her representatives at United Talent Agency, but she is offering no apologies for her beliefs and she has now taken up an offer to work on her own movie with officials at Shapiro’s outlet, The Daily Wire.
      In a statement to Deadline.com, she said, “The Daily Wire is helping make one of my dreams – to develop and produce my own film – come true. I cried out and my prayer was answered.”
      The defiant actress went on to share words of encouragement to her fellow conservatives to continue speaking their mind, whatever the consequences. “I am sending out a direct message of hope to everyone living in fear of cancellation by the totalitarian mob,” she added.
      “I have only just begun using my voice which is now freer than ever before, and I hope it inspires others to do the same. They can’t cancel us if we don’t let them.”

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      'Mandalorian' Fans Drag Pedro Pascal Over Nazi Tweets Following Gina Carano Firing

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      Lucasfilm announced on Wednesday that Gina would not return to the ‘Star Wars’ spin-off after she received backlash for likening Republicans to Jewish during the Holocaust.

      Feb 12, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Pedro Pascal has been dragged into the controversy surrounding “The Mandalorian” co-star Gina Carano, who was fired over insensitive social media post. Fans of the Disney+ series raised questions of why Lucasfilm only fired Gina when Pedro had a controversial tweet about Nazi as well.
      “Pedro Pascal, who plays the Mandalorian on Disney Plus, was not fired for this post on Instagram comparing Trump supporters to Nazis and Confederates,” one frustrated critic wrote on Twitter. “A tale of 2 galaxies #PedroPascal #GinaCarano no need to #CancelDisneyPlus,” another user added.
      Meanwhile, one person appeared to think that the firing of the former “Game of Thrones” star was unnecessary. “I forgive Pedro Pascal and do not think he should be fired,” the person said. Both the Chilean-American actor and Lucasfilm have yet to comment on the matter.

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      Lucasfilm announced on Wednesday, February 10 that Gina, who plays Cara Dune on the Disney+ show, would not return to “The Mandalorian”. “Gina Carano is not currently employed by Lucasfilm and there are no plans for her to be in the future,” a Lucasfilm spokesperson said in a statement. “Nevertheless, her social media posts denigrating people based on their cultural and religious identities are abhorrent and unacceptable.”
      It was further reported that Lucasfilm had “been looking for a reason to fire her for two months, and today was the final straw.”
      In a screenshot shared by an Internet user, the 38-year-old actress was seen reposting on Tuesday a message that read, “Because history is edited, most people today don’t realize that to get to the point where Nazi soldiers could easily round up thousands of Jews, the goverment first made their own neighbors hate them simply for being Jews.” The quote continued, “How is that any different from hating someone for their political views?”

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      Lucasfilm Fires 'Mandalorian' Star Gina Carano Following Backlash Over Controversial Post

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      The outspoken conservative actor and former mixed martial artist lands in hot water after comparing Republican to Jewish during the Holocaust in an Instagram post on Tuesday night.

      Feb 11, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Gina Carano’s controversial post on Twitter has cost her a possible gig. After “The Mandalorian” actress landed in hot water for alluding that being a Republican today is like being Jewish during the Holocaust, Lucasfilm has released a statement announcing that it cut ties with Carano.
      “Gina Carano is not currently employed by Lucasfilm and there are no plans for her to be in the future,” a Lucasfilm spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday, February 10. “Nevertheless, her social media posts denigrating people based on their cultural and religious identities are abhorrent and unacceptable.”
      Additionally, a source told The Hollywood Reporter that Lucasfilm has “been looking for a reason to fire her for two months, and today was the final straw.”

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      Carano received huge flak after the outspoken conservative actor and former mixed martial artist shared her controversial opinion in an Instagram post on Tuesday night, February 9, prompting the hashtag #FireGinaCarano to trend on Twitter. In a screenshot of shared by an Internet user, the 38-year-old actress, who plays Cara Dune on the Disney+ show, reposted a message that read, “Because history is edited, most people today don’t realize that to get to the point where Nazi souldiers could easily round up thousands of Jews, the goverment first made their own neighbors hate them simply for being Jews.”
      The quote continued, “How is that any different from hating someone for their political views?”
      Some people quickly slammed Carano for the post as one said, “As a jewish person, this is f***ing vile and unneecessary. Gina carano needs to be held accountable. the oppression my people have faced because of our religion and ethnicity is NOT the same as political disagreements.”
      This is not the first time for Carano to be under fire over her social media post. Back in September 2020, she was criticized after changing her Twitter bio to read “beep/bop/boop.” Many believed that it was an offensive reference to preferred pronouns that social media users usually put in their profile pages. “They’re mad cuz I won’t put pronouns in my bio to show my support for trans lives. After months of harassing me in every way. I decided to put 3 VERY controversial words in my bio.. beep/bop/boop I’m not against trans lives at all,” she wrote on the blue bird at the time.

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      Mark Hamill Praises Disney for Keeping 'The Mandalorian' Plot Twist Secret for Finale

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      The Luke Skywalker actor has applauded bosses at the Mouse House for keeping the surprise under tight wraps ahead of the final episode of the ‘Star Wars’ spin-off series.

      Dec 21, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “Star Wars” icon Mark Hamill is full of praise for Disney bosses’ ability to keep “The Mandalorian” plot twists under wraps.
      The season two finale, called “The Rescue”, premiered on the Disney+ streaming service on Friday (18Dec20), and [SPOILER ALERT!] featured a surprise appearance from a computer-generated image of Luke Skywalker – the character made famous on the big screen by Hamill.
      The actor hinted at the cameo in a Twitter post on Friday, asking his followers, “Seen anything good on TV lately?”
      He then followed it up with a more detailed post on Saturday, after the news hit headlines.

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      “The fact that we were able to keep my involvement a secret for over a year with no leaks is nothing less than a miracle,” he marvelled. “A real triumph for spoiler-haters everywhere!”
      Hamill is no stranger to “The Mandalorian” – he previously lent his voice to a droid bartender in season one’s episode five, titled “The Gunslinger”, although the small role was uncredited.
      “The Mandalorian”, created by director Jon Favreau, is set five years after the third film in the original George Lucas Star Wars trilogy, 1983’s “Return of the Jedi”, and stars Pedro Pascal as the titular bounty hunter.
      Also in the final episode, Disney confirmed Boba Fett spin-off series. Called “The Book of Boba Fett”, the project is scheduled to launch in December 2021 with Temuera Morrison expected to return as the titular role and Ming-Na Wen as Fennec Shand.

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      Ron Howard Reacts to Daughter Bryce Dallas Howard's 'Apollo 13' Tribute in 'The Mandalorian'

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      The ‘Apollo 13’ director is proud of his actress daughter as she pays homage to his classic movie in one of the new episodes of the ‘Star Wars’ spin-off series.

      Nov 29, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Ron Howard was a proud dad when he spotted his daughter Bryce Dallas Howard’s tribute to him in “The Mandalorian”.
      The “Jurassic World” star directed “The Heiress” episode of the “Star Wars” spin-off series and recreated a shot from her dad’s film “Apollo 13”.
      “She asked me about one particular insert, which was some water dripping down off a panel of switches. They were trying to figure out how to do it, so she asked me what was entailed,” Howard told NME.
      “I didn’t really think about it. Once in a while she’ll ask me an opinion about something and I throw out an answer.”

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      When he eventually saw the scene, Ron was more than chuffed, “I was really proud of that. Then it showed up on the internet and she said, ‘Dad it was very intentional if you don’t mind.’ I was as proud as I could possibly be. Great episode, too.”
      Bryce was equally proud of being able to pay homage to her father. When a fan commented, “Like father, like daughter!” she replied, “Nice catch!! 100% correct.”
      Before helming “The Heiress” in season 2, Bryce Dallas Howard stepped behind the lens for an episode called “Sanctuary” from season 1 that airing last year.
      She discussed with her father her experience as a director on the TV series and he was surprised by the amount of creative freedom given to each director by the producers.
      She said, “I really thought that I was going to just basically be like a soldier. And the reality was that both [producers] Jon [Favreau] and Dave [Filoni] wanted each of the filmmakers to very much put our stamp on everything. I was shocked, honestly. I kept telling my dad, and he was like, ‘Really?!’ ”

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      'The Mandalorian' Fans Demand Removal of Gina Carano Over Anti-Mask Tweets

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      The former MMA fighter, who portrays Cara Dune on the ‘Star Wars’ series by Disney Plus, draws the backlash after sharing her stance on COVID-19 protective measures and the presidential election.

      Nov 17, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Fans of “The Mandalorian” are calling for actress Gina Carano’s role to be recast over a series of anti-mask tweets amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
      The former mixed martial arts fighter portrays Cara Dune on the Disney+ Star Wars series, but she hasn’t been winning fans on social media after sharing her stance on COVID-19 protective measures and the U.S. presidential election.
      Carano took to Twitter over the weekend, November 13-15, to share an image of two people purposely putting face masks over their eyes.
      “BREAKING NEWS: DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT LEADERS NOW RECOMMENDS (sic) WE ALL WEAR BLINDFOLDS ALONG WITH MASKS SO WE CAN’T SEE WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON,” the meme caption read.

      Gina Carano voiced what seemed to be anti-mask stance amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
      The posting prompted the launch of the #FireGinaCarano hashtag as several social media users expressed outrage.

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      “Woah, Gina this is extremely irresponsible. If you are referring to the election, there is no proof of any fraud,” one user rebuffed Carano’s tweet. “If you are referring to mask wearing, we should be doing that and if we all did it we would be able to go outside sooner.”

      One social media user reminded Gina Carano about the irresponsible nature of her tweet.
      Another slammed the wrestler-turned-actress, “She’s spread bats**t conspiracy theories about covid, spread bats**t conspiracy theories about election fraud… She no longer gets the benefit of the doubt.”

      Another Twitter user slammed Gina Carano over her anti-mask tweet.
      “On a serious note, Disney needs to f**king do something about this. Gina Carano needs to walk away from ‘The Mandalorian’. There’s no place for people like her in the Star Wars community,” another critic added.

      A critic called for the firing of Gina Carano over her anti-mask tweet.
      Bosses at Disney+ have yet to comment on the controversy.

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