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Lynda Carter Believes ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Could Happen If There Is “Pressure From Fans”

At one point, Warner Bros.’ “Wonder Woman” was arguably the most successful and beloved of the DC properties, and the studio was going to move forward with franchise director Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman 3” and lead actress Gal Gadot. Of course, all that changed when James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios and made a hard creative reset of the DC Universe instead.
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‘Queen Cleopatra’ director responds to “blackwashing” backlash: “Why shouldn’t Cleopatra be a melanated sister?”
Netflix‘s upcoming docudrama Queen Cleopatra has addressed the backlash over casting a Black actress in the lead role.Casualty star Adele James was announced as the lead of the series in April, but criticism soon followed in Egypt, with many accusing the docudrama of “blackwashing” the country’s history. One lawyer even filed lawsuit against Netflix, claiming the series had contradicted and distorted Egyptian history in favour of promoting Afrocentrism.However, in a new piece for Variety, director Tina Gharayi hit back at critics, arguing “it’s more likely that Cleopatra looked like Adele than Elizabeth Taylor,” who famously portrayed the historical figure in 1963’s Cleopatra.“For me, the idea that people had gotten it so incredibly wrong before — historically, from Theda Bara to Monica Bellucci, and recently, with Angelina Jolie and Gal Gadot in the running to play her — meant we had to get it even more right,” wrote Gharayi.“Why shouldn’t Cleopatra be a melanated sister? And why do some people need Cleopatra to be white? Her proximity to whiteness seems to give her value, and for some Egyptians it seems to really matter.”She continued: “After much hang-wringing and countless auditions, we found in Adele James an actor who could convey not only Cleopatra’s beauty but also her strength.
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Egyptian lawyer sues Netflix for depicting Cleopatra as Black in new documentary
Netflix for depicting Cleopatra as a Black woman in a new documentary.al-Semary filed a case with the Public Prosecutor to shut down the streaming service in Egypt, following the release of the trailer for Queen Cleopatra – you can watch it below.As reported by Egypt Independent, the lawyer has demanded that serious legal action be taken against those responsible for the making of the documentary.The case claims that the documentary contradicts and distorts Egyptian history in favour of promoting Afrocentrism.al-Semary described the new depiction of the historic figure as a “crime”, and blamed Netflix’s management team for its participation in the project. He also demanded a thorough investigation of the process, as well as an outright shutdown of Netflix in Egypt.The case submitted against Netflix stated: “Most of what Netflix platform displays do not conform to Islamic and societal values and principles, especially Egyptian ones.”It added: “In order to preserve the Egyptian national and cultural identity among Egyptians all over the world there must be pride in the makings of such work.”The complaint has also accused the makers of the documentary and platform management of “forgery”.Former Egyptian Antiquities Minister Zahi Hawass said that documentary was “falsifying facts”, adding that “This is completely fake.
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Gal Gadot gushes over husband Jaron Varsano as they spend Valentine's Day apart: 'My everything'
Gal Gadot and her husband Jaron Varsano may have to spend this Valentine's Day apart, but love is still in the air for the couple.In fact, the actress maintained that spending the holiday away from each other makes it all the more special and easier to appreciate their loving relationship.Still, Jason made sure his wife was feeling all of the love on the romantic February day, and the star gave a glimpse into their relationship, plus his gift to her.WATCH: Gal Gadot stars in Death on the NileMORE: Kelly Ripa wows in skin-tight green wetsuit in honor of Philadelphia Eagles for Super BowlGal took to Instagram to share with fans how her husband of fifteen years was making her feel loved, sharing a photo of the massive bouquet of red roses she received from him.In a photo holding the stunning arrangement, she appears make-up free and truly glowing, smiling ear to ear, overjoyed over her husband's sweet gesture.MORE: Was Rihanna's son at Super Bowl 2023? Her family life revealedShe also included a throwback, black and white photo of the two, which captures them at a restaurant, intently looking at each other with wide grins on their faces. Another shot sees her holding a letter from Jaron close to her heart, revealing her red nails perfect for the occasion.A post shared by Gal Gadot (@gal_gadot)The star's husband definitely knows the way to her heart"This year we're spending Valentine's Day apart which in a funny way makes me appreciate everything we have even more," she wrote in her caption.MORE: Travis and Jason Kelce's sad family history revealed ahead of Super BowlMORE: Goldie Hawn looks tiny alongside supertall grandson for family reunionShe continued: "I love you @jaronvarsano.
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