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Seth Rogen Says Emma Watson Did Not Storm Off the Set of “This Is the End”

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  • In a recent profile British GQ published on actor Seth Rogen, the writer mentioned a rumor that actress Emma Watson had “stormed off” the set of the 2013 comedy film Rogen co-directed, “This is the End.”
  • While Rogen did not specifically say what happened, he did say he had “no hard feelings” towards Watson, prompting several outlets to report that he had confirmed her alleged walk-off and “blow-up.”
  • Rogen released a statement Monday claiming the GQ piece “misrepresents what actually happened,” adding, “Emma Watson did not ‘storm off the set’ and it’s sh**ty that the perception is that she did.”
  • He explained that the scene Watson was in had changed drastically due to improvisation and was no longer what she had agreed to, so they both decided it was best she not be in it, though he noted that he loved working with her and would like to do it again someday.

Reports Claim Emma Watson Stormed off Set of “This is the End”

Seth Rogen issued a statement on Monday clarifying that fellow actor Emma Watson did not “storm off” the set of “This Is The End” after numerous outlets reported that he had confirmed the rumor.

“This is the End” was co-directed by Rogen and stars a slew of celebrities playing heightened, satirical versions of themselves as the world comes to an end. Rumors about the Harry Potter star allegedly walking off the film’s set stem from an extra in the film and started swirling before its 2013 release. In a recent profile British GQ did on Rogen, writer Stuart McGurk mentioned the story. 

“As we’re on the subject of ‘This Is The End,’ I mention a story I’d heard a rumour…that Emma Watson, who appears, like most people in the film, as a version of herself, stormed off the set after refusing to shoot one of the movie’s more out-there scenes,” he wrote. “One that sees Danny McBride as a cannibal and Channing Tatum as his leather-thonged gimp on a leash.”

Rogen did not say exactly what happened or share his version of events, but he was quoted sharing how he felt about the situation in hindsight. The actor said had “no hard feelings” towards Watson and “couldn’t be happier with how the film turned out in the end.”

“I mean, I don’t look back on that and think, ‘How dare she do that?’ You know?” he said. “I think sometimes when you read something, when it comes to life it doesn’t seem to be what you thought it was. But it was not some terrible ending to our relationship. She came back the next day to say goodbye. She helped promote the film.”

“She was probably right,” he added. “It was probably funnier the way we ended up doing it.”

After this was published, numerous outlets posted headlines saying Rogen “confirmed” that Watson “stormed off” while shooting the movie. Some even said that she “refused” to film and had an on-set “blow-up.”

Rogen Clarifies Reports

On Monday night, Rogen corrected these reports and said his GQ interview “misrepresents what actually happened.”

“Emma Watson did not ‘storm off the set’ and it’s sh**ty that the perception is that she did,” he wrote. 

According to Rogen, the scene in question ended up changing drastically from its original script as actors continued to improvise. It eventually strayed far enough from what was on paper that it was no longer a scene Watson agreed to do. 

“The narrative that she was in some way uncool or unprofessional is complete bullsh*t,” Rogen added. “I for sure should have communicated better and because I didn’t, she was put in an uncomfortable position. She and I spoke that night; it was overall a sh**ty situation and it must have been hard for her to say something and I’m very happy and impressed that she did. We agreed on her not being in the scene together.”

He also said he was thrilled to work with her and would love to do it again. Rogen said he was “sorry and disappointed it happened” and wishes he “had done more to prevent” the situation.

See what others are saying: (The Hollywood Reporter) (Huff Post) (AV Club)

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Max to Agrees to “Properly” Credit Writers and Directors After Facing Backlash For Lumping Them in As “Creators”

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The company said the credits were laid out incorrectly due to “an oversight in the technical transition from HBO Max to Max.”


After film and television writers slammed Max for crediting all writers, producers, and directors as general “creators” on its platform, the company said it will be adjusting its credits display.

“We agree that the talent behind the content on Max deserve their work to be properly recognized,” the streaming service said in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. 

Max — the new rebrand of HBO Max that incorporates Discovery content — launched on Tuesday to much criticism. Amid glitches and app-switching confusion, the biggest backlash it faced was over the choice to lump creative roles into one credit section called “creators.” As one viral tweet noted, if a user were to select the film “Raging Bull,” the service’s display would not specifically credit Martin Scorsese as the director, rather, his name would be included at random with half a dozen other people, including writers and producers. 

The decision was condemned by many in the industry who argued it minimizes writers and directors by not properly giving them credit where it is due. Especially amid the ongoing writers’ strike, and with directors and actors starting negotiations with studios, some took it as a slap in the face. 

“The studios don’t want anyone to know our names,” writer Christina Strain tweeted. “It’s easier to pay us nothing if we’re faceless.”

“Another move from studios to diminish the role of writers, directors, actors and other craftspeople. Miss me wit this nonsense,” Jorge Rivera, the Vice-Chair of the Writers Guild’s Latinx Writers Committee, added. 

In a statement, Directors Guild President Lesli Linka Glatter said that Warner Bros. Discovery’s choice to “collapse” these roles into one credit “while we are in negotiations with them is a grave insult to our members and our union.”

“The DGA will not stand for it,” Glatter continued.

WGA West President Meredith Stiehm claimed the move was “a credits violation,” as well as an insult “to the artists that make the films and TV shows that make their corporation billions.”

On Wednesday, Max said it would rework its crediting. 

“We will correct the credits, which were altered due to an oversight in the technical transition from HBO Max to Max and we apologize for this mistake,” the platform said.

See what others are saying: (Gizmodo) (The Hollywood Reporter) (The Los Angeles Times)

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A Quarter of Young British Men Support Andrew Tate’s Thoughts on Women

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U.K. residents at large, however, do not view him favorably.


Even under house arrest in Romania, misogynist influencer Andrew Tate still holds substantial sway over young men. 

According to data from YouGov that was obtained by The Independent, 26% of U.K. men between 18 and 29 years old who know of Tate agree with his views on women. That figure was largely the same for men between 30 and 39, as 28% agreed with Tate’s opinions on the subject. 

Men in their 30s were slightly more likely to agree with Tate on his thoughts about masculinity. Three out of ten supported those views, compared to just a quarter of men 18 to 29.

Those statistics only include the thoughts of men who have heard of Tate, but per YouGov, most have. In the 18 to 29 group, 93% were familiar with him, and 86% of men in their 30s knew of him. 

The U.K. at large was less aware of Tate, with just 63% of British adults having heard of him. Of that group, only 6% held a positive view of him. 

Tate has faced substantial backlash for his sexist rhetoric over the years. In the past, he said that men should have “authority” over their wives or girlfriends, and that women should “bear some responsibility” for being raped. He was previously banned from Twitter over his extremist views on women but has since been allowed back on the platform. 

He is currently being investigated in Romania for organized crime and human trafficking. He was arrested and held in custody in December but was released to house arrest earlier this year. No formal charges have been filed against him yet and he has maintained his innocence. 

Tate currently boasts a Twitter following of 6.7 million. It has grown significantly since he was enveloped in legal controversy, and many of his supporters have demanded his release. 

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Involved in “Near Catastrophic” Paparazzi Chase

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“While being a public figure comes with a level of interest from the public, it should never come at the cost of anyone’s safety,” a spokesperson for the couple said.


“Aggressive” Paparazzi Chase Couple in New York

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were involved in a “near catastrophic” paparazzi car chase Tuesday night in New York City, according to a spokesperson for the couple.

In a statement, the spokesperson described the photographers as “highly aggressive.”

“While being a public figure comes with a level of interest from the public, it should never come at the cost of anyone’s safety,” the statement added.

“This relentless pursuit, lasting over two hours, resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers,” it continued. 

Details of the incident are still emerging, but BBC News reported that there are claims the chase involved roughly six cars driving recklessly by running red lights, driving on the sidewalk, carrying out blocking moves, going backward on a one-way road, and taking pictures while driving. 

The chase happened after Harry and Meghan were leaving the Women of Vision Awards with Meghan’s mother, Doria. They did not want photographers to learn where they were staying and attempted to avoid them in what turned into a 75-minute chase on a main road in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. They eventually ducked into a New York Police Department Precinct to hide out before getting into a different vehicle.

The NYPD released a statement confirming that they assisted in protecting the couple as “numerous photographers” hindered their transport. Officials said they made it to their destination and there were no collisions, injuries, or arrests. 

The couple’s spokesperson is asking the public to not share or post footage of the incident. 

“Dissemination of these images, given the ways in which they were obtained, encourages a highly intrusive practice that is dangerous to all in involved,” the spokesperson said. 

Memories of Princess Diana

The chase evokes the brutal press hounding Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, was subjected to throughout her life. The paparazzi’s obsession with her ultimately resulted in her death in 1997, when she was killed in a car crash after being chased by photographers in Paris. 

Since marrying Meghan and later bowing out of the Royal Family, Harry has made it explicitly clear that he fears those events could happen again. Meghan has been the subject of endless tabloid scrutiny, enduring racism and harassment from the press. Part of the reason they left the Royal Family was to keep their family protected from such attacks.

Mayor Eric Adams brought up Diana’s tragic passing while speaking about Tuesday night’s chase. 

“I don’t think there’s many of us who don’t recall how [Harry’s] mom died,” Adams said while speaking to reporters. “And it would be horrific to lose an innocent bystander during a chase like this and something to have happened to them as well…I think that was a bit reckless and irresponsible.” 

Adams also questioned whether or not he believes a chase could go on for two hours in a city as congested as New York, but noted that even a 10-minute chase would be dangerous. He said he will be briefed on the exact timeline and details later. 

See what others are saying: (BBC News) (Associated Press) (Yahoo News)

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