Wednesday, 17 August 2016

Trans Woman Receives Settlement in Lawsuit Against Hospital



Faye Seidler, a transgender woman who has brought a lawsuit against her former employer, Sanford Medical Centre in Fargo, ND, has reached a settlement for discrimination in the workplace.

The lawsuit was filed against the hospital after Seidler left her job following what she described as unfair and discriminatory treatment when they denied her access to the women's locker room.

The hospital's attorney stated in court documents that accommodations were being made for Seidler when she chose to end her employment in March last year.  

Seidler's attorney has released a statement saying that a settlement has been made outside of court proceedings 'to the mutual satisfaction' of both parties, though the terms of the settlement have not been made known.


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Tuesday, 16 August 2016

First Full Reveal of Pennywise From 'It'



Warner Bros. have released the first full look at Bill Skarsgard in full make-up and costume as the ultimate evil clown Pennywise in the 2017 adaptation of the Stephen King novel 'It', and it's absolutely terrifying.

I hate clowns, I'm saying that up front, and whilst the other version of Pennywise, brilliantly brought to life by acting legend Tim Curry, is certainly scary I can't help but feel that this newest version is so much creepier.

Janie Bryan, the Emmy-winning costume designer who developed the design for the film spoke to EW about the reveal.  'The costume definitely incorporates all the otherworldly past lives, if you will.  He is definitely a clown of a different time.


'There's almost a doll like quality to the costume.  The pants being short, the high waistline of the jacket, and the fit of the costume is a very important element.  It gives the character a childlike quality.'

Bryant goes on to say that inspiration was drawn from various historic periods, including Medieval, Renaissance, Elizabethan and Victorian.  The colour were also specially chosen to allow Pennywise to blend into his surroundings more, particularly in dark places.

'The pompoms are orange, and then with the trim around the cuffs and ankles, it's basically a ball fringe that's a combination of orange, red and cinnamon.  It's almost like Pennywise fades into his environment.  But there are accents to pull out the definition of the grey silk.  It makes him almost like a shadow.'

'It' is scheduled for release September 8th 2017.


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Monday, 15 August 2016

Gay MP Questioned About Sharing A Bed With Partner In New York Hotel



A Scottish MP was left stunned when staff at a hotel in New York city chose to question him as to why he would want to share a bed with his partner when booking into a hotel.

Stewart McDonald was visiting the city on holiday with his partner when their flight home was delayed by a day, forcing the couple to find accommodation for the night.  When they attempted to check into the Hotel Pennsylvania they found themselves being questioned as to their sleeping arrangements.

The couple attempted to book themselves a double room with one bed but were questioned by staff as to whether the booking was correct, asking 'Really?  Both of you in the same bed?'

'I told him Gordon was my partner and he [the receptionist] then just stood and stared at us for a few seconds, before proceeding to check us in.'  Mr McDonald explained.  'He was clearly baffled and uncomfortable with the idea of two men, who are in a relationship, sharing a bed.

'Same sex couples just shouldn't have to go through this sort of stuff in 2016.'

As of yet Hotel Pennsylvania have yet to make a statement on the incident.


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Saturday, 13 August 2016

Goths to Receive Protection Under Hate Crime Changes



People who dress and identify as goths are to be protected under new Hate Crime legislation according to reports from Derbyshire police.

The police force has been working closely with The Sophie Lancaster Foundation to tackle issues of hate crime towards members of the goth community.  The Sophie Lancaster Foundation was established following Sophie's death in August 2016.

Sophie and her boyfriend were attacked because of the way that they were dressed, with Sophie's injuries resulting in her death in hospital following the incident.

'Crimes based on hatred must never be tolerated and Derbyshire Constabulary, together with partner agencies and communities, will do all we can to tackle all forms of hate crime.'  Said Assistant Chief Constable Bill McWillaim.

'The tragic death of Sophie Lancaster is a moving reminder to us all how important our combined efforts are.  As a force we are ensuring that we fully understand hate crime and we will be recording alternative subculture should this be an aggravating feature in any incident.'

Sylvia Lancaster OBE, mother of Sophie, said; 'After my unique daughter Sophie was brutally murdered because she chose to express her individuality I vowed to create a lasting legacy for her.  Through Derbyshire Homes we delivered training across Derby city in June and on our last day we were delighted to hear the police and crime commissioner pledge along with the chief constable that they would make lives safer for the alternative community living in and visiting Derbyshire.

'The additional support that will be offered to victims of hate crimes and incidents is significant.  The announcement of this important change near to the weekend of Bloodstock Festival is very proud moment for us and the organisers, artists and especially the festival attendees, the metallers, who support us so loyally finally getting the promise we made to them, to make their community safer.'

Bloodstock Festival is being held in Catton Park, Derbyshire this weekend, where they have a stage dedicated to Sophie Lancaster to show their support.


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BBC Apologises For Homophobic Commentator During Olympic Coverage



BBC commentator Paul Hand has come under criticism following his 'ill judged' comments during coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Paul Hand was commentating on a tennis match between Johanna Konta and Svetlana Kuznetsova when the comment was made.  During a break in play the camera moved around the grounds, engaging in 'kiss cam' activity with members of the audience.

Hand joined in with the activity, encouraging members of the audience to kiss, telling one couple 'come on, let's have a kiss'.  He then went on to make a 'joke' by saying, 'let's hope they don't go on to two blokes sat next to each other'.

Whilst this kind of comment may go over the heads of a lot of people many who recognised it as the everyday homophobia that it is took to social media to condemn both Hand and the BBC.

The BBC have since released a statement of apology, 'The comment was ill judged and we apologise to any of our viewers who were offended'.  Paul Hand himself has yet to release a statement on the incident.


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Man Arrested For Homophobic Sexual Assault in Croydon



A man has been arrested in Croydon town centre following a sexual assault on a lesbian woman during an incident of homophobic violence.

The 25 year old man, who has yet to be identified, is accused of grabbing a woman by her breasts when she was visiting the town centre with her wife and another same sex couple during the early hours of the morning on Sunday 7th August.

The man has been arrested on suspicion of common assault, using homophobic language and sexual touching.  A second man was also charged, having been alleged to have punched two of the women.

Both men have been granted bail awaiting their appearance st Croydon Magistrate's Court later this year.


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Friday, 12 August 2016

Star Wars: Rogue One Story Trailer Reveals First Look at Vader



The latest trailer for the upcoming Star Wars spin-off film 'Rogue One' has arrived and is full of story points, character insight and the first look at the return of franchise icon Darth Vader.


'Rogue One' is set just before the events of 'A New Hope' and follows the character of Jyn Erso as she leads a band of rebel soldiers on a mission to steal the plans to the Empire's latest superweapon, the Death Star.

'Star Wars Rogue One' is set for release in December.


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Thursday, 11 August 2016

Lance Henricksen Cast as Obsidian on Legends of Tomorrow



Veteran sci-fi icon Lance Henricksen will be joining the cast of 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' as Obsidian, a member of the World War 2 superhero team The Justice Society of America.

There's no information on whether Henricksen will be playing Obsidian in modern day, as the character is traditionally one of the younger members of the group, or if the producers have chosen to flip expectations and have Obsidian become one of the older heroes of the group.

In the comics Obsidian is Todd Rice, the son of original Green Lantern Alan Scott and villain Rose Canton, Thorn.  Obsidian has the ability to merge with and manipulate shadow energies, but despite trying to be a hero has inherited his mother's mental health problems and often falls victim to his darker impulses, verging on becoming a villain himself.

Henricksen is a long time science fiction actor and voice actor, having appeared in Aliens, Terminator, Mass Effect, Millennium, Transformers, The X-Files, The Legend of Korra and Call of Duty to name just a few of his roles.

Season two of Legends of Tomorrow is set to air this October and will feature the return of Rip Hunter, Heatwave, Firestorm, White Canary and The Atom as they work with the Justice Society of America to take on the Legion of Doom.



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Wednesday, 10 August 2016

Legends of Tomorrow Introduces Star Girl and Reveals Look at JSA Headquarters



The hit CW show 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' has revealed their latest superhero addition as the casting of Sarah Grey is announced for the role of Stargirl.

Stargirl is the latest member of the Justice Society of America to be added to the series, featuring alongside Hourman (played by Patrick J. Adams), Commander Steel (played by Matthew MacCaull) and a new version of Vixen (played by Amaya Jiwe).  The characters of Dr. Mid-Nite and Obsidian have also been announced, though no casting has been revealed for these roles as of yet.

A sneak peek at the team's HQ has also been revealed in a tweet from series Executive Producer Marc Guggenheim, revealing the iconic meeting table.


Another classic component of the Justice Society lore will be added to the series in the form of the Legion of Doom, which will feature villains from across the CW's shows, including Malcolm Merlyn, Reverse Flash, Damian Darhk and Captain Cold.


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New Luke Cage Trailer Gives Fans Amazing Easter Egg



The latest trailer for the upcoming Marvel Netflix series 'Luke Cage', the latest installment in the Marvel Defenders line of shows following Daredevil and Jessica Jones, shows off some amazing action pieces, a big look at the series antagonist, and an amazing nod to the main character's comic book past.


Luke Cage stars Mike Colter in the title role as a man given enhanced strength and invulnerability in an experiment who takes to the streets of Harlem to help the downtrodden and become a hero.


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