Following the horrific murders of Wdbj-tv employees Alison Parker and Adam Ward in Virginia, Facebook and Twitter users (political pundits and comics alike) have spoken up about a continued need for greater gun control legislation as well as a more comprehensive dialogue regarding the U.S.'s gun violence crisis. That much seems understandable and thoughtful. But many dissenting voices think the problem concerns not what we should be discussing but what we shouldn't be discussing. Time and again, those opinions wind up at the same word: Kardashian. Here are a few scattered examples: Only time we debate issues anymore is after senseless tragedy because we're too worried what the Kardashian's are up to today #Priorities — Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) August 26, 2015 If people knew as much about the Kardashians as they did politics & human rights issues, we'd be doing awesome. — Judah Friedlander (@JudahWorldChamp) August 20, 2015 Stop putting Kardashians on our newspapers. Don't...
- 8/26/2015
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
Kim Kardashian West recently used social media to speak out about a much-debated topic: gun control.
"Have u heard of the heart breaking story about David Conley who slaughtered his ex girlfriend & her entire family! Her 6 kids,husband & her!" the reality star Tweeted on Wednesday. "He purchased the gun & ammo Online! How is it so easy to purchase guns online!!! Does this not sicken you? No background checks needed!!!!!"
Kardashian West's Tweets are in reference to reports about 48-year-old David Conley, a man who was recently charged with killing eight people on Saturday, including his ex-girlfriend and his own son.
"Have u heard of the heart breaking story about David Conley who slaughtered his ex girlfriend & her entire family! Her 6 kids,husband & her!" the reality star Tweeted on Wednesday. "He purchased the gun & ammo Online! How is it so easy to purchase guns online!!! Does this not sicken you? No background checks needed!!!!!"
Kardashian West's Tweets are in reference to reports about 48-year-old David Conley, a man who was recently charged with killing eight people on Saturday, including his ex-girlfriend and his own son.
- 8/14/2015
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- People.com - TV Watch
Kim Kardashian used her considerable social media presence to raise awareness for the need for stricter gun control laws in the United States on Wednesday. Kim Kardashian On Gun Control Earlier this week, Kardashian was using social media to be a champion for pregnant women learning to be comfortable in their changing bodies, and now […]
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- 8/14/2015
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
Kim Kardashian is using her public platform to speak out about a hotly debated subject. The 34-year-old E! star, who is currently expecting her second child with husband Kanye West, took to Twitter on Wednesday evening to share her thoughts on gun control after hearing the reports about David Conley, a man who, per The Washington Post, allegedly shot and killed his on-and-off girlfriend, her common-law husband and her six children by shooting them one-by-one in the back of the head. "Have u heard of the heart breaking story about David Conley who slaughtered his ex girlfriend & her entire family! Her 6 kids,husband & her!," the soon-to-be mother of two posted. "He purchased the gun...
- 8/13/2015
- E! Online
The Visual Effects Society has announced the nominations for the 13th Annual Ves awards "the prestigious yearly celebration that recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials and video games and the VFX supervisors, VFX producers and hands-on-the-keys artists who bring this work to life."
Ves members selected the nominees and Laika's "The Boxtrolls," Disney's "Big Hero 6," and Fox's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" topped the nominations receiving 5 nods each.
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) is a global professional honorary society and the entertainment industry's only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio executives, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers. Ves. almost 3,000 members in 33 countries worldwide contribute to all areas of entertainment . film, television, commercials, animation, music videos, games and new media. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Ves has member Sections in Australia, Bay Area (CA), London,...
Ves members selected the nominees and Laika's "The Boxtrolls," Disney's "Big Hero 6," and Fox's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" topped the nominations receiving 5 nods each.
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) is a global professional honorary society and the entertainment industry's only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio executives, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers. Ves. almost 3,000 members in 33 countries worldwide contribute to all areas of entertainment . film, television, commercials, animation, music videos, games and new media. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Ves has member Sections in Australia, Bay Area (CA), London,...
- 1/14/2015
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
The Visual Effects Society has announced the nominees for its 13th Annual Ves Awards, which recognize outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials and video games. Among the nominees — Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, Guardians of the Galaxy, Interstellar, Maleficent, The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies and X-Men: Days Of Future Past – for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Feature Motion Picture. The awards will be held February 4 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. See the complete list below.
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Feature Motion Picture
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Joe Letteri
Ryan Stafford
Matt Kutcher
Dan Lemmon
Hannah Blanchini
Guardians of the Galaxy
Stephane Ceretti
Susan Pickett
Jonathan Fawkner
Nicolas Aithadi
Paul Corbould
Interstellar
Paul Franklin
Kevin Elam
Ann Podlozny
Andrew Lockley
Scott Fisher
Maleficent
Carey Villegas...
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Feature Motion Picture
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Joe Letteri
Ryan Stafford
Matt Kutcher
Dan Lemmon
Hannah Blanchini
Guardians of the Galaxy
Stephane Ceretti
Susan Pickett
Jonathan Fawkner
Nicolas Aithadi
Paul Corbould
Interstellar
Paul Franklin
Kevin Elam
Ann Podlozny
Andrew Lockley
Scott Fisher
Maleficent
Carey Villegas...
- 1/13/2015
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline
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