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Sylvester Stallone says he was caught off guard by Donald Trump naming him one of three Hollywood ‘Special Ambassadors’ and bluntly told the president the plan wouldn’t work, citing Hollywood’s feudal, corporate nature; the January 2025 announcement also named Mel Gibson and Jon Voight.
Stallone says he learned about being named a Trump Hollywood ambassador while watching TV and, though he initially doubted the idea, noted Hollywood’s corporate structure would complicate any attempt to dictate finances or direction.
Sylvester Stallone says he never formally joined Trump’s ‘Special Ambassador’ to Hollywood and told the president it wouldn’t work, describing Hollywood as a corporate system; despite the tension, he remains admirably respectful of Trump and even once introduced him as a “mythical character” at Mar-a-Lago.
Sylvester Stallone says he was blindsided by Donald Trump’s announcement that he would serve as a Hollywood “special ambassador,” insisting the role was “impossible and would have been declined if asked from the start.” He argues Hollywood functions like feudal, corporate kingdoms and that the ambassadorship wouldn’t work, even as Trump has floated tax incentives and international collaborations involving Gibson and Voight.
Elizabeth Oyer, a former Justice Department pardon attorney, filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was unlawfully dismissed for refusing to advocate restoring Mel Gibson’s gun rights, arguing the termination violated constitutional rights and civil-service protections; the suit claims she was pressured to add Gibson to a vetted clemency list and was terminated immediately after her refusal, and seeks reinstatement, back pay, and benefits.
Mel Gibson issued an apology after a Fan Expo Canada appearance in which he seemed to mock an ASL interpreter, saying the moment was “thoughtless idiocy” with no malicious intent. The incident drew widespread backlash toward Gibson and the organizers, highlighting his contentious history including antisemitic remarks in 2006, as his media tour for projects like The Resurrection of the Christ continues.
Mel Gibson apologized after a viral clip showed him mimicking a American Sign Language interpreter at Fan Expo Canada in Toronto, saying there was no malicious intent and calling the moment spontaneous thoughtless idiocy; the actor/director’s public image has long been colored by past controversies and political support.
Mel Gibson apologized after a video showed him seemingly jeering an ASL interpreter during a Fan Expo Canada panel in Toronto, saying it was 'spontaneous thoughtless idiocy' with no malicious intent. The moment sparked online backlash and debate about sign language respect; expo reps did not immediately comment. He said he is editing The Resurrection of the Christ in Toronto.
Mel Gibson apologized after a video appeared to show him making furious hand gestures behind an American Sign Language interpreter at Fan Expo Canada; he said there was no malicious intent and described it as 'spontaneous thoughtless idiocy.' The piece notes his long history of controversial remarks.
Mel Gibson apologized after online backlash over a moment at Fan Expo Canada that appeared to mock an American Sign Language interpreter as he walked on stage for a career Q&A; he said there was no malicious intent and called the incident 'thoughtless idiocy,' offering an apology to anyone upset, as reps handle the fallout ahead of Lionsgate’s two-part Resurrection of Christ release.
Mel Gibson issued a public apology after video surfaced showing him mocking a sign-language interpreter during a Fan Expo Canada appearance, saying there was no malicious intent and calling the moment “thoughtless idiocy” under the spotlight. The backlash intensified on social platforms as fans noted autograph sessions at the event and contrasted Gibson’s behavior with others who showed respect to the interpreter. The incident comes as Gibson continues a circuit of expo appearances, promoting projects including his Passion follow-up, The Resurrection of the Christ.
Mel Gibson faced backlash after a video appeared to show him mimicking an American Sign Language interpreter onstage at Fan Expo Canada; he apologized, saying there was no malice and the moment was spontaneous, while critics pointed to his history of controversial remarks.
Randall Wallace says Mel Gibson warned that telling The Resurrection of the Christ could invite spiritual warfare, and the duo pursued a two‑part sequel after Wallace urged Gibson to tell the Resurrection story. The project, described as an orthodox yet unprecedented take, is scheduled as Part One on May 6, 2027 (Ascension Day) and Part Two on May 25, 2028, with Gibson framing the film as a mission rather than a money grab. Production details and Gibson’s belief in the Resurrection’s significance are highlighted, following Gibson’s original Passion-era addition of a brief Resurrection scene.
Randall Wallace says Mel Gibson warned that pursuing The Resurrection of the Christ could invite spiritual warfare, telling him 'Satan's going to come after you.' The two men are co-writing a two-part Resurrection epic, with Part One due May 6, 2027 and Part Two in 2028, with Jaakko Ohtonen starring as Jesus; Gibson says the story is told exactly as envisioned and rooted in grace rather than money or revenge.
Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ is being re-released in September in a 4K remaster by Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment, running Sept. 10–17 to set the stage for The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, due in theaters May 2027. A new theatrical trailer has been created for the 2004 epic, which Lionsgate says will pave the way for the follow-up film, executive produced by Cedar Hill and Mike Ilitch Jr.