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Alycia Debnam-Carey has always had a profound love of the arts. Though she’d been sharpening her acting skills since the age of 8 and landed roles in short films in Australia as a teen, Debnam-Carey found herself drawn to the “consistency and security” of music, so much so that the classical percussionist and jazz drummer nearly auditioned for the Sydney Conservatorium of Music ahead of her high school graduation.

“I was in my tutoring, getting ready for all the pieces that we were going to play and sitting there suddenly having the audition scheduled and going, ‘Actually, I don’t think I want to do this,’ ” recalls Debnam-Carey, 31. “I remember being like, ‘I’ve actually booked a flight to Hollywood’ — which was so chaotic — but I just inherently knew that acting was always something that I wanted to be doing.”

Debnam-Carey’s latest role in Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar...

The Walking Dead franchise is one of the most recognizable across the whole world. For 15 years, the world of the Twd Universe has entertained audiences, who have watched Rick Grimes and his group of survivors look to outlast the dangers of a world that has forgotten about humanity. And as the walkers continue to rise even in 2025 through the original show's various spinoffs, it's clear that the appeal of the franchise is alive and well.

Over the years - and across its many spinoffs - The Walking Dead Universe has produced many stars. From Lauren Cohan to Oscar-nominee Colman Domingo in spinoff Fear The Walking Dead, this franchise has gifted us with many, many talented performers over the years. And now one of them - the co-lead of Twd's original spinoff - is set to make an impression on the big screen, joining one of the biggest movie franchises in Hollywood today.

There’s a lot happening in the first 11 minutes of Virgin River Season 5, but that just means we’re getting answers to some of .

If you watch the sneak peek above, you’ll experience the following revelations: Vince is alive! Paige and Preacher aren’t under arrest! Jack is definitely not mad at Charmaine for lying that he was the father of her twins! Brie’s pressing charges against her abusive former co-worker! And Denny might not have messed everything up with Lizzie after all!

But be careful what you wish for: “We answer the questions and then we add a bunch more,” writer and producer Erin Cardillo told Tudum in 2022. As fellow writer and producer Richard Keith joked then, “That’s the golden rule of TV!”

Season 5 begins immediately after the last scene of the Season 4 finale, which featured chef Preacher (Colin Lawrence) and his former love, Paige (Lexa...

Shipping wars have become a significant part of modern fandom culture, sparking passionate debates and discussions across the internet.

Fans often find themselves deeply invested in certain relationships, championing their favorite pairings while discussing who should end up together.

These conversations, sometimes intense, have influenced how we view and talk about TV relationships.

Lexa and Bellamy (Cate Cameron/The CW)

Whether it’s through fan theories, hashtags, or heated discussions, the energy behind these fandoms keeps us connected and engaged.

While the debates can get fiery, they also add a layer of excitement and investment to the shows we watch. Ultimately, these fan-driven dynamics have become an integral part of what makes TV fandoms so lively and unpredictable.

These fan rivalries have sparked some of the most memorable and intense conversations in TV history.

Now, let’s dive into The Shipping Wars That Broke the Internet: 13 Times Fans Fought Over Fictional Love,...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe came back in a big way in 2024, and after complaints that superhero fatigue was tanking the world’s highest-grossing franchise, it seems all we needed was a bit of camp to bring things back around. Despite the lauded legacy of Jac Schaeffer’s WandaVision, the idea of focusing an entire spinoff on Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness seemed like a gamble. Boasting a diverse cast of LGBTQ+ actors and promises from Aubrey Plaza (Aubrey Plaza) that it would be a "gay explosion" meant that fans had to deal with the usual cries that the MCU has gone ‘woke.’

Thankfully, while The Marvels felt the wrath of those unable to handle a movie led by women, Agatha All Along has defied expectations. From debuting one of the most important gay characters from Marvel Comics to giving us the MCU’s first lesbian kiss, Agatha All Along did...

Though she has credits dating as far back as 2003, Alycia Debnam-Carey is only just beginning to have her voice heard on-set as a creative force. Her influence was already felt on The 100, where she enjoyed a recurring role as Lexa and was able to help decide her character's appearance based on the lore of the show. However, nothing compares thus far to her long-running stint on Fear the Walking Dead, which earned her the chance to jump behind the camera and direct an episode in 2022 after being a main cast member throughout most of the first seven seasons. With her new horror sensation It's What's Inside hitting Netflix recently, Debnam-Carey appeared on the latest episode of Collider Ladies Night with Perri Nemiroff for a wide-ranging conversation in which the actress recalled how helming Season 7's "Ofelia" helped her establish her creativity in a new way.

Fans were quick to notice the sped-up version of the hit song "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter during the caffeinated emote in Fortnite, causing a massive uproar within the community. After a rough launch for Fortnitemares, players are feeling frustrated and confused by the developers' choices and moves as they continue to unveil new events, skins, and emotes to mixed results.

This has quickly become a point of frustration for players, who now say the developers missed out on perfection by speeding through the latest jam. User Emdoodev captured a video of the caffeinated emote paired with the sped-up song, simply titling the post, "Why would they do this? Why Would They Do This!?!?!"

Why would they do this? Why Would They Do This!?!?!by u/Emdoodev in FortNiteBR

The choice to speed up the jam has left fans so perplexed that it has created ample discussion on how Fortnite developers...

The Walking Dead is known for savagely killing off its main characters. But its also known for teasing the death of characters in such a way that makes fans believe they certainly should have died, only to find out later that they didnt. In many of these cases, the character never ended up dying throughout the entire shows run. A few, however, eventually met their ends.

Often, fans were sure a character was done for only for them to be miraculously saved. The most notable was in Rick Grimes final episode when he was saved in the nick of time by Jadis. But there are other moments that gave fans the same fright.

Glenn Rhees Death Tease Angered Fans

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Real Death Episode

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At the Garbage Dump With Nicholas

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Season 7, Episode 1, The Day Will Come When You Wont Be...

Netflix’s “It’s What’s Inside” is the body-swapping thriller that sparked a bidding war at Sundance, and it’s finally streaming for all to see. And you’re probably going to want to see it a couple of times, because the ensemble cast is constantly rotating through characters, leaving the audience to keep up with who’s who — and in who’s body — at what point in the film.

We’re going to keep the basic cast and character details here spoiler-free, though we will add some hints to help you keep track, in case you’re wondering where you’ve seen that actor before without getting the whole movie ruined for you. But not to worry, if you’re looking for a breakdown of who’s in who’s body, we’ll include that in a spoiler section below, too.

Here’s your guide to the “It’s What’s Inside...

Spooky season is upon us and Fortnite players just got a sneak peek at this year's Halloween collaboration. Every year, the multiplayer battle royale releases a Halloween-themed collaboration featuring spooky outfits and characters in its Fortnitemare event. The Halloween collab embraces nostalgia this year, resurrecting characters from classic horror titles.

An image of the upcoming collab, teased by Shiina on X, shows that Leatherface and Billy the Puppet from Saw will be coming to Fortnite this season. The image also shows a pumpkin-themed reskin of the Ultima Knight holding what looks like the Wood Stake Shotgun from last year's Fortnitemares.

Fortnitemares 2024 Collaborations:- Leatherface- Billy The Puppet (Saw)- New Marshmello Skins pic.twitter.com/bxjW2psKzw Shiina (@ShiinaBR) October 1, 2024

More characters show up in the background wearing spooky costumes, including Lexa in a witch's outfit riding a broomstick. Other skins and outfits can also be seen peeking through, including...

Fear the Walking Dead is a standalone spin-off that serves as a better starting point for new viewers of The Walking Dead franchise. With a rotating cast of characters, Fear the Walking Dead offers a true ensemble effort that is well worth watching for fans. The show's resurgence in popularity on Netflix has brought attention to its debut in a Walker-infested Los Angeles setting.

A spin-off of AMC's ultra-popular The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead boasts a completely new cast of characters and a few notable crossovers and cameos. Created by Robert Kirkman and Dave Erickson, the post-apocalyptic horror series was the franchise's first-ever spin-off. Instead of being set near to its parent show's Atlanta setting, the series began in a Walker-infested Los Angeles, California. The first few seasons follow a dysfunctional, blended family, led by Kim Dickens' Madison Clark, but, as time goes on, more characters join the show's ever-expanding roster.

The main message of The 100's final season highlighted the need for peace to end humanity's conflicts. The showrunner ended The 100 in its seventh season to avoid overstaying its welcome and to provide a satisfying conclusion. Despite a dedicated following, The 100's declining viewership and CW's focus on other genres led to its cancelation.

CW's The 100 became one of the network's most talked about shows when it first aired in 2014. The sci-fi drama series is set in a post-apocalyptic world. A Counsel of what's left of the human race sends a group of delinquents to Earth to test its habitability after a nuclear explosion destroyed it. While the series focuses on teens, it covers mature themes like equality, morality, sacrifice, and sexuality.

With the main message echoing strongly in its final season, The 100 made it clear that peace will be unattainable until humanity stops fighting.

TV shows depict shocking character deaths to evoke emotions & unpredictability, showing unfair fates. Characters like Bob Newby, Lexa, & Tara suffer untimely & undeserved ends, impacting narratives. Relatable characters' tragic fates challenge viewer emotions & prompt discourse on storytelling.

While some TV characters receive their just rewards, whether positive or negative, others endure unfortunate events they truly don't deserve. The world of television is filled with complex characters whose fates are often determined by the whims of the writers and the demands of the plot. From shocking character deaths proving no one is safe to heart-wrenching tragedies, these characters' untimely ends have left a lasting impact on the shows they inhabited.

In some cases, their fates served as turning points for larger narrative arcs, while in others, they simply felt like a cruel twist of fate. These characters serve as reminders that fictional universes can be just as unpredictable and unforgiving as the real world.

This article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live episode 1 and The Last of Us episode 3.

There’s no dating in the apocalypse … at least not for the first few years. It’s all raw survival, never-ending panic, and flashes of joy and ingenuity that keep humanity going just enough to persevere. At least that’s what all the end-of-the-world tales tell us.

In recent years, stories like Station Eleven and The Last of Us have depicted various permutations of disrepair that society might fall into after a deadly global pandemic. When a large portion of the population is just gone and every day is a fight to stay alive, standards and realities change. Instead of meeting by the bar, two lovers might meet staging a coup against a rogue government agency, falling into a booby trap, or perhaps even during a delivery of infant formula to a prison gate.

Actress Alycia Debnam-Carey (“Fear The Walking Dead”) poses for the February 2024 issue of “Vogue”(Italia) magazine, photographed by Michel Comte:

Debnam-Carey made her film debut in the Australian short “Martha's New Coat” (2003) and her feature debut in the American disaster film “Into the Storm” (2014).

From 2014 to 2016, she portrayed ‘Lexa’ on the dystopian science fiction series “The 100”.

She co-starred as ‘Alicia Clark’ in the horror drama series “Fear the Walking Dead” (2015–2023), and made her directorial debut with the seventh season episode "Ofelia".

In 2023, Debnam-Carey co-starred as ‘Alice Hart’ in the Australian drama Amazon miniseries “The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart”.

Debnam-Carey starred as ‘Emily’ in the eight-part Hulu series “Saint X”, a psychological drama told through multiple timelines.

In 2024, Debnam-Carey appeared in the independent sci-thriller “It's What's Inside”, written and directed by Greg Jardin.

She will soon co-star in the limited drama series “Apple Cider Vinegar, created by Samantha Strauss for Netflix…...

Getting together too soon can lead to a lack of development and storylines for TV couples, as seen with Andy and April from Parks and Recreation and Nick and Jess from New Girl. Rushed relationships can result in awkward tension and instability, like Clarke and Lexa from The 100 and Chuck and Blair from Gossip Girl. The Big Bang Theory's Leonard and Penny could have had a more satisfying payoff if their relationship had been delayed to allow for personal growth and self-discovery.

When it comes to romance in TV shows, characters need to work up to a relationship, and if it happens too soon, it could cause problems down the line. A long-running series nearly always includes characters that fans of the show will ship, who have natural chemistry and audiences expect them to end up together. However, the creatives navigating these relationships have a difficult task with...

When The 100 debuted on The CW in 2014, it was a nice change of pace for the network.

The post-apocalyptic drama followed a group of survivors from The Ark who return to Earth nearly 100 years after a nuclear apocalypse.

With all seven seasons of the series being available to binge on Netflix, it's easier to watch the show than ever.

The 100 had an expansive cast because we met many different factions throughout.

Let's take a look at what the cast has been up to since the series wrapped.

Eliza Taylor - Clark Griffin

Clark changed dramatically throughout the seven seasons as the heroine at the story's heart.

She made decisions that divided the fan base and allowed viewers to witness all the ugly things that come with leading a group of people.

Taylor's breakthrough role was on the Australian soap opera Neighbours.

Ahead of her seven-season turn on The 100,...

Showrunners have had to publicly apologize for mistakes made on popular TV shows, whether they are professional errors or personal choices. Apologies from showrunners have varied in their effectiveness, and controversies have often lingered over their series even after apologizing. Mistakes can stem from harmful tropes, misgendering characters, offensive jokes, handling of relationships, to technical difficulties, and casting decisions. Apologies have been issued for all these reasons.

People in every industry inevitably make mistakes, and that's true of showrunners producing popular TV shows — some of whom have even had to apologize to their audiences over the years. Nobody is immune to the occasional faux pas, whether it's a minor hiccup or a catastrophic error. Those in charge of high-profile series risk disappointing fans when they make a mistake. Some have even offended their viewers with such miscalculations, often hurting their shows in the process.

Showrunners who have made larger errors...

Fortnite Crew members will receive their new monthly rewards on August 31st with the arrival of the September 2023 Fortnite Crew Pack. Fortnite’s premium subscription service has a lot to offer the most avid fans of Epic’s battle royale, with a bundle of exclusive cosmetics and additional perks arriving every month. However, it’s up to players to decide whether it’s worth subscribing this September.

A Fortnite Crew subscription costs $11.99 a month, with subscribers receiving rewards designed to enhance their battle royale experience. These rewards don’t affect gameplay, and members don’t get any advantages when it comes to building, shooting, or unlocking and using Fortnite’s Augments. Instead, they receive cosmetics and perks, including premium Battle Pass access, extra V-Bucks, and more.

All Fortnite Crew Cosmetics For September 2023

According to the official Fortnite Twitter account, the latest Pack will feature the Astrea Character Outfit. In the short teaser,...

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart cast consists of a strong mix of aboriginal Australian actors as well as some big names from other parts of the world. The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart tells the story of a young girl raised in a home with an abusive father until a house fire kills him and her mother. Alice then moves in with her grandmother June and her partner in life Twig, two women who run a flower farm with a team of other women. However, June hides dark secrets from the family's past and those threaten to tear her relationship with Alice apart. Once she grows up, she leaves and ends up entering into another abusive relationship where she has to make a stand.

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is based on the novel by Holly Ringland, with Sarah Lambert (Lamb of God) as the showrunner, and Glendyn Ivin directing every episode.

“The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart” is a seven episodes miniseries produced by Amazon Studios. The series features Sigourney Weaver and Alycia Debnam-Carey in leading roles. It is an adaptation of the novel written by Australian author Holly Ringland and has been skillfully adapted for the screen by series showrunner Sarah Lambert. All seven episodes are directed by Glendyn Ivin.

About the series

The new series starring Sigourney Weaver is now among us, and it is everything that fans of the New York actress expect: a poignant and dramatic story where the actress shines on her own in a brilliantly executed production in terms of acting, set design, and script.

Warning: it is a beautifully filmed drama, but it is also a drama about child abuse and open wounds. About the series

From its opening moments, it is clear that the series is of excellent quality, with meticulous cinematography and outstanding production work.

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Alycia Jasmin Debnam-Carey, an Australian actress, gained recognition for her roles as Lexa in the dystopian science fiction series The 100 (2014–2016; 2020) and Alicia Clark in the horror drama series Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2022). She started her career in 2003 with a short drama film called Martha’s New Coat, directed by Rachel Ward. Her first feature film appearance was in the American disaster film Into the Storm (2014). In 2022, she made her directorial debut with the episode “Ofelia” in the seventh season of Fear the Walking Dead.

Career:

From 2003 to 2013, Debnam-Carey began her career by appearing in various short films and television series in Australia. She made her film debut in Martha’s New Coat and later appeared in the drama series McLeod’s Daughters and voiced a character in the animated short film The Safe House. She also played supporting roles in several short films. In 2010, she was cast...

Fortnite’s August 2023 Crew Pack arrives on July 31st, featuring two Character outfits instead of one for the first time. Fortnite Crew members can claim the Princess Lexa and Prince Orin Outfits, as well as a few other useful perks designed to benefit the most dedicated fans of Epic’s massive battle royale.

Available for $11.99 a month, a Fortnite Crew subscription rewards players with a bundle of exclusive cosmetics and a set of useful perks. Perks include premium battle pass access, extra V-Bucks, Rocket Pass Premium for Rocket League, and the Crew Legacy set. These items don’t give players an edge when it comes to landing on the Fortnite island, so players aren’t disadvantaged when it comes to getting a Victory Royale.

All Fortnite Crew Cosmetics For August 2023

According to the Fortnite Twitter account, the August 2023 Fortnite Crew Pack is being headlined by Princess Lexa and Prince Orin,...

From South Park’s Chef to Two and a Half Men’s Charlie Harper, some iconic TV characters have been written out of their show in really silly ways. Whether a cast member has chosen to depart from the series or they’ve been fired by the network, TV writers are often required to write certain actors' characters out of their shows. This might mean an off-screen death, a move to a new city, or something else entirely. Since these character exits are often due to contractual complications and not a creative decision, it can be tricky to figure out an organic way to work it into the story.

The Simpsons famously satirized TV character departures when Poochie was written out of The Itchy & Scratchy Show with the explanation that “Poochie died on the way back to his home planet.” That’s an exaggeration of the lazy ways writers remove...

Netflix dropped a teaser for the upcoming limited series “Florida Man,” which premieres April 13.

With creator, showrunner and executive producer Donald Todd (“This is Us”), the show depicts an ex-cop (Edgar Ramírez) who has to come home to Florida and find a runaway girlfriend. The quick gig turns into a long journey that uncovers family secrets.

In addition to Ramírez, the show stars Anthony Lapaglia, Abbey Lee, Otmara Marrero, Lex Scott Davis, Emory Cohen, Clark Gregg, Isaiah Johnson, Paul Schneider and Lauren Buglioli. Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan executive produced the series for Aggregate.

Check out the trailer for the seven-episode series below.

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E! announced three original romantic comedy films, “Arranged Love,” “Ms. Match” and “Platonic,” will premiere on the cable channel this summer.

“Arranged Love” will follow Meera after she leaves both India and her inheritance behind until she suddenly finds herself...

E! on Friday confirmed its plans to release the rom-coms Arranged Love, Ms. Match and Platonic this summer. Specific dates weren’t disclosed, though you can now view a teaser for all three films above.

Arranged Love centers on Meera, who after fleeing an arranged marriage as a young woman, leaving India and her inheritance behind, has made a name for herself in the tech world and now runs her own startup. When a costly problem threatens her company, however, marriage is exactly what she needs to solve it. In order to collect her inheritance in India, Meera comes up with a plan to inform her family she is, in fact, married – to the handsome Rama she met only moments ago – and returns home with him to sign the paperwork. As they keep up the ruse, Meera and Rama find themselves developing genuine chemistry, but this new arrangement brings yet another surprise.

Although it treads well-worn territory, "The 100" is a unique show. The series aired on The CW from 2014 to 2020, receiving critical acclaim -- especially in its early seasons. While it ran on a network known for airing soapy teen dramas, "The 100" is tonally and thematically distinct from its contemporaries. There isn't much typical high school drama, and when there are teenage relationship troubles, it's more "my new love interest is forcing me to execute my ex" than "the popular girl stole my boyfriend."

"The 100" isn't afraid to go there, and go there it does throughout seven seasons. While Clarke Griffin (Eliza Taylor) starts the series as a rebellious teenager, she becomes the de-facto leader of her people. Before leaving her teenhood, she made harrowing decisions. During its first few seasons, "The 100" was extremely popular with the lesbian and queer community, who obsessed over the relationship between Clarke...

The article contains discussions about death and the process of grieving.

Many people expected King Viserys' death to come soon in House Of The Dragon as the catalyst for the Dance of the Dragons, and it finally happened in "The Lord of the Tides." But no one envisioned his death to be this heartbreaking, as the king not only wanted his family to unify in a final dinner, but his final words were about his first love Aemma.

A character's demise on the small screen causes a sting in many people's hearts, but unfortunately, this is very common in most fantasy shows. Though deaths mark a shift in the overall story, fans were still teary-eyed watching gut-wrenching deaths in shows like The Walking Dead and Supernatural.

Joyce Summers (Buffy The Vampire Slayer)

In Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Joyce Summer's passing due to a brain aneurysm was already heartbreaking itself, but...

Chicago Pd's beloved Jay Halstead said goodbye in a recent episode, and fans were not at all content with his exit. They even went as far as calling it rushed and insulting to his character.

Writers will often do character exits in a surprising or brutal way as if they want to capitalize on the actor leaving as much as they can. But they will also often times exact their revenge towards the actors for leaving, and make their characters suffer unnecessarily or ruin their character beyond repair.

Lexa (The 100)

"Lexa getting killed in The 100. The writers really couldn't think of any other way to kill her besides getting hit with a stray bullet that was meant for Clarke?" said Reddit user MercilessShadow. This will sometimes happen when fans would be willing to accept an exit, except it's done in such a way it's wrong for the character.

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Chinonye Chukwu is quickly making a name for her mastery of emotional, character-driven narratives. The Clemency director’s latest project is the heart-wrenching biopic Till, an account of the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till. Told from the perspective of his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley (played by Danielle Deadwyler), the film opened Oct. 14.

In appearances for the movie, Chukwu has been a standout for her bold and assured red carpet style, one of many directors this year who are making marks with their fashion choices.

Chukwu tells THR that she has given herself “permission to play” in the style spotlight, even with the gravity of the Till subject matter. “We need some levity in our lives,” she says, matter-of-factly, also noting the relationship of the characters in her film to matters of clothes and identity. “I really wanted a vibrant, bold color palette. In Black 1950s Chicago,...

The fourth season of Netflix’s Sex Education is coming into focus.

Schitt’s Creek Emmy winner Dan Levy has joined the cast of the Laurie Nunn-created dramedy, one of seven new faces joining the retooled season of the critically praised series. Also set for a regular role are Thaddea Graham (Doctor Who), Marie Reuther (Kamikaze) and newcomers Felix Mufti, Anthony Lexa, Alexandra James and Imani Yahshua.

Dan Levy in ‘Sex Education’ season 4

Asa Butterfield (Otis), Gillian Anderson (Jean), Ncuti Gatwa (Eric), Aimee-Lou Wood (Aimee), Emma Mackey (Maeve), Connor Swindells (Adam), Kedar Williams-Stirling (Jackson), Mimi Keene (Ruby), George Robinson (Isaac), Chinenye Ezeudu (Vivienne), Dua Saleh (Cal), Alistair Petrie (Michael) and Samantha Spiro (Maureen) will all return for season four.

Asa Butterfield and Mimi Keene in ‘Sex Education’ season 4

The news comes after Sex Education’s third season featured the closure of Moordale Secondary.

Spoiler Alert: This story contains details of the March 3 episode of the CW’s The 100.

Right from the start, today’s The 100 panel at Wondercon 2016 addressed the still-lingering elephant in the room: the death of lesbian character Lexa, played by Alycia Debnam-Carey, that enraged fans of the CW’s hit series three weeks ago. Viewers blasted the moment as falling into the “Bury Your Gays” or “Dead Lesbian Syndrome” tropes in which gay characters are treated as expendable and killed off, often in ways that seem to imply their sexuality led directly to their ends. To that, Rothenberg began the panel discussing that reaction. Reiterating statements from the public apology he gave on the matter earlier this week, he said in part that “we as artists and writers and actors, we don’t want to hurt people,” and that “knowing what I know now I would have done some things differently.