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In our column that takes you into the world of media: Ricky Gervais cheerfully calls out the woke brigade PLUS Reagan and Sam Worthington have PR disasters
REAGAN CALLS THE LAWYERS
Is there anyone who doesn’t think that Rachel “Reagan” Gunn’s performance at the Olympics was nothing more than a cynical attempt to make a name for herself?
Well, for anyone who still doubts the “Olympic athlete,” her actions this weekend may finally clear it up for you. Just hours before Raygun: The Musical debuted in Sydney, Gunn’s lawyers threatened legal action, forcing comedian Steph Broadbridge to halt the production.
“Rachel Gunn’s management and legal team are committed to protecting her intellectual property and ensuring that her brand remains strong and respected,” Bournemouth said in a statement.
Ahh, so it’s all about protecting her brand. interesting
Satire and parody are protected under Australian law, so Gunn’s lawyers trademarked the comedian’s poster. Whether an action taken at the Olympics can be trademarked remains to be tested in court, but there’s no doubt getting a legal letter can be scary and likely to work against people who can’t afford ongoing legal fees.
To make matters worse, the comedian apologized to Reagan for the negativity she received over the lawsuit, telling The Project, “If you’re watching, I just want to say I’m really sorry for any negativity you may have received as a result of this,”.
Gunn, meanwhile, continues to cash in on his fame after driving the Australian Olympic Committee. The simple idea that she feels she can mark a performance at the games suggests to me that her participation in Paris is nothing more than a ploy to get famous.
She wasn’t up to the standard of her competitors and shouldn’t have been in, but now she’s using that fame to keep making money (many suspect she’ll appear on Channel 10’s I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here ). Her brand is now considered so important that she now has lawyers threatening comedians.
That seems very un-Australian to me.
WORTHINGTON CLICKS
“It’s only been ten years.”
Sure, but she’s known around the world as Lara “where the hell are you” Bingle, not Lara “Sam Worthington’s Wife”. Was it really such a big deal that she had to be corrected and shamed live on air.
Red carpets are tough, especially if you’re covering them live. You try to wrangle talent, and when you do, you try to engage them in conversation while you wait for the studio to come to you. You worry that at any moment they might get tired of waiting too long and leave, leaving you with no one to talk to.
“All you have to do is hope that there will be more than just grasses rolling down the red carpet when the news anchor says, “To you!”, Sally herself noted on this website a few days ago.
Even though this crossover would have been planned in advance, can you imagine the strain on Sally dealing with a noisy red carpet, a studio that might be running late, and trying to make small talk with Sam and Lara Worthington when did they appear?
Especially when he was the star of the night.
The raw footage of this cross that I’ve seen shows Sally telling her guests they have about 20 seconds to wait until Mark Ferguson moves on to her. She then stands in front of the camera and waits for her cue while Sam and Lara tune in in the background.
She is nothing but a professional.
His actions were not.
These stars have all the power, so if someone decides to put you in your place, it’s awkward.
And it only gets worse if it becomes a headline story, as this encounter did.
My only takeaway from this is the support Sally got and the backlash against Sam Worthington. In the scheme of things, it wasn’t the meanest thing we’ve seen on the red carpet 4, but it just wasn’t necessary.
As Spiderman says, “With great power comes great responsibility” and when you’re the star, you have all the power, Sam, just remember that.
RICKY GERVAIS CALLS SATURDAY THEATER
It turns out that attending a theater performance is too much for some, with signs now warning of potential harm.
Comedian Ricky Gervais posted an advert which was placed in the lobby for a performance of the classic Pirates Of Penzance. Although the Gilbert and Sullivan classic has graced stages around the world since 1879, apparently the antics contained in the musical are too much for modern audiences.
The sign, posted on Gervais’ Instagram, reads:
London Coliseum
The Pirates of Penzance
Please note that this production contains references to alcohol abuse and mild violence.
Please speak to a member of staff for more information.
“I have to do a concert at that theater now, just to see what notice they have to put up 😂😂😂😂,” Gervais remarked amusingly.
Has it really come to that? If this game worries you, maybe the problem is with you.
INSIDE MEDIA is published every Monday and Thursday.
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