From Wikipedia: Critics have generally received Ender’s Game well. The novel won the Nebular Award for best novel in 1985, and the Hugo for best novel in 1986, considered the two most prestigious awards in science fiction. Ender’s Game was also nominated for a Locus Award in 1986. In 1999, it placed #59 on the reader’s list of the Modern Library 100 Best Novels. It was also honored with a spot on the American Library Association’s “100 Best Books for Teens.” In 2008, the novel, along with (it’s sequel) Ender’s Shadow won the Margaret A. Edwards Award, which honors an author and specific works by that author for lifetime contribution to young adult literature. Ender’s Game was ranked at #2 in Damien Broderick’s book Science Fiction: The 101 Best Novels 1985-2010. Not too shabby. The announcement by DC that Orson Scott Card (author of Ender’s Game and its sequel) will be...
- 2/25/2013
- by Mindy Newell
- Comicmix.com
Dustin Lance Black's traveling Prop. 8 play, "8," landed at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles Saturday night with its star-heavy cast, including the newly announced Brad Pitt (there's a "Se7en" joke here somewhere), George Clooney, Kevin Bacon, Jamie Lee Curtis, Martin Sheen, John C. Reilly and too many more to name. The play, which is a reading of the Perry v. Schwarzenegger trial -- the case the American Foundation for Equal Rights filed with the federal district court to overturn the bill preventing gay and lesbian couples from marrying in California -- was also livestreamed on YouTube. According to the AP, director Rob Reiner said the livestream attracted 200,000 viewers.
For those of you who were not sitting at home in front of your computers on a Saturday night, you can watch the full, one-night-only performance here this week (Reiner predicts about a million of you will do so). Pitt...
For those of you who were not sitting at home in front of your computers on a Saturday night, you can watch the full, one-night-only performance here this week (Reiner predicts about a million of you will do so). Pitt...
- 3/4/2012
- by Gazelle Emami
- Huffington Post
HollywoodNews.com: George Clooney and Brad Pitt are apparently doing what they can to take a stand in regard to Proposition 8 as they will be starring in a play about the overturning of Prop 8.
The two will reportedly be performing in the March 3rd production of screenwriter Dustin Lance Black’s play, ’8,’ states UsMagazine.com. Pitt will reportedly play Prop 8 opposer U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker while Clooney will play David Boies, an attorney who sought to overturn the ban.
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The two will reportedly be performing in the March 3rd production of screenwriter Dustin Lance Black’s play, ’8,’ states UsMagazine.com. Pitt will reportedly play Prop 8 opposer U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker while Clooney will play David Boies, an attorney who sought to overturn the ban.
Prop 8 was a ban on same-sex marriage that was recently overturned.
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- 3/2/2012
- by Molly Sullivan
- Hollywoodnews.com
One-off presentation of '8,' directed by Rob Reiner, will be streamed live March 3.
By Jocelyn Vena
George Clooney
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If you thought the George Clooney/ Brad Pitt bromance was only reserved for "Ocean's Eleven"" movies, the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards, well, think again. Pitt has just signed on to join his longtime pal for the West Coast production of "8," a play based on the landmark Proposition 8 trial in California.
According to E! News, Pitt will play Prop 8 opposer U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker, and Clooney will play David Boies, an attorney who sought to overturn the highly publicized ban.
Written by Oscar-winning "Milk" screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, the play has a star-studded cast that includes Martin Sheen, Christine Lahti, Jamie Lee Curtis, Matthew Morrison, Matt Bomer, Kevin Bacon, Jane Lynch, John C. Reilly, Campbell Brown, Chris Colfer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Cleve Jones,...
By Jocelyn Vena
George Clooney
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If you thought the George Clooney/ Brad Pitt bromance was only reserved for "Ocean's Eleven"" movies, the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards, well, think again. Pitt has just signed on to join his longtime pal for the West Coast production of "8," a play based on the landmark Proposition 8 trial in California.
According to E! News, Pitt will play Prop 8 opposer U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker, and Clooney will play David Boies, an attorney who sought to overturn the highly publicized ban.
Written by Oscar-winning "Milk" screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, the play has a star-studded cast that includes Martin Sheen, Christine Lahti, Jamie Lee Curtis, Matthew Morrison, Matt Bomer, Kevin Bacon, Jane Lynch, John C. Reilly, Campbell Brown, Chris Colfer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Cleve Jones,...
- 3/2/2012
- MTV Music News
Brad Pitt and George Clooney are coming together for an acting gig and this time it has nothing to do with robbing Las Vegas casinos. The two Hollywood superstars have joined the cast for the West Coast premiere reading of the play "8" by Dustin Lance Black (writer, "Milk" and "J. Edgar"), which chronicles the efforts in California to overturn Proposition 8, the bill that sought to ban gay marriage.
Pitt will play U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker, who ruled that Prop 8 was unconstitutional. Clooney and Martin Sheen will read the parts of David Boies and Theodore B. Olson, respectively, who were the attorneys for the plaintiff.
The cast also includes Matt Bomer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Lynch, Christine Lahti, John C. Reilly, James Pickens Jr., Mattthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Jamie Lee Curtis, Yeardley Smith, Campbell Brown, Kevin Bacon and George Takei and will be directed by Rob Reiner. The...
Pitt will play U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker, who ruled that Prop 8 was unconstitutional. Clooney and Martin Sheen will read the parts of David Boies and Theodore B. Olson, respectively, who were the attorneys for the plaintiff.
The cast also includes Matt Bomer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Lynch, Christine Lahti, John C. Reilly, James Pickens Jr., Mattthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Jamie Lee Curtis, Yeardley Smith, Campbell Brown, Kevin Bacon and George Takei and will be directed by Rob Reiner. The...
- 3/2/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Dustin Lance Black's play "8," which chronicles the legal fight to overturn Proposition 8 in California, has landed yet another major star for Saturday's reading.
Brad Pitt will play United States District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker, who ruled that the controversial proposition - which outlawed gay marriage in the state - was unconstitutional during the high-profile 12-day public trial in 2010.
Pitt joins a star-studded cast that includes his pal George Clooney (as one of the lawyers in the case), Christine Lahti and Jamie Lee Curtis (playing a lesbian couple) and Matthew Morrison and Matt Bomer (playing ...
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Brad Pitt will play United States District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker, who ruled that the controversial proposition - which outlawed gay marriage in the state - was unconstitutional during the high-profile 12-day public trial in 2010.
Pitt joins a star-studded cast that includes his pal George Clooney (as one of the lawyers in the case), Christine Lahti and Jamie Lee Curtis (playing a lesbian couple) and Matthew Morrison and Matt Bomer (playing ...
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- 3/1/2012
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Frequent collaborators Brad Pitt and George Clooney will be working together again -- this time on stage. Pitt has signed onto the cast for the West Coast premiere reading of the Dustin Lance Black play "8," based on the battle to overturn the controversial Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in California. Also read: Prop 8 Is Unconstitutional, Court Rules Pitt joins a cast that already includes Clooney and Martin Sheen. He will play U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker, who in August 2010 ruled that Prop 8, which was approved by California...
- 3/1/2012
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Brad Pitt is joining fellow Oscar contender, George Clooney, for a one-night only event on stage! The dynamic duo are teaming up for Oscar-winner Dustin Lance Black's Proposition 8 play simply called "8."
The play is this Saturday, March 3rd, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Click here for more info on "8."
Directed by Rob Reiner (check out video of him below explaining "8"), the play chronicles the historic trial in challenging the legality of California's Proposition 8. "8" will benefit the American Foundation for Equal Rights (Afer). Click here to visit the Facebook page of "8."
If you want to see "8" online, the play will be live-streamed from the Afer YouTube channel on Saturday at 7:45 Pt.
Here's the star-studded cast and characters:
Brad Pitt -- Us District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker who overturned California's gay marriage ban calling it unconstitutional after a tril in July and August of 2010
George Clooney...
The play is this Saturday, March 3rd, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Click here for more info on "8."
Directed by Rob Reiner (check out video of him below explaining "8"), the play chronicles the historic trial in challenging the legality of California's Proposition 8. "8" will benefit the American Foundation for Equal Rights (Afer). Click here to visit the Facebook page of "8."
If you want to see "8" online, the play will be live-streamed from the Afer YouTube channel on Saturday at 7:45 Pt.
Here's the star-studded cast and characters:
Brad Pitt -- Us District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker who overturned California's gay marriage ban calling it unconstitutional after a tril in July and August of 2010
George Clooney...
- 3/1/2012
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Brad Pitt is set to make history -- on stage. The Moneyball star will take on the role of United States District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker in Saturday's Los Angeles staging of Dustin Lance Black's play 8. Walker overturned California's gay marriage ban, ruling that Proposition 8 was unconstitutional after a highly publicized trial in July and August 2010. The performance, which will take place at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre and serve as a fundraiser for gay marriage efforts across the country, boasts a star-studded cast. George Clooney and Martin Sheen will play the plaintiffs’ lead co-counsel David
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- 3/1/2012
- by Jordan Zakarin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Brad Pitt is set to join the cast of the West Coast premiere reading of 8, the play penned by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (Milk) that follows the legal fight to overturn Proposition 8, the California law that outlawed gay marriage.
Pitt will play United States District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker, who found Prop 8 unconstitutional after presiding over the 12-day public trial. He joins a cast that includes George Clooney and Martin Sheen (as the plaintiff’s lead co-counsel), Christine Lahti and Jamie Lee Curtis (as a lesbian couple), Matthew Morrison and Matt Bomer (as a gay couple), as well as Kevin Bacon,...
Pitt will play United States District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker, who found Prop 8 unconstitutional after presiding over the 12-day public trial. He joins a cast that includes George Clooney and Martin Sheen (as the plaintiff’s lead co-counsel), Christine Lahti and Jamie Lee Curtis (as a lesbian couple), Matthew Morrison and Matt Bomer (as a gay couple), as well as Kevin Bacon,...
- 3/1/2012
- by Marc Snetiker
- EW.com - PopWatch
Dustin Lance Black's Prop. 8 play has been slowly picking up stars as it makes its way across the U.S., and the latest announcement is one of its biggest -- Brad Pitt will be joining the cast of the West Coast premiere of "8," starring alongside George Clooney and Martin Sheen for its one-night-only reading at Los Angeles' Wilshire Ebell Theatre on Saturday. For this star-studded evening only, the play will also be livestreamed on YouTube.
"8" -- which is presented by the American Foundation for Equal Rights and Broadway Impact -- follows the trial of Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the case Afer filed with the federal district court to overturn the bill eliminating the right for gay and lesbian couples to marry in California. Last month, a federal appeals court ruled California's ban unconstitutional.
Black -- who won an Academy Award for "Milk" for Best Original Screenplay, and more recently penned...
"8" -- which is presented by the American Foundation for Equal Rights and Broadway Impact -- follows the trial of Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the case Afer filed with the federal district court to overturn the bill eliminating the right for gay and lesbian couples to marry in California. Last month, a federal appeals court ruled California's ban unconstitutional.
Black -- who won an Academy Award for "Milk" for Best Original Screenplay, and more recently penned...
- 3/1/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
A federal appeals court Tuesday (Feb. 7) overturned California's Proposition 8, the 2008 ballot measure that limited marriage to one man and one woman. It is expected that this finding could clear the way for a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage as early as next year.
San Francisco's 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says in a 2-1 decision, "Proposition 8 served no purpose, and had no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California."
"Although the Constitution permits communities to enact most laws they believe to be desirable, it requires that there be at least a legitimate reason for the passage of a law that treats different classes of people differently. There was no such reason that Proposition 8 could have been enacted," the ruling states.
The court's finding upheld a 2010 decision by former Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker who struck down the ballot's results.
San Francisco's 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says in a 2-1 decision, "Proposition 8 served no purpose, and had no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California."
"Although the Constitution permits communities to enact most laws they believe to be desirable, it requires that there be at least a legitimate reason for the passage of a law that treats different classes of people differently. There was no such reason that Proposition 8 could have been enacted," the ruling states.
The court's finding upheld a 2010 decision by former Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker who struck down the ballot's results.
- 2/7/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
One day after Tweeting her enthusiasm for U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker overturning ballot measure Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriages in California, actress Portia de Rossi filed a petition at L.A. Superior Court to take the last name of her spouse of two years, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres. According to TMZ, the document simply read: "Petitioner is taking he last name of her spouse." After dating since 2004, De Generes and de Rossi exchanged wedding vows in a private ceremony at their Beverly Hills estate.
- 8/10/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Celebrities across Hollywood were excited on August 4 when U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker declared that Proposition 8, which bans same-sex couples from marrying in California, is unconstitutional, FOXNews.com is reporting. However, Walker put a temporary hold on his order, so that supporters of Prop-8 have time to file an appeal. Actress Porta De Rossi, who married comedienne and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres in 2008 when same-sex marriage was briefly made legal in California, said “I am ecstatic that Proposition-8 has been overturned in the state of California. This is an incredibly exciting and historical day and a big step towads equal rights for all.” Shanna Moakler, who is [...]...
- 8/6/2010
- by karen
- ShockYa
London, Aug 6 – ‘Star Trek’ star George Takei is celebrating the news that gay marriage could soon be legal again in California, after a judge overturned a bill which outlawed same sex marriage.
Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker overturned the controversial Proposition 8 bill, calling the decision unconstitutional.
And the new ruling has thrilled Takei, 73, who wed his partner Brad Altman in 2008 when gay marriage was briefly legal in the state, as it would speed up legislation of same sex marriage.
“We’re overjoyed. We’re very happy,” the Daily Express quoted the actor as telling Eonline.com..
Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker overturned the controversial Proposition 8 bill, calling the decision unconstitutional.
And the new ruling has thrilled Takei, 73, who wed his partner Brad Altman in 2008 when gay marriage was briefly legal in the state, as it would speed up legislation of same sex marriage.
“We’re overjoyed. We’re very happy,” the Daily Express quoted the actor as telling Eonline.com..
- 8/6/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Star Trek actor George Takei is celebrating the news that gay marriage could soon be legal again in California, insisting opponents of the legislation should mind their own business.
On Wednesday Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker overturned the controversial Proposition 8 bill, which outlawed same sex marriage - calling the decision unconstitutional.
The new ruling has thrilled Takei, who wed his partner Brad Altman in 2008 - when gay marriage was briefly legal in the state - because it speeds up legislation that could send same sex couples back up the aisle.
The actor tells Eonline.com, "We're overjoyed. We're very happy.
"I'm sure this is going to be challenged all the way up to the Supreme Court, but my gut feeling is that it's a clear Constitutional issue that's in our favour.
"The people that advocated Proposition 8 used distortion and misinformation in their campaign... That's not the way a democracy runs. (You should) mind your own marriage."...
On Wednesday Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker overturned the controversial Proposition 8 bill, which outlawed same sex marriage - calling the decision unconstitutional.
The new ruling has thrilled Takei, who wed his partner Brad Altman in 2008 - when gay marriage was briefly legal in the state - because it speeds up legislation that could send same sex couples back up the aisle.
The actor tells Eonline.com, "We're overjoyed. We're very happy.
"I'm sure this is going to be challenged all the way up to the Supreme Court, but my gut feeling is that it's a clear Constitutional issue that's in our favour.
"The people that advocated Proposition 8 used distortion and misinformation in their campaign... That's not the way a democracy runs. (You should) mind your own marriage."...
- 8/5/2010
- WENN
'Full Equality! This Is Just The Beginning!' Gaga tweets in response to California reversal.
By James Dinh
Lady Gaga
Photo: Jon Furniss/ WireImage
Lady Gaga is joining the chorus of famous gay-rights supporters applauding Wednesday's overturning in California of controversial Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage. The pop star, who has always been a vocal supporter of the gay community, has revealed she's so happy about the ruling that it inspired her to write new music.
"At the moments notice of Prop 8 Death I instantly began to write music. Bubble Dreams Forever! Full Equality! This Is Just The Beginning! Rejoice and Celebrate gay communities and straight all over the world. Our voices are being heard! Loud! Scream Loud Americanos!" she told fans on her Facebook and Twitter.
Several other celebrities publicly cheered on the news that U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker ruled that the voter-approved ban was unconstitutional.
By James Dinh
Lady Gaga
Photo: Jon Furniss/ WireImage
Lady Gaga is joining the chorus of famous gay-rights supporters applauding Wednesday's overturning in California of controversial Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage. The pop star, who has always been a vocal supporter of the gay community, has revealed she's so happy about the ruling that it inspired her to write new music.
"At the moments notice of Prop 8 Death I instantly began to write music. Bubble Dreams Forever! Full Equality! This Is Just The Beginning! Rejoice and Celebrate gay communities and straight all over the world. Our voices are being heard! Loud! Scream Loud Americanos!" she told fans on her Facebook and Twitter.
Several other celebrities publicly cheered on the news that U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker ruled that the voter-approved ban was unconstitutional.
- 8/5/2010
- MTV Music News
Kim Kardashian nearly took an embarrassing tumble because of frozen yogurt. The star of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" has been recently captured on camera coming close to taking a fall to the ground while doing two things simultaneously, enjoying a large cup of fro-yo and walking on stilettos.
The 29-year-old reality star was spotted making a wrong step on her stilettos as she walked away from Pinkberry in Beverly Hills with yogurt in hand. Fortunately, the former girlfriend of Reggie Bush was quick to regain her balance and save herself from scrapping her knees and from any embarrassment.
On a serious note, the current girlfriend of Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver Miles Austin has expressed her support for U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker's ruling on overturning Proposition 8. She tweeted, "Prop 8 was struck down! This news is amazing!!!! Its about time! Congrats to everyone!"
Kim was not...
The 29-year-old reality star was spotted making a wrong step on her stilettos as she walked away from Pinkberry in Beverly Hills with yogurt in hand. Fortunately, the former girlfriend of Reggie Bush was quick to regain her balance and save herself from scrapping her knees and from any embarrassment.
On a serious note, the current girlfriend of Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver Miles Austin has expressed her support for U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker's ruling on overturning Proposition 8. She tweeted, "Prop 8 was struck down! This news is amazing!!!! Its about time! Congrats to everyone!"
Kim was not...
- 8/5/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Gay stars including Ricky Martin, Ellen DeGeneres and Lance Bass are celebrating after a U.S. judge branded legislation outlawing same sex marriage in California "unconstitutional". Gay marriages were made legal in America for the first time in California in 2008, but state legislation Proposition 8 overturned the law and deemed the unions illegal, just six months later.
The political backtracking sparked anger among campaigners and, in a landmark ruling on Wednesday, August 4, a judge ruled the ban on same-sex marriage was "unconstitutional" because it was an infringement of the "fundamental right to marry and creates an irrational classification on the basis of sexual orientation".
And Hollywood's gay stars are overjoyed with Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker's decision to overturn Prop 8. Actress Portia de Rossi says, "I am ecstatic that Proposition 8 has been overturned in the state of California. This is an incredibly exciting and historical day and...
The political backtracking sparked anger among campaigners and, in a landmark ruling on Wednesday, August 4, a judge ruled the ban on same-sex marriage was "unconstitutional" because it was an infringement of the "fundamental right to marry and creates an irrational classification on the basis of sexual orientation".
And Hollywood's gay stars are overjoyed with Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker's decision to overturn Prop 8. Actress Portia de Rossi says, "I am ecstatic that Proposition 8 has been overturned in the state of California. This is an incredibly exciting and historical day and...
- 8/5/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker in San Francisco overturned on Wednesday ballot measure Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriages in California. On the books since November 2008, it did not take long for Hollywood celebrities to celebrate the demise of the controversial law via Twitter. Gathered by "People," here are some of the celebratory Tweets of the day. Ellen DeGeneres: "Equality won!" Paris Hilton: "What a huge historical day for equal rights in this country! They finally overturned Prop 8! There shouldn't be a law on true love. :)" Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger: "This decision affirms the full legal protections and safeguards I believe everyone deserves."...
- 8/5/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Celebrities have praised the decision to overturn California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage. The measure, which was passed in 2008, was ruled unconstitutional on Wednesday by Us District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker in San Francisco, reports People. Portia de Rossi said: "I am ecstatic that proposition 8 has been overturned in the state of California. This is an incredibly exciting and historical day and a big step towards equal rights for all (sic)." Her partner Ellen DeGeneres added: "Equality won!" Ricky Martin celebrated by Tweeting: "Yeahhhhh!!!!! PROP8UNCONSTITUTIONAL Moving Forward!!!!!!!!" Kelly Osbourne wrote: "So happy over the news on prop8 its about time!" Shanna Moakler announced: "Tonight we celebrate! Equality and Love for all! This is so much (more)...
- 8/4/2010
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
It's been a heavily debated topic for almost two years, but it took just a few seconds for celebrities to Tweet their cheers when Proposition 8, a ballot measure passed in November 2008 that banned same-sex marriages in California, was ruled unconstitutional Wednesday by a federal judge. Here's what Hollywood had to say after U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker in San Francisco struck down Prop 8:• Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger: "This decision affirms the full legal protections and safeguards I believe everyone deserves." • Ellen DeGeneres: "Equality won!" • Portia de Rossi: "I am ecstatic that proposition 8 has been...
- 8/4/2010
- by Eunice Oh
- PEOPLE.com
Proposition 8 was overturned today by a federal judge, who ruled that same-sex marriage is legal in California.
The judge said that the proposition was unconstitutional under both the due-process and equal-protection clauses.
Ellen DeGeneres reacted to the ruling with a jubilant tweet, saying, "This just in: Equality won!"
Such Hollywood heavyweights as producer Bruce Cohen, director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner and writer Dustin Lance Black played a key role in bringing together the two attorneys, Theodore Olson and David Boies, who took on the case, known as Perry v. Schwarzenegger.
Filed by two same-sex couples and the city of San Francisco, the plaintiffs' suit argued that Proposition 8, which was approved by California voters in 2008, was an unlawful infringement on the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
The ruling by Vaughn R. Walker, the chief judge of the Federal District Court in San Francisco, sided with the plaintiffs.
The judge said that the proposition was unconstitutional under both the due-process and equal-protection clauses.
Ellen DeGeneres reacted to the ruling with a jubilant tweet, saying, "This just in: Equality won!"
Such Hollywood heavyweights as producer Bruce Cohen, director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner and writer Dustin Lance Black played a key role in bringing together the two attorneys, Theodore Olson and David Boies, who took on the case, known as Perry v. Schwarzenegger.
Filed by two same-sex couples and the city of San Francisco, the plaintiffs' suit argued that Proposition 8, which was approved by California voters in 2008, was an unlawful infringement on the civil rights of gay men and lesbians.
The ruling by Vaughn R. Walker, the chief judge of the Federal District Court in San Francisco, sided with the plaintiffs.
- 8/4/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ricky Martin, Kim Kardashian and other celebs hit Twitter after California's gay-marriage ban is overturned.
By Kara Warner
Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres
Photo: Getty Images
Celebrity tweeters were especially vocal on Wednesday (August 4) after U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker struck down Proposition 8, California's controversial same-sex marriage ban, ruling it unconstitutional.
Prop 8 was a ballot measure that passed in California during the '08 election and was met with a shockwave of surprise and anger from within Hollywood and the country at large.
The overwhelmingly positive reactions to Wednesday's news helped put all that negativity in the past and added up to one giant virtual warm fuzzy.
Ellen DeGeneres wrote, simply: "Equality won!" She later added a link to her personal website, where she deemed the ruling "a huge step forward." DeGeneres' wife, Portia De Rossi, followed with her own happy words: "I am ecstatic that Proposition...
By Kara Warner
Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres
Photo: Getty Images
Celebrity tweeters were especially vocal on Wednesday (August 4) after U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker struck down Proposition 8, California's controversial same-sex marriage ban, ruling it unconstitutional.
Prop 8 was a ballot measure that passed in California during the '08 election and was met with a shockwave of surprise and anger from within Hollywood and the country at large.
The overwhelmingly positive reactions to Wednesday's news helped put all that negativity in the past and added up to one giant virtual warm fuzzy.
Ellen DeGeneres wrote, simply: "Equality won!" She later added a link to her personal website, where she deemed the ruling "a huge step forward." DeGeneres' wife, Portia De Rossi, followed with her own happy words: "I am ecstatic that Proposition...
- 8/4/2010
- MTV Music News
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