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J.K. Rowling: Critics of Black Hermione a ‘Bunch of Racists’ (Hermione is Black Now)
Breitbart ^ | 6-6-2016 | Daniel Nussbaum

Posted on 06/06/2016 6:30:19 PM PDT by ghosthost

But it was the casting of Olivier Award-winning black actress Noma Dumezweni as grown-up bookworm Hermione Granger that caught most media outlets’ attention; in the films, Granger is played by white actress Emma Watson.

“I had a bunch of racists telling me that because Hermione ‘turned white’ — that is, lost color from her face after a shock — that she must be a white woman, which I have a great deal of difficulty with,” Rowling told the Observer in a recent interview. “But I decided not to get too agitated about it and simply state quite firmly that Hermione can be a black woman with my absolute blessing and enthusiasm.”

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To: ghosthost

Is Hermoine also a boy now? Might as well do the whole hocus-pocus-presto-chango thing....


81 posted on 06/07/2016 3:27:21 AM PDT by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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To: Newt 2012

Agree.

Seven movies (I have them all) were made with Hermoine (sp) as a redheaded white English preteen/teenager. Then producers decide she’s going to be a dark skinned, black, decidedly middle aged, woman for the play and, when the fans notice this minor adjustment to the character’s incarnation, JK is shocked that they dared to complain about it?

Oh, and instead of JK showing some grace towards the fans and understanding that many will not see this new production as a continuing evolution of the character as originally presented, you instead decide to call them “racists” and decry their bigotry.

Well, JK, enjoy your billions,

It’s a free market. Entertainment involves disposable income and no more of mine will be spent on your offerings. Not because I cannot accept a black Hermoine, but because I cannot accept your condescending PC attitude.


82 posted on 06/07/2016 3:47:54 AM PDT by Captain Rhino (Determined effort today forges tomorrow.)
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To: Williams

This reminds me of the discussion of the black storm trooper in Star Wars.


83 posted on 06/07/2016 5:19:42 AM PDT by cld51860 (Volo pro veritas)
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To: Ace's Dad

I always thought of her as vary ordinary looking. Funny, that..


84 posted on 06/07/2016 6:13:29 AM PDT by Zirondelle ("disce aut discede")
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To: Zirondelle
Your opinion is very much appreciated. Not!

I predicted, accurately, that she would be the dominate character because of her acting ability and appearance. In the beginning she was just cute and articulate. by the third film she was beautiful. And still articulate.

85 posted on 06/07/2016 6:22:20 AM PDT by Ace's Dad ("World English" spoken and written here. European Ethnics are the superior race!)
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To: Ace's Dad

Well, if you are into the boyish, waxed bean look then so be it,


86 posted on 06/07/2016 3:13:35 PM PDT by Zirondelle ("disce aut discede")
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To: ghosthost
The Potter actor who changed the most was Neville Longbottom, played by Matthew Lewis. Here he is in a British series about EOD in Afghanistan "Bluestone 42".

He's only 29, but might make a respectable Bond one day.

87 posted on 06/07/2016 3:22:04 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: TChad
Nonsense. Had Hermione not been white, that would have been mentioned somewhere in the books or films. that by studying, she was "acting white"
88 posted on 06/07/2016 8:13:48 PM PDT by Oztrich Boy (Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the blind obedience of fools - Solon, Lawmaker of Athens)
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To: ghosthost
Emma Watson did grow up nicely:

Although I do think she is a little full of herself lately:


89 posted on 06/07/2016 8:42:49 PM PDT by PLMerite (Compromise is Surrender: The Revolution...will not be kind.)
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To: Zirondelle
I'm not the one who's into Emma Watson, I observed that many movie-goers were fans. I didn't make that too clear. Sorry.

I do believe she is a good actress. I have a related degree from a decent college to make that judgement.

90 posted on 06/08/2016 12:46:29 AM PDT by Ace's Dad ("World English" spoken and written here. European Ethnics are the superior race!)
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