Amy Schumer has responded to criticism over her casting in a new live-action Barbie movie. It was reported at the weekend that the comedic actress would star in an upcoming Sony picture based on a Hilary Winston script that provides “a contemporary spin on beauty, feminism, and identity.” Following abuse from online trolls over the news, Schumer has now hit back on Instagram, writing that she was “very very honoured… to be considered to play an important and evolving icon.” She added: “Is it fat shaming if you know you’re not fat and have zero shame in your game? I don’t think so. I am strong and proud of how I live my life and say what I mean and fight for what I believe in and I have a blast doing it with the people I love. When I look in the mirror I know who I am.” Schumer then continued: “Thanks to everyone for the kind words and support and again my deepest sympathy goes out to the trolls who are in more pain than we will ever understand.
I want to thank them for making it so evident that I am a great choice. It’s that kind of response that let’s you know something’s wrong with our culture and we all need to work together to change it. Anyone who has ever been bullied or felt bad about yourself I am out there fighting for you, for us. And I want you to fight for yourself too! We need to laugh at the haters and sympathize with them. They can scream as loud as they want. We can’t hear them because we are getting shit done. I am proud to lead by example.” See Schumer’s post in full below. Very very honored to be nominated for 2 Grammys and to be considered to play an important and evolving icon. Is it fat shaming if you know you're not fat and have zero shame in your game? I don't think so. When I look in the mirror I know who I am. Im a great friend, sister, daughter and girlfriend. I'm a badass comic headlining arenas all over the world and making tv and movies and writing books where I lay it all out there and I'm fearless like you can be.
Thanks to everyone for the kind words and support and again my deepest sympathy goes out to the trolls who are in more pain than we will ever understand. It's that kind of response that let's you know something's wrong with our culture and we all need to work together to change it. We can't hear them because we are getting shit done. I am proud to lead by example. "I say if I'm beautiful, I say if I'm strong. You will not determine my story. A photo posted by @amyschumer on Dec 6, 2016 at 12:10pm PST It follows news that Schumer is nominated for two Grammys, for Best Comedy Album and Best Spoken-Word Album. In October, Amy Schumer shared an essay defending herself against accusations of racism for a parody she made of Beyonce’s ‘Formation’ video. This week at the multiplex, we’ve got a superhero battle royale (“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill) and a family reunion (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” starring Nia Vardalos and John Corbett).
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A: The area where FATVillage is located is on the west of the Flagler Village neighborhood and served as an industrial economic base for what was largely residential. The architectural uniqueness germinated the idea of an arts and creative district. The building roofs of Dade pine and large steel trusses create a perfect raw and industrial space for mounting media installations and art exhibitions. FATVillage developed from a premise that art and technology could thrive in a collaborative environment.Q: What has been the biggest surprise as the area developed?A: The powerful synergy of aggregating a group of brilliant and creative individuals together who are always collaborating and creating projects. It is an organic environment that continues to create and evolve. Art and technology are the perfect ingredients for discovering new ways to design and create.Q: What has been most rewarding about your involvement?A: The amazing team of people I get to work with. This includes my business and development partner, Lutz Hofbauer, and our curatorial team and partners, Peter Symons and Leah Brown.
We have a new exhibition venue ARTSUp! directed by Neil Ramsey and a new arts performance project curated by Jen Clay. There are many other partners and individuals who are committed to an ever-evolving group of projects. We have a new company, Art+Light+Space, that is doing the multi-media Tower Lights project on the Fort Lauderdale water tower and The Donor Walls in the four lobbies of the North Broward Hospitals. This is more fun and rewarding than I could have ever imagined.Q: What has been the most demanding part of this project?A: The never ending stream of programming that involves exhibitions, performances and projects that all have deadlines. Our monthly art walk requires a very experienced team to coordinate, plan, install, program and manage the events.Q: What does the future hold?A: FATVillage is in an exciting transformation stage. We have a new artscape by Cadence Design Group — in the project design phase — that will create a street level art experience. Also planned is a new mixed-use building designed by Glavovic Studios with restaurant, retail and condos.