Christopher Zara

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Christopher Zara is the deputy editor of media and culture. He joined IBT in June 2012. He was previously managing editor of Show Business, a magazine for New York City's performing arts industry. His writing has also appeared in the Independent, Salon, Newsweek, Mental Floss, Emmy magazine and elsewhere. Zara’s book "Tortured Artists" was released in 2012 by F+W Media and internationally by Burda Publishing in 2015. Email him at c.zara@ibtimes.com.

‘Man of Steel’ And Hollywood’s Tired Obsession With Dark Superheroes

“Man of Steel” opens nationwide this weekend, and with it, Zack Snyder has given Superman Hollywood’s standard 21st-century makeover. The suit has gone from bright blue and red, to muted gray and rust, and the boxy chin has been replaced by sallow cheeks and a heavy scowl. We can only assume his soul is even heavier. Yes, folks, Superman has gone dark. The world’s first comic book hero is following in the footsteps of every comic book hero before him.It’s a stale trend that the entertainment community has been milking for far too long. In addition to dark superheroes over the last 12 months, we’ve dark fairy tales (“Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters,” “Snow White and the Huntsman”), dark prequels (“Oz the Great and Powerful”), and more apocalypse and zombie movies than we know what to do with.

Intersex Australia: Third Gender Allowed On Personal Documents In Addition To Male And Female

Gender X. The Australian government is allowing transgender and intersex individuals to choose a third gender in addition to male and female when filling out personal documents.

NSA/PRISM Scandal: Government Can’t Fight Terrorism Out In The Open, Says AOL CEO Tim Armstrong

At a “Media Minds” breakfast discussion on Thursday, Tim Armstrong, chief officer of AOL, gave his thoughts on government surveillance. AOL is one of the tech companies whose data is reportedly tapped into by PRISM.

Gawker Crackstarter: Building Linked To Mayor Rob Ford Crack Scandal Raided By Toronto Police, But Where Is The Infamous Video?

A building linked to the Rob Ford crack scandal was raided as part of a massive police sweep in greater Toronto on Thursday, but police won't say if they seized the video that inspired Gawker’s Crackstarter.

Amazon Urged To Ban Foie Gras: Animal-Rights Group Calls Retailer A Lame Duck Over Controversial Food

Mercy for Animals is calling on Amazon.com Inc. to stop selling foie gras, a French delicacy that's already been banned in California.

Impeach Obama Rallies Heat Up As 2013 Scandals Surge: Barack Joins Bush, Clinton, Reagan And Nixon As Target For Impeachment Efforts

Amid scandals, politicians and activists are calling for Obama's impeachment, echoing similar efforts for almost every president since Nixon.

Edward Snowden May Not Be A Real Whistle-Blower: News Orgs Question What To Call NSA Leaker

Tom Kent, the standards editor for the Associated Press, said news-writers should refer to Edward Snowden as a “leaker” instead of a “whistle-blower.”

Tony Award Winners 2013 Full List: Tom Hanks Loses To Tracy Letts In Upset, And Neil Patrick Harris Goes Bigger With Mike Tyson

In a major upset, the movie star Tom Hanks lost to the theater veteran Tracy Letts at the 67th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night. Thankfully, host Neil Patrick Harris was there to save the evening.

NSA Whistleblower Revealed: Edward Snowden Donated $500 To Ron Paul’s 2012 Presidential Campaign: Does NSA Whistleblower Have Libertarian Leanings?

Edward Snowden, the self-confessed NSA whistle-blower, donated $500 to Ron Paul’s presidential campaign in 2012, according to CampaignMoney.com.

NSA Whistleblower Revealed: Edward Snowden Facebook And Twitter Pages Rally Support For NSA Whistleblower ‘Hero’

Facebook and Twitter users are rallying around Edward Snowden, the contractor identified as the source of the NSA intelligence leak.

Jim Sensenbrenner, Republican Author Of Patriot Act, Says NSA PRISM Surveillance Goes Too Far

Jim Sensenbrenner, Republican author of the Patriot Act in 2001, continues attacking Obama and the NSA.

Natalie Holt A Hero? Violinist Who Egged Simon Cowell To Protest His ‘Dreadful Influence’ Is Lauded, Loathed On Twitter

Natalie Holt, the violinist who threw eggs at Simon Cowell during the finale of “Britain’s Got Talent,” is being lauded as a hero on Twitter. Holt told the Telegraph that she was protesting Cowell’s “dreadful influence” on the music industry.

Alex Jones Blows Up On BBC Sunday Politics For Bilderberg Group Follow-Up: If My Enemies Murder Me, It Makes Me A Martyr

The notorious conspiracy-monger tells the BBC he's still alive because he’d be a martyr if his enemies killed him.

The Best Tony Awards Drinking Games 2013

IBTimes highlights the best Tony Awards drinking games on the Web. Neil Patrick Harris hosts the 67th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday at 8:00 p.m.

Forget NSA Prism: Amid Government Surveillance Scandal, Journalists Nitpick Over New York Times Op-Ed On Obama’s Credibility

A New York Times op-ed about the Obama administration’s surveillance scandals caused a bit of controversy after it was changed without comment, but was the change unethical?

Johnny Cook Facebook Fiasco: Bus Driver Fired For Status Update Becomes Unlikely Spokesman For School Hunger

Support is growing for Johnny Cook, a school bus driver in Georgia who said he was fired over a Facebook status update about a hungry student.

New York Post Lawsuit: So-Called Boston Bag Men Slap Rupert Murdoch’s ‘Unethical’ Tabloid With Defamation Suit

The two Boston Marathon attendees identified as “Bag Men” by the New York Post are suing the tabloid for defamation.

Can The Internet Save Marriage? OkCupid, Match, eHarmony And Other Dating Sites Beat Real-World Success Rate

New research commissioned by the dating website eHarmony shows that one-third of married couples meet online -- and those that do are generally more satisfied.

Roseanne Barr’s Twitter Rape-Joke Rant Gets Her Blocked By Jezebel’s Lindy West For ‘Unhinged Abuse’

Roseanne Barr went on a bizarre Twitter rant aimed at Jezebel’s Lindy West after West argued that comedians should not make jokes at the expense of rape victims.

India Mannequin Ban: Twitter Balks At Mumbai’s Anti-Rape Measure As Blame-The-Victim Mentality

Mumbai is considering a ban on scantily clad mannequins, but critics say it will do nothing to stem India’s epidemic of rape.

Christopher Swindell Apologizes For NRA Threat: Marshall University Professor Wrote NRA’s ‘Treason’ Is Worthy Of The Firing Squad

Christopher Swindell, a journalism professor at Marshall University, ignited controversy this week after writing an article for the Charleston Gazette in which he called the NRA “treasonous.”

Nikki Finke/Sharon Waxman Rivalry Heats Up: Deadline Founder Fires Back After TheWrap Reports She Was Fired By Penske Media

The bitter rivalry between Nikki Finke and Sharon Waxman kicked into overdrive Sunday when Waxman posted a report that Finke had been fired from Deadline.com, the blog she founded.

M. Night Shyamalan Is Finished Again: Brutal ‘After Earth’ Reviews Could Mean Career-Ending Flop For Once-Promising Auteur

Another year, another critical shellacking for M. Night Shyamalan. Following Shyamalan’s dismal reviews for the Will Smith/Jaden Smith actioner “After Earth,” will producers finally stop taking chances on the once-promising auteur?

Hacking Fail: White House Press Corps Twitter Account And Website Are Fine, Despite Reports To The Contrary

The Huffington Post and TheWrap on Friday reported that the website and Twitter account for the White House Press Corps was apparently hacked. However, the account in question is not affiliated with the White House Correspondents’ Association and may just be in a grouchy mood.

Norma Kamali, Famed Farrah Fawcett Fashion Designer, Sued By Former Apprentice As Unpaid Intern Litigation Spree Continues

A new lawsuit claims the fashion designer Norma Kamali "insisted" that her apprentice work full time for three months without compensation. The suit was filed by Intern Justice, a service that works on behalf of unpaid interns.

Martin Helme Doesn’t Want Black People In Estonia: Conservative People’s Party Politician Says European Nation Should Be A ‘White Country’

Martin Helme, a leading member of Estonia's Conservative People’s Party, said in a TV interview about immigration policy that he doesn't want black people coming to his country.