Ender's Game Author Fires Back at Movie Boycott Threat: Gay Marriage Issue Is Now "Moot"

Orson Scott Card maintains that his classic novel Ender's Game is set more than 100 years into the future and "has nothing to do with political issues that did not exist when the book was written in 1984."

Henceforth, there's no reason not to see the movie adaptation coming out in November!

But speaking of coming out...

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Card has garnered himself a reputation for being outspokenly against the justice system getting involved with the legalization of same-sex marriage, and his long-time stance came back to bite him (and, possibly, Summit Entertainment and Lionsgate) recently when the gay-rights-meets-pop-culture-appreciation group Geeks OUT called for a boycott of the film.

"Do NOT see this movie! Do not buy a ticket at the theater, do not purchase the DVD, do not watch it on-demand," group officials wrote in their online campaign. "Ignore all merchandise and toys. However much you may have admired his books, keep your money out of Orson Scott Card's pockets."

The author has written voluminously on the subject, including a February 2004 essay in which he opined: "Regardless of their opinion of homosexual 'marriage,' every American who believes in democracy should be outraged that any court should take it upon itself to dictate such a social innovation without recourse to democratic process."

In 2009, he joined the National Organization of Marriage, a strict opponent of legalizing gay marriage, and wrote in the Mormon Times that year: "Marriage has only one definition, and any government that attempts to change it is my mortal enemy. I will act to destroy that government and bring it down."

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Card's stance today, meanwhile, is that no one should hold his views against Ender's Game—especially in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decisions striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act and allowing Prop 8 to fall by the wayside in California.

"With the recent Supreme Court ruling, the gay marriage issue becomes moot," Card said in a statement toEntertainment Weekly. "The Full Faith and Credit clause of the Constitution will, sooner or later, give legal force in every state to any marriage contract recognized by any other state.

Now it will be interesting to see whether the victorious proponents of gay marriage will show tolerance toward those who disagreed with them when the issue was still in dispute."

Ender's Game, about a gifted boy drafted into military school  in an apocalyptic future where the first order of business is defending the planet against a coming alien invasion, boasts an all-star cast that includes Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield (as Ender), Ben Kingsley,Hailee Steinfeld, Viola Davis and Abigail Breslin. Gavin Hood directed and adapted Card's novel for the screen.

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler Break Up, She "Was Acting Like a Single Lady"

After two years together, George Clooneyand Stacy Keibler have reportedly gone their separate ways.

The longtime couple have been spotted working on their own projects in the recent months, with their busy schedules keeping them in separate parts of the world.

The 52-year-old actor has been filming The Monuments Men in Berlin as of late, alongside pal Matt Damon.

Keibler came to visit her beau on the set back in March but the two haven't been seen together since.

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Rumors began swirling that the two had broken up after the 33-year-old beauty was seen hanging out sans Clooney on the Fourth of July at the DeLeon Tequila party in Malibu.

But according to eyewitnesses, it looks like Keibler is taking her newfound single status in stride.

A source tells E! News that "Stacy was acting like she didn't have a care in the world," and that "she was having a very good time letting her hair hang loose."

"She was definitely acting like a single lady," the source added.

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Meanwhile, on that same day, Clooney appeared to be enjoying some R&R at his Italian villa on Lake Cuomo.

The former couple's last date night out was at Berlin's Grill Royal, where they were joined by Clooney's Argo coproducer Grant Heslov and Damon.

After their meal, the group spent some time at Soho House before calling it a night. A mustached Clooney was seen holding hands with Keibler, who was dressed casually in black jeans and flats.

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Back in February, a smitten Keibler told E! News that she "loved" her leading man's latest accessory, his beard.

"I was a little surprised how gray it was when it come out," Clooney revealed on the red carpet. "It came out and it's gray! You're like, 'What the hell happened? I was young once but now I'm old.'"

Even though the two have remained fairly private about their relationship, Keibler did open uplast year to E! News about not being in a rush to walk donw the aisle.

"That is not on my radar at all," Keibler said. "I'm definitely the girl who doesn't talk about that kind of stuff. I'm not really interested in thinking about marriage or kids at all."

Dev Patel in Early Talks to Join Sharlto Copley in 'Chappie'

"Slumdog Millionaire" star Dev Patel is in early talks to join Sharlto Copley in MRC's "Chappie," the next sci-fi movie from "District 9" and "Elysium" director Neill Blomkamp, an individual familiar with the project has told TheWrap.

Blomkamp wrote the script with Terri Tatchell. Simon Kinberg is producing the character-driven movie.

Project is based on Blomkamp's short "Tetra Vaal," which was a fake ad for a robotic police force patrolling the slums of South Africa.

Copley will play one of the law enforcement robots, while Patel is just starting to make a deal to play the film's human lead.

MRC and Kinberg produced "Elysium," which Sony will release on Aug. 9. Matt Damon stars alongside Jodie Foster and Copley.

Patel next reprises his role as Neal Sampat on the second season of HBO's "The Newsroom," which returns July 14. After starring in Best Picture winner "Slumdog Millionaire," he went on to supporting roles in "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" and the indie drama "About Cherry."

Patel is repped by UTA, Magnolia Entertainment, Curtis Brown Group and attorney James Feldman.