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Fan Expo Canada 2026 is in full swing, and as expected, over at the Essential Sequential booth, where Rafael Albuquerque just returned from his Absolute Universe panel, he spoke to me about the unexpected dynamic that’s been fostered between not only himself and writer Pornsak Pichetshote but the entirety of DC Comics and the Absolute team. “(With Pornsak…

Gibson attended FanExpo Canada in Toronto for a Q&A about his career Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0

Sept 1 — Mel Gibson has apologised after footage of him appearing to mock an American Sign Language (ALS) interpreter during a fan convention sparked criticism online

Mel Gibson needed only a few seconds onstage to ignite another controversy-and this time, the Oscar-winning filmmaker is admitting that his behavior was idiotic.

Mel Gibson is apologizing after he appeared to mock an American Sign Language interpreter at a fan event over the weekend.

Mel Gibson has landed in hot water with fans after allegedly mocking an American Sign Language interpreter during a recent appearance.

10:42 AM PT –Mel Gibsonhas apologized, telling TMZ …”Sometimes when you get pushed out on a stage in a spotlight your mind is all over the place, and sometimes spontaneous thoughtless idiocy is displayed.”

Mel Gibson apologized Monday after video surfaced showing the actor mocking a sign language interpreter.

Mel Gibson issued an apology after creating a stir on social media when video footage of the actor apparently mimicking a sign language interpreter at a Fan Expo Canada panel in Toronto over the weekend went viral.

Mel Gibson has apologized in the face of online backlash following an appearance on Saturday at Fan Expo Canada, where he appeared to mock an American Sign Language interpreter as he was welcomed on stage.