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Speedy deletion nomination of User:Hickory14/sandbox

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Speedy deletion nomination of User:Hickory14/sandbox

Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia. A tag has been placed on User:Hickory14/sandbox requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section U5 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page appears to consist of writings, information, discussions, and/or activities not closely related to Wikipedia's goals. Please note that Wikipedia is not a free web hosting service. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, such pages may be deleted at any time.

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. If the page is deleted, and you wish to retrieve the deleted material for future reference or improvement, then please contact the deleting administrator, or if you have already done so, you can place a request here. TornadoLGS (talk) 21:32, 12 January 2023 (UTC)

Question for administrator

Would it be possible for me to retrieve the deleted material from my sandbox? I'm having trouble using the above "contact deleting administrator" link.

--Hickory14 (talk) 21:16, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

I couldn't get it to undelete, so here's a copy of what was on it. Hope this helps. — Maile (talk) 23:36, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

Exactly what I wanted. Thank you. Hickory14 (talk) 03:40, 17 February 2023 (UTC)

from deleted sandbox

Kelly Cartera
Cartera after the Golden Globe Awards, 2023
Born	Jonathan Patrick Andrus (2003-12-16) December 16, 2003 Syracuse, New York
Education	Harvard University (honorary) Syracuse University (honorary)
Occupations	Film director Social media influencer Rapper
Years active	2022-present

Kelly Audrey Cartera (born Jonathan Patrick Andrus; December 16, 2003) is an American writer-director and social media personality. She created the science fantasy thriller series This is Not What it Looks Like, which became the second-most watched English language television series on Netflix within a month of its release and has received various awards including a Golden Globe. Since her directorial debut, Cartera has seen breakout success on social media, furthered by the release of a rap single and a controversy involving the Walt Disney Company.

Career

Cartera first began to experiment in filmmaking and attempt fame through various webseries she created, which she uploaded to YouTube in the late 2010s. She also spent her adolescence writing film scripts as a hobby.

Work with Netflix

Upon turning eighteen she auctioned off over sixty ideas for potential movies and shows she'd written to any interested production companies. Her scripts immediately garnered attention for their alleged quality and creativity. New York Times writer Manohla Dargis praised Cartera's ideas as "some of the best untouched works in the industry" and Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos called her a "prodigy". A two-month long bidding war amongst major streaming services ensued, until Cartera finally agreed to a four-year, $500 million contract with Netflix in February 2022. In mid-November 2022, Cartera lengthened her contract with Netflix, adding an additional five years and $500 million. The finalization of this deal officially made Cartera (by net worth) the world's first transgender billionaire, and the world's youngest living self-made billionaire.

Cartera has also gained some recognition outside of the film industry for her social commentary. She has even ostensibly written a scientific treatise corresponding to the plot of one of her films, for which upon being peer reviewed she was granted two honorary PhDs (form Syracuse University and Harvard University).

This is Not What it Looks Like and Vines

After graduating high school, Cartera worked on her flagship series This is Not What it Looks Like and its sister series Vines, traveling between Canada and Spain to film all four combined seasons in succession. Filming took place from mid-June to early September, during which Cartera reportedly worked "sixteen hours a day, seven days a week". She made her directorial debut at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, premiering the first episode of This is Not What it Looks Like. The full series was officially released on Netflix on September 30, 2022.

This is Not What it Looks Like has received critical acclaim for its writing, pacing, characters, and cinematography. Its critique and satire of crime media sparked discussion online. Within 28 days, it became the second-most watched English language television series on Netflix (though this record would be surpassed two months later by Wednesday). The series has received numerous accolades and nominations, including for Best Drama at the 80th Golden Globe Awards, which it won; making Cartera the youngest director to ever receive a Golden Globe.

The trailer to its sequel series, Vines, was released on October 29, 2022. Vines is scheduled to be released in March of 2023.

Other film and television

On December 9, 2022, Cartera made her film directorial debut, releasing a Christmas horror-comedy movie on Netflix titled Carol, of the Bells. Cartera co-wrote the film "on a whim" with her partner, Perry LeBlanc, in a single night. The films' entire production was completed in just the span of three months. Upon its release, Carol, of the Bells received mixed reviews, with praise being given for its cinematography, characters, and concept, but criticism levied towards the films' tone and delivery.

In January of 2023, Cartera has been hinting on social media of working on a miniseries that she claims will be released in February.

Music career

Further piggybacking off her social media growth, Cartera released a boom bap rap song titled "Violet" on October 10, 2022, featuring American rapper EC. It peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 in part do to its use on TikTok. Cartera appeared alongside EC as guests during Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2023, where they performed "Violet" and watched the ball drop.

In December 2022, Cartera used her social media platforms to heavily advertise the song "Fuck You, It's Christmas" by Prof, which was made for the soundtrack to Cartera's own film, Carol, of the Bells.

Social media

Subsequent to the success of This is Not What it Looks Like, Cartera has raised her profile as a public figure, becoming increasingly active and popular on social media. She has seen particular success on TikTok where she has posted behind-the-scenes footage of This is Not What it Looks Like.

Cartera has also used her platforms to advocate for progressive causes, such as abortion as a right, acceptence of transgender individuals, and support for Ukraine.

Allegations against Disney

See also: Criticism of The Walt Disney Company

On November 13, 2022, Cartera released a video on YouTube in which she accused the Walt Disney Company of stalking and harassing her. In the video, Cartera claimed that after she rejected Disney's offers to contract her in favor of working with Netflix, the company continued to email her on a regular basis in an attempt to change her mind. Over time, she showed emails becoming "exceeding pushy and vaguely threatening". She noted having asked the company to stop on numerous occasions. Eventually Disney began sending letters to her home to which she confronted the company's recruitment team via Zoom call, asking how they found her address and demanding them to stop.

Upon Cartera publicizing her allegations, Disney faced significant backlash in the media and online. The company has denied any wrongdoing, but confirmed it had been "in contact" with Cartera. The State of New York backed Cartera's claims, affirming that it had given her physical address to Disney associates who claimed to have received authorization from Bob Chapek. Two days later, on November 20, 2022, Disney's executive board announced that Chapek would no longer be CEO. Chapek had faced heavy criticism for his support for anti-LGBT+ legislation earlier that year, which Cartera had noted in her video. Since his removal, many media outlets and online posters have speculated that Cartera's allegations may have been the final straw in getting Chapek fired.

Personal life

Cartera is pansexual, polyamorous, and a transwoman. In October 2022, she revealed on social media that her and actor Perry LeBlanc, who played the titular antagonist Bella Donna in her series This is Not What it Looks Like, formed a polycule.

Cartera is an honorary member of the Oneida Indian Nation. She is also, by net worth, the world's third-richest director, first self-made billionaire born in the 21st century, and the first transgender billionaire in history. She is an alumna of Hickory Ridge High School, and was a member of her school's broadcasting class.