q news: Iron Man 3 villain was "too female" to sell toys?
q producer Mitch Pollock scans the latest arts and entertainment headlines to keep us in the know.
![](https://i.cbc.ca/1.3585767.1463496253!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_1180/iron-man-3.jpg?im=Resize%3D780)
![](https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.3585830,1717253465339/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C220%2C123%29%3BResize%3D620)
What are culture vultures discussing 'round the water cooler today? q producer Mitch Pollock scans the latest arts and entertainment headlines to keep us in the know.
- Iron Man 3 director reveals that his villain was supposed to be female but he was asked to change it to male to sell more toys.
- The winner of the Man Booker International Prize is announced!
- World Record holding double bass player Jane Little passes away during her final performance.