US EditionParamount criticizes pledge by entertainers to boycott Israeli film institutions
Paramount opposes a boycott signed by over 4,000 industry professionals against Israeli film bodies, emphasizing storytelling's role in fostering peace and understanding.
- On Monday, over 3,900 actors, entertainers, and producers committed to avoiding collaboration with film organizations linked to Israel in response to the Gaza conflict.
- A call to action, initiated by a collective of film industry professionals supporting Palestine, emerged in response to Israel's military offensive in Gaza in October 2023, drawing attention to the role of institutions in enabling human rights violations.
- Paramount, under CEO David Ellison, condemned the boycott, stating silencing artists based on nationality does not promote understanding or peace.
- Paramount emphasized the importance of fostering increased dialogue and connection, highlighting storytelling's ability to unite and inspire people across different cultures.
- The boycott highlights deep divisions within the entertainment industry and suggests ongoing tensions around addressing human rights and artistic freedom.
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Paramount Slams Hollywood Celebrities Pledge to Boycott Israel’s Film Industry: ‘Silencing Individuals Based on Their Nationality’
A pledge by more than 4,000 actors and filmmakers, including some Hollywood A-listers, to boycott the Israeli film industry was met Saturday with a very public denunciation by Paramount. The post Paramount Slams Hollywood Celebrities Pledge to Boycott Israel’s Film Industry: ‘Silencing Individuals Based on Their Nationality’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Paramount comes out against Hollywood stars' boycott of Israel. How will this affect
Following the boycott call by Film Workers for Palestine signed by nearly 4,000 stars and film industry figures including Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara, Paramount issues a counter-statement saying that a cinematic work is meant to connect people and not isolate creators based on nationality, a position that may influence other stars to join the initiative
Paramount rejects Israeli film boycott supported by Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix and nearly 4,000 others
Paramount rejected the widespread boycott of Israeli film institutions on Thursday as the list grew by thousands of signatures over the past week, reaching a total of nearly 4,000.
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