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Jonathan Glazer’s ‘Zone Of Interest’ Oscar Speech Draws Condemnation Letter Signed By Hundreds Of Jewish Entertainment Industry Pros - deadline.com - Britain - city Sandra - Israel - county Lawrence - county Barber - city Gary
deadline.com
18.03.2024

Jonathan Glazer’s ‘Zone Of Interest’ Oscar Speech Draws Condemnation Letter Signed By Hundreds Of Jewish Entertainment Industry Pros

UPDATED with more signatories: Reaction continues to The Zone of Interest director Jonathan Glazer‘s acceptance speech after his film won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film this month.

Over 450 Jewish Creatives and Professionals Denounce Jonathan Glazer’s ‘Zone of Interest’ Oscars Speech in Open Letter (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - USA - Hollywood - Israel - county Barber - city Lansing
variety.com
18.03.2024

Over 450 Jewish Creatives and Professionals Denounce Jonathan Glazer’s ‘Zone of Interest’ Oscars Speech in Open Letter (EXCLUSIVE)

Tatiana Siegel More than 450 Jewish creatives, executives and Hollywood professionals have signed an open letter denouncing Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest” Oscar speech. The co-signees cover a broad swath of the industry including actors (Debra Messing, Tovah Feldshuh), executives (Gary Barber, Gail Berman, Amy Pascal), creators (Amy Sherman-Palladino), directors (Eli Roth, Rod Lurie), producers (Lawrence Bender, Hawk Koch, Sherry Lansing) and representatives (UTA’s Jake Fenton, Gersh’s Jeffrey Greenberg, attorney Craig Emmanuel).

‘Zone of Interest’ producer ‘fundamentally disagrees’ with director Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech - nypost.com - Germany - Israel - Palestine
nypost.com
17.03.2024

‘Zone of Interest’ producer ‘fundamentally disagrees’ with director Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech

“The Zone of Interest,” revealed Friday that he does not support the acceptance speech made by director Jonathan Glazer at the 2024 Oscars. In the speech, Glazer, 58 drew parallels between Nazi Germany and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

‘My Stolen Planet’ Wins Thessaloniki Documentary Festival After Emotionally Charged Week of Protest, Defiance - variety.com - Greece - Iran - Poland - Berlin - Israel - city Tehran - county Alexander - Belarus
variety.com
17.03.2024

‘My Stolen Planet’ Wins Thessaloniki Documentary Festival After Emotionally Charged Week of Protest, Defiance

Christopher Vourlias Iranian filmmaker Farahnaz Sharifi‘s “My Stolen Planet,” an intimate family portrait of life during Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution, won the Golden Alexander at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival on Sunday, bringing a close to an emotional and politically charged week in Greece’s second city. Using both the director’s personal archives and 8mm recordings of strangers’ lives, the film — which world premiered in the Berlin Film Festival’s Panorama strand — uses an essayistic style to present the joy and vitality of life in Tehran in the 1970s, in contrast with the oppression imposed on the Iranian people by the country’s hardline regime.

UK Cinema Refuses To Screen Eurovision Song Contest “While Israel Remains In Competition” - deadline.com - Britain - London - Belgium - Israel - Palestine
deadline.com
17.03.2024

UK Cinema Refuses To Screen Eurovision Song Contest “While Israel Remains In Competition”

In a sign that the Eurovision Song Contest is becoming ever more political as we head towards the competition in May, a London cinema has announced that it will not be screening the Grand Final unless Israel is banned from taking part.

London’s Biggest Eurovision Song Contest Screening Party Canceled Due to Israel’s Participation - variety.com - London - Israel - Palestine
variety.com
17.03.2024

London’s Biggest Eurovision Song Contest Screening Party Canceled Due to Israel’s Participation

Naman Ramachandran London’s biggest screening party for the Eurovision Song Contest finals has been canceled, the venue Rio Cinema and organizer Eurovision Party London have said. “Following discussion with the organizers of Eurovision Party London, we have collectively decided not to screen the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest this year while Israel remains in the competition,” the Rio Cinema said in a statement on X.

Scots aid volunteer describes trauma being suffered by children in Gaza - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain - Scotland - Egypt - city Aberdeen - county Cross - Cyprus - Israel - Palestine - Sudan
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.03.2024

Scots aid volunteer describes trauma being suffered by children in Gaza

An aid worker has revealed the horror being suffered by children and families on the frontline of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Brian Eno, Nadine Shah, Maxine Peake and more to play intimate Palestine fundraiser gig at London’s Union Chapel - www.nme.com - USA - Texas - Ireland - Israel - Palestine
nme.com
17.03.2024

Brian Eno, Nadine Shah, Maxine Peake and more to play intimate Palestine fundraiser gig at London’s Union Chapel

Brian Eno, Nadine Shah and Maxine Peake will be among the performers at a special benefit event in support of Palestine at London’s Union Chapel on April 18. The show, which is titled Sumud and promises “a fundraising evening of music, spoken word and film for Palestine”, will be hosted by Amos Trust and Palestine Music Expo, and tickets are available here. All proceeds will go to Amos Trust’s emergency appeal for Gaza.

Mayim Bialik Criticizes Oscars Attendees For Lax Support Of Israeli Hostages - deadline.com - USA - Israel
deadline.com
16.03.2024

Mayim Bialik Criticizes Oscars Attendees For Lax Support Of Israeli Hostages

Mayim Bialik took to social media today to express her disappointment that more support for the Hamas hostages taken in the Oct. 7 raid was not expressed at the Oscars.

László Nemes, ‘Son Of Saul’ Director, On Oscar Winner Jonathan Glazer: “He Should Have Stayed Silent” - deadline.com - Israel
deadline.com
16.03.2024

László Nemes, ‘Son Of Saul’ Director, On Oscar Winner Jonathan Glazer: “He Should Have Stayed Silent”

László Nemes, the director of acclaimed Holocaust film Son of Saul, has spoken out against the speech made by the The Zone of Interest director Jonathan Glazer, when he accepted his Oscar last weekend.

‘The Zone Of Interest’ Executive Producer Danny Cohen On Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar Speech: “I Just Fundamentally Disagree” - deadline.com - Israel
deadline.com
15.03.2024

‘The Zone Of Interest’ Executive Producer Danny Cohen On Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar Speech: “I Just Fundamentally Disagree”

Danny Cohen, executive producer of Jonathan Glazer‘s Holocaust drama The Zone Of Interest, has said he “fundamentally disagrees” with the director’s politically-orientated Oscars acceptance speech. 

Renée Rapp calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire at GLAAD Media Awards - www.nme.com - Los Angeles - Israel - county Hudson
nme.com
15.03.2024

Renée Rapp calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire at GLAAD Media Awards

Renée Rapp has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during the GLAAD Media Awards.The singer, songwriter and Mean Girls star made the comments during last night’s ceremony (March 14), at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.When on stage receiving the award for Outstanding Music Artist, Rapp used her acceptance speech to share her thoughts on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and speak out in support of those in Gaza.“We’re in a room of very influential people, very privileged people, which is exciting and also a huge privilege to be a part of that,” she began. “Having said that, I’d like to take the opportunity to show support and call for an immediate ceasefire and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.”Her comments were met with applause, and towards the end of the speech she urged the attendees to stand up in support of all sectors of society that face oppression.

Irish bands tell SXSW: “Sponsorship from defence contractors is an act we find reprehensible” - www.nme.com - Britain - USA - Ireland - Dublin - Israel - Palestine
nme.com
15.03.2024

Irish bands tell SXSW: “Sponsorship from defence contractors is an act we find reprehensible”

Cardinals, Chalk, Enola Gay, Gurriers and NewDad, gathered at downtown Austin’s Velveeta Room to show solidarity with Palestine amid the ongoing war in Gaza. This came after it was revealed last week that the US Army was a “super sponsor” of the music, film, culture and tech festival as well as defence contractor RTX (Raytheon), which has supplied weapons to Israel.The venue was previously set to host the Music For Ireland showcase, while as per a report from Nialler9, Belfast’s Enola Gay were booked to play a separate, UK-led event via PRS funding.

‘Zone of Interest’ Executive Producer Danny Cohen Refutes Director Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar Speech: ‘I Just Fundamentally Disagree’ - variety.com - Israel
variety.com
15.03.2024

‘Zone of Interest’ Executive Producer Danny Cohen Refutes Director Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar Speech: ‘I Just Fundamentally Disagree’

K.J. Yossman “The Zone of Interest” executive producer Danny Cohen has become the first member of the film’s production team to publicly address director Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech, saying “I just fundamentally disagree with Jonathan.” While accepting the Academy Award on Sunday evening for best international film, Glazer delivered a set of pre-written remarks in which he compared his Holocaust film to the current conflict in Gaza.

Holocaust survivors condemn Zone Of Interest director’s “morally indefensible” speech - www.nme.com - USA - Israel
nme.com
14.03.2024

Holocaust survivors condemn Zone Of Interest director’s “morally indefensible” speech

The Zone of Interest director Jonathan Glazer for his “morally indefensible” Oscars speech.On Sunday (March 10) Glazer won two Academy Awards for Best Sound and Best International Feature. The film focuses on the Nazi commandant Rufolf Höss and his family who live next to Auschwitz concentration camp.During his acceptance speech for Best International feature, Glazer directly addressed the current conflict in the Middle East, following the October 7 attack by Hamas on the Supernova music festival.

Jeremy Corbyn announced as MC for anti-racism protest rave at Downing Street - www.nme.com - Britain - USA - Israel - Palestine - county Love
nme.com
14.03.2024

Jeremy Corbyn announced as MC for anti-racism protest rave at Downing Street

R3 Soundsystem’s House Against Hate, which will be a mobile unit located outside Number 10 this Saturday (March 16).

‘If These Stones Could Talk,’ ‘Mailin’ Take Top Prizes at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival’s Industry Awards - variety.com - Argentina - Israel - Palestine
variety.com
14.03.2024

‘If These Stones Could Talk,’ ‘Mailin’ Take Top Prizes at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival’s Industry Awards

Christopher Vourlias Palestinian director Hana Elias’ “If These Stones Could Talk,” which follows a Palestinian man’s return to his homeland to restore his family’s ancestral garden, and Argentine filmmaker María Silvia Esteve’s “Mailin,” about a woman’s painful struggle to overcome her childhood trauma, took the top prizes at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival’s industry award ceremony Wednesday night. During an emotionally charged conclusion to the festival’s Agora strand, in which several filmmakers voiced their strident support for Palestine and called for a ceasefire to the more than five-month-old Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, a tearful Elias took the stage alongside producer Asmahan Bkerat to receive the top prize in the Agora’s pitching forum, a €10,000 ($10,900) cash prize from the International Emerging Film Talents Assn. (IEFTA).

All Irish bands booked have now pulled out of SXSW 2024 in solidarity - www.nme.com - Britain - USA - Texas - Ireland - Israel - Palestine
nme.com
14.03.2024

All Irish bands booked have now pulled out of SXSW 2024 in solidarity

SXSW showcase have now pulled out of the festival in solidarity with Palestine.Kneecap, Sprints, Soda Blonde, Gavin James, Robert Grace, Mick Flannery, Chalk, Gurriers, Cardinals and NewDad all pulled out from the annual music, culture and arts showcase which takes place in Austin, Texas. This came after it was revealed that the US Army was a “super sponsor” of the event as well as defence contractor RTX Corporation, which has supplied weapons to Israel.Northern Irish-funded artists Enola Gay and Conchur also pulled out, joining the likes of their fellow Irish peers.UK funding channels (PRS Funded) booked the Northern Irish artists and were set to play various UK-led events that were different from the Music From Ireland showcases.

Glen Powell Hangs Out With Former Miss World Israel Noa Kochba During Night Out With Friends - www.justjared.com - Israel
justjared.com
14.03.2024

Glen Powell Hangs Out With Former Miss World Israel Noa Kochba During Night Out With Friends

After a busy Oscars‘ weekend, Glen Powell is relaxing with some friends, including former Miss World Israel Noa Kochba.

‘The Zone of Interest’ Sets Streaming Release Date on Max - variety.com - Britain - city Sandra - Israel
variety.com
13.03.2024

‘The Zone of Interest’ Sets Streaming Release Date on Max

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. “The Zone of Interest,” which won best international feature and best sound at the Oscars this past Sunday, will become available to stream from home next month. The film arrives on Max on April 5, and is also currently available to rent/purchase on Prime Video and Apple TV+.

Manchester MP calls out 'conspiracy theories about Muslims taking over Britain' - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain - Manchester - Israel
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
13.03.2024

Manchester MP calls out 'conspiracy theories about Muslims taking over Britain'

A Manchester MP has told Rishi Sunak to start taking Islamophobia seriously in a fiery exchange in Parliament. Afzal Khan accused Conservatives of peddling far-right conspiracy theories about Islamists and Muslims 'taking over Britain' at Prime Minister's Questions.

SXSW issues statement about artists dropping out of festival - www.nme.com - USA - Texas - Israel - Palestine - city San Antonio
nme.com
13.03.2024

SXSW issues statement about artists dropping out of festival

SXSW has issued a statement about artists and bands pulling out of the festival in support of Palestine.Artists such as NewDad, Cardinals, Enola Gay and others have recently dropped out of the festival due to the event’s association with the US army and weapons companies amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.Yesterday, Texas governor Greg Abbott took to X (formerly Twitter) to write: “Bands pull out of SXSW over U.S. Army Sponsorship. Bye.

SXSW ‘Fully Respects’ Artists Boycotting Festival Due to U.S. Army Sponsorship: ‘We Are Witnessing Unspeakable Tragedies’ and ‘Repressive Regimes’ - variety.com - USA - Texas - Ireland - Israel - city San Antonio
variety.com
12.03.2024

SXSW ‘Fully Respects’ Artists Boycotting Festival Due to U.S. Army Sponsorship: ‘We Are Witnessing Unspeakable Tragedies’ and ‘Repressive Regimes’

Selome Hailu Texas governor Greg Abbott is slamming the artists boycotting SXSW due to the festival’s U.S. Army sponsorship — but SXSW doesn’t want his support. “Bands pull out of SXSW over U.S.

Charlotte Church says her family have been threatened by “some pretty scary people” over support of Gaza - www.nme.com - county Hall - Israel - Palestine - Choir
nme.com
12.03.2024

Charlotte Church says her family have been threatened by “some pretty scary people” over support of Gaza

Charlotte Church has revealed that her family have been threatened by “some pretty scary people” over her support of Gaza.On February 26, the singer played at Bedwas Workmen’s Hall in Caerphilly at a concert to raise money for the Middle East Children’s Alliance, which supports children in Gaza. To end the show, she led a choir of 100 singers in a chant of “from the river to the sea”.She received backlash for the use of that phrase as it is politically charged, with some, including the Campaign Against Antisemitism, believing that it calls for the destruction of the state of Israel.Church addressed the backlash in an Instagram livestream stating: “Just to clarify my intentions there, I am in no way anti-Semitic.

NewDad, Cardinals, Enola Gay and Rachel Chinouriri issue statements on SXSW 2024 boycott: “Support victims of war” - www.nme.com - USA - Texas - Ireland - Israel - Palestine
nme.com
12.03.2024

NewDad, Cardinals, Enola Gay and Rachel Chinouriri issue statements on SXSW 2024 boycott: “Support victims of war”

NewDad, Cardinals, Enola Gay and Rachel Chinouriri have become the latest artists to boycott this year’s SXSW festival.The artists join the likes of Kneecap, Sprints, Lambrini Girls, Scowl, Gel, Okay Shalom and Squirrelflower in pulling out of performing at the festival due to the event’s association with the US army and weapons companies amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.The annual music, culture and arts showcase takes place in Austin, Texas from March 12-14.In a joint post on social media, Cardinals, Enola Gay, Gurriers, NewDad and Sprints wrote:“To be clear, we, as ‘Music From Ireland’ bands will be partaking in any official SXSW shows. We stand in complete solidarity with Palestine and others who have spoke out against, and boycotted SXSW.“Sponsorship of the festival from the US army as well as defence contractors/those sending arms to destroy innocent lives is an act we find disgusting and reprehensible.

George Galloway slams Labour and Tories in first speech as Rochdale MP - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain - Manchester - Israel
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
12.03.2024

George Galloway slams Labour and Tories in first speech as Rochdale MP

George Galloway hit out at both Labour and the Conservatives in his first speech in Parliament as Rochdale's new MP. The leader of the Workers Party of Britain opened his speech by saying: "As I was saying Madame Deputy Speaker, even in Parliament you can't be a maiden twice."

Former Fox Television Studios & Shine Americas Boss Emiliano Calemzuk Takes Charge Of Israel’s Reshet 13 - deadline.com - Spain - France - India - Germany - Argentina - Rome - Turkey - Israel
deadline.com
12.03.2024

Former Fox Television Studios & Shine Americas Boss Emiliano Calemzuk Takes Charge Of Israel’s Reshet 13

Former Fox Television Studios and Shine Americas boss Emiliano Calemzuk is to take charge of Israeli network Reshet 13.

Israel reveal revised Eurovision 2024 song after weeks of controversy and changing lyrics - www.nme.com - Britain - Sweden - Finland - Israel - Palestine
nme.com
11.03.2024

Israel reveal revised Eurovision 2024 song after weeks of controversy and changing lyrics

Eurovision 2024 song lyrics after initially sparking controversy.The country received widespread criticism with their entry this year formerly titled ‘October Rain’. Sung by 20-year-old Eden Golan, the track appeared to contain references to the victims of Hamas’ October 7 attacks.

“We refute the Holocaust being hijacked”: ‘The Zone Of Interest’ director calls for end to Gaza attacks at Oscars - www.nme.com - Germany - Poland - Israel
nme.com
11.03.2024

“We refute the Holocaust being hijacked”: ‘The Zone Of Interest’ director calls for end to Gaza attacks at Oscars

The Zone Of Interest, Jonathan Glazer, made reference to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East during his Oscar acceptance speech.The film, which focuses on the Nazi commandant Rufolf Höss and his family who live next to Auschwitz concentration camp, won two Academy Awards yesterday (March 10), for Best Sound and Best International Feature.Filming took place in Auschwitz, known for being one of the most prolific and notorious concentration camps. Operated by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust, approximately 1.3million inmates were imprisoned there, and 1.1million killed.Taking to the stage to accept the award for Best International Film, Glazer spoke about the difficult themes in the film and their relevance today.

‘Oppenheimer’, ‘The Zone Of Interest’ & ‘Poor Things’ Wins Cap Good Night For Brits At The Oscars - deadline.com - Britain - Israel
deadline.com
11.03.2024

‘Oppenheimer’, ‘The Zone Of Interest’ & ‘Poor Things’ Wins Cap Good Night For Brits At The Oscars

It was a good night for the UK at the 96th Oscars. Brits won in seven separate categories at the Dolby Theatre, with Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Glazer‘s wins the highest profile.

Kneecap and Sprints join list of artists boycotting SXSW 2024 - www.nme.com - USA - Texas - Ireland - Israel - Palestine
nme.com
11.03.2024

Kneecap and Sprints join list of artists boycotting SXSW 2024

Kneecap and Sprints are the latest artists to announce their withdrawal from this year’s South By Southwest Festival in solidarity with Palestine.The Irish artists join the likes of Lambrini Girls, Scowl, Gel, Okay Shalom and Squirrelflower in pulling out of performing at the festival due to the event’s association with the US army and weapons companies amid the Israel-Palestine conflict.The annual music, culture and arts showcase takes place in Austin, Texas from March 12-14.Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap shared in a statement yesterday (March 10) that their decision to not perform was made “in solidarity with the people of Palestine”.They also highlighted the “unacceptable deep links” the festival had to the US army – which is a “super sponsor” of the event – and defence contractor RTX Corporation, which has supplied weapons to Israel.The group added that the US military and other platformed weapons companies who are “at this very moment are enabling a genocide and famine against a trapped population”.The band continued that their decision would have a “significant financial impact” on them, but that it wasn’t “an iota of hardship when compared with the unimaginable suffering being inflicted every minute of every day on the people of Gaza”.A post shared by KNEECAP (@kneecap32)Kneecap also cited the platforming of collins Aerospace and BAE Systems as a reason for their boycott, adding that collectively with RTX, the companies were selling the weapons that have “murdered 31,000 Palestinians, over 21,000 of them women and children”.Sprints made their own statement this morning (March 11) in which they announced their withdrawal, writing: “In solidarity with the Palestinian people and as a stand against the US Army

Government commits more than £117m to protect British Muslims - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain - Saudi Arabia - Israel
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
11.03.2024

Government commits more than £117m to protect British Muslims

More than £117m of taxpayers’ money will be used to protect mosques, Muslim schools and community centres from hate attacks over the next four years.

Why Were Stars Wearing Red Pins at the 2024 Oscars? - www.glamour.com - USA - Israel - Palestine
glamour.com
11.03.2024

Why Were Stars Wearing Red Pins at the 2024 Oscars?

was full of notable fashion, and many stars chose to add a red pin to their looks in support of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.Singer and Oscar winner Billie Eilish, and Poor Things actors Mark Ruffalo and Ramy Youssef were among the guests who wore the enamel red pin which connoted their solidarity with Artists4Ceasefire, a group of nearly 400 entertainment industry workers who urging President Biden to call for a ceasefire in the Other celebrities who signed the letter include , Bradley Cooper, Jessica Chastain, , Cate Blanchett, Lupita Nyong’o, Drake, Ben Affleck, and Jennifer Lopez.“We come together as artists and advocates, but most importantly as human beings witnessing the devastating loss of lives and unfolding horrors in Israel and Palestine,” the letter to President Biden begins. “We ask that, as President of the United States, you and the US Congress call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza and Israel before another life is lost."Prior to the pin's Oscars debut, they popped up at the Grammy awards of Boygenius band members Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker.

“Isn’t It Past Your Jail Time?”: Jimmy Kimmel Gets In A Dig At Donald Trump After Former President Calls Him Worst Oscars Host - deadline.com - Ukraine - Israel - Palestine
deadline.com
11.03.2024

“Isn’t It Past Your Jail Time?”: Jimmy Kimmel Gets In A Dig At Donald Trump After Former President Calls Him Worst Oscars Host

With a minute or so to kill before the end of this year’s Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel read out a review of his performance as host of the Oscars.

‘The Zone Of Interest’ Becomes First British Film To Win International Feature Oscar; Jonathan Glazer Decries Dehumanization Of Gaza Conflict - deadline.com - Britain - city Sandra - Israel
deadline.com
11.03.2024

‘The Zone Of Interest’ Becomes First British Film To Win International Feature Oscar; Jonathan Glazer Decries Dehumanization Of Gaza Conflict

Jonathan Glazer’s landmark Holocaust film The Zone of Interest, as widely expected, has just scooped the International Feature Oscar. This is the 20th film that the UK has submitted to the category, and the first to win the race.  

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