Julian Schnabel defended Gal Gadot and other artists against calls for boycott at Venice, emphasizing that merit should be the basis for casting and that the focus should remain on the films rather than political conflicts.
Julian Schnabel defended casting Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler in his film at Venice, rejecting calls from Gaza activists to disinvite them due to their support for Israel, emphasizing that actors should not be boycotted based on political views.
The 82nd Venice Film Festival will feature many top stars including Julia Roberts, Emma Stone, George Clooney, and Adam Sandler, but Gal Gadot and Al Pacino will not attend. The festival will showcase high-profile films from Netflix and other studios, with political themes and protests expected to be prominent. Weather is forecasted to be cooler than last year, making for a more comfortable event.
Venice4Palestine has called on the Venice Film Festival to disinvite Israeli actress Gal Gadot due to her perceived support for Israel, although Gadot's attendance was never confirmed. The group also urged the festival to rescind Gerard Butler's invitation for his appearances at pro-Israel events. The festival, which runs until September 6, emphasizes open discussion on global issues.
Gal Gadot clarified her previous comments blaming the poor box office performance of Disney's Snow White on external pressures related to her Israeli identity and the political situation, emphasizing that multiple factors influence a film's success and expressing her disappointment over the film's results.
Gal Gadot clarified that the poor box office performance of 'Snow White' was not solely due to anti-Israel sentiment, after initially linking it to pressure in Hollywood related to the Gaza war, amidst a backdrop of polarized opinions and social media debates.
Gal Gadot attributes the poor box office performance of her film Snow White to the pressure on celebrities to speak out against Israel, which she believes negatively impacted the film's success and her safety, amid broader political tensions.
Gal Gadot clarified her remarks about the failure of Disney's Snow White, attributing part of its poor performance to anti-Israel sentiment and external pressures related to the Gaza conflict, while emphasizing her personal perspective and resilience.
Gal Gadot clarified that the commercial failure of Disney's 'Snow White' was not solely due to external pressures related to her and Rachel Zegler's stances on the Israel-Hamas conflict, but also involved other factors. She expressed disappointment that the film's performance was affected by political discourse and emphasized her support for Israel, which has led to protests and controversy.
Gal Gadot attributed the poor box office performance of 'Snow White' to the political pressures and controversy surrounding her support for Israel, which she believes affected the film's success, alongside external factors like media bias and personal political expressions by co-star Rachel Zegler.
Israeli actress Gal Gadot visited Hostages Square in Tel Aviv to show support for families of hostages held by Hamas, amid nationwide protests demanding a ceasefire and hostage release, highlighting ongoing tensions and public pressure on the Israeli government.
Gal Gadot clarified that her earlier comments blaming anti-Israel sentiment for the underperformance of Disney's Snow White were made from an emotional place, citing personal and external pressures, including industry challenges and political tensions, as factors influencing the film's failure.
Gal Gadot attributed the poor box office performance of Disney's 'Snow White' to the pressure on celebrities to speak out against Israel, which she believes affected the film's success. She expressed disappointment, noting her positive experience filming the movie but feeling that external political pressures influenced its reception.
Gal Gadot attributed the poor box office performance of Disney's 'Snow White' remake to Hollywood pressure to speak against Israel amid the Israel-Palestine conflict, expressing disappointment over the film's commercial results.
Gal Gadot discusses the commercial failure of Disney's 'Snow White,' attributing it to external pressures related to geopolitical issues and expressing her positive experience working with Rachel Zegler, despite the film's poor box office performance. She also shares personal insights about her time in Israel, her health, and her acting career.