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Len Blavatnik’s family foundation donated $25 million to USC's School of Cinematic Arts to establish a virtual production center with advanced LED stages, aiming to train students in cutting-edge filmmaking technology crucial for the future of the entertainment industry.
Jonathan Glazer's unapproved Oscars speech, referencing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has sparked controversy. Despite Glazer's claim to speak for all three producers, Len Blavatnik, a major donor to Israeli and Jewish causes, did not sign off on the speech. Blavatnik, a billionaire with diverse business interests, is credited as an executive producer on several upcoming films with directors who have expressed anti-Israel sentiments, creating a paradox given his political contributions.
Billionaire Len Blavatnik and his family foundation have suspended their donations to Harvard University due to what they perceive as rampant antisemitism on campus. Blavatnik, an alumnus of Harvard Business School, has donated at least $270 million to the university, with a significant portion benefiting the medical school. Other prominent donors, including Les Wexner and Bill Ackman, have also paused their contributions to Harvard over similar concerns. The university is facing scrutiny for its handling of antisemitism allegations and a separate plagiarism scandal involving President Claudine Gay. The US government is considering potential repercussions, and Harvard is now under investigation by the Department of Education for potential civil rights violations against Jewish students.
Billionaire Len Blavatnik has paused his donations to Harvard University over President Claudine Gay's handling of antisemitism and student-led protests on campus. Conservative scholar Carol Swain has also called for Gay's ouster, alleging that Gay plagiarized her work. Blavatnik's decision comes after Gay's congressional testimony on antisemitism drew criticism from lawmakers and other university donors. Gay has faced allegations of plagiarism and claims that she was hired due to her race. Harvard's governing body has backed Gay, but she continues to face heavy criticism.