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Swinton & Bardem Lead Open Letter Urging Berlinale to Condemn Gaza Crisis
film11 days ago

Swinton & Bardem Lead Open Letter Urging Berlinale to Condemn Gaza Crisis

More than 80 current and former Berlinale participants, including Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, signed an open letter urging the festival to condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza, accusing Berlinale of censoring artists and calling for support of Palestinian rights. The missive cites Wim Wenders’ comments on politics and notes a broader pattern of festival boycotts, with other signatories including prominent filmmakers and actors.

via Deadline|
#berlinale#film#gaza
81 Artists Demand Berlinale Break Silence on Gaza
entertainment11 days ago

81 Artists Demand Berlinale Break Silence on Gaza

An open letter signed by 81 Berlinale alumni, including Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, accuses the Berlin Film Festival of censoring artists who oppose Israel’s actions in Gaza and urges Berlinale to condemn the violence and defend artistic free expression. The letter points to a broader industry trend toward cultural boycotts of Israel and thousands of film workers who have refused to work with Israeli institutions. Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle defended free speech, while jury president Wim Wenders’ remark that filmmaking is the “opposite of politics” sparked backlash, fueling ongoing debate about politics in the festival. The signatories urge Berlinale to publicly oppose Israel’s actions and uphold artists’ right to speak on Palestinian rights.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#berlinale#entertainment#gaza
Stars condemn Berlinale's Gaza silence, urge festival to take a stand
culture11 days ago

Stars condemn Berlinale's Gaza silence, urge festival to take a stand

More than 80 current and former participants, including Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton and Adam McKay, signed an open letter condemning Berlinale for its silence on Gaza and urging the festival to oppose Israel's actions, arguing that art and politics are inseparable; the move follows Wim Wenders' remark that filmmakers should stay out of politics and Berlinale's defense of artists' right to speak.

via The Guardian|
#berlinale#culture#film-industry
Over 80 Filmmakers Sign Open Letter Denouncing Berlinale's Gaza Silence
film12 days ago

Over 80 Filmmakers Sign Open Letter Denouncing Berlinale's Gaza Silence

More than 80 current and former Berlinale participants sign an open letter condemning the festival for silence on Gaza and censoring artists who spoke out, urging Berlinale to oppose Israel’s actions and defend free speech. Signatories include Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, Adam McKay, Mike Leigh, Nan Goldin and others, arguing that filmmaking cannot be separated from politics. The letter situates Berlinale within a growing movement of festivals and industry workers supporting a cultural boycott of Israel and calls for the festival to publicly condemn what it calls genocide and crimes against Palestinians.

via Variety|
#berlinale#cultural-boycott#film
Sharon Osbourne urged to stand for Birmingham council election
politics25 days ago

Sharon Osbourne urged to stand for Birmingham council election

Sharon Osbourne has been invited by Birmingham’s Conservative group to stand in the upcoming local elections after she hinted on social media that she might return to the city. Party leader Councillor Robert Alden published an open letter inviting her to stand to help “clean up Birmingham” and boost the council’s finances and services, with supporters touting her profile as a campaigning figure who could raise the city’s international profile.

via BBC|
#birmingham#conservative-party#local-elections
Latino Creatives Demand Equity and Accountability in Casting
entertainment1 month ago

Latino Creatives Demand Equity and Accountability in Casting

More than 100 Latino creatives sign an open letter urging Hollywood to boost Latino voices in development and casting, push for non-stereotypical leads, hire Latino executives in greenlighting rooms, and involve Latino consultants, writers, and producers early in projects, in response to Odessa A’zion’s Deep Cuts controversy and broader representation concerns.

via Variety|
#accountability#casting#entertainment
Minnesota CEOs urge deescalation after ICE actions and fatal shootings
business1 month ago

Minnesota CEOs urge deescalation after ICE actions and fatal shootings

More than 60 Minnesota-based CEOs, including Target’s incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke and 3M’s William Brown, signed an open letter urging deescalation and cooperation among federal, state, and local officials amid immigration enforcement actions and fatal shootings. The leaders call for a durable solution to let families, businesses, and communities resume normal activity, even as employee backlash and broader corporate activism around ICE grows.

via Axios|
#business#corporate-activism#ice
world9 months ago

Broadway Community Divided Over Patti LuPone Controversies

Over 500 Broadway performers and theater professionals have signed an open letter urging the Tony Awards to disinvite Patti LuPone due to her controversial comments about fellow performers, which are criticized as degrading and misogynistic. The letter condemns her remarks about Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald, emphasizing the need for accountability and higher industry standards. The Tony Awards are scheduled for June 8, with no official response yet from organizers or LuPone.

via Variety|
#controversy#disinvite#open-letter