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entertainment1 year ago

"Courteney Cox in Discussions for 'Scream 7' Return"

Courteney Cox is in talks to reprise her role as Gale Weathers in the upcoming Scream VII, joining Neve Campbell who has already agreed to return. The project has undergone changes with the departure of star Jenna Ortega, the firing of actor Melissa Barrera, and the exit of director Christopher Landon. The Scream franchise, which began in 1996, has seen a resurgence with the latest films, and Cox's potential return adds excitement to the revamped project.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#courteney-cox#entertainment#franchise
movies1 year ago

"Neve Campbell Confirmed for 'Scream 7' with Kevin Williamson Directing"

Neve Campbell is set to return to the Scream franchise for the seventh installment, after sitting out the sixth due to a salary dispute. Kevin Williamson, the creator of the franchise, will direct the film. The movie has faced setbacks, including the departure of stars and a director, but Campbell's return adds new life to the feature. The filmmaking trio Radio Silence, who revitalized the franchise with the 2022 installment, will executive produce the film.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#franchise#kevin-williamson#movie-news
entertainment2 years ago

Melissa Barrera's Controversial Stances Shake 'Scream VII' and Hollywood

Actress Melissa Barrera defends herself against accusations of antisemitism and Islamophobia after being fired from "Scream VII" due to controversial social media posts regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict. Barrera condemned hate and prejudice in her statement, expressing her commitment to advocating for peace, human rights, and freedom. The actress had been vocal in her support for the Palestinian territories and had described Israel's actions as "genocide" and "ethnic cleansing." Barrera's co-star Jenna Ortega also left the film, but her departure was unrelated to Barrera's firing. The entertainment industry has seen consequences for stars and power brokers expressing opinions on the Israel-Gaza war, with some facing professional repercussions.

via The Washington Post|
#antisemitism#entertainment#israel-gaza-conflict
entertainment2 years ago

Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera Exit 'Scream VII'

Jenna Ortega is leaving the cast of "Scream VII" due to a reported scheduling conflict with her commitment to film the second season of Netflix's "Wednesday" in Ireland. This comes after her co-star Melissa Barrera was reportedly dropped from the project by Spyglass. Ortega received critical acclaim for her role as Wednesday in the comedy series, earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

via CNN|
#entertainment#jenna-ortega#netflix
entertainment2 years ago

'Scream VII' Cast Shake-Up: Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega Out, Creative Reboot in Motion

Actress Melissa Barrera has responded to being fired from the upcoming film Scream VII for sharing social media posts that were interpreted as antisemitic. Barrera, who has been outspoken in support of Palestine, condemned antisemitism and Islamophobia but stated that she would continue to speak out on the Israel-Hamas conflict. The production company, Spyglass Media, confirmed that Barrera's firing was due to her social media posts, which they deemed as crossing the line into hate speech. Barrera's co-star Jenna Ortega has reportedly pulled out of the film due to a scheduling conflict. This incident follows other controversies in Hollywood related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, including Susan Sarandon being dropped by a talent agency and Maha Dakhil resigning from a Hollywood agency's board.

via The Guardian|
#antisemitism#entertainment#israel-hamas-conflict
entertainment2 years ago

Melissa Barrera Let Go from 'Scream VII' Following Controversial Social Media Posts

Actress Melissa Barrera has been dropped from the upcoming horror film "Scream VII" after sharing pro-Palestinian statements on social media that some deemed as crossing into antisemitic territory. Barrera's posts, which referred to Gaza as a concentration camp and accused Israel of genocide and ethnic cleansing, sparked controversy. The production company, Spyglass, stated that it has zero tolerance for antisemitism, hate speech, or Holocaust distortion. Barrera's representatives have not yet commented on the matter.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#antisemitism#controversy#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Melissa Barrera Axed from 'Scream VII' Amidst Controversy

Actress Melissa Barrera has been dropped from the cast of Scream VII after making social media posts about the Israel-Hamas War, referring to Gaza as a concentration camp and accusing the situation of being genocide and ethnic cleansing. The production company, Spyglass, had no comment on the matter. Barrera had previously starred in Scream VI and helped revitalize the franchise. Filming for Scream VII had not yet begun, and director Christopher Landon is now taking over from Radio Silence. Paramount is expected to handle distribution for the new installment.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#israel-hamas-war#melissa-barrera