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‘People are being penalised’: Hollywood divided over Israel-Hamas conflict

Stars like Susan Sarandon and Cynthia Nixon are raising their voices in support of Palestine, but many others are paying a steep price for speaking up

The Guardian - US

Olivia Colman among 1,300 actors condemning Scream 7 firing as ‘censorship’ in open letter

Slasher franchise recently fired Melissa Barrera for her Instagram posts about the Israel-Hamas war

The Independent UK

Artistic Community Rallies Against Dismissal of Actor Melissa Barrera for Supporting Palestinian Cause

The letter highlights a range of incidents, predominantly in the UK's arts and literature scene, but also includes the international incident involving Barrera

Latin Times

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Olivia Colman among 1300 actors condemning Scream 7 firing as ‘censorship’ in open letter

Slasher franchise recently fired Melissa Barrera for her Instagram posts about the Israel-Hamas war

The Independent UK

Melissa Barrera And Jenna Ortega's Won't Appear In Scream 7, Why I'm Disappointed Their Characters Aren't Returning

Scream 7 is reportedly going in a completely new direction after casting shakeups, and it's a major bummer.

Cinemablend

Jenna Ortega exits Scream 7 after firing of Melissa Barrera over Palestine posts

Ortega is reportedly unable to film the sequel due to scheduling conflicts with Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’

The Independent UK

Want Freedom to Criticize China, Palestine, Mexico, etc.? Protect Criticism of Israel

After the Oct. 7 murders, the first attempts to punish speakers focused on those who defended Hamas's murders. But, unsurprisingly, things have turned to trying to suppress criticism of Israel more broadly, including criticism of Israel's attacks on Gaza. (The slippery slope is a real phenomenon, in a culture where…

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Fans Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Reacting To The Scream 7 Drama, And They Are Merciless

After Scream 7 lost stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, fans are mercilessly trolling the horror franchise on social media.

Cinemablend

Days Before Dropping Out Of Scream, Jenna Ortega Sweetly Stunned In A See-Through Dress While Giving A Big Thanks To Tim Burton At Event

Days before Jenna Ortega dropped out of Scream, she was seen wearing a sweet see-through dress while giving a big thanks to Tim Burton during an event.

Cinemablend

Trump's Rhetoric on Migrants, Latinos and Thanksgiving, 'Scream 7' Latino Losses: Top Stories of the Week

A roundup of the top stories shaping the lives of Latinos and Hispanics in the U.S. and in the Americas

Latin Times

Jenna Ortega exits Scream 7 after firing of Melissa Barrera over Palestine posts

Ortega is reportedly unable to film the sequel due to scheduling conflicts with Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’

The Independent UK

'Scream 7' Loses Two Stars: Jenna Ortega Departs Following Melissa Barrera Firing

While there was speculation about the decision being linked to her colleague's firing, different outlets reported that is not the reason

Latin Times

Scream 7 May Be Bringing Back 2 Legacy Characters After Losing Melissa Barrera And Jenna Ortega, And I’m Sold

Scream 7 is going through some changes after a casting shakeup, and two beloved legacy characters might be coming back.

Cinemablend

Jenna Ortega Exits Scream Movie After Co-Star Melissa Barrera Gets Fired Over Controversial Post

Jenna Ortega made her fans "Scream", as she made an unexpected exit from the franchise.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Silence is not an option’: Melissa Barrera responds to being fired from Scream VII over Israel-Hamas posts

The actor said she condemned antisemitism and Islamophobia, after being dropped from the horror film franchise for social media posts interpreted as antisemitic

The Independent UK

Scream star Melissa Barrera speaks out after being fired from horror franchise

’Silence is not an option for me,’ Mexican actor says after being dropped from film series

Evening Standard

Jenna Ortega exits Scream 7 after co-star Melissa Barrera dropped over Israel-Hamas conflict comments

News of Ortega’s departure comes a day after it was reported that Barrera had been ‘quietly dropped’ from the sequel

Evening Standard

The celebrities fired for speaking out about the Israel-Hamas conflict

A number of stars have shared their thoughts on the conflict between Israeli and Hamas – at some cost to their careers

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The Independent UK

Scream 7 director breaks silence on Melissa Barrera firing: ‘Everything sucks’

Actor was cut from franchise after sharing posts about the Israel-Hamas conflict

Marie Claire

Melissa Barrera On 'Scream VII' Firing: "Silence Is Not an Option For Me"

"I will continue to speak out for those that need it most," she wrote on Instagram.

The Independent UK

Jenna Ortega exits Scream 7 after firing of Melissa Barrera over Palestine posts

Ortega is reportedly unable to film the sequel due to scheduling conflicts with Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’

Chicago Sun-Times

Companies drop Barrera, Sarandon after their Israel-Hamas war comments

‘Scream’ producers kick Melissa Barrera out of the horror franchise, and talent agency lets Susan Sarandon go.

The Independent UK

Susan Sarandon, Melissa Barrera dropped from Hollywood companies after comments on Israel-Hamas war

Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and “Scream” star Melissa Barrera were each dropped by Hollywood companies after making comments on the Israel-Hamas war that some deemed antisemitic

The Independent UK

‘Everything sucks’: Scream VII director breaks silence on Melissa Barrera firing

Actor was cut from franchise after sharing posts about the Israel-Hamas conflict

Cinemablend

Scream Even More Of A Mess After Melissa Barrera Firing As Jenna Ortega Reportedly Enters The Fray

Scream 7 lost its lead after Melissa Barrera was fired, but is Jenna Ortega's fate also in jeopardy?

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