When Activism Impacts Awards Season
variety.comSteven Gaydos Executive VP of Content The Hamas terrorist attack against Israel on Oct. 7 inflamed the Middle East region, igniting yet another war with thousands of victims, both Jewish and Palestinian.
The repercussions of the conflict are now felt all over the world, signified by massive demonstrations from Paris to Caracas, for and against both sides of the conflagration.
And you can add Hollywood to that list of cities torn by the strong emotions that leave no room for middle ground, as many of the entertainment industry’s biggest companies and biggest names from the executive ranks and famous performers speak out — and square off.
Just what the 2023-2024 awards season needs. After years of COVID followed by a crippling WGA strike followed by an equally historic SAG-AFTRA walkout, it has been hard to predict what the current political unrest might wreak upon the planned speeches and glitzy kumbaya of the looming Oscars and multitude of critics’ groups and professional guild awards.
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