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Yorgos Lanthimos, Olivia Colman, Ayo Edebiri and Josh O’Connor are among 1,200 industry names vowing not to work with Israeli film companies that are “implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.” This includes events such as the Jerusalem Film Festiva, which partners with the Israeli government. “Despite operating in Israel’s system of apartheid, and therefore benefiting from it, the vast majority of Israeli film production and distribution companies, sales agents, cinemas and other film institutions have never endorsed the full, internationally-recognized rights of the Palestinian people,” said Film Workers for Palestine. “In this urgent moment of crisis, where many of our governments are enabling the carnage in Gaza, we must do everything we can to address complicity in that unrelenting horror.” Read more here: https://t.co/08yFkB7mUn

🚨🇺🇸 DISNEY CEO'S PAY JUMPS TO $41M AS WORKERS FACE LAYOFFS Bob Iger's compensation soared 30% to $41.1 million in 2024, including $18.3M in stock awards and $7.2M in bonuses. The CEO's massive raise comes while Disney continues restructuring and staff reductions. Disney justifies the windfall citing box office hits and $60B theme park expansion plans. Meanwhile, Iger's base salary remains a humble $1 million - roughly what he makes every nine days in total compensation. At least someone's living the fairy tale at Disney these days. Source: Wall Street Journal