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Melissa Barrera dropped from 'Scream VII' after posts about Israel-Hamas war

Headline from Entertainment Weekly, from the development of Nov 21, 2023

Newest development Nov 22, 2023 · 2 reportsMelissa Barrera 'Scream' firing sparks fears over "new Hollywood blacklist"

Franchise star Melissa Barrera has been dropped from 'Scream VII' in the wake of a series of posts about the Israel-Hamas war.

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    Melissa Barrera dropped from 'Scream VII' after posts about Israel-Hamas war

    Headline from Entertainment Weekly ·

  2. Newest

    Melissa Barrera 'Scream' firing sparks fears over "new Hollywood blacklist"

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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  1. The Daily Caller

    Company Drops Actress Melissa Barrera From ‘Scream VII’ Over Anti-Israel Posts (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Spyglass, the company behind the "Scream" franchise, dropped actress Melissa Barrera from "Scream VII" after she posted her views on the Israel-Hamas war.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Melissa Barrera dropped from 'Scream VII' after pro-Palestinian posts (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Deadline cites sources confirming her removal was “due to the reposts in her Instagram stories which have been perceived as anti-Semitic.”

  3. Deadline

    Melissa Barrera Dropped From ‘Scream 7’ Due To Social Media Posts On Israel-Hamas Conflict (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Deadline has confirmed that actress Melissa Barrera has been dropped from Spyglass Media’s Scream VII. Sources say that this is due to the reposts in her Instagram stories which have been per…

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Melissa Barrera Dropped From ‘Scream VII’ (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The firing comes following posts on social media amid the Israel-Hamas War.

  5. Entertainment Weekly

    Melissa Barrera dropped from 'Scream VII' after posts about Israel-Hamas war (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Franchise star Melissa Barrera has been dropped from 'Scream VII' in the wake of a series of posts about the Israel-Hamas war.

  6. Latin Times

    Why Was Melissa Barrero Fired From Scream 7? (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Mexican actress Melissa Barrera was dropped from the franchise after making comments the studio deemed antisemitic

  7. Gizmodo

    Scream 7 Drops Melissa Barrera Over Israel-Hamas War Comments (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The actress will no longer appear in the horror series, purportedly over social media commentary about the conflict in Gaza.

  8. Newsweek

    Melissa Barrera 'Scream' firing sparks fears over "new Hollywood blacklist" (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The screen star has been dropped from "Scream 7" after sharing posts in support of Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

  9. Fox News

    'Scream' star Melissa Barrera dropped from franchise after pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel posts (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    "Scream" franchise actress Melissa Barrera was let go from the upcoming horror sequel following her controversial Instagram posts on the Israel-Hamas war.

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