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Tag: Marc Platt

0 Television/Film Holocaust

The ‘Wicked’ Munchkins seem pretty Jewish this time around

PJ Grisar in Forward · 24 Nov

"Wicked: For Good," the sequel to the musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel, draws strong parallels to Jewish history and the Holocaust by highlighting fascist themes and discrimination against Munchkins in Oz.

0 Culture Politics

Backing fellow Jewish entertainer Hannah Einbinder, Ben Platt says his Jewish identity is ‘not defined’ by Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA · 16 Apr

Ben Platt, renowned Jewish actor, has recently expressed that his Jewish identity is defined more by cultural and interpersonal connections than by the state of Israel, aligning himself with fellow actor Hannah Einbinder.

0 Politics Television/Film

Disney reportedly hired extra security for Gal Gadot after Rachel Zegler’s ‘Free Palestine’ tweet

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Mar

Rachel Zegler's tweet supporting 'Free Palestine' caused significant controversy for Disney, especially impacting her Israeli co-star Gal Gadot, who reportedly received death threats leading Disney to increase her security.

0 Television/Film Politics

Disney reportedly hired extra security for Gal Gadot after Rachel Zegler’s ‘Free Palestine’ tweet

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Mar

Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress renowned for her role in "Wonder Woman," found herself at the center of controversy after her co-star, Rachel Zegler, tweeted "free Palestine," coinciding with the promotion of their movie, "Snow White."