"Paramount has a BLACKLIST of actors who criticize Israel. Cancel Paramount+. These signs reflected the protesters' core message during the demonstration outside Paramount Studios, where multiple activist organizations gathered to oppose Melissa Barrera's termination from Scream 7 over social media posts deemed antisemitic by the production company."
"I saw them and my heart just sort of stopped. Look, we live in America. Everyone has a right to protest and everyone should be heard. And if you have your truth and if you want to stand up and be heard, you protest. That is your right in this country, and I stand by it. I support that 100 percent. Director Kevin Williamson responded to the protests at the premiere."
Scream 7's world premiere at Paramount Studios was interrupted by protesters from Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, Musicians for Palestine, and Jewish Voice for Peace-Los Angeles. The activists demonstrated against Melissa Barrera's firing, which occurred after Instagram posts were deemed antisemitic by the production company. Barrera, who starred in the 2022 Scream reboot and 2023's Scream 6, was expected to reprise her role as Samantha Carpenter. Protesters held signs accusing Paramount of maintaining a blacklist against actors criticizing Israel and called for boycotts of Paramount+. Director Kevin Williamson acknowledged the protesters, affirming their right to demonstrate and expressing support for their ability to voice their truth.
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