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Al Bawaba
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Lebanon bans Captain America: Brave New World over casting Israeli actress
ALBAWABA - Lebanon recently announced banning Marvel's recent blockbuster movie, "Captain America: Brave New World" due to the casting of Israeli actress Shira Haas in the superhero film. The actress plays Ruth Bat-Seraph (also known as Sabra), an Israeli superhero and a Mossad agent created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Sal Buscema who first appeared in Marvel comics during 1985's Incredible Hulk #250. Upon knowing about Marvel's casting choice, pro-Palestine activists took to social media and urged superhero fans to boycott the movie. Activists also launched a boycott campaign, which initiated the ban of Captain America: Brave News World, despite being vastly promoted across the country. One pro-Palestine activist wrote on Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter), "Probably banned it because it's propaganda I'm sure they got some in there. Always do." According to The New Arab, the Lebanese Ministry of Economy made a statement on Tuesday which read, "After communicating with the boycott office of the Lebanese Ministry of Economy, it was informed that the film was banned from Lebanese cinemas." This is not the first time Lebanon has banned a movie from the country due to having ties with an Israeli actress. The country also banned DC's Wonder Woman from screening in 2016 due to the casting of Israeli actress Gal Gadot as the famous comic book superhero. Marvel's most recent movie received mixed reviews from fans and critics alike. It's currently sitting on a 6.1/10 rating on IMDB and 49 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. "The movie was Garbage. The best part was the last part... when I left." Another added, "I hate to say this but #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld was a big disappointment. Felt very empty & lacks the heart of a Captain America movie." They're actually putting an lsraeIi superhero in the next Marvel movie 🤢She's literally named after a massacre… The BDS movement is calling for people to boycott Captain America Brave New World.
Express Tribune
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Captain America: Brave New World faces pro-Palestine protests and boycott calls at premiere
The Hollywood premiere of Captain America: Brave New World on Tuesday (US time) was met with pro-Palestine demonstrations. A group of protesters, numbering in the dozens, called for a boycott of the film due to its inclusion of the Israeli superhero Ruth Bat-Seraph, also known as Sabra. Demonstrators carried signs with messages such as "Sabra has got to go," "Disney supports genocide," and "Boycott Captain America." A pro-Palestine protest taking place outside of the 'Captain America Brave New World' premiere in Hollywood tonight — Deadline (@DEADLINE) Pro-Palestine protestors have gathered at the — Variety (@Variety) Protesters chant 'Free Palestine' and 'Boycott Disney' outside the Chinese Theater at the — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) Marvel had scheduled a live stream of the event at 8:30 ET/5:30 PM PT, but the video feed had yet to begin. The delay may have been linked to the protests. Instead, Marvel streamed the Captain America: Brave New World trailer. Courtesy: X Courtesy: X Courtesy: X In Marvel Comics, Sabra is portrayed as Jewish, a mutant, and the first superhuman agent of Mossad. In the film, Israeli actress Shira Haas takes on the role, but the character has been altered—she is no longer linked to Mossad or depicted as a mutant. Instead, as producer Nate Moore confirmed, Sabra now works for the U.S. government. Marvel addressed the controversy in a statement to Variety, saying: 'While our characters and stories are inspired by the comics, they are always freshly imagined for the screen and today's audience, and the filmmakers are taking a new approach with the character Sabra who was first introduced in the comics over 40 years ago.' The film features a star-studded cast, including Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford. Captain America: Brave New World is set for release on Feb. 14, with early screenings available on Thursday.
