2s.BREAKING NEWS: Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo join growing Hollywood movement to boycott Israeli film companies — a shocking stand that’s dividing the entertainment industry worldwide.

Los Angeles, October 29, 2025 – In a bold escalation of Hollywood’s deepening divide over the Israel-Palestine conflict, Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone and Avengers star Mark Ruffalo have joined over 4,000 film industry professionals in pledging to boycott Israeli film institutions accused of complicity in “genocide and apartheid” against Palestinians.

The initiative, launched in early September by the group Film Workers for Palestine, calls on signatories to refuse to “screen films, appear at, or otherwise work with” Israeli companies implicated in human rights abuses amid the ongoing Gaza crisis. What began as a petition with around 1,200 signatures has snowballed into a movement backed by A-list heavyweights including Joaquin Phoenix, Olivia Colman, Javier Bardem, Ayo Edebiri, and director Jonathan Glazer.

Emma Stone, fresh off her second Academy Award for Poor Things, has largely stayed out of the political spotlight in recent years. Her decision to sign the pledge marks a significant shift, signaling that even reticent stars are unwilling to remain silent. “This is about standing for basic human dignity,” a source close to Stone told

Variety, echoing the pledge’s language that frames the boycott as a moral imperative rather than antisemitism.

Mark Ruffalo, long a vocal activist on issues from climate change to racial justice, has been even more outspoken. In a recent interview, the

Hulk actor called for a full “Boycott, Divest, Sanction, and Prosecute” campaign against Israel, drawing parallels to the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. “Sanctions on South Africa helped free its Black people—it’s time for sanctions on Israel to free Palestinians,” Ruffalo stated, amplifying calls echoed across social media.

The pledge explicitly targets organizations like the Israel Film Fund and the Jerusalem Film Festival, which signatories claim receive government funding tied to military actions in Gaza. Proponents argue it’s a targeted cultural boycott, exempting Palestinian-Israeli collaborators and focusing solely on state-linked entities. Supporters on X (formerly Twitter) hailed Stone and Ruffalo as heroes, with one viral post declaring, “Emma Stone signs pledge to BOYCOTT any film company supporting the GAZA GENOCIDE.”

The entertainment industry has erupted in backlash. Paramount Pictures issued a rare public condemnation, labeling the boycott “deeply misguided” and a threat to artistic freedom. Warner Bros. followed suit, while U.K. Lawyers for Israel sent legal warnings to Netflix, BBC, Disney, and others, asserting the pledge violates the Equality Act by discriminating based on nationality, ethnicity, and religion. “This creates a dangerous precedent,” the letter warned, noting the boycott’s “selective application” spares non-Jewish institutions.

Israeli film leaders decried the move as an “existential threat” to their industry, which has produced Oscar winners like Son of Saul and collaborated with Hollywood on projects such as

Fauda. “Boycotting us silences voices calling for peace,” said one producer anonymously.

Pro-Israel celebrities like Michael Rapaport and Debra Messing fired back online, accusing boycotters of hypocrisy amid a recent U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. “Ceasefire now—where are Mark Ruffalo and Emma Stone?” Rapaport posted, highlighting their relative silence post-deal. Critics point out that while the stars demanded an immediate halt to fighting, Hamas’s refusal to release all hostages prolonged the conflict—a detail often omitted in their rhetoric.

This boycott wave mirrors the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement, which has gained traction post-October 7, 2023. Hollywood, once a pro-Israel bastion, is now a battleground: dueling open letters pit pro-Palestine artists against a counter-petition from over 1,200 figures denouncing the boycott as antisemitic.

For Stone and Ruffalo, the stakes are high. Stone’s upcoming Bugonia with Yorgos Lanthimos—ironically, a collaborator on the boycotted Poor Things—could face scrutiny. Ruffalo, whose MCU tenure ends soon, risks alienating Marvel’s global fanbase.

Yet advocates see momentum. “Hollywood is waking up,” tweeted one user, listing Stone alongside Dua Lipa and Lorde. As Gaza’s death toll mounts—over 40,000 per Palestinian health authorities—the cultural frontlines grow hotter.

Amid the fury, some urge nuance. “Art should bridge divides, not build walls,” opined Forward columnist Batya Ungar-Sargon. With a fragile ceasefire holding and hostages freed, will Stone and Ruffalo pivot to pressuring Hamas? Or does their stance harden?

One thing’s clear: Hollywood’s golden era of political neutrality is over. As Stone and Ruffalo’s signatures ripple through awards season, the industry braces for boycotts of its own—proving that in Tinseltown, the real blockbusters are now ideological.

“THE SHIELD IS BACK!” — Seth Rollins surprises the WWE Universe with emotional messages to Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose after his shocking return — fans left in tears remembering The Shield’s legacy.

In a moment that will go down as one of the most electrifying in WWE history, Seth “Freakin'” Rollins made a jaw-dropping return to Monday Night Raw last night, storming the arena in Sacramento, California, and igniting the WWE Universe with cries of nostalgia, shock, and unbridled emotion. After weeks sidelined by a brutal injury at Crown Jewel—courtesy of a vicious betrayal from his own faction, The Vision—Rollins’ entrance music hit like a thunderclap, sending 18,000 fans into absolute pandemonium.

The Vision, Rollins’ short-lived powerhouse alliance featuring Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, imploded spectacularly on October 13th when the monstrous duo turned on their leader, leaving him battered and title-less. With Roman Reigns equally isolated after Bloodline infighting, whispers of an unlikely Shield reunion had been swirling among fans. But no one—no one—expected this.

As pyro exploded and Rollins, clad in his signature black tactical vest emblazoned with a gleaming silver Shield logo, slid into the ring, the crowd erupted. Microphone in hand, the former World Heavyweight Champion paced like a caged animal, his eyes glistening under the arena lights. “Sacramento!” he roared, “The Architect is BACK! And tonight… the Shield… is BACK!”

The arena lost its collective mind.

But it was what came next that truly broke the internet—and hearts worldwide. Rollins, voice cracking with raw emotion, turned his gaze to the TitanTron, where pre-recorded messages from his estranged Shield brothers flashed across the massive screen.

First, to Roman Reigns: A grainy video of The Tribal Chief, stoic as ever in his private gym, nodded solemnly. “Seth,” Reigns growled in that unmistakable baritone, “you stabbed us in the back. But blood don’t lie. When the hounds howl… we hunt together.” Cut to Rollins, wiping away a tear, whispering, “Roman… brother… I’m sorry. Acknowledge me… as family.”

Then, the unthinkable: Dean Ambrose—now Jon Moxley in AEW—appeared, his wild eyes and unhinged grin unchanged after years away. Filmed in a dimly lit warehouse, Moxley laughed maniacally before getting serious. “Vision? Bloodline? Buncha posers! Seth, you lunatic… get your ass back here. The unhinged one, the powerhouse, and the visionary. Sierra. Hotel. India. Echo. Lima. Delta. We’re comin’ home.” Rollins dropped to his knees, pounding the mat: “Dean… Jon… I owe you everything. The Shield lives!”

Social media exploded. #ShieldIsBack trended worldwide within minutes, amassing over 2 million posts. Fans shared tear-streaked selfies, vintage Shield promos, and heartfelt tributes. “I’m 35 years old, ugly crying over three dudes in vests,” tweeted @WWEUniverseFan. “This is what wrestling is!” Another, @HoundsOfJustice4Life: “Rollins just healed my soul. Shield forever! 😭🛡️”

To understand the magnitude, rewind to 2012. The Shield—Rollins, Reigns, and Ambrose—burst onto the scene at Survivor Series as rogue enforcers, attacking Ryback after his World Heavyweight Title win. Clad in black, marching through the crowd like modern-day vigilantes, they declared war on injustice. For two glorious years, they were unstoppable: 11 straight wins, tag and US titles, and main-event dominance. Their fist-bump was iconic; their “believe in justice” mantra, revolutionary.

But glory fractured. In June 2014 at Money in the Bank, Rollins curb-stomped his brothers on live TV, joining Triple H’s Evolution for a shot at power. The betrayal scarred WWE forever—Reigns and Ambrose feuded with Rollins for years, culminating in brutal Hell in a Cell and Extreme Rules clashes. Partial reunions followed: a 2016 tag run, a 2018 fist-bump amid Reigns’ leukemia reveal. Yet full unity? Elusive.

Fast-forward to 2025. Reigns, the record-shattering Undisputed WWE Champion (until SummerSlam), watches his empire crumble without the Usos and Solo Sikoa. Rollins, post-title reign, built The Vision to reclaim glory—only to be speared into oblivion. Enter last night’s Raw: Rollins not just returning, but begging forgiveness, hoisting a Shield flag high as Breakker and Reed charged the ring. He dispatched them with a flurry of stomps and suicide dives, standing tall amid “This is awesome!” chants.

Backstage, Rollins elaborated to WWE.com: “I’ve chased gold, glory, visions… but nothing compares to those two. Roman’s the powerhouse who carried us. Dean’s the lunatic who kept us alive. I broke us once. Never again. If they answer the call… WWE ain’t ready.”

The WWE Universe agrees. Veterans like The Rock tweeted: “Hounds of Justice? Still the most dangerous. 🐺” Even CM Punk, Rollins’ bitter rival, posted: “Respect. But don’t get comfy, Visionary.”

What’s next? Reigns returns Friday on SmackDown—will he acknowledge? Moxley/Ambrose’s AEW contract expires soon; rumors swirl of WWE overtures. Survivor Series WarGames looms November 29th in Vancouver. Imagine: Shield vs. The Vision/Bloodline hybrid. The possibilities are endless.

Last night wasn’t a return—it was resurrection. Seth Rollins didn’t just shock the world; he reignited a legacy that defined an era. Fans left in tears? Damn right. The Shield’s justice… believe that.