
Why We're Postponing Our Andor Coverage
Published on Apr 29
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<p dir="ltr">A More Civilized Age will not be covering Andor Season 2 as planned, due the the ongoing boycott of Disney Plus by the BDS Movement.</p> <p dir="ltr">This is a surprise to us, as it is likely to you and some explanation is required. Last year, the BDS movement targeted Disney Plus for boycott on the grounds that it has cast Israeli actors in its films who have been cultural ambassadors for Israel and do not support the Palestinian cause for liberation or justice. Additionally, Marvel films have made use of characters who have a history in the comics of being connected to positive depictions of Israel and its intelligence service, the Mossad.</p> <p dir="ltr">We were not aware of this boycott when it was declared, and we were not aware of it when we covered Skeleton Crew earlier this year.</p> <p dir="ltr">We are aware of it now, however, and in becoming aware of it, we had to make an affirmative choice that our ignorance had permitted us to avoid.</p> <p dir="ltr">We were ...