Disney-associated writer Damon Lindelof vows abstention from collaborations until Jimmy Kimmel's suspension ends
In a surprising turn of events, the late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live," hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, has been indefinitely suspended by ABC. This decision, according to reports, was due to comments Kimmel made about the assassination attempt on conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The suspension has prompted a wave of support from the entertainment industry, with notable figures such as Damon Lindelof, creator of "Lost," "Watchmen," and "The Leftovers," pledging a boycott of Disney in support of Kimmel. Lindelof, in an Instagram post, expressed his disappointment and anger about the suspension, stating that if it is not lifted, he cannot in good conscience work for the company that imposed it. He also asked his followers to consider the difference between hate speech and a joke.
Boots Riley, director of "Sorry to Bother You," has suggested that the Directors Guild of America should impose a strike against Disney-affiliated projects in support of Kimmel. The Writers Guild of America, SAG-AFTRA, and the American Federation of Musicians have all released statements in support of Kimmel, describing the suspension as a form of suppression and retaliation that endangers everyone's freedoms.
Kimmel's comments about the MAGA gang during his monologue, suggesting that they were trying to portray Kirk's assassin as one of them, have been a point of contention among conservatives. However, the other known Hollywood director who publicly advocated for the reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel's Late Night Show on ABC is not named in the provided search results, and no specific proposal to influence Disney's decision is mentioned.
Nexstar Media, a major owner of ABC affiliate stations, has announced it will pre-empt airings of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" due to its disagreement with the host's comments. This move is significant as Nexstar Media is currently in the process of acquiring a rival company in a $6.2 billion bid.
Threats from Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, have reinforced Disney's decision to suspend the show. The Writers Guild of America, in a statement, emphasised the right to speak freely and disagree, stating that it is essential to being a free people and should not be denied.
Damon Lindelof, best known for creating the television series "Lost," which aired on ABC for six seasons from 2004 to 2010, has vowed not to work with Disney, adding to the growing pressure on the media giant. The fate of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" remains uncertain as the industry watches this unfold.
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