WONDER WOMAN Officially Banned in Lebanon

Movie Wonder Woman Gal Gadot about 6 years agoby Kristian Odland

People around the world are looking forward to Wonder Woman's release in theaters, but unfortunately, because of political conflicts, not everyone will get to see it this weekend. Deadline reports that the movie has officially been banned in Lebanon.

"The ban was prompted by Lebanese group Campaign to Boycott Supporters of Israel-Lebanon because Gal Gadot, the film’s lead actress who plays Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman, is an Israeli and a former soldier in that country’s army.

"Lebanon is officially at war with Israel and has a law that boycotts Israeli products and bars Lebanese citizens from traveling or having contact with Israelis. The boycott group has indicated on its Facebook page that Gadot is a supporter of Israel’s military policies against the Palestinian region of the Gaza Strip."

Until the ban, the movie was only scheduled to play in 15 locations in Lebanon. Ironically Gadot's previous appearance as Wonder Woman in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice was not banned and pulled in $843,000. Warner Bros. has not issued a statement.

What do you think about the ban? If they didn't ban her previous movies, why ban this one?

Kristian Odland

When I'm not reading and writing about all things geek, I am an Emmy-nominated TV producer, formerly of Attack of The Show, who plays video games, watches way too many movies and TV shows.

I am also the One Minute Critic on Youtube.

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