I thought this deserved its own thread due to the antics of Sean Penn. I guess no more Chapo interviews. He has really aged. Still reminds me of Jeff Spicoli in Fast times at Ridgemont high.

NEXSTAR) – Actor and filmmaker Sean Penn is calling for a boycott – and even threatening to smelt his own awards – of Sunday’s Academy Awards if Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy isn’t given the opportunity to speak during the show.

“There is nothing greater the Academy Awards could do than to give [Zelenskyy] that opportunity to talk to all of us,” Penn, speaking from Poland, said during an interview with CNN. The 61-year-old has been in Ukraine filming a documentary on Russia’s invasion.

Penn continued, saying it is his understanding that the Academy had decided against having Zelenskyy speak.

“If it turns out to be what’s happening, I would encourage everyone involved to know that though it may be their moment … to celebrate their films, it is so much more importantly their moment to shine and to protest and to boycott that Academy Awards,” he added. “And I myself, if it comes back to it, when I return, I will smelt [my awards] in public.”

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Cast in bronze and finished with gold plating, the Oscar statuette is among the most coveted awards in the film industry. Penn, a five-time nominee, has won two, both for best actor, in 2003 for “Mystic River” and in 2008 for “Milk.”

The Academy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Zelenskyy has accused the West of lacking courage as his country fights to stave off Russia’s invading troops, making an exasperated plea for fighter jets and tanks to sustain a defense in a conflict that has ground into a war of attrition.

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Speaking after President Joe Biden said in a lacerating speech Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin could not stay in power — words the White House immediately sought to downplay — Zelenskyy lashed out at the West’s “ping-pong about who and how should hand over jets” and other weapons while Russian missile attacks kill and trap civilians.

“I’ve talked to the defenders of Mariupol today. I’m in constant contact with them. Their determination, heroism and firmness are astonishing,” Zelenskyy said in a video address early Sunday, referring to the besieged southern city that has suffered some of the war’s greatest deprivations and horrors. “If only those who have been thinking for 31 days on how to hand over dozens of jets and tanks had 1% of their courage.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

LINK: https://wgntv.com/news/russia-...k-at-academy-awards/

I’d say he will get his wish. I’m not watching. Sounds like less are watching each year. They’ve got a couple real A listers with Sykes and Schumer hosting don’t they? (Sarcasm alert)

I'll stir the pot for him. He could cast them into golden douchebags when they're melted.

As if anyone cares.
What a maroon.
Melt the fuckers, who gives a crap?

I figure President Zelenskyy has a few more pressing issues to deal with right now.

What does Zelensky have to do w/ the Academy Awards? I don't give a wit about either, just curious.

Morons make noise. Just another day in CA.

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Well there is another hot story about CA. passing legislation because the enclosed pig pens do not allow pigs to roam around. That seems more up Penn's alley.

The gesture would have more effect if Penn smelted himself.

I was just staying at a hotel in Hollywood about 5 blocks from where these are taking place. I only found out a couple of hours ago that they are happening tonight when I got back to my hotel and asked why there were people all dressed up hanging out in the lobby. I changed my flight from tomorrow to a red-eye tonight and hopped in an Uber to the airport. There is zero chance I’m staying that close to all that shit.

If anyone is at LAX in terminal 3 and wants to hang out in the Delta SkyClub let me know!

I could care less about what Penn or Zelensky has to say. Don't watch the oscars either. Penn can buy him paid commerical time if he wants to.

Childish temper tantrum. My eight year old son is more mature.

He’s over there filming a documentary!!!
Watch out folks, we got us a badass!

Hey, Sean, how about showing everyone what you’re really worth! Pick up an AK and put in some work.

Until then, shove that camera right up your pompous ass.

Perfect example of why people are completely disenchanted w Hollywood....they refuse to stay in their lane. You are the modern day minstrel show...we look to you for entertainment not political commentary.

All I hear when this moron speaks is..."Look at me, look at me!" His opinions are every bit as irrelevant as he is.

I easily remember when the Academy Awards was a night to look forward to, all the movie clips, Bob hope M Cing, it was a fun night. But that was eons ago.

Melt it into a butt plug. Hollywood people are open minded to stuff like that.

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Now that's the funniest thing I've read today!

Oh, and good luck running a smelter in CA, Sean. I'm sure the greenies will love you to death for that one.

ETA: Here's how those statues are made, for those who are curious. https://www.visualcapitalist.c...-and-what-its-worth/

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He’s over there filming a documentary!!!
Watch out folks, we got us a badass!

Hey, Sean, how about showing everyone what you’re really worth! Pick up an AK and put in some work.

Until then, shove that camera right up your pompous ass.

I thought he left almost immediately when he found out it’s not like a movie set.

Suspect that, even in Hollywood, no one cares. Also, when he doesn’t get his way, he either pusses out, or does some PR event where he “smelts” some fake Oscar statue.

Meh. I won't watch a movie with Sean Penn in it and certainly don't care about anything he says. I don't watch the Oscars, either, because the chances are very high that I won't have seen any of the films being considered.

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