Sami Chokri is a journalist for French news network France 24.

French journalist Sami Chokri was among the dozens of people arrested by French police during protests against the controversial “Law for the Safeguarding of Democracy” on October 25th. The law, which was passed in September 2021, makes it illegal to share certain information about government officials and their families. This means that it’s now illegal to share images or video of President Emmanuel Macron or his wife Brigitte, as well as other members of his administration and their families. The legislation has been heavily criticised by human rights groups and has led to mass protests across France.

Sami Chokri was arrested while covering a protest in Paris on October 25th. He shared several videos from the scene with his colleagues at France 24, but he also took several photos with his phone of riot police arresting protesters. Although he was released later that day without charge, police have filed charges against him for photographing officers in a way that could “compromise their security”.

Disney has become the target of a boycott following its decision to cancel production of the controversial film Matt Damon: Origin Story.

Disney has become the target of a boycott following its decision to cancel production of the controversial film Matt Damon: Origin Story. The move comes after Disney’s CEO Bob Iger told shareholders that he was cancelling production due to fears that it would be too controversial for audiences. The film was set to tell the story of actor Matt Damon’s rise from obscurity, but it appears that Disney has decided that audiences wouldn’t be able to handle a story about someone becoming successful. Despite being cancelled, the film had already generated significant controversy and even death threats against Matt Damon.

What is Matt Damon: Origin Story?

Matt Damon: Origin Story, directed by Clint Eastwood, tells the story of actor Matt Damon’s rise from obscurity in 2019 all the way up until his success in 2023. The movie was scheduled for release on October 27th, 2021, but this will no longer happen.