Contrary to speculation, Taylor Swift’s concert film, ‘Eras,’ is still playing in Israel, dispelling rumors that it had been pulled in a political move. The movie recently made its debut in Israeli cinemas as part of its international rollout.
Key Takeaway
Taylor Swift’s concert film, ‘Eras,’ continues to screen in Israel after initial technical difficulties caused speculation of a political move. The issue was due to a delay by a third-party company responsible for uploading showtimes. There was never an intention to make a political statement.
Technical Issues Trigger Speculation
Earlier this week, there were reports of technical difficulties that prevented some fans from purchasing tickets for screenings of ‘Eras’ in Israel. Visitors to Taylor Swift’s official website were unable to find Israeli locations as the site automatically redirected them to other Middle Eastern areas, like Lebanon.
These unexpected glitches led to speculation and conclusions that Taylor or her team intentionally removed the film from Israeli theaters as a statement on the Israel-Palestine issue. Some even attributed Taylor’s recent dinner with her close friend Gigi Hadid to influencing this supposed decision.
The Real Explanation Behind the Hiccup
However, it has been clarified that the issue was not caused by Taylor Swift or her team. The responsibility for posting worldwide showtimes on Taylor’s official ‘Eras’ movie website lies with a third-party company. It appears that this company experienced a delay in uploading this week’s showtimes for Israel, resulting in the temporary unavailability of tickets on Taylor’s website.
Rest assured, the situation has been rectified, and tickets are now accessible for purchase in and around Israel. It is important to note that this delay was unintentional and not politically motivated.
Additional investigation into the matter confirmed that, even during the temporary unavailability of tickets on Taylor Swift’s website, tickets could still be purchased through individual Israeli theater chains and their respective websites. This further supports the explanation of a mistake rather than a deliberate action.
With the issue resolved, Israeli fans of Taylor Swift can look forward to enjoying her concert film in theaters from Thursday until Sunday. Reserve your seats now to catch this limited-time experience.
