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Mel Gibson in 'anti-Jewish' row with writer Joe Eszterhas
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Hollywood screenwriter Joe Eszterhas has accused Mel Gibson of shelving a movie about Jewish hero Judah Maccabee because he "hates Jews".
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Warner Bros recently halted production on The Maccabees, which Gibson was due to direct, saying Eszterhas' script lacked "a sense of triumph".
In a letter to Gibson, the writer said, "the reason you won't make [it] is the ugliest possible one. You hate Jews".
The actor has called the accusations "utter fabrications".
Gibson's reputation has plunged since his arrest for drink-driving in 2006, during which he made anti-Semitic comments to the arresting police officer.
He later apologised for his comments, which he blamed on alcoholism.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17692563
Note: 12 April 2012 Last updated at 17:46 GMT
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