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The simple truth is that people are not going to stop seeing movies to "get at" celebrities. If they want a boycott that will work, try asking peopel to boycott the first two weeks of a movie's release. This is when the lion's share of the profits are sent back to Hollywood and the local movie theater only gets to keep a small percentage of the take. After about two weeks, the percentages start to shift in the local theater's favor. The benefits of this approach over a full boycott? People get to see the movies that they want to see. You don't hurt local businesses. Indeed, they get more money out of the deal. Less money goes to the studios and actors who might be getting a cut. This seems like a win (movie watchers), win (local theaters), win (less money to Hollywood) approach to me that has a much better chance of succeeding than a full boycott.

Very good ideas.

I'd add to that two others:

1. If you must boycott, only boycott certain people. Create a noticeable difference in the success of one person over another. The bottom line will eventually force a hard look at why it's happening. A mass boycott creates no contrast, and in doing so, can hurt it's own message. Not to mention those in the industry who actually agree with it. Just as with other forms of conflict, it's better to avoid collateral damage.

2. If you disagree with these people, and have the skills, go into the business. Stop whining, and take the damn beach. That's what the left did to our educational institutions, and we've been worse off for it ever since.