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Variety and Jewish Life Television to broadcast 'The State of Antisemitism'

Variety and Jewish Life Television have partnered to broadcast a panel about Hollywood combatting antisemitism.

By BROOKE SARAH BORDEN
16/11/2023

Nobody wears fame more comfortably than Henry Winkler

Some actors recede into roles. It took Winkler a long time to acknowledge that whomever he plays, the Fonz lurks.

By CHRISTOPHER BORRELLI
08/11/2023

Film of Hamas atrocities to be screened for Hollywood executives

There will be two screenings: one in Los Angeles and one in New York.

By WALLA!
05/11/2023

Writers Guild of America refrains from statement on Israel-Hamas war

On October 15, a large group of guild members signed onto a letter criticizing the union for not standing up for Israel after having stood up during past movements such as Black Lives Matter.

By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
24/10/2023

Long list of celebrities ask Biden to keep pushing for release of Israeli hostages

The group signed an open letter addressed to Biden, which thanks the president for his “unshakable moral conviction, leadership, and support for the Jewish people.

By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
24/10/2023

WATCH: 'Ran by Zionists': Palestinian screenwriter complains about entertainment industry

Maya Abdallah, a Palestinian screenwriter from the United States, claimed that her submissions were not being accepted “because the entertainment industry is ran by Zionists.”

Why don't all celebrities speak out against Hamas's massacre?

Millions of people out there are appalled by the massacre, and taking a stand does not necessarily mean career suicide.

Variety’s star-studded Hollywood summit on antisemitism takes a turn amid war in Israel

In the first celebrity conversation of the day, award-winning actor Julianna Margulies said “it is shocking” how few members of her industry have spoken out against antisemitism.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
20/10/2023

Tarantino entertains the troops as Hollywood bigs show support for Israel

The Walt Disney Company announced Thursday that it was donating $2 million to support humanitarian aid organizations in Israel following the attack in Israel.

A view of the iconic Hollywood sign

Variety to hold Hollywood summit on antisemitism with the stars

Variety will also publish a series of online essays in conjunction with the event, including writings by Maron, Kiss frontman Gene Simmons, Beanie Feldstein, Mayim Bialik.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
06/10/2023
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