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Oscar-nominated Iranian screenwriter released from prison in northern Iran after 17 days - report

Mehdi Mahmoudian, who is nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay for Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident, was imprisoned after he signed a letter condemning Khamenei.

Mehdi Mahmoudian, Oscar-nominated co-writer of Jafar Panahi’s "It was just an accident."
Actor Robert Duvall arrives for the world premiere of Widows at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada, September 8, 2018.

Godfather actor Robert Duvall dies aged 95

Photo from Emily in Paris showing Lucas Bravo.

Emily in Paris' Lucas Bravo seen in Tel Aviv for photoshoot with fashion label Renuar

Catherine O'Hara arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscars party during the 97th Academy Awards, in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., March 2, 2025.

Catherine O'Hara, actress from Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek dies at 71 in Los Angeles home


Maya Rudolph among filmmakers calling to protect ‘No Other Land’ team after director’s arrest

Jewish filmmakers join thousands demanding protection for Palestinian "No Other Land" director Hamdan Ballal, who was beaten and arrested after his documentary won an Oscar.

 Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham at the 97th Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025 in Hollywood, California.

'Find your Fight': Jay Ruderman's guide to effective activism and social change

Ruderman's book arrives at a crucial moment when many Americans feel simultaneously motivated to address societal challenges but uncertain about how to create meaningful impact.

 'Find Your Fight,' by Jay Ruderman.

Gal Gadot’s role in Snow White sparks renewed Arab boycott calls

Arab organizations renew calls to boycott Disney’s Snow White over Gal Gadot’s role, citing her support for Israel, as the film struggles at the box office.

 GAL GADOT (right) and Rachel Zegler present the award for Best Visual Effects.

Gal Gadot receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

“I’m just a girl from a town in Israel and could have never imagined such a moment,” Gadot said.

 Actor Gal Gadot poses with her star during the unveiling ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 18, 2025.

‘No Other Land’ wins Best Documentary Oscar, director calls for hostages release

Jewish narratives shine at the Oscars with "A Real Pain" and "The Brutalist" as Gal Gadot takes the stage with Rachel Zegler.

Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal and Yuval Abraham pose with the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film for "No Other Land" in the Oscars photo room at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025

‘Anora,’ a movie with heart, is likely to win big at the Oscars

You can expect a few red Artist4Ceasefire pins on the red carpet – even though there actually is a ceasefire now – and likely no yellow-ribbon pins.

 MIKEY MADISON and Mark Edelshteyn in ‘Anora.’

A chill in the air at Sundance

An exclusive dispatch for the Post from the famed indie film festival.

 PRO-ISRAEL demonstrators on Main Street in Park City.

Netflix musical 'Emilia Perez' leads Oscar nominations

Walt Disney's ABC will broadcast the event, and comedian Conan O'Brien will host.

 Finished mounted Oscar Statuettes are seen at the Polich Tallix foundry in Walden, New York, US, January 25, 2018

Trump taps Mel Gibson as ‘special ambassador’ to Hollywood

Once shunned for antisemitic remarks, Mel Gibson now represents Trump’s Hollywood agenda.

 Mel Gibson wins the AACTA Award for Best Direction for Hacksaw Ridge in Sydney, Australia, Dec. 7, 2016.

Adam Scott’s surprising link to Judaism and role in 'Severance'

His mother's Italian ancestry can be traced back to the Marranos of Portugal—Jews who were forced to convert to Christianity during the Inquisition.

American actor Adam Scott arrives for the premiere of Sony's "Madame Web" in Los Angeles