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Green Lantern’s Jewish roots revealed: Hal Jordan’s trending heritage

Recent discussions about Hal Jordan's Jewish heritage have gained traction with the upcoming Lanterns series, reflecting growing interest in diverse representation in superhero narratives.

David Mamet mesmerizes at the TLV Int’l Student Film Festival

At the Tel Aviv Film Festival, David Mamet shares his love for Israel, teases new projects, and delivers sharp humor and advice, staying true to his bold convictions.

102 spoons: Cate Blanchett wears the most bizarre top

The Hollywood actress brings a new meaning to "Spooning" with her unique top made of 102 silver spoons at the premiere of her latest film.

By WALLA! FASHION
08/08/2024

Voight: My daughter Angelina Jolie was influenced by antisemitic people - regarding Gaza

Jon Voight criticizes daughter Angelina Jolie over Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting his strong support for Israel and contrasting political views.

Jewish Emmy nominees include Larry David and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ in a last hurrah

Since premiering in 2000 the show has received a total of 55 Emmy nominations, but only two competitive wins (for directing and editing).

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
17/07/2024

The future is now: Jerusalem Cinematheque presents Cinematic Dystopia series

The series of films looks at very different futuristic movie dystopias, and it can be fun to see what they got wrong and scary to look at what they were right about.

Duo Sonare: When Beethoven meets the music of Hollywood

Duo Sonare blends Beethoven and Hollywood music, featuring diverse styles from Bach to John Williams, creating accessible, high-quality classical performances with improvisational flair.

By SARAH HERSHENSON
18/06/2024

LA Academy Museum revises exhibit on Jews in Hollywood following criticism

The museum opened its first-ever permanent exhibit, a deep-dive on the Jewish pioneers that laid the groundwork for Hollywood, on May 19.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
11/06/2024

Academy Museum opens permanent exhibition that shines spotlight on Hollywood's Jewish founders

The exhibition shines a light on the creation of the Hollywood film industry and the studio system in the early 20th century by Jewish emigres from Eastern Europe.

LA’s Academy Museum initially excluded Hollywood’s Jewish origins, a new exhibit fixes that

The exhibit’s debut comes two and a half years after the museum’s opening, which sparked controversy among supporters and visitors for not including the industry’s Jewish beginnings.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
17/05/2024
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