Oscars
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.
Godfather actor Robert Duvall dies aged 95
Spielberg wins Grammy for John Williams documentary, becomes ninth Jew to earn 'EGOT' status
‘Hamnet’ is Oscar-bait about Shakespeare's free-spirited wife - review
Asteroid the size of 100 Oscar awards to pass very close to Earth - NASA
The asteroid in question has been designated 2023 BL1 and will fly closer to the Earth than the Moon's own distance. But it won't hit, so Don't Look Up.
Oscars 2023: Who are the Jewish nominees?
Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner and more Jewish names have been nominated for the 2023 Oscars.
Cinema Sabaya wins 2022 Ophir Award, to represent Israel at Oscars
Cinema Sabaya will now become Israel’s official selection for consideration for a nomination for the Best International Feature Oscar.
Jean-Luc Godard, filmmaker who polarized Jews with views on Israel, dies
The Zionist Organization of America called Godard a “virulent antisemite,” arguing that he had a record of making antisemitic comments.
Israeli film school students' film wins BAFTA student film category
The film combines drama and animation and is based on the director's memories as the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, who recorded her life in a personal diary during the Holocaust.
Celebrating ‘CODA’s inclusiveness
Even before its Oscar and SAG wins, CODA received the Ruderman Foundation’s Seal of Authentic Representation award
Will Smith's Oscar slap: What do Israelis think?
Puzzled by the ‘slap heard round the world,’ many doubt Israeli actors would have reacted this way.
In 'Ukrainian military Oscars,' Ukraine mocks Russia and promotes its army
Seven videos selected by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry highlighted important aspects of the war. Ukraine has been using memes and humor in its information warfare strategy.
No punches pulled at the 94th Academy Awards
Smith’s comments were censored when he returned to his seat, but it was apparent that he told Rock, “Keep my wife’s name out your f***king mouth.”
Oscars 2022: the most memorable Jewish moments
Overall it was not a good night for Jewish nominees, as high-profile figures like Steven Spielberg, Andrew Garfield and Maggie Gyllenhaal came away empty-handed.