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Review: Spider-Noir proves the superhero genre was never really the point
Nicolas Cage plays an aging 1930s Spider-Man in Amazon’s noir-style series, a genre hybrid that leans more on detective tropes than superhero spectacle
Amir Bogen
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08:45 | 05.30.26
‘These days feel very much like the 1930s’: Call My Agent! director Cédric Klapisch on film, war and fear
French-Jewish director discusses Jewish identity, October 7, antisemitism and his family’s Holocaust legacy as Colors of Time arrives in Israel, while reflecting on comedy, cinema and Hollywood’s crisis
Amir Kaminer, Paris
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18:46 | 05.29.26
‘Evil Zionist b****’: Helen Mirren accosted in London over Israel support
Footage shows the Oscar-winning actress confronted near Tower Hill over her support for Israel, with her husband Taylor Hackford seen telling the activist to leave them alone
ynet Global
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13:44 | 05.28.26
'Shoot me up with a big one': timeline of Matthew Perry’s final days
Court documents trace 'Friends' star's final month, from illegal ketamine purchases and repeated injections to the prosecution of his assistant, two doctors and suppliers tied to the fatal dose
Associated Press
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07:45 | 05.28.26
'October 7 was an act of Nazism': Polish director takes on Holocaust cinema
Michal Kosakowski has long gravitated toward dark subjects, especially the Holocaust; his sweeping new documentary Holofiction explores its portrayal on screen and will be shown at Docaviv 2026
Amir Kaminer, Venice
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18:25 | 05.26.26
‘Mother Mary’ review: Anne Hathaway plays fictional pop star; Michael Jackson movie sounds better
‘Mother Mary,’ starring Anne Hathaway, follows a pop star in crisis as she reconnects with an old friend before a major comeback show; but instead of glittering pop drama, it is heavy, strange and pretentious
Benjamin Tovias
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13:35 | 05.20.26
The night of No. 10: Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal returns to the spotlight in new Cannes documentary
Five and a half years after his death, Diego Maradona is back in the Cannes spotlight with The Match, a documentary revisiting Argentina’s charged 1986 World Cup clash with England; another film examines Eric Cantona’s turbulent rise under Alex Ferguson
Amir Kaminer, Cannes
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18:28 | 05.19.26
Post-trauma marked in red of blood vengeance: In 'Fauda' season 5 the wound is bigger than the mission
The fifth season of 'Fauda' drops two years after October 7 and there's no mistaking the change; Doron Kabilio no longer looks like an invincible fighting machine, but like a shattered man trying to survive the trauma
Smadar Shiloni
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13:11 | 05.19.26
Hopelessly devoted to Travolta, not Scientology: why the Grease stars never became a couple
New book about the late actress Olivia Newton-John claims the reason she and John Travolta didn't fulfill their desire to become a couple was his affiliation with Scientology; the two played one of the most iconic couples in cinema: Sandy and Danny in Grease
Omer Daniel
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05:15 | 05.15.26
Cannes revives Thelma & Louise at Israel's expense
Film festival’s 2026 poster honors the feminist classic, while juror Paul Laverty accuses Hollywood of blacklisting Susan Sarandon and other actors over Gaza criticism
Amir Kaminer, Cannes
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23:23 | 05.13.26
Talking octopus, Sally Field and over-the-top twist: 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' is hard to resist
Review: With an aging octopus prone to cheap philosophy and humans learning life lessons, 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' is sentimental and far-fetched, but Sally Field keeps the melodrama afloat
Shmulik Duvdevani
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17:12 | 05.12.26
Cinematic comeback: Israel’s second Cannes golden age
As the 79th Cannes Film Festival opens Tuesday, a look back at the Israeli films that broke into the festival’s main competition — from Amos Gitai’s ultra-Orthodox drama and Ari Folman’s animated war memoir to Nadav Lapid’s explosive political provocation | Part II
Amir Kaminer
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11:14 | 05.11.26
How Israeli cinema conquered Cannes before the boycotts and backlash
As Cannes opens its 79th edition without Israeli representation, a look back at decades of Israeli films on the Croisette — from early breakthroughs and major prizes to canceled premieres, scandals and the festival’s fraught politics | Part I
Amir Kaminer
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22:14 | 05.10.26
Amanda Seyfried says fear is making empathy harder: ‘I make movies for women’
Amanda Seyfried talks fear, compassion and making movies for women as The Housemaid becomes a hit and The Testament of Ann Lee pushes her further than ever
Amir Kaminer
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10:58 | 05.09.26
Lior Raz says Fauda has become ‘one of the best PR for Israel’
The actor says the fifth season will focus on Oct. 7 and its aftermath during a sold-out Magen David Adom event in New York
ynet Global
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17:03 | 05.08.26
From Daphne and the Duke to Heated Rivalry: TV and film’s hottest on-screen couples
These on-screen couples had chemistry so intense it sparked rumors beyond the screen, from the Hot Priest to the stars of Normal People
Smadar Shiloni
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04:40 | 05.08.26
'Getting to Cannes is wow': no Israeli films, but Israeli talent still makes its mark
The 79th Cannes Film Festival to open next week with no Hebrew-language films in the lineup, but Israeli actors, producers and cinematographers are involved in several high-profile productions competing and screening at the event
Amir Kaminer
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12:06 | 05.07.26
CNN’s doomsday tape: Ted Turner’s eerie final signoff for the end of the world
The eccentric media mogul imagined the 24-hour news cycle’s final moment as a solemn goodbye to humanity: one hymn, one military band and one last fade to black
Liran Friedmann
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19:17 | 05.06.26
Bullying, shouting and makeover demands: the real story behind ‘The Devil Wears Prada’
Lauren Weisberger’s Vogue dream job became a nightmare under Anna Wintour — and the inspiration for ‘The Devil Wears Prada’
Itay Yaakov
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06:52 | 05.02.26
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' tries to recapture its magic — and falls flat
Two decades after the original became a classic, the long-awaited sequel reunites its stars in a glossier but less relevant fashion world, recycling the past instead of offering fresh insight — and leaving Miranda Priestly far less devilish
Itai Yaakov
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16:50 | 04.30.26
Bridgerton season 4 stars Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha talk about love, masks and passion
Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha discuss Benedict and Sophie’s Cinderella-style romance, the secrets behind their bond and finding emotional depth in Netflix’s global hit
Ayala Or-El
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19:56 | 04.26.26
Michelle Pfeiffer makes a stunning television comeback with 'The Madison'
Michelle Pfeiffer on her emotional role in Taylor Sheridan's new series 'The Madison' and reuniting to work with Kurt Russell after 38 years; 'Stacy was someone that I could relate to'
Ayala Or-El
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11:32 | 04.26.26
'When you’re always trying to prove yourself, you start compromising your sense of right and wrong'
Dan Levy trades warm fuzzies for crime-comedy chaos with Netflix’s Big Mistakes, which pairs family dysfunction, bad decisions and an Israeli actor as a Russian crime lord
Ayala Or-El
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10:12 | 04.24.26
$111 billion deal: Warner shareholders approve sale to Paramount in historic Hollywood shakeup
The deal would unite HBO Max and Paramount+, CNN and CBS, and their film libraries under one roof, but still awaits regulatory approval; Netflix was also in the mix before dropping out of the race
News Agencies
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18:33 | 04.23.26
'Friends' star Lisa Kudrow says 'Phoebe was not stupid,' opens up about family legacy
Lisa Kudrow, who played Phoebe Buffay in 'Friends,' discusses her Holocaust survivor grandmother and acting with her son in the new season of 'The Comeback'
Ayala Or-El, Los Angeles
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03:24 | 04.20.26
Review: Euphoria season 3 disappoints early as series shifts tone
With drug lords, smuggling, strippers and weapons, HBO show shifts from a provocative teen drama into a crime-driven western — featuring the same characters and actors, but feeling like an entirely different series
Hadas Levav
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13:41 | 04.18.26
'I don’t want to hide as an Israeli': Ayelet Zurer on success, identity and staying grounded in Hollywood
As she answers questions on US support for Israel, reflects on aging and longs for answering machines, Ayelet Zurer moves between Hollywood premieres and missile alerts from home, sharing career lessons, a missed shoot day and one tearful surprise
Rotem Izak
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17:27 | 04.17.26
Failed detective, tormented romantic and plastic doll idiot: there are no more stars like Ryan Gosling
In an era when Hollywood sells shared universes rather than actors, there remains one who continues to build himself as an authentic, versatile movie star, perhaps the last of his kind; from 'Drive' to 'Barbie', we've selected Ryan Gosling's five greatest roles
Yoni Binert
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15:35 | 04.17.26
New series ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ tackles OnlyFans without taking sides
In ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ Elle Fanning plays a student who turns to OnlyFans after an unplanned pregnancy by a married professor; the series avoids judging the platform, treating it as almost innocent while skirting its ties to the sex industry, yet delivers a sharp, funny take on young adulthood, financial strain and new motherhood
Smadar Shiloni
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05:43 | 04.17.26
Sex, drugs and Roni Daloomi: Was Israel’s ‘Euphoria’ ahead of its time?
Long before Zendaya and HBO, Israel’s ‘Euphoria’ shocked audiences with its portrayal of troubled teens; As its US counterpart returns, creators revisit its origins, a real-life murder, Roni Daloomi’s casting and the backlash it faced
Smadar Shiloni
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04:43 | 04.15.26
‘The Bride!’ becomes viral joke after walkouts but emerges as bold, chaotic must-watch
It flopped at the box office and went viral as viewers walked out, but ‘The Bride!’ emerges as an ambitious, chaotic film blending Frankenstein, 1930s Hollywood and modern politics, remaining intriguing even as it unravels
Shmulik Duvdevani
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05:26 | 04.13.26
The Kennedy legacy under strain as new scandals and old myths resurface
Two new TV series and another family death have thrust the Kennedys back into the spotlight, reviving fascination with America’s closest thing to royalty, a dynasty shaped by glamour, power and an unbroken chain of tragedy
Tzippy Shmilovitz
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02:57 | 04.11.26
Cannes serves up auteur feast, Spanish splash and almost no Hollywood muscle
Pedro Almodóvar, Rodrigo Sorogoyen and Los Javis all land in competition as Thierry Frémaux unveils a prestige-heavy 2026 lineup led by arthouse heavyweights, with Park Chan-wook heading the jury and Peter Jackson and Barbra Streisand set for honorary Palmes
Amir Kaminer
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14:25 | 04.09.26
‘Euphoria’ returns: release date, new cast and what to expect
Drugs in Mexico, troubled marriages and Eric Dane’s final on-screen role: ‘Euphoria’ season 3 is nearing release; here’s what to know about the plot, cast, premiere date and whether it will be the last season — spoilers ahead
Hadas Levav
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09:49 | 04.08.26
Review: Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ revives theaters with ambitious sci-fi
After weeks of closures, ‘Project Hail Mary’ — the Andy Weir adaptation starring Ryan Gosling — delivers spectacle and humor, though it struggles to balance light family fare with ambitious sci-fi
Erez Dvora
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05:16 | 04.07.26
The drama behind The Drama: Zendaya's new film sparks backlash over school shooting plot twist
An A24 film starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, marketed as a dark romantic comedy, is drawing backlash over a key plot twist revealed only during viewing, with critics citing misleading promotion and urging a trigger warning; spoiler alert ahead!
Lior Saado
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19:39 | 04.05.26
From lesbian witches to supervillains: Jewish characters that shaped global pop culture
Jewish characters across film and television continue to play a prominent role in global pop culture, reflecting identity, history and culture across the Diaspora
Tzippy Shmilovitz
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20:59 | 04.02.26
John Travolta to premiere first directed film at Cannes
Propeller One-Way Night Coach is an adaptation of a children’s book he wrote and illustrated in 1997, inspired by his longtime passion for aviation
Amir Kaminer
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17:24 | 04.02.26
Cannes to open with star-studded Pierre Salvadori romantic comedy
La Vénus électrique, a burlesque romantic comedy set in 1928 Paris, will premiere at the festival’s opening ceremony on May 12 before opening in theaters across France
Amir Kaminer
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17:08 | 04.01.26
Extra spicy movie takes that will make you rethink your favorite films
From sacred Hollywood classics to Oscar-winning performances and beloved superhero franchises, no film is immune from second-guessing
Benjamin Tovias
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11:34 | 04.01.26
Review: ‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’ tries everything, but can’t hold it together
Vince Vaughn leads a chaotic genre mashup blending crime, comedy and sci-fi, with moments of fun but an overstuffed plot that struggles to balance its many ideas
Erez Dvora
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06:07 | 03.31.26
'Sticks out so much above waist': Kim Novak rejects Sydney Sweeney casting in planned biopic
Novak, best known for her role in Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo, said she would not have approved the casting and expressed concern about how her relationship with entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. would be portrayed
Amir Bogen
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11:34 | 03.29.26
Amelia and Kai of 'Grey’s Anatomy' are in relationship on screen and in real life
Caterina Scorsone, aka Dr. Amelia Shepherd, seen walking hand in hand in LA with co-star E.R. Fightmaster, who played Dr. Kai Bartley; their on-screen same-sex relationship appears to have continued off-screen
Inbal Hananel
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01:59 | 03.29.26
Miley Cyrus goes home again in a nostalgic but oddly lonely Hannah Montana return special
Disney+’s 20th anniversary special delivers a potent dose of nostalgia as Miley Cyrus revisits the role that made her famous, but the celebration centers almost entirely on her, leaving key cast members largely out of the reunion
Hadas Levav
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09:36 | 03.26.26
Back to Hogwarts: HBO unveils Harry Potter reboot with first trailer, promises faithful adaptation
New TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s books, billed as a more faithful and detailed retelling, introduces a new cast for Harry, Ron and Hermione and is set to premiere on HBO Max in December 2026
ynet
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22:14 | 03.25.26
Stephen Colbert to write new 'Lord of the Rings' movie: 'It looks like I’ll be free this summer'
Two months before his 'Late Show' goes off the air Colbert, who for years was considered one of the most devoted Tolkien fans in the industry, has found a surprising new role: writing a new 'Lord of the Rings' film with his screenwriter son Peter McGee
ynet
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12:27 | 03.25.26
Tell Lady Whistledown: Francesca and Michaela will lead the next season of 'Bridgerton'
After hints dropped in the fourth season and a departure from the book's plot, it's now official: Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling will be at the center of the next season of the Netflix period hit; This will be the first time a gay love story leads the series
ynet
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19:10 | 03.24.26
'Peaky Blinders' film delivers a fitting cinematic ending to hit series
Global hit series gets the cinematic ending it deserves in 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,' as a time jump revisits Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy, in a rare TV-to-film success that stays true to its roots
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York
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02:22 | 03.23.26
Dead but back on screen: Val Kilmer to star in new movie through AI
A year after his death, Val Kilmer returns to headlines as a new drama uses AI to recreate his likeness and voice with his family’s support, raising questions over tribute versus the blurring of boundaries in Hollywood
ynet
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14:48 | 03.19.26
'He’s sexy again!': what made Leonardo DiCaprio glow-up at the Oscars?
He didn’t win an Oscar, but won over fans praising his new look; what’s behind the change? Theories range from a new mustache to Ozempic, though the answer may be far simpler — and cheaper
Omer Daniel
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19:21 | 03.17.26
One Battle After Another dominates muted Oscars with six wins
Paul Thomas Anderson wins his first Oscars as his black comedy action-thriller snaps up best picture among six wins; Javier Bardem supplied the night’s sharpest political moment as Israeli nominees went home empty-handed
Yoni Beinart
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04:45 | 03.16.26
Security at Academy Awards in California increased due to threats from Iran
Security alert raised after the FBI warned California law enforcement authorities of the possibility of an Iranian drone attack in response to US military operations; 'We want everybody to feel safe, protected, and welcome'
ynet
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23:39 | 03.11.26
Barbra Streisand to receive honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes
Singer, actor and director will be honored at the Cannes Film Festival’s May 23 closing ceremony, marking her first appearance at the event and adding another distinction to a career that has spanned music, film and directing
Amir Kaminer
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17:59 | 03.11.26
'The best roles of my life will be the ones my sister writes'
Actor Shalom Michaelshvili supported his sister Natali after her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, and she stood by him through his divorce; now the pair bring their close bond to TV with the new series All Mothers Lie, which she created and he stars in
Ran Boker
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10:34 | 02.27.26
Anti-Israel protest outside Scream 7 premiere; director says 'everyone has a right to protest'
Activists protested in Los Angeles and called for a boycott after actress Melissa Barrera was fired over posts criticizing Israel; director Kevin Williamson said 'everyone has a right to protest and everyone should be heard'
ynet
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11:54 | 02.26.26
Katherine Short, daughter of comedian and actor Martin Short, dies at 42
Katherine Short, 42, daughter of the Tony and Emmy-winning comedian and actor, has died, reportedly by suicide; Martin Short said he will pause his tour with Steve Martin; 'We are devastated,' the family said, remembering her for her light and joy
ynet
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09:37 | 02.25.26
Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ actor, dies by suicide at 71
Carradine, of the famed acting family, died by suicide after years with bipolar disorder; he also appeared in 'Coming Home,' 'Mean Streets' and 'The Long Riders,'; his family said they hope his story helps reduce the stigma around mental illness
ynet
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10:59 | 02.24.26
Son of director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to murdering his parents in Los Angeles
Nearly two months after the stabbing deaths that shocked Hollywood, Nick Reiner, son of 'The Princess Bride' and 'Stand by Me' director Rob Reiner, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and was ordered held without bail
ynet
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23:10 | 02.23.26
An end to the Holocaust as a metaphor
'The Grey Zone' is a brutal examination of Auschwitz through Jewish prisoners forced into moral collapse, violent survival and doomed resistance, rejecting heroism and comfort while confronting how Holocaust memory, cinema and Jewish identity are distorted or erased
Liran Friedmann
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11:36 | 02.22.26
Eric Dane recorded emotional last words in Netflix interview
Wheelchair-bound and largely paralyzed, the ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star recorded a final interview meant to air only after his death; in it, he delivered an emotional message to his daughters, urging them to live fully in the present
Amir Bogen
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03:55 | 02.21.26
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