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JewFace: Is Hollywood's casting controversial or is the drama overblown?

Hollywood grapples with questions about non-Jewish actors playing Jewish roles in today's politically correct era; The debate looms: is the public genuinely concerned, or is this just a storm in a matzo ball soup bowl?

Benjamin Tovias | 09.17.23

Baby boom busts: Al Pacino, partner separate months after birth of son

Noor Alfallah appeals to court for full physical custody of the ex-couple's three-month-old son while demanding the Hollywood star pay her legal fees

Inbal Hananel | 09.07.23

Unabashed: Adam Sandler's brand of Judaism is anything but subliminal

While Hollywood heavy-hitters like Woody Allen and Steven Spielberg exhibit their Judaism in a more nuanced, restrained manner, Adam Sandler's new summer hit, 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah', puts it front and center

Benjamin Tovias | 09.07.23

Not giving up on Hollywood: Noa Kirel to star in new dance film

Pop singer to head to New York in April for shooting of $2 million film insiders say will follow the stylistic cues of Step Up

Ran Boker | 09.06.23

Meet the Sandlers: Jewish actor and family are as nice as they seem

Adam Sandler is known for remaining loyal to friends and is praised for the friendship he and his wife exhibit to the likes of Jennifer Aniston, standing by her through trying times

Inbal Hananel, Emily Schrader | 09.03.23

מתוך "ידי האבן", "מלך הקומדיה", "היו זמנים באמריקה"

Beyond 'JewFace': Robert De Niro's unforgettable takes on Jewish cinema characters

As he turns 80, one of Hollywood’s greats has gifted us unforgettable Jewish roles, from the eccentric comedian in The King of Comedy to Bernie Madoff; We can only hope that the political correctness tsunami won't erase these performances entirely

Amir Bogen, New York | 08.26.23

David Corenswet will be Hollywood's first Jewish Superman

The private life of the 1st Jewish superman

It is unclear if and how David Corenswet, who was raised in a well-known Jewish family in New Orleans, would encorporate his religious identity in the role

Gabe Friedman/JTA | 08.10.23

Disney task force studying AI in bid to cut costs

The move toward artificial intelligence comes as Hollywood writers and actors are striking to limit the industry's use of the technology

Reuters | 08.08.23

Jewish 'The Exorcist' director William Friedkin dies at 87

Friedkin considered a foundational figure in the gritty and groundbreaking American cinema of the 1970s that propelled Hollywood into the modern era

Benjamin Tovias | 08.08.23

Jamie Foxx apologizes for antisemitic Instagram post

After coming under criticism for writing Jews killed Jesus, 'what do you think they will do to you?' acclaimed American says he is sorry his words caused offense

Ynetnews | 08.06.23

Kevin Spacey acquitted of all charges in London sex offence trial

After 4-week trial and 12 hours of deliberation, Jury clears 64-year old Hollywood actor; tearful Spacey mouths his thanks before leaving via a side door

Reuters | 07.26.23

Costner battles estranged wife over pooch's bed

Court deliberates Holywood actor's fight with Ex over kitchen utensils and other household items that neither agrees to part with in ongoing divorce proceedings

Omer Daniel | 07.23.23

Mission Impossible - AI: Hollywood strikes and the battle for human creativity

Labor actions shake the entertainment industry as studios seek to profit from the efficient technologies, while screenwriters and actors fight back, fearing of losing their job and digital doppelgängers

Israel Wullman | 07.19.23

Hollywood strike dampens plans for season 3 of Tehran

Israeli actress Niv Sultan says she had to return and pack her bags on set five days before wrapping up shooting for the upcoming season

Ran Boker | 07.17.23

Hollywood actors to strike at midnight, join writers on picket lines

Hollywood studios now face their first dual work stoppage in 63 years, forcing them to halt many productions across the United States and abroad

Reuters | 07.13.23

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