Film&TV
ווילו רוזנברג, נואה רוקלוב ומגנטו
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 | 20:59 | 04.02.26
ג'ון טרבולטה
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 | 17:24 | 04.02.26
La Vénus électrique
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 | 17:08 | 04.01.26
מתוך "טיטניק"
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 | 11:34 | 04.01.26
מתוך "מייק וניק וניק ואליס"
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 | 06:07 | 03.31.26
סידני סוויני וקים נובאק
'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 | 11:34 | 03.29.26
קתרינה סקורסון
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 | 01:59 | 03.29.26
מתוך "האנה מונטנה ספיישל חגיגות ה-20"
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 | 09:36 | 03.26.26
מתוך "הארי פוטר ואבן החכמים"
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 | 22:14 | 03.25.26
Stephen Colbert has some time on his hands now that 'The Late Show' has been cancelled
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 | 12:27 | 03.25.26
מתוך "ברידג'רטון"
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 | 19:10 | 03.24.26
מתוך "כנופיית ברמינגהבם: בן אלמוות"
'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 | 02:22 | 03.23.26
ואל קילמר
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 | 14:48 | 03.19.26
ליאונרדו דיקפריו
'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 | 19:21 | 03.17.26
פול תומאס אנדרסון
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 | 04:45 | 03.16.26
The Academy Awards will take place this weekend in Los Angeles
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 | 23:39 | 03.11.26
ברברה סטרייסנד
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 | 17:59 | 03.11.26
האחים שלום ונטלי מיכאלשווילי
'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 | 10:34 | 02.27.26
הפגנה אנטי ישראלית מחוץ להקרנת "צעקה 7"
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 | 11:54 | 02.26.26
קתרין ומרטין שורט
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 | 09:37 | 02.25.26
רוברט קאראדין
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 | 10:59 | 02.24.26
רוב ריינר ניק ריינר
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 | 23:10 | 02.23.26
'The Grey Zone'
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 | 11:36 | 02.22.26
מתוך "מילים אחרונות מפורסמות: אריק דיין"
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 | 03:55 | 02.21.26
אריק דיין
Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria’ star, dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis
The actor, who revealed his ALS diagnosis in 2025, became a prominent advocate for awareness and research and was set to have his memoir, Book of Days, published in 2026
Associated Press | 04:48 | 02.20.26
השיגעון שלנו
'A first date is like an escape room: you have all the clues, but if you make one mistake, you’re out'
The new film 'Madly' lays bare the chorus of voices running through our heads on a first date, as director Paolo Genovese explores 'the conflict, not just the emotions' that shape romantic connection
Amir Kaminer, Karlovy Vary | 11:10 | 02.19.26
בעלה של דנה עדן וילדיהם בלווייתה
Producer Dana Eden laid to rest: 'Your soul could not withstand the storms'
Hundreds of family members, friends and colleagues attended the funeral of producer Dana Eden, 52, who was found dead in Athens during filming of 'Tehran'; her husband said Oct. 7 was a 'turning point,' asking forgiveness, as partners vowed to honor her legacy
Yoav Birenberg | 07:33 | 02.19.26
טום נונן
Tom Noonan, ‘Heat’ and ‘Manhunter’ actor, dies at 74
Veteran and acclaimed character actor Tom Noonan was 74 when he died; he began on Broadway, broke out as the villain in 'Manhunter,' starred in 'Last Action Hero', 'Synecdoche, New York' and 'Damages,' and won Sundance awards in 1994 for writing and directing 'What Happened Was'
ynet | 19:50 | 02.18.26
דנה עדן, יו לורי
Hugh Laurie mourns 'Tehran' producer Dana Eden: 'A terrible thing. She was brilliant'
The 'Tehran' star paid tribute after co-creator Dana Eden was found dead in Athens during filming of season four; police said there was no indication of criminal involvement; she was 52
Ran Boker | 08:22 | 02.18.26
פסטיבל ברלין
Berlin Film Festival alumni sign open letter urging organizers to take stance on Gaza
More than 80 actors, directors and other artists who have taken part in the Berlin Film Festival call on the Berlinale to 'fulfil its moral duty and clearly state its opposition to Israel's genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes against Palestinians'
Reuters | 01:19 | 02.18.26
טיירה בנקס, מתוך "קרקע המציאות: מאחורי 'הטופ מודל הבאה של אמריקה'"
Tyra Banks on trial in Netflix's new America’s Next Top Model documentary
Israeli filmmakers Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan revisit America’s Next Top Model as a defining artifact of early 2000s culture, exposing how Banks’ rhetoric of empowerment masked humiliation, exploitation and a reality-TV machine that thrived on cruelty, with viewers complicit
Smadar Shiloni | 22:31 | 02.17.26
סידני סוויני
Report: Sydney Sweeney eyed for Jedi role in upcoming Star Wars project
Lucasfilm has multiple Star Wars projects in development, including a film focused on Rey and the New Republic, as well as a new trilogy planned by producer Simon Kinberg
ynet Global | 13:39 | 02.17.26
רוברט דובאל
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies at 95
From Boo Radley in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' to Tom Hagen in 'The Godfather' and Lt. Col. Kilgore in 'Apocalypse Now,' Duvall built a career of iconic roles that earned him multiple Oscar nominations and lasting acclaim
ynet Global | 20:14 | 02.16.26
דנה עדן
Dana Eden’s company denies foul play in producer’s death in Athens
Dana and Shula Productions said there is no suspicion of criminal or nationalist motive in Dana Eden’s death in Athens during filming of ‘Tehran’; Israeli police said there is 'no indication of foul play,' and the embassy is assisting the family
Ran Boker, Liran Tamari, Itamar Eichner | 12:14 | 02.16.26
מתוך "אנקת גבהים"
Emerald Fennell’s 'Wuthering Heights' remake brings gothic romance to the TikTok generation
Review: Emerald Fennell reimagines Emily Brontë’s novel with a modern soundtrack, provocative casting and Margot Robbie in a gothic twist; not a faithful or period adaptation, but a dark, passionate take that challenges the literary canon
Benjamin Tovias | 08:39 | 02.16.26
דנה עדן
'Tehran' producer Dana Eden dies at 52 during filming in Greece
Eden co-produced the hit series 'Tehran' with Shula Spiegel, later sold to Apple TV+; she was found dead in her Athens hotel room during filming; she also produced 'Shakshouka,' 'Michael' and 'Magpie,' her company said it was 'shocked and heartbroken'
Ran Boker | 07:49 | 02.16.26
מתוך "ראיון עם ערפד", Heart Eyes ו"צורת המים"
Friday the 13th meets Valentine’s Day: our picks for most romantic horror movies
This year Valentine’s Day met Friday the 13th — a reminder that desire and fear sit close together; from seductive vampires to amorous encounters with amphibious monsters, here are films for a couples’ night guaranteed to make your heart race for all the right reasons
Yoni Beinart | 04:51 | 02.15.26
מתוך "אישה יפה"
Send Help review: Sam Raimi’s gory horror comedy is fun but not wild enough
After a run of blockbusters, cult director returns to his roots with a dark horror comedy about a survival expert and her insufferable boss stranded on a deserted island — bloody, gross and amusing, but ultimately too restrained and old-fashioned
Benjamin Tovias | 18:39 | 02.14.26
מתוך "תמות, אהובי"
‘Die My Love’ review: Jennifer Lawrence gives everything in an unsettling, excessive performance
The latest film by director Lynne Ramsay, drags its heroine and viewers into a bleak, suffocating descent, with Jennifer Lawrence fully exposed as a disintegrating mother in a performance that is daring and thought-provoking, yet pushed to excess
Erez Dvora | 07:44 | 02.14.26
James Van Der Beek
Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
Actor, who revealed a colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2024, rose to fame as Dawson Leery in beloved teenage drama; family says he 'passed peacefully'
Aya Hayut | 22:32 | 02.11.26
מתוך "כריסטי"
Not just a blonde: Sydney Sweeney shines in a boxing biopic ‘Christy’
The biopic about a boxing champion aims for larger-than-life drama but settles for a familiar, cautious narrative; Sydney Sweeney gives a full-bodied performance, yet the fights, in and out of the ring, never land with real force
Shmulik Duvdevani | 02:55 | 02.10.26
Disclosure Day, Hoppers ו"ההרפתקאות של קליף בות'"
Tarantino, Spielberg and Pixar: the Super Bowl 2026 trailers everyone is talking about
Brad Pitt brings a 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' sequel to Netflix, Ryan Gosling races to save humanity, a 'House of the Dragon' star debuts a surprising DC heroine and the Minions take on monsters — but which Super Bowl trailer cost Jeff Bezos $20 million?
Amir Bogen, New York | 19:36 | 02.09.26
ג'ניפר לורנס בקאן
Jennifer Lawrence on Die My Love: motherhood, isolation, and emotional depth of harrowing role
Oscar-winning actress delivers a Golden Globe-nominated performance as a mother in Die My Love; in an interview with ynet, she discusses the emotionally charged film that explores postpartum isolation, identity, and desire
Ayala Or-El | 09:24 | 02.09.26
Tuner
Daniel Roher’s ‘Tuner’ brings music, heist, heart and Israeli villains to the screen
After winning an Oscar for ‘Navalny,’ Daniel Roher makes his narrative feature debut with a stylish crime drama rooted in sound, identity and unlikely Israeli characters
Ayala Or-El | 12:08 | 02.06.26
סטיב וויטקוף מתוך "חוק וסדר"
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff's 15 seconds of fame on one of his favorite TV shows
Long before he burst into our lives as US Mideast envoy, he managed to fulfill a personal dream and get a small role in a particularly dramatic episode of the series 'Law & Order'; watch his moments of glory on the small screen
Roy Elman | 11:27 | 02.05.26
ג'וש קלינגהופר ואנתוני קידיס בהופעה של רד הוט צ'ילי פפרס
Red Hot Chili Peppers accuse Netflix of misleading public over documentary on its Israeli guitarist
After streamer announced documentary focusing on band's early years and influence of founding guitarist Hillel Slovak, band clarified: 'We had no creative involvement in the project. We agreed to be interviewed out of love and respect for Hillel and his memory'
ynet | 03:45 | 02.01.26
מתוך "ברידג'רטון" עונה 4
Bridgerton season 4 explores love, class and social boundaries
Season 4 of Netflix’s hit series shifts the spotlight to Benedict Bridgerton and a romance with a servant, using a Cinderella-inspired story to explore class divisions, social conventions and whether love can truly cross rigid social lines
Smadar Shiloni | 21:57 | 01.31.26
מתוך Heated Rivalry
‘Heated Rivalry’ review: why the HBO Max hit is more than just sex appeal
Series has captivated women worldwide has finally arrived in Israel, delivering strong performances, standout chemistry and steamy scenes; despite uneven dialogue and jarring time jumps, it largely lives up to the hype; warning: minor spoilers
Smadar Shiloni | 18:45 | 01.31.26
סלמן רושדי
Salman Rushdie returns to public life as ‘Knife’ premieres at Sundance
The author joins Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney at Sundance to discuss the 2022 knife attack, the legacy of the 1989 fatwa and how culture, journalism and art remain targets of authoritarian and religious extremism
Amir Bogen | 00:38 | 01.31.26
מתוך "הנאשם"
Review: ‘Mercy’ turns AI justice into a shallow thriller starring Chris Pratt
The new futuristic thriller starring Chris Pratt follows a police detective accused of murdering his wife, forced to prove his innocence before an AI system acting as judge and executioner — but its take on new technology lacks the depth and originality it demands
Erez Dvora | 03:13 | 01.30.26
מתוך "מי רצח את אלכס עודה?"
Justice denied? New documentary reopens Alex Odeh murder mystery
New documentary Who Killed Alex Odeh? revisits 1985 assassination of Palestinian American activist, alleging US authorities long knew the suspects but avoided prosecution for political reasons, as three right-wing Jewish activists fled to Israeli settlements
Amir Bogen, Sundance | 18:46 | 01.27.26
מתוך "המנט"
Review: Why ‘Hamnet’ is emerging as one of the strongest Oscar contenders of the year
Chloe Zhao’s new film reimagines Shakespeare by centering on his wife Agnes, played by Jessie Buckley, exploring grief over their son’s death and the transformation of private loss into art in a poetic portrait of creativity
Shmulik Duvdevani | 03:36 | 01.27.26
מתוך "נשות המרגלים"
'PONIES' review: A harmless spy drama for viewers short on options
With fresh widows who become secret agents overnight and make every possible mistake, logic is beside the point in 'PONIES,' but the chemistry between Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson offsets the script’s flaws, making it a light comic spy thriller
Smadar Shiloni | 14:49 | 01.24.26
טיאנה טיילור
How Teyana Taylor went from Kanye West’s best-kept secret to Hollywood’s hottest actress
She dazzled MTV at 16, impressed Pharrell Williams and taught Beyoncé how to dance, then walked away from music at her peak; now, with a Golden Globe in hand and Oscar buzz building, the Harlem native is taking over Hollywood
Einav Schiff | 10:41 | 01.23.26
מתוך "קולה של הינד רג'אב", "קרב רודף קרב" ו"חוטאים"
Oscars 2026 nominations: “Sinners” leads with record 16 nods as Israeli films make cut
Two Israeli films were nominated: 'Children No More: Were And Are Gone' by director Hila Medalia, in the documentary short film award, and 'Butcher's Stain' by Tel Aviv University graduate director Meir Levinson‑Blount; Tunisian film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,'  is nominated for best foreign film
ynet | 18:03 | 01.22.26
כריס פראט
Chris Pratt: 'Every industry is going to be affected by this intellectual revolution'
In Mercy, Pratt plays a man trapped in an AI-run courtroom, fighting for his life; speaking to ynet, the actor and father shares his cautious optimism on artificial intelligence: 'I don't feel like the machines are going to rise up and we're going to have to revolt against them'
Shirit Gal, London | 15:21 | 01.22.26
פטריק סטיוארט, רוברט דאוני ג'וניור וכריס אוונס
Can ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ save Marvel — or finally bury the franchise?
After six years of decline and superhero fatigue, Marvel is betting everything on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ — leaning on legacy heroes, aging X-Men and heavy nostalgia in hopes of reviving a franchise whose magic may already be fading
Yoni Beinart | 19:09 | 01.21.26
מכנס. "זה כבוד גדול"
Israeli-Palestinian drama heads to Berlin Film Festival as director unfazed by protests
As his debut feature ‘Where To’ competes at the Berlin Film Festival, director Assaf Machnes says he is not worried about anti-Israel demonstrations and hopes critics, including Culture Minister Miki Zohar, will watch the film in full
Amir Kaminer | 09:39 | 01.21.26
מתוך "רגשות להשכרה"
Japan’s booming ‘rent-a-family’ industry explores loneliness as a business in Hikari’s new film
After helping bring Asian American rage to the screen in the hit series Beef, director turns her lens to a different Japan, where families, love and emotional presence can all be rented for a fee
Amir Kaminer | 00:15 | 01.19.26
בתפקיד פרנץ קפקא. עידן וייס
Our man at Europe’s Oscars: Israeli German actor Idan Weiss competes for top acting prize
At just the beginning of his career, Idan Weiss finds himself thrust into the spotlight after a role that followed years of rejection and struggle: 'It's the best that could ever happen to me'
Amir Kaminer | 02:31 | 01.17.26
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