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Best TV shows to watch in September 2026: 'The Gentlemen,' McConaughey, Harrelson and more
Kit Harington tackles Dickens, 'South Park' returns, 'Monster' tells Lizzie Borden's story, McConaughey and Harrelson turn brother rumors into comedy, and Jon Hamm time-travels again | What to watch this month
Yael Ilan
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09:37 | 08.29.26
Gal Gadot says she has had ‘no specific conversations’ about returning as Wonder Woman
Gadot says her last meaningful talks came when DC’s new leadership wanted to develop a third film; she has heard nothing since and says she is grateful for the chance to play the iconic superhero while wishing her successor well
ynet
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17:24 | 08.28.26
Breakout stars: they played one of America’s most famous couples — and became famous themselves
Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon went from relative anonymity to sudden fame playing John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, roles that brought Emmy recognition, paparazzi attention and a new understanding of life under scrutiny
Ayala Or-El
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09:46 | 08.28.26
‘Save the cheerleader, save the world’: Why television still loves superpowered teenage girls
Thirty years after Sabrina and 20 years after Heroes, Hayden Panettiere’s death invites a new look at one of US television’s most enduring fantasies: teenage girls discovering extraordinary powers just as adolescence makes their bodies and identities feel least under control
Smadar Shiloni
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23:13 | 08.27.26
Tim Curry made queer desire feel powerful long before it became mainstream
Long before fluid sexuality and gender expression entered the mainstream, Curry’s Frank-N-Furter gave generations of queer fans a model of fearless desire, flamboyance and self-expression, turning ‘Rocky Horror’ into a lasting cultural refuge
Nitzan Pincu
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14:49 | 08.27.26
Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror’ and ‘It’ star, dies at 80
The cult favorite also starred in ‘Clue,’ ‘Annie,’ ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ and ‘Home Alone 2’; a major stroke in 2012 left him using a wheelchair and largely shifted his career to voice work
ynet Global, news agencies
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19:10 | 08.26.26
After Oscar win, 'No Other Land' creators head to Venice with new Gaza documentary
Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor will premiere 'NAZA,' a Guardian-produced documentary on the mechanisms behind IDF strikes in Gaza, at Venice Film Festival; the film is the festival's only documentary in competition and is co-produced by Jonathan Glazer
Amir Kaminer
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14:00 | 08.24.26
Mark Ruffalo hits back at Paramount: ‘The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling’
Marvel star says criticism of the Ellisons, Oracle and Israel-linked technology contracts should not be equated with hostility toward Jews as he renews opposition to the $111 billion deal
ynet
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23:17 | 08.22.26
Israeli actress Caroline Langford, star of Yehuda Barkan films, dies at 68
Caroline Langford, star of Yehuda Barkan's 1980s prank films, died of cancer; she appeared in Israeli films and TV series and met Assi Dayan, her future husband and later ex-husband, on the set of 'King for a Day'
Yoav Birenberg
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01:56 | 08.22.26
From friendly rivals to direct competitors: YouTube offers creators millions to keep them off Netflix
Bloomberg reports YouTube is considering direct funding and shares of major brand deals for creators who give it priority, as Netflix courts dozens of prominent YouTubers and the former friendly rivals increasingly compete for the same audiences
News Agencies
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15:24 | 08.20.26
‘Lanterns’ review: DC’s Green Lantern reboot struggles to take flight
HBO Max trades superhero spectacle for a ‘True Detective’-style mystery, but its slow pilot offers too little intrigue despite strong ambitions and Damon Lindelof’s involvement
Amir Bogen
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14:08 | 08.19.26
‘Monsters of God’ review: reptiles fascinate, but the humans fall flat
Eric Goode’s HBO Max follow-up to ‘Tiger King’ and ‘Chimp Crazy’ dives into reptile smugglers, but lacks their madness, intimacy and larger-than-life characters
Amir Bogen
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08:12 | 08.19.26
‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Former child star, known for Claire Bennet on 'Heroes' and Juliette Barnes on 'Nashville,' dies months after publishing a memoir about fame, addiction, trauma and recovery
ynet Global
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06:43 | 08.17.26
‘It would have been easier if you went to Uganda’: Israeli actress exposes antisemitism in Hollywood
Swell Ariel Or, star of Netflix hit 'The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem', says Hollywood insiders treated her differently over her Israeli identity and IDF service, prompting her to put auditions aside and focus on advocating for Israel in the US
Dina Halutz
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05:27 | 08.16.26
‘The End of Oak Street’ is the dinosaur movie ‘Jurassic World’ should be
Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor star in a fun dinosaur thriller set in an idyllic 1980s suburb; With a modest budget, sharp period design and Spielberg-inspired fantasy, 'The End of Oak Street' blends horror, action and humor
Erez Dvora
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13:38 | 08.14.26
Israeli director Guy Nattiv brings Holocaust survivor family story to Toronto with ‘The Liberation’
The Israeli Oscar winner’s new thriller follows a Holocaust survivor drawn into a hedonistic women’s cult, with Carrie Coon, Bella Ramsey, Odessa Young and Lily James leading the cast; its Canadian premiere may follow a Telluride world debut
Amir Bogen
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06:41 | 08.12.26
Everyone is tired of superheroes, so how did Spider-Man make $1 billion in six days?
It arrived as superhero fatigue peaked, broke 'Avengers: Endgame' opening records and drew historic trailer views; so why is 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' surging at the box office? Five reasons behind the year’s surprise hit
Yoni Beinart
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16:27 | 08.10.26
‘For me, being Jewish has always been a positive thing’: Jesse Eisenberg on fame, family and giving back
Jesse Eisenberg opens up about donating a kidney to a stranger, his Jewish identity and Holocaust-rooted family history, while reflecting on fame, Hollywood and his responsibility to help others: 'I feel like I've been given so much'
Amir Kaminer, Karlovy Vary
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13:31 | 08.10.26
‘Blow job’ instead of ‘blowout’: QVC host’s live-TV slip goes viral
QVC presenter Toni Brattin meant to describe a wig’s blowout look but accidentally used an explicit phrase; she carried on despite the embarrassment, earning praise from the network before the clip reached Jimmy Fallon
ynet
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11:10 | 08.10.26
Too beautiful to ignore: how Lupita Nyong’o became one of Hollywood’s most fearless fashion icons
People named Lupita Nyong’o the world’s most beautiful woman in 2014; now, debate over her ‘Odyssey’ casting has revived arguments over race and beauty, as her fearless use of color keeps cementing her status as a fashion icon
Erez Amiran
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14:46 | 08.09.26
Israel barred teens from watching this horror movie, and they should probably be grateful
Eli Roth’s splatter comedy 'Ice Cream Man' turns an ice cream vendor into the creator of murderous children, but repetitive gore, artificial-looking effects and admitted use of AI leave the film feeling more synthetic than frightening
Erez Dvora
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19:59 | 08.08.26
‘Fauda’ star had flashbacks from filming October 7 scenes: ‘Emotionally, I fell apart’
Dafi Shoshana Alpern says portraying a mother trapped with her children during the October 7 attack left her physically and emotionally overwhelmed; away from acting, she also helps run a pharmacy that sells medical cannabis
Dina Halutz
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18:49 | 08.08.26
He had a perfect ending: Why did they ruin everything and bring 'Ted Lasso' back for a 4th season?
TV's most optimistic coach is back for a fourth season, this time with a women's soccer team; After the final season exposed the psychological toll of his unwavering optimism, the question is whether the series has truly found a new story to tell
Smader Shiloni
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18:53 | 08.07.26
'Now I can watch Friends without punishing myself': Lisa Kudrow moves beyond Phoebe with Emmy acclaim
She starred in the world’s biggest sitcom but spent years doubting her talent, body and career; more than 20 years after Friends, a Hollywood star, another Emmy nomination and The Comeback’s final season are bringing Lisa Kudrow overdue recognition
Aya Chajut
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15:36 | 08.07.26
Beyond the music: Why Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach should no longer be revered as a saint
A boycott of Carlebach’s songs may be unrealistic, but religious communities cannot continue depicting him as a saint while ignoring the women who accused him of sexual abuse, allegations revisited in the documentary ‘The Darkest Light’
Shmuel Munitz
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02:23 | 08.06.26
Avi Nesher’s Oct. 7 drama heads to Toronto
'Our Loves,' the Israeli director’s 21st film, joins TIFF’s Centrepiece lineup after earning 12 Ophir nominations, including best picture and director
ynet
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05:49 | 08.05.26
Meet Matt Damon’s unlikely stunt double in ‘The Odyssey’
Canadian stuntwoman Devyn Dalton went viral after Damon praised her ‘best arms I’ve ever seen,’ revealing how she doubled for him in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster epic
ynet
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14:22 | 08.04.26
‘Ted Lasso’ returns, ‘Lanterns’ lands and Netflix goes big: what to watch in August
Jason Sudeikis returns to Richmond, Green Lanterns investigate a murder and ‘Outer Banks’ begins its final season in a packed month of premieres
Yael Alon
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21:28 | 08.01.26
Ben Affleck wins $1 million on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'
But he's already a millionaire: Megastar won the $1 million prize on celebrity edition of the popular show with help from host Jimmy Kimmel; Affleck and teammate Jamie Ding donated the winnings to the Eastern Congo Initiative, the nonprofit Affleck founded
Omer Daniel
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18:16 | 07.30.26
Lebanon boycott campaign targets 'Spider-Man' over Israeli producer Avi Arad
Activists urged Lebanese audiences not to buy tickets for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' accusing Israeli-American producer Avi Arad of repeatedly voicing support for Israel
Lior Ben Ari
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12:51 | 07.30.26
Review: Marvel stopped chasing dopamine and Spider-Man finally got the movie he deserved
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ abandons multiverse fan service for character relationships, emotional depth and polished action, making it Tom Holland’s strongest outing as the web-slinger even if it falls short of its predecessor’s record-breaking box office
Erez Dvora
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11:53 | 07.30.26
Nicolas Winding Refn died for 25 minutes, then found a new reason to make films
The Drive director says a severe heart condition, emergency surgery and clinical death forced him to confront fatherhood, marriage and the purpose of art before creating Her Private Hell
Amir Bogen
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08:36 | 07.30.26
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the Marvel comeback fans have been waiting for
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is Tom Holland's strongest outing yet, replacing multiverse fan service with emotional storytelling and stronger character relationships; The film could become Marvel Studios' biggest box office hit since No Way Home
Erez Dvora
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01:54 | 07.30.26
'Odysseus looks like a bad leader': How Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' departs from Homer
As Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster fuels debate over its departures from Homer, a Greek literature scholar explains the missing gods, the hero’s trauma and why the ancient epic itself invites radically different interpretations
Alexandra Lukash
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04:46 | 07.28.26
Jessica Chastain’s ‘Other Mommy’ trailer terrifies the internet
The upcoming horror film features Chastain as a demon impersonating a mother and trying to steal her daughter’s soul; its disturbing trailer has drawn tens of millions of views, inspired memes and startled audiences at screenings of ‘The Odyssey’
Omer Tessel
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14:24 | 07.27.26
Kristen Bell’s unlikely transformation into a red-carpet showstopper
The actress broke through in ‘Veronica Mars’ as the antithesis of the early-2000s romantic heroine, carrying that sharp-edged image for years; only after becoming the blonde shiksa in ‘Nobody Wants This’ did she embrace daring red-carpet style
Erez Amiran
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10:57 | 07.26.26
‘Race is a political construct’: Jeffrey Wright on racism, art and identity
The Emmy- and Tony-winning actor, honored for lifetime achievement at Karlovy Vary, discusses defending Kylian Mbappé, turning 60, cycling to work, his CIA role in ‘The Agency’ and returning as Gordon in ‘The Batman Part II,’ now filming in London
Amir Kaminer, Karlovy Vary
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16:02 | 07.25.26
Sadie Sink joins 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' in role Marvel refuses to reveal
Tom Holland and Zendaya return for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ but the ‘Stranger Things’ star may prove its biggest surprise, as the cast discusses Peter Parker’s darkest chapter, the Punisher’s MCU debut and Spider-Man’s return to New York
Shirit Gal, London
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18:42 | 07.24.26
Amos Gitai’s new film on Rabin and Bedouin history to premiere at Venice Film Festival
Amid growing challenges for Israeli filmmakers abroad, Amos Gitai’s 'Road to Jericho' will represent Israel at Venice, featuring archival material, interviews with Yitzhak Rabin and encounters with a Bedouin community displaced in 1948
Amir Kaminer
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21:06 | 07.23.26
Haim Yavin, Israel’s legendary ‘Mr. Television,’ dies at 93
Israel Prize laureate helped found Channel 1, anchored its first television newscast in 1968 and remained the face of Israeli news for four decades, also working in radio, documentaries, production and election coverage
Ran Boker
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17:58 | 07.22.26
Elon Musk vows AI-made ‘Odyssey’ after blasting Nolan film
World's richest man says Grok will produce a feature-length adaptation by year’s end, promising a version faithful to Homer after months of attacking Christopher Nolan’s casting choices
ynet
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10:27 | 07.22.26
Elon Musk tried to sink ‘The Odyssey’, audiences made it a blockbuster
Boycott calls from Elon Musk and other right-wing commentators, plus hundreds of thousands of dislikes on the trailer, failed to deter audiences, as the Christopher Nolan film opened to $264 million worldwide, the biggest global debut of his career
Benjamin Tovias
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21:14 | 07.21.26
Doctor Doom arrives in Marvel’s first full ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer
Robert Downey Jr. debuts as Doctor Doom as the trailer unites the Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men, while Chris Evans returns as Steve Rogers ahead of the film’s December release
ynet
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22:55 | 07.20.26
We ranked every Christopher Nolan movie, and 'The Dark Knight' is not No. 1
A billion-dollar biopic about a Jewish scientist, a comic-book movie that changed Hollywood and ambitious films that repeatedly conquered the box office: With ‘The Odyssey’ now in theaters, we rank all 13 Christopher Nolan movies from weakest to best
Benjamin Tovias
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04:23 | 07.19.26
‘I don’t want to be 38 and not look 38. I love playing someone who has lived through things’
Twenty-five years after ‘Pearl Harbor,’ Jennifer Garner opens up about aging, cancel culture, family boundaries and female friendship in ‘The Five-Star Weekend’
Ayala Or-El
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23:19 | 07.17.26
‘The Westies’ review: J.K. Simmons can’t save this mob drama from cliché
The 1980s New York crime series boasts a superb cast, sharp period detail and Irish mob swagger, but its familiar threats, beatings and power struggles never become truly gripping
Smadar Shiloni
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21:27 | 07.17.26
Will Ferrell finally leads a TV comedy, but 'The Hawk' fails to find Its groove
After decades of perfecting the out-of-touch man-child, Will Ferrell struggles to carry a 10-episode comedy; Netflix’s 'The Hawk' offers familiar jokes, little depth and a premise that feels outdated in today’s TV landscape
Smadar Shiloni
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15:15 | 07.17.26
Olivia Wilde explores love, marriage and desire in ‘The Invite’
Olivia Wilde discusses her new comedy 'The Invite,' working with Seth Rogen and Penélope Cruz, shooting on 35mm and exploring marriage, intimacy and personal responsibility
Ayala Or-El
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04:03 | 07.17.26
Another Oscar on the horizon? Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is a cinematic marvel
The acclaimed director behind 'Oppenheimer' and 'Memento' turns Homer’s 'Odyssey' into a deeply personal tale of trauma, memory and the journey home, delivering one of his most visually stunning, technically daring and ambitious films
Erez Dvora
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19:53 | 07.16.26
Review: 'Jackass: Best and Last' brings back the pain, but not the old spark
Nearly 25 years after redefining outrageous comedy, Johnny Knoxville and his crew return for a farewell packed with nostalgia, recycled material and a few new stunts; though it is unclear whether Gen Z will care about their aging antics
Erez Dvora
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09:56 | 07.16.26
Colin Farrell on ‘Sugar’ Season 2, John Sugar’s loneliness and that alien twist
'A man alone': Farrell returns to Apple TV+’s neo-noir mystery as John Sugar, a detective grappling with isolation, humanity and the fallout from Season 1’s alien reveal, as a new case pulls him deeper into Los Angeles
Ayala Or-El
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05:59 | 07.15.26
Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa defends Israel: 'A cultural boycott is like fighting the rain'
Despite calls to boycott Israel, acclaimed Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa continues to visit the country, teach and screen his films; At the Jerusalem Film Festival, he says culture must transcend politics: 'A cultural boycott is like fighting the rain'
Shmulik Duvdevani
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08:09 | 07.14.26
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies at 78
The acclaimed New Zealand actor built a five-decade career spanning blockbusters, dramas and television, with roles in ‘The Piano,’ ‘Dead Calm’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’
ynet
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09:00 | 07.13.26
Myanmar lesbian romance ‘Fruit Picking’ wins top prize at Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Aung Phyoe’s debut feature about two female factory workers who fall in love claimed the Crystal Globe, while Juliette Binoche and Jeffrey Wright received career honors at the festival’s 60th edition
Amir Kaminer
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12:06 | 07.12.26
Netflix gave 'One Tree Hill' new life, but its dark past is resurfacing
For many, 'One Tree Hill' defined the early 2000s; now revived on Netflix, the show’s darker behind-the-scenes stories are resurfacing, from body-shaming and skimpy scenes to an abusive workplace, alongside the stars’ lasting bond
Smadar Shiloni
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02:16 | 07.11.26
Disney’s new 'Moana' remake is a copy-paste job but it still works
A decade after the animated original, Disney’s live-action 'Moana' is nearly a shot-for-shot remake; Despite its cynical premise, familiar songs, strong performances and emotional core make it a more enjoyable experience than expected
Benjamin Tovias
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20:52 | 07.10.26
Could ‘The Invite’ win an Oscar? Olivia Wilde’s comedy may be the movie everyone talks about this year
Wilde directs and stars in the US remake of ‘The People Upstairs’ with Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, turning a neighbors’ dinner into a sharp clash over love, desire and marriage, and maybe awards
Erez Dvora
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17:24 | 07.09.26
Tom Hanks turns 70, and it’s time to ask: Is he really a good actor?
For the all-American icon’s birthday, we revisit Tom Hanks’ rise from beloved ’80s comic actor to Hollywood legend, from ‘Splash’ to Oscar glory and later misfires, and ask what made him a global superstar
Benjamin Tovias
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15:25 | 07.09.26
Five standout films and a Rossellini tribute: what to watch at 2026 Jerusalem Film Festival
A bizarre Bruno Dumont coming-of-age tale, a Danish PTSD drama, a hand-drawn family animation and Sandra Hüller’s award-winning role are among this year’s standouts, alongside a Roberto Rossellini program tracing the roots of modern cinema
Shmulik Duvdevani, Erez Dvora
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11:53 | 07.09.26
2026 Emmy Awards: 'The Pitt' leads nominations, Michael J. Fox returns to Emmy race
'The Pitt' tops the 2026 Emmy nominations with 25 nods, followed by 'Hacks' with 24; Rob Reiner scored a posthumous nod for 'The Bear' while Michael J. Fox returned to the Emmy race after a decade for his guest turn in 'Shrinking'
ynet Global
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20:44 | 07.08.26
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