Hollywood

Which film will be Israel's submission to the Oscars? Inside the Ophir Awards' red carpet

The Jerusalem Post attended Israel's own Oscars ceremony and interviewed some of the country's biggest stars.

‘TELL ME EVERYTHING’S 16 Ophir nominations are the highest total received by any movie in the history of the awards. The film tells the coming-of-age story of a boy who discovers his father is gay at the height of the AIDS epidemic and who reconnects with him later in life.
WARM, FUNNY, THOUGHTFUL: Lisa Edelstein with her paintings.

Not your average Jewish mother: Lisa Edelstein on Hollywood, identity, and ‘Long Story Short'

Paul Newman and Eva Marie Saint in 'Exodus.'

Jerusalem Cinematheque pays tribute to actor, director, and sex symbol Paul Newman

An AI-generated political cartoon.

America, beware: The battle over Israel’s identity could be coming for the US - opinion


'Baby killer': Gal Gadot's star on Hollywood Walk of Fame vandalized

"Medieval antisemitic tropes like the blood libel are alive and well. Parts of humanity really haven’t progressed at all," Campaign Against Antisemitism wrote on X. 

 Gal Gadot's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was vandalized.

Israel's story is not straight out of Hollywood, despite latest drama - opinion

We must remember that our story won’t end in a Hollywood illusion. It will end in resolution, mutual responsibility, and internal solidarity.

 US SPECIAL ENVOY to the Middle East Steve Witkoff visits the Hostage Square in Tel Aviv this past week. We must thank US President Donald Trump and his envoys and appreciate every international effort, says the writer.

Jury selection opens in Harvey Weinstein's new sex crimes trial in NY

The trial is expected to last roughly six weeks. Farber and lawyers for both sides will question and select 12 jurors from a pool of Manhattan residents.

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein (C) appears in court for his retrial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, New York, USA, 15 April 2025. Weinstein is now being re-tried on the charges.

Anjelica Huston reveals private cancer battle, now 'four years in the clear'

Huston described it as "a very serious moment for me," adding, "I managed to survive it, and I'm proud of myself," she told People magazine.

 Anjelica Huston, wearing Gucci, attends the 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA honoring Amy Sherald, Kehinde Wiley, and Steven Spielberg presented by Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Actor Val Kilmer, star of 'The Prince of Egypt', dies at 65, NYT reports

The cause of death was pneumonia, the paper said, citing his daughter Mercedes Kilmer.

 Actor Val Kilmer visits the United Nations headquarters in New York City, New York to promote the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative, July 20, 2019.

Maya Rudolph among filmmakers calling to protect ‘No Other Land’ team after director’s arrest

Jewish filmmakers join thousands demanding protection for Palestinian "No Other Land" director Hamdan Ballal, who was beaten and arrested after his documentary won an Oscar.

 Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham at the 97th Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025 in Hollywood, California.

'Find your Fight': Jay Ruderman's guide to effective activism and social change

Ruderman's book arrives at a crucial moment when many Americans feel simultaneously motivated to address societal challenges but uncertain about how to create meaningful impact.

 'Find Your Fight,' by Jay Ruderman.

Gal Gadot’s role in Snow White sparks renewed Arab boycott calls

Arab organizations renew calls to boycott Disney’s Snow White over Gal Gadot’s role, citing her support for Israel, as the film struggles at the box office.

 GAL GADOT (right) and Rachel Zegler present the award for Best Visual Effects.

Gal Gadot receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

“I’m just a girl from a town in Israel and could have never imagined such a moment,” Gadot said.

 Actor Gal Gadot poses with her star during the unveiling ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 18, 2025.

‘No Other Land’ wins Best Documentary Oscar, director calls for hostages release

Jewish narratives shine at the Oscars with "A Real Pain" and "The Brutalist" as Gal Gadot takes the stage with Rachel Zegler.

Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal and Yuval Abraham pose with the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film for "No Other Land" in the Oscars photo room at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025