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Peter Reigert and Amy Irving in 'Crossing Delancey.' (Courtesy)
A pickle for the nostalgic ones: 30 years on, a ‘Crossing Delancey’ reunion
By Jordan Hoffman
The cast of the iconic film gather in Manhattan's Film Forum to reflect on the '80s portrayal of a then-bygone era
Peter Reigert and Amy Irving in 'Crossing Delancey.' (Courtesy)
September 20, 2017, 10:55 pm
A pickle for the nostalgic ones: 30 years on, a ‘Crossing Delancey’ reunion
The cast of the iconic film gather in Manhattan's Film Forum to reflect on the '80s portrayal of a then-bygone era
By Jordan Hoffman
Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot at the 2016 San Diego Comic Con. (CC 2.0 Gage Skidmore)
September 12, 2017, 8:38 am
As director Jenkins signs up, Gal Gadot heads to ‘Wonder Woman 2’
Patty Jenkins said to become highest-paid female director for the sequel, set for end of 2019, with Warner Bros agreeing to a fee of $7 to $9 million
By TOI staff
Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. (Clay Enos/DC Comics/via JTA)
August 23, 2017, 7:54 am
‘Wonder Woman’ soars past ‘Spider-Man’ to biggest superhero origin movie ever
Pulling in over $404m in US and $800m worldwide, Gal Gadot's character becomes among the highest Hollywood moneymakers ever
By TOI staff
Hollywood Sign. (Shutterstock)
August 13, 2017, 4:31 pm
Hollywood agent under fire for sexist emails
Ex-employee publishes comments Michael Einfeld made about her in email accidentally sent to entire staff
By TOI staff
From left, Felicity Jones (CC-SA/Materialscientist), Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Public domain), and Mimi Leder (CC-SA/Janafrench93).
July 20, 2017, 12:46 pm
Trailblazing director for Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic
As the first woman accepted into the American Film Institute, Mimi Leder is set to bring a unique perspective on the Jewish jurist
By Yaakov Schwartz
Israeli actress Gal Gadot arrives at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Wonder Woman' at the Pantages Theatre on May 25, 2017, in Hollywood, California. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP)
June 29, 2017, 2:28 pm
Gal Gadot joins film academy in push for diversity
Israeli 'Wonder Woman' among 774 industry professionals from 57 countries to make up largest-ever group to join predominantly white male Oscars voting pool
By TOI staff and AP
A screenshot of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, in the DC Comics film being released in Israel June 1 (Courtesy 'Wonder Woman')
June 23, 2017, 10:22 pm
‘Wonder Woman’ among top-grossing films of 2017
Superhero movie starring Israeli actress on track to become the highest-earning live-action film of all time by a female director
By TOI staff
Gal Gadot in a scene from 'Wonder Woman.' (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
June 20, 2017, 8:35 pm
Fans fume over Gadot’s ‘Wonder Woman’ salary
Israeli star's far-from-wondrous $300,000 payout is compared to a Superman's $14 million, but some say those figures don't tell the full story
By TOI staff
Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot at the 2016 San Diego Comic Con. (CC 2.0 Gage Skidmore)
June 15, 2017, 7:22 pm
Will Gal Gadot return for ‘Wonder Woman’ sequel?
Neither the Amazing Amazon nor director Patty Jenkins are believed to be under contract for another film, though Gadot reportedly has an option
By Yaakov Schwartz
Gal Gadot starring as Diana Price, aka Wonder Woman, in the new Warner Bros. studio film of the same name (Courtesy DC Comics)
June 10, 2017, 10:20 pm
Gal Gadot’s ‘Wonder Woman’ heads toward $400 million in first 10 days
Israeli superhero expected to punch through next impressive earnings milestone by Sunday
By TOI staff and AP
In this May 27, 2017 file photo, actress Gal Gadot signs autographs and greets fans during the Latin American premiere of the film 'Wonder Woman' in Mexico City (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
June 8, 2017, 4:47 am
Israel’s in love with homegrown Wonder Woman Gal Gadot
Israelis often rejoice when one of their own breaks through on the international stage, but Gadot has ascended to a whole new stratosphere
By Aron Heller
Gal Gadot in a scene from the movie 'Wonder Woman' (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
June 5, 2017, 4:12 am
Female-powered ‘Wonder Woman’ opens to record $100m weekend
US haul for superhero film starring Israeli Gal Gadot largest-ever for a female-directed movie, with another $122.5m. in international sales
By AP
Kirk and Anne Douglas at their 60th wedding anniversary in 2014. (Christopher Briscoe)
June 2, 2017, 9:08 pm
How 100-year-old Kirk Douglas found true love
Jewish star and wife's new book is a compilation of the couple's letters and photos from 63 years of marriage
By Tom Tugend
A screenshot of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, in the DC Comics film being released in Israel June 1 (Courtesy 'Wonder Woman')
May 31, 2017, 4:29 pm
‘Wonder Woman’ showcases Israel’s best export since Waze
Amid stunning visuals, well-crafted action sequences and a decent plot, Gal Gadot's nuanced performance speaks volumes
By Jordan Hoffman
Robert De Niro as Sam 'Ace' Rothstein in 'Casino.' (Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
May 13, 2017, 4:14 am
Robert De Niro’s Jewish roles: A very short list
Academy Award-winning actor, who plays Bernie Madoff in new TV movie, is best known for mining his Italian heritage for his iconic characters
By Gabe Friedman
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