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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 625

Hollywood

US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 4, 2025. (Alex Wroblewski/AFP)
May 5, 2025, 11:20 am
Trump orders ‘100% tariff’ on movies made outside US
US president says Hollywood being ‘devastated’ by a trend of American filmmakers and studios working abroad; unclear how move would be implemented
By AFP
Ben Platt arrives at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 25, 2024, in Santa Monica, California (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
April 17, 2025, 2:09 pm
Backing fellow Jewish actress, Ben Platt says his identity ‘not defined’ by Israel
Responding to criticism of Hannah Einbinder for her comments against the Jewish state, Tony award winner Platt says ‘dogmatic’ conversations about Israel can ‘alienate’ Jews
By Grace Gilson
Harvey Weinstein attends his retrial on rape and sex assault charges at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, April 15, 2025 (ANGELA WEISS / POOL / AFP)
April 15, 2025, 8:30 pm
Harvey Weinstein’s retrial for sex crimes begins, after 2020 conviction overturned
Hollywood mogul was found guilty of rape, after claims that helped spark #MeToo movement, but court said jurors should never have heard testimonies from accusers outside of case
By Gregory WALTON
An undated view of the topographical map inside the 'Hollywoodland' exhibit at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, California. (Josh White, JWPictures/Academy Museum Foundation)
April 9, 2025, 9:57 am
Writer reissues 1931 novel ‘Rabbi Burns’ in response to Hollywood Jewish exhibit row
To bolster Jewish representation, Sam Wasson publishes satire based on true story of LA’s oldest synagogue after Academy Museum accused of antisemitism
By Grace Gilson
Val Kilmer poses for a portrait, in Nashville, Tennessee, January 9, 2014. (Mark Humphrey/AP)
April 2, 2025, 10:36 am
Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
Hollywood star, who was notoriously tough to work with but admired for his dedication to roles, dies from pneumonia, surrounded by family and friends
By Mark Kennedy and ANDREW DALTON
Left to right: Chase Sui Wonders, Kathryn Hahn, Seth Rogen, Ike Barinholtz and Catherine O'Hara, cast members in the Apple TV+ series 'The Studio,' pose together on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
March 28, 2025, 5:28 pm
Seth Rogen’s ‘The Studio’ is the defining portrait of modern Hollywood
Series by longtime Jewish duo offers a comedic peek at contemporary Hollywood, where even all-powerful producers often feel impotent in the face of trends and shareholders
By Jake Coyle
Alma Varsano, from left, Jaron Varsano, Ori Varsano, Gal Gadot, Maya Varsano, and Daniella Varsano pose with Gadot's new star during a ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
March 18, 2025, 11:43 pm
Gal Gadot is first Israeli actor to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
‘Anything is possible,’ says Gadot, crediting her four daughters with inspiring ‘me to be a better person,’ as small pro- and anti-Israel protests staged outside ceremony
By ToI Staff
Adrien Brody accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role for "The Brutalist" during the Oscars on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
March 3, 2025, 11:39 am
Adrien Brody wins best actor Oscar for Holocaust survivor drama ‘The Brutalist’
Underdog ‘Anora’ takes home five awards, including best picture; Keiran Culkin wins for portrayal of cousin on Jewish heritage trip to Poland
By Agencies
Michelle Trachtenberg arrives at The Art Of Elysium Heaven Gala at Hangar 8 on Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Santa Monica, CA. (Omar Vega/Invision/AP)
February 26, 2025, 10:41 pm
Jewish actress Michelle Trachtenberg dies at 39; no foul play suspected
Child star who appeared in ‘Harriet the Spy,’ ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ found unresponsive at Manhattan home, reportedly underwent liver transplant recently
By AP and JTA
Sunrise Coigney (L) and Mark Ruffalo (R) attend the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Ruffalo is wearing a pin depicting an orange hand holding a heart, which calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. (JC Olivera/Getty Images North America/Getty Images via AFP)
February 25, 2025, 1:12 pm
Jewish Hollywood group pans bid for Oscar attendees to wear pro-Gaza pin
Brigade organization slams use of symbol depicting orange hand with red background in light of Bibas boys’ slaying, says pin evokes image of 2000 Ramallah lynching
By ToI Staff
Guy Pearce (front), Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones in a scene from "The Brutalist." (Lol Crowley/A24 via JTA)
January 23, 2025, 6:39 pm
Holocaust survivor epic, Bob Dylan biopic among films leading Oscar nominations
Documentaries about West Bank, 1972 Munich massacre also get nods; ‘Emilia Pérez’ features Tel Aviv gender clinic; ‘Bibi Files’ doc was shortlisted, but doesn’t make the cut
By Andrew Lapin
US actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson attends a special screening of "Monster Summer" at the DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles on September 24, 2024. (Valerie Macon/AFP)
January 17, 2025, 5:39 am
Trump taps Mel Gibson, Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone as ‘Hollywood ambassadors’
US president-elect provides few details of what the role will entail
By Andrew Lapin
Gal Gadot arrives at the 82nd Golden Globes, January 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
January 8, 2025, 8:53 pm
Gal Gadot denies she was forbidden to wear hostage pin at Golden Globes
Israeli actress’s representative had claimed Gadot wasn’t allowed to don symbol of captives, prompting a denial from the Golden Globes, amid widely circulating reports
By ToI Staff
Brady Corbet, winner of the award for best director - motion picture for 'The Brutalist,' left, Adrien Brody, winner of the award for best performance by a male actor in a motion picture - drama for 'The Brutalist,' pose in the press room during the 82nd Golden Globes on January 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
January 6, 2025, 1:07 pm
Holocaust survivor epic ‘The Brutalist’ wins big at Golden Globes
Adrien Brody wins best actor for movie about Hungarian Jewish architect rebuilding life in US, which also takes top drama film honors; genre-shifting ‘Emilia Perez’ also reaps prizes
By Jake Coyle
Linda Lavin speaks at the 33rd annual Producers Guild Awards, March 19, 2022, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. (AP/Chris Pizzello, File)
December 30, 2024, 11:23 am
Actress Linda Lavin, who starred in long-running sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87
Jewish Tony Award winner enjoyed a decades-long career on stage, TV and film, including in ‘Barney Miller’ and ‘Wanderlust’
By Mark Kennedy
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