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Nick Reiner arrives at the premiere of 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' on September 9, 2025, at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
February 23, 2026, 9:08 pm
Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner is represented by a public defender; lawyer Alan Jackson left the case, but insisted his erstwhile client is not guilty of murder ‘pursuant to the laws of California’
By ANDREW DALTON
Marc Shaiman is the author of a new memoir, 'Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner.' (Robert Trachtenberg via JTA)
February 21, 2026, 2:28 am
In new memoir, acclaimed ‘Hairspray’ composer tells a showbiz story shaped by Jewish humor
In ‘Never Mind the Happy,’ Tony winner and 7-time Oscar nominee Marc Shaiman recounts collaborations with Bette Midler and Rob Reiner, and the musical liberties he took at his bar mitzvah
By Stephen Silver
Alan Jackson, the attorney for Nick Reiner, arrives in court for Reiner's arraignment on murder charges for the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, January 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP/Damian Dovarganes)
January 7, 2026, 11:47 pm
Arraignment of Rob Reiner’s son, accused of parents’ murder, delayed after attorney quits
High-profile lawyer Alan Jackson does not say why he wants to leave the case, in which he was defending Nick Reiner, who is suspected of killing Rob and Michele Reiner last month
By ANDREW DALTON
Nick Reiner arrives at the premiere of 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' on September 9, 2025, at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
January 7, 2026, 9:58 am
Rob Reiner’s son set for arraignment over parents’ murder
Nick Reiner may enter a plea during Wednesday hearing, where he will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder
By Huw Griffith
US actor Jack Black attends the premiere of Columbia Pictures' 'Anaconda' at The United Theater on Broadway in Los Angeles, California, on December 13, 2025. (Robyn Beck / AFP)
December 27, 2025, 8:52 am
The Reel Schmooze: Jack Black’s mother was a rocket scientist?!
Movie maven Jordan Hoffman and host Amanda Borschel-Dan on the Jewish ‘Anaconda’ actor’s accomplished mom and a review of the Schmoovie of the week, ‘The Sure Thing,’ by director Rob Reiner
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Jordan Hoffman
Comedian Rob Reiner speaks at a ceremony honoring fellow actor Billy Crystal, April 12, 2019. at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. (Robyn Beck/AFP)
December 19, 2025, 5:16 am
In recorded Hanukkah video, Reiner urges Holocaust survivors to be resilient in scary times
Clip of Jewish actor, recorded two months before his murder, aired as part of virtual ceremony featuring candle-lighting at Western Wall
By AP and ToI Staff
Police officer Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, confirmed on January 31, 2024, to have been killed by invading Hamas-led terrorists on October 7, 2023, with his body abducted to Gaza. (Israel Police)
December 17, 2025, 4:26 pm
Waiting for Ran Gvili
Why ToI is not yet removing its ‘Israel at War’ tag. Plus, a quote from Rob Reiner. And the Australian leadership’s despicable conduct
By David Horovitz
A scene from 'The Voice of Hind Rajab.' (courtesy)
December 17, 2025, 10:11 am
The Reel Schmooze: Art or propaganda? ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’
Movie maven Jordan Hoffman and host Amanda Borschel-Dan on slain director Rob Reiner’s legacy, plus reviews of ‘An Officer and a Spy’ on the Dreyfus Affair and a Tunisian’s re-enactment of a Gaza tragedy
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Jordan Hoffman
Nick Reiner arrives at the premiere of 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' on September 9, 2025, at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
December 17, 2025, 4:51 am
Nick Reiner charged with two counts of first-degree murder in killing of his parents
Son of Rob and Michele Reiner held in jail without bail as prosecutors ‘commit to bringing their murderer to justice’
By ANDREW DALTON and Christopher Weber
Rob Reiner, director/producer of "LBJ," poses at the premiere of the film at the ArcLight Hollywood on October 24, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
December 16, 2025, 10:25 pm
In a cynical industry, Rob Reiner’s films taught us the power of sincerity
From romcoms to mockumentaries, the slain director’s films were earnest and humane, exploring what people mean to each other and making viewers laugh along the way
By Adam Daniel
US President Donald Trump talks to reporters upon his arrival to the White House, December 13, 2025, in Washington, DC. (AP/Jose Luis Magana)
December 15, 2025, 9:58 pm
Trump excoriates Rob Reiner in social media tirade after beloved director’s killing
US president says killing of Reiner and his wife, both outspoken critics, was due to their ‘TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME’; GOP reps bash him for ‘inappropriate’ post
By Michelle L. Price
Honoree Rob Reiner (second from left) poses with his wife Michele (left) and children Jake (center) Romy and Nick at the 41st Annual Chaplin Award Gala at Avery Fisher Hall, April 28, 2014, in New York. (Evan Agostini/ Invision/ AP/ File)
December 15, 2025, 9:14 pm
Rob Reiner’s son arrested as suspect in murder of parents at LA home
Nick Reiner, 32, held on $4 million bail after director-actor and wife found dead; son, who has experienced addiction, reportedly argued with parents at party on Saturday night
By Agencies
Writer-director Rob Reiner poses for a portrait in New York, May 2, 2016. (Brian Ach/Invision/AP)
December 15, 2025, 11:16 am
Rob Reiner, Jewish comedy giant behind slew of iconic Hollywood films, dies at 78
Son of famed comedian Carl Reiner got his start acting on ‘All in the Family’ before becoming acclaimed filmmaker with ‘Stand By Me,’ ‘The Princess Bride’ and ‘When Harry Met Sally’
By AP and ToI Staff
Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner arrive on the red carpet at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner, December 2, 2023, in Washington, DC. (AP/Kevin Wolf)
December 15, 2025, 8:01 am
Legendary director-actor Rob Reiner and wife found dead at home; homicide suspected
Jewish filmmaker, son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, directed ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ ‘The Princess Bride,’ and ‘This is Spinal Tap’; family member questioned
By Agencies
From left, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer and Christopher Guest in a still from 'Spinal Tap II.' (Courtesy Bleecker Street Films)
September 12, 2025, 4:49 pm
It doesn’t go to 11, but die-hard fans of UK’s loudest band may still enjoy ‘Spinal Tap II’
Now in US theaters, the cult comedy’s sequel lacks momentum and relies on cameos to make up for paucity of jokes. Those who love the 40-year-old original will likely see it anyway
By Jordan Hoffman
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