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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 478

The Passion of the Christ

Mel Gibson, right, directs Jim Caviezel on the set of Gibson's movie 'The Passion of The Christ' in 2003 (AP/Icon Productions, File)
January 11, 2025, 8:44 am
Mel Gibson announces ‘acid trip’ sequel to ‘Passion of the Christ’
Controversial director aims to shoot resurrection-themed movie ‘next year sometime,’ with a de-aged Jim Caviezel resuming role of Jesus; 2004 film was seen by some as antisemitic
By ToI Staff
Members of the Oberammergau Passion Play, which has been telling the New Testament story of Jesus’ death and resurrection since 1634, sing backstage in Oberammergau, Germany, July 12, 2022. (Angelika Warmuth/picture alliance via Getty Images/ via JTA)
August 18, 2022, 8:16 am
The director of Germany’s infamous Passion Play takes its antisemitism by the horns
Staged once a decade since the 17th century, the production brings visitors from around the world. The man directing it, Christian Stückl, says his changes are long overdue
By Toby Axelrod
Mel Gibson, right, directs Jim Caviezel on the set of Gibson's movie 'The Passion of The Christ' in 2003 (AP/Icon Productions, File)
September 2, 2016, 6:50 pm
Mel Gibson confirms new project on resurrection of Jesus
It’s not the ‘Passion 2,’ actor tells evangelical festival, referring to film criticized for using anti-Semitic tropes
By JTA
Mel Gibson, right, directs Jim Caviezel on the set of Gibson's movie 'The Passion of The Christ' in 2003 (AP/Icon Productions, File)
June 12, 2016, 2:57 am
Mel Gibson said planning sequel to ‘Passion of the Christ’
Screenwriter says follow-up will focus on Jesus’s resurrection, has strong support from ‘evangelical community’
By ToI Staff
'The Testament of Mary' opened in Boston's New Repertory Theatre in January of 2016. Actress Paula Langton portrayed Mary in the one-woman show. (Andrew Brilliant/NRT)
February 19, 2016, 6:51 am
Not so virgin ‘Mary’ production condemned as blasphemous
A new Boston run of ‘The Testament of Mary,’ a one-woman show about Jesus’ last days, draws the ire of religious groups
By Matt Lebovic
Ridley Scott directing Christian Bale on the set of 'Exodus: Gods and Kings.' (20th Century Fox)
December 26, 2014, 8:03 pm
Following Morocco, Egypt bans ‘Exodus’
Cultural minister slams ‘Zionist’ movie for inaccuracies; decision comes day after Rabat bans Ridley Scott blockbuster
By JTA
The role of Satan was scrubbed from 'The Son of God' after allegations of a resemblance to US President Barack Obama (screen capture: YouTube/CNN channel)
February 18, 2014, 3:50 pm
Jesus film ditches Satan, courts Jews
‘The Son of God’ to open February 28 after editing out an Obama lookalike character and getting some guidance from Jewish clergy
By Debra Kamin
"The Passion of the Christ," another Mel Gibson film (photo credit: screen capture, YouTube)
April 13, 2012, 3:41 am
Eszterhas, Gibson spar over movie
Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas accuses Mel Gibson of hating Jews (and of not really wanting to make the movie) after his script is rejected
February 3, 2012, 5:17 pm
Mel Gibson ‘needs medication’
The screenwriter behind “Basic Instinct” thinks the star needs help – but is still working with him on a movie about the Hanukka story
By Nathan Burstein
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