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Jews at the Oscars, Shatner’s Priceline demise, Rogen and Miller’s tzedakah
The 2012 Academy Award nominations came out and it seems like Billy Crystal will be hosting a big ol' Jewish party, providing traction to those who advance the canard that Jews do indeed control Hollywood. Read more »
Israel’s ‘Footnote,’ Allen and Spielberg get Oscar nods
The Israeli film "Footnote" and veteran Jewish filmmakers Woody Allen and Steven Spielberg are up for Academy Awards. Read more »
At Sundance, view of Israel ranges from critical to abysmal
This year, it’s all pain and anguish for Israel fans at the Sundance Film Festival with "Five Broken Cameras" and "The Law in these Parts," two films that take a close look at Israel's presence in the West Bank. Read more »
Israeli Oscar entry ‘Footnote’ qualifies for shortlist
“Footnote,” Israel’s Oscar entry for best foreign-language film, has qualified for the shortlist of nine semifinalists. Read more »
Israel again going to the Oscars gate with a Joseph Cedar entry
"Footnote" is director Joseph Cedar's fourth film to represent Israel at the Academy Awards. Some of his major competitors in the foreign-language category are a Holocaust-themed film from Poland, "In Darkness," and the apparent favorite, Iran's “A Separation.” Read more »
Spielberg, Allen garner Golden Globes
Famed Jewish filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Woody Allen picked up Golden Globe Awards, but not the most prestigious ones. Read more »
Spiegelman among National Jewish Book Awards winners
Author and illustrator Art Spiegelman and Israeli novelist Aharon Appelfeld are among the winners of the 2011 National Jewish Book Awards. Read more »
Jewish singer is Turkey’s pick for Eurovision
A Jewish singer will represent Turkey at the Eurovision song contest. Read more »
Lambert as Super Bowl Idol? Lea Michele threatens N.Y. boycott, Jonah Hill and Dustin’s daughter
Fans of Adam Lambert tweet for their favorite to sing at the Super Bowl, Lea Michele tells N.Y. to lose the horse-drawn carriages or she's not coming back, and it's official: Jonah Hill and Ali Hoffman, daughter of Mr. Magorium himself, are dating. Read more »
The actually Jewish-controlled media tries to make its mark
Three television networks are attempting to succeed where others have failed: creating Jewish television channels. Read more »
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