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Renowned Israeli film and television director Yaakov Goldwasser passed away at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of iconic cult classics and touching human dramas.

David Ayer returns with Heart of the Wild, a survival drama starring Brad Pitt and a loyal military dog in the Alaskan wilderness, offering stunning visuals but a repetitive plot.

Director Yuval Abraham announced that his controversial documentary 'Naza', focusing on IDF policies in Gaza, will be streamed online for free starting in November following intense public debate.

Indie Navarrette and director Cary Barker discuss the unprecedented success of the micro-budget hit Obsession, its massive box office run, and sudden Hollywood fame.

Marvel Studios is bringing a special re-release of Avengers: Endgame to theaters worldwide, featuring new footage designed to set up the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.

Zach Cregger's new video game adaptation delivers 90 minutes of fast-paced, creepy horror and pure entertainment, brilliantly lifting the notorious adaptation curse.

Discover the latest cinematic highlights, from gripping survival dramas like The Weight and stunning historical romances to brilliant comedies and timeless classics.

Orlando Bloom and real-life sisters Rooney Mara and Kate Mara spark a massive online storm at the San Sebastian Film Festival with a controversial threesome scene in Werner Herzog's new film.

The 42nd Haifa International Film Festival opens with Avi Nesher's "Our Loves" and a star-studded lineup of global auteurs. Our critics review festival highlights, including foreign Oscar contenders and standout dramas.

Celebrating 25 years of the Fast & Furious franchise, we rank the most absurd, physics-defying action sequences in cinematic history, from vault heists to outer space.

Discover the top 10 most-watched movies on Netflix in Israel today, featuring everything from Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2 to romantic comedies and thrillers.

Gal Gadot's new action thriller The Runner ranks fourth globally on streaming platforms, proving a major hit with audiences despite mixed critical reviews.

American-Jewish director Kevin S. Bright, co-creator of Friends, visited Israel's border communities and the Nova festival site ahead of his new documentary, The Bridge, which chronicles October 7 survivors healing through music.

Actor Matthew Lillard expressed regret and shame during a recent Q&A session for returning to Scream 7 after Melissa Barrera was fired over her political statements.

The controversial film "NZA" by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, winner of a Venice Film Festival award, is heading to Dutch cinemas amid sharp criticism from the IDF and Israeli leadership.

Israeli actress Rotem Zisman-Cohen is returning to the screen after a long hiatus to star in Eliran Malka's new film "HaOleh", portraying a devoted conversion teacher.

Cliff Booth is returning in a David Fincher-directed Netflix sequel and a new Quentin Tarantino novel, continuing the story of the beloved stuntman in 1977 Hollywood.

Israeli documentary 'Gulf of the Sun' directed by Ido Weiseman won Best Director at the Doc.Rev Festival in Moscow, adding to international and local accolades.

Director Lance Oppenheim is celebrating a major breakthrough at age 30 with two prominent projects, including a feature starring Robert Pattinson and a collaboration with Nathan Fielder.

Over a thousand cultural figures in Israel signed a petition defending filmmakers Rachel Shor and Yuval Abraham amid fierce controversy over their documentary "NZA".

Tom Holland has officially become the highest-grossing actor in history at age 30, with his films surpassing 15.5 billion dollars worldwide driven by blockbusters like Spider-Man and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.

Anime pioneer and voice acting pillar Mike McFarland has passed away at 56 from glioblastoma. Known for his work on Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Crunchyroll, his loss resonates deeply with global and Israeli fans.

A review of The Luckiest Man in America, a film starring Paul Walter Hauser about Michael Larson's 1984 game show scandal, highlighting its flaws and fine performances.

Renowned British independent film producer Jeremy Thomas has died at 77. He produced over 80 films, including the Oscar-winning The Last Emperor and Eo.

Sacha Baron Cohen will star in Quentin Tarantino's debut stage play, The Popinjay Cavalier, opening in London's West End in spring 2027.

Elon Musk threatens legal action against director Alex Gibney over a new documentary premiering at the Venice Film Festival, challenging claims about Starlink and the 2024 elections.

Netflix's documentary Untold: Raygun explores how Australian breaker Rachel Gunn transformed from an unknown academic into a global viral meme at the Paris 2024 Olympics, examining the modern fear of public failure.

Israeli documentary "NAZA" by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shor received a record 24.5-minute ovation at the Venice Film Festival, featuring testimonies from intelligence soldiers.

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return for Practical Magic 2, 28 years after the original cult classic. The sequel explores family curses, magic, and enduring sisterhood.

British director George Jaques brings the heartfelt yet ultimately over-melodramatic coming-of-age film "Young Hearts" to theaters, starring Bella Ramsey and Neil Patrick Harris.

A new documentary on yes Docu follows the triumphant reunion tour of "The Sixteenth Sheep." Born in wartime, the nostalgic concerts became a vital emotional outlet for Israelis.

The 42nd Haifa International Film Festival unveiled its 2026 lineup featuring major global premieres, Oscar winners, and a tribute to Barbra Streisand.

Apple TV+'s new Cold War buddy comedy Mayday, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, attempts to revive 1980s action nostalgia but crashes due to weak chemistry, recycled jokes, and a lack of genuine action.

Veteran film critic Dr. Avner Shavit is joining Time Out after leaving Walla. Shavit, who lectures at Wesleyan University, will write alongside chief critic Yael Shuv to expand the magazine's cinema coverage.

Israeli director Amos Gitai presented his latest film 'Why to Jericho' out of competition at the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The screening at Sala Grande sparked both standing ovations and political demonstrations.

Everyone can see themselves in the child hero of "Independence", even if their biographies have no point of overlap: that's what happens when a film gathers within it everything beautiful in Israel, and in the same breath easily exceeds the standard. Many, many local cinema icons can only envy Moshe Rosenthal.

The new action thriller starring the Israeli actress was released on Amazon Prime Video and received particularly scathing reviews, with critics giving it embarrassing scores and attacking the thin plot and unoriginal script.

With 16 Ophir Award nominations and a successful festival run, the new drama by Moshe Rosenthal brings Assi Cohen back to the big screen after a long absence and presents a shattering and extraordinary family story.

The 83rd Venice Film Festival opened tonight, with George Clooney receiving a lifetime achievement award at the opening ceremony. Here is what we thought about Danny Boyle's opening film about the founding of the British tabloid 'The Sun'.

Hawthorne Plaza closed back in 1999, but has since served as a filming location for music videos by stars, cinematic scenes by Spielberg, and a sought-after location for wild races in the "Fast & Furious" movies. Now it is finally being demolished to make way for a residential area.