Court rules against Arkansas' Israel boycott pledge law

Ed Meza @edmezavarPalestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir’s Gaza-set drama “The Oblivion Theory” has won the top prize at the Berlinale Co-Production Market.Presented by Paris-based Incognito Films and Berlin’s One Two Films, the film is based on José Eduardo Agualusa’s novel “A General Theory of Oblivion,” although the book’s story has been moved from Angola to Palestine during the First Intifada, the sustained protests by Palestinians against Israel occupation that lasted from 1987 to 1993.The

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentMichale Boganim (“Odessa, Odessa,” “Land of Oblivion”) is directing “Tel-Aviv/Beirut,” a historical drama set against the backdrop of the Israeli–Lebanese conflict in 1982 and 2006.Set in Northern Israel, the film tells the journey of two families on each side of the border whose fate intertwined because of the war raging in Lebanon.

Carole Horst “Best Sellers,” a Berlinale Special Gala screener and debut feature from Lina Roessler, has scored deals from major territories, which were announced by film’s sales outfit Foresight Unlimited at the European Film Market.Universal Pictures Content Group has acquired major markets including the U.K., Germany, France and Latin America, among others.

A company that offers customers the chance to turn their favourite celebrity into salami has prompted speculation it could be the fulfilment of a Biblical prophecy indicating the end of days. BiteLabs advertises “artisanal salamis from meat that has been lab-grown from celebrity tissue samples”.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentParis-based Le Pacte has closed a raft of sales on Olivier Peyon’s “Tokyo Shaking” and Nadine Loiseau’s “Three Times Nothing,” both of which are screening at the Berlin Festival’s virtual European Film Market.A hot title on Le Pacte’s slate, “Tokyo Shaking” sold to Germany and Austria (ZDF), Israel (New Cinema), Canada (Axia Films), Spain (Alfa Pictures) and the Czech Republic and Slovakia (Mediasquad).“Tokyo Shaking” is set on March 11, 2011, when Japan

EXCLUSIVE: Picturestart has closed a deal to produce an untitled film project starring Israeli singer and actress Noa Kirel, who will also serve as a producer alongside her management. Jessica Switch and Royce Reeves-Darby will oversee for Picturestart.

EXCLUSIVE: MGM/UA Television and Israel’s Tadmor Entertainment are developing a scripted television series based on the lives of judo world champions Saeid Mollaei and Sagi Muki.

Comedian Jeff Ross has spoken out in defense of Michael Che following backlash he received for a joke on "Saturday Night Live" that many critics called anti-Semitic. "Uh, it was hilarious," Ross recently said to TMZ on camera while walking through Los Angeles.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorStone Canyon Entertainment has announced the start of production on “Who Are the Marcuses,” a feature documentary about a mysterious couple who donated half a billion dollars to Israel, the largest single gift in the history of the state.Matthew Mishory is directing, with Stone Canyon’s Bradford Schlei and Alvaro Fernandez producing, and executive producers Marc Bennett and Rhino Films’ Stephen Nemeth.

Steven Spielberg has been awarded Israel's prestigious 2021 Genesis Prize in recognition of his contribution to cinema, his philanthropic works and his efforts to preserve the memory of the Holocaust, organizers announced Wednesday. The $1 million award is granted each year to a person for their professional achievements, contributions to humanity and commitment to Jewish values.

Hatem Abd Elhamed has landed in Israel as he nears a return to Hapoel Be'er Sheva.The defender has been granted a move back to his homeland after being unable to settle in Glasgow.Elhamed has been separated from his family during the Covid-19 pandemic but he enjoyed an emotional reunion airport reunion with his son.The 29-year-old's agent Dudu Dahan shared footage, which appeared to be captured by local TV news, of the pair embracing once again after months apart.Elhamed made 30 appearances for

JERUSALEM -- Music legend Stevie Wonder on Tuesday was awarded Israel's Wolf Prize, headlining a group of laureates in the arts and sciences receiving the prestigious recognition.Wonder was recognized for “his tremendous contribution to music and society enriching the lives of entire generations of music lovers,” according to a statement from President Reuven Rivlin's office.The Wolf Foundation is a state-owned entity that issues the award to promote excellence in science and the arts.

2 min read Following an expected backlash and ‘shitstorm’ that would come with Israel Folau returning to rugby league in Sydney, the St George Illawarra Dragons have decided to pull out of discussions to sign the player before the issue was to be discussed by the NRL.

St.George Illawarra has sent an application to the NRL in a bid to get Israel Folau’s services in a two year deal. The decision is being considered, despite ARLC chairman Peter V’landys’ indications that Folau would no longer be able to play after his homophobic controversies in 2019.Folau has already harmed the queer sporting community, but his acceptance into the Dragons despite this will only compound his damage further.