Magnum P.I. star Roger E. Mosley had died aged 83.The actor’s daughter, Ch-a Mosley, confirmed the news of his passing on social media.
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Malina Saval Associate Editor, FeaturesIsraeli actor Michael Aloni enchanted American audiences as Akiva, a soulful Haredi artist looking for true love in the Net- flix series “Shtisel,” which chronicles an ultra-Orthodox family in Jerusalem’s Geula neighborhood. Aloni, who has appeared in Keshet Media Group’s “When Heroes Fly” and Hagai Levi’s “Scenes From a Marriage,” now stars as patriarch Gabriel Ermoza in “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem,” Oded Davidoff ’s multigenerational saga about a Sephardic Jewish family living in Jerusalem. The series extends from the Ottoman Empire through Israel’s War of Independence.
The first 10 episodes bowed on Netflix in May; part two drops July 29. Aloni talks to Variety about the show, his expanding career and future projects. How does it feel to have Israeli series gain such widespread popularity on American streamers? I’m just happy that “Shtisel” and “When Heroes Fly” and all the work that we are doing is able to spread its wings and touch so many people around the world, especially in the States.
But I’m hearing about it from every cor- ner of the world because of the territories that it was distributed to, and it really warms my heart. “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem,” based on Sarit Yishai- Levi’s novel, is the most expensive TV series Israel has produced. What attracted you to the project? I love the book, and I loved what they started to do with the adaptation, which laid the ground for a soapy plot.
But as it came together it was more of a period piece in terms of its large scale and production. And they attached a great director, Oded Davidoff, who I loved working with. And so, combining that with the complexity of telling the story of this great book, and the character of
.Magnum P.I. star Roger E. Mosley had died aged 83.The actor’s daughter, Ch-a Mosley, confirmed the news of his passing on social media.
Meghan Markle isn't the only actress in the royal family. Indeed, The Firm's extended family is so expansive that you may not know that the mum of one of Prince George and Princess Charlotte's cousins is a TV star.
Angelica Ross is set to become the first transgender actress to play Roxie Hart in 'Chicago'. The 41-year-old 'Pose' star will make her Broadway debut in the long-running musical later this year, playing murderous vixen Roxie for eight weeks from September 12. Actresses who have previously played Roxie include Pamela Anderson, Melanie Griffith, Christie Brinkley, Marilu Henner, Brooke Shields and Lisa Rinna.
James Franco has landed the role of Fidel Castro in “Alina of Cuba,” an independent film about the Cuban revolutionary’s daughter, Alina Fernandez.The project is the latest of multiple live-action films the actor has recently signed on to, ending the hiatus he took following accusations of sexual misconduct he faced in 2018 and 2019. Last month, he booked a leading role in post-World War II drama “Me, You” with Tom Hollander and Daisy Jacob.Starring Ana Villafañe as Fernandez, “Alina of Cuba” recounts the true story of her exile from Cuba and eventual turn to social advocacy.
Michael Buble is propping up his day one.
Sony Pictures Classics co-presidents Michael Barker and Tom Bernard will be honored with the Zurich Film Festival’s Game Changer Award in recognition of their outstanding achievements within the film industry.
Naman Ramachandran Sony Pictures Classics co-founders Michael Barker and Tom Bernard will receive the Game Changer Award at the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF), in recognition of their services to film culture.Along with Marcie Bloom, Barker and Bernard, who serve as co-presidents, founded Sony Pictures Classics as an autonomous division of Sony Pictures Entertainment. To date, films produced by the studio have received 183 Academy Award nominations — 70 of which were films by women — and won 41 Oscars.
Lunchtime pro! As Jenny Mollen prepares to send her two sons back to school come fall, she has a few tricks up her sleeve when it comes to preparing their lunches.
Michael Evans Behling is filing for divorce… and most people didn’t even know he was married!
Michael Bublé is one proud dad.
Carrie Underwood is one of the most dynamic stars in the country music industry, and also one of its busiest, frequently appearing on some of the biggest stages around the country and world.MORE: Carrie Underwood’s incredible acoustic performance sends fans into a tailspinHowever, above all, she enjoys spending time with her family, including husband Mike Fisher and her two young sons, Jacob and Isaiah.VIDEO: Carrie Underwood supported by son after armadillo invades Nashville homeThe singer is preparing to leave them for an extended period of time, though, as she prepares to embark on a nationwide tour in about two months.While delivering other grand performances and dropping music, Carrie is getting ready to kick off her long-awaited Denim & Rhinestones Tour.MORE: Carrie Underwood shares never-before-seen video that gets fans talkingThe show, in support of her latest album, will feature 43 dates spanning across the United States, starting on 15 October and ending in March 2023.The first show takes place in Greenville, South Carolina, and will hit up states like Texas, New York, Minnesota, and even her home state of Tennessee, with Jimmie Allen being her supporting act throughout.A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood)Carrie will embark on the Denim & Rhinestones Tour on 15 OctoberWhile it's an exciting time for the American Idol winner, it will mean that she will be spending a great deal of time away from her family.Her sons and husband have, on occasion, joined her on tour, though, flying out for a couple shows at a time, especially being there to support Carrie during her Las Vegas residency.MORE: Carrie Underwood shares incredible view of endless garden on 400-acre family farmMORE: Carrie Underwood and
Jon Burlingame editorDirector Jordan Peele launched Michael Abels’ film composing career five years ago with “Get Out.” Now, for Peele’s “Nope,” the two-time Emmy nominee has written his most ambitious score to date.“It has all these different elements,” says Abels. “There’s the awe and wonder that the characters experience, but then there’s also the satire.
Manori Ravindran International EditorThe New Yorker has acquired Israeli documentary shorts “Holy Holocaust” and “Herd.”Jerusalem-based sales agent Go2Films has secured a worldwide digital distribution deal with the publication for the pair of award-winning films. “Holy Holocaust” is directed by Osi Wald and Noa Berman-Hertzberg, while “Herd” is helmed by Omer Daida.Both films are currently nominated for Israeli Academy Awards and have played at international festivals.
New Yorker published Tuesday, the Harvard law professor discussed the incident with his former friend and pro bono client.Last summer, Page Six reported that David “screamed” at Dershowitz in a Martha’s Vineyard convenience store over his ties to the Trump administration.Dershowitz told the New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner that he was at lunch with another lawyer when David walked in to buy some groceries.When he called out to say hello, said Dershowitz, David simply turned and began walking away.“‘Larry, can’t we at least talk?'” Dershowitz recalled saying. “He said, ‘No. You’re disgusting.'” David then accused him of patting Trump’s CIA director on the back, which he did during a celebration at the White House.“Here’s the story.