Steven Spielberg

‘Fabelmans’ flops at the Oscars, Hollywood’s Jewish history gets barely a nod

Hollywood’s Jewish history gets barely a nod, while Steven Spielberg's 7-time nominated dramatization of his Jewish upbringing struck out.

Steven Spielberg: Antisemitism today is 'standing proud like Hitler and Mussolini'

Oscar-winning Jewish director compares spread of antisemitism in the 21st century to Germany in the 1930s.

“The Fabelmans” - is this American Jewry?

Interview with film maker and baal teshuva Tzvi Fishman by Yisrael Medad. The story of American Jewry or of following your heart and talent?

Steven Spielberg on ‘Fabelmans’ Golden Globe: My mom is ‘up there kvelling’

Steven Spielberg revels in Golden Globes win for “The Fabelmans,” his autobiographical film about his Jewish family.

In 'Fabelmans', Spielberg highlights his own Jewish identity

At ‘The Fabelmans’ premiere, Steven Spielberg discusses how his Jewish identity is portrayed in the autobiographical film.

A movie about kidnapped Italian Jew Edgardo Mortara moves forward without Steven Spielberg

Film about Edgardo Mortara, a 19th-century Italian Jew who was kidnapped by the Catholic Church, moves forward, but without Steven Spielberg

Spielberg’s West Side Story — good art, bad politics

For Spielberg and Kushner, Israelis never get a break, even in a movie, while West Side Story is replete with their radical iberalism.Op-ed.

Richard Donner, Jewish director of Superman and Lethal Weapon, dies at 91

Celebrated director credited with being a major influence on the rise of the superhero franchise that dominates modern Hollywood releases.

Steven Spielberg launches foundation to fund Jewish-themed documentaries

Filmmaker announces creation of Jewish Story Partners, aimed at promoting production of Jewish-themed documentaries.

Steven Spielberg casts Seth Rogen to play his ‘favorite uncle’ in upcoming semi-biopic

Upcoming semi-autobiographical film inspired by Steven Spielberg's life to feature Seth Rogen.

Steven Spielberg to donate his Genesis Prize winnings to racial justice organizations

Steven Spielberg is donating his Genesis Prize earnings to Jewish and non-Jewish groups working to promote 'racial and economic justice.'

Steven Spielberg is writing and directing a movie based on himself

Spielberg to direct and co-write a movie loosely based on his childhood in Arizona.

Steven Spielberg named 2021 Genesis Prize laureate

Famed director becomes the 9th Genesis Prize honoree.

Arnold Spielberg, father of Steven Spielberg, dead at 103

Arnold Spielberg helped his son make his first movie. His World War 2 service inspired Steven Spielberg to direct 'Saving Private Ryan.'

Steven Spielberg's company buys rights to novel about Arab-Israeli conflict

Steven Spielberg’s film production company acquires rights to new novel about Israeli and Arab fathers who bond after losing children.

Steven Spielberg family’s kosher restaurant is reopening

Spielberg’s family will reopen LA kosher restaurant two years after death of the director’s mother, who had run the place for 40 years.

Spielberg: Genocide as possible today as in WW2

Director of Schindler's list warns hate remains strong 25 years after release of award-winning film about the Holocaust.

Is demand for Holocaust lessons the latest Hollywood chic?

Spielberg most proud of 'Schindler's List'

Jewish American filmmaker says he has never felt the kind of pride and satisfaction he felt after making film on Oskar Schindler.

Steven Spielberg declines offer to light Independence Day torch

Report says film legend Steven Spielberg turned down the offer to light torch at Independence Day ceremony.

Nasrallah: Israel behind explosion which injured Hamas official

Hezbollah leader says Israel behind attempt life of senior Hamas official, denies his group's involvement in drug trafficking.

Ban on screening Spielberg film overturned in Lebanon

Lebanon’s Interior Ministry overturns ban on screening the newspaper drama 'The Post,' directed by Steven Spielberg.

Lebanon bans Spielberg's new film

Lebanon bans The Post due to director Steven Spielberg's connection to Israel.

The Spielberg dilemma

Steven Spielberg to direct film about Pentagon Papers

Famed director Steven Spielberg signs on to direct film about publishing of documents about US involvement in Vietnam in the 1970s.

Steven Spielberg's mother passes away

Leah Adler, mother of filmmaker Steven Spielberg, passes away at the age of 97.

Spielberg searching for an Israeli child star

Renowned director and producer reportedly looking for an Israeli boy to star in his next movie.

$3.5 million raised for Spielberg’s Shoah Foundation

A gala for director Steven Spielberg's Shoah Foundation raised $3.5 milliom

Spielberg warns: Anti-Semitism is on the rise

Speaking at Harvard University's commencement, filmmaker tells of being bullied as a child for being Jewish, warns of rising anti-Semitism.

Streisand, Spielberg, awarded Medal of Freedom

Notable American-Jewish artists among 17 recipients awarded US top honor by President Barack Obama.

Spielberg Sis in Bizarre Feud with IAF Hero's Son

The son of the IAF's 'godfather' says Nancy Spielberg and a Florida rabbi sent police to keep him away from premiere of 'Above and Beyond.'

Spielberg Warns Against Renewed Anti-Semitism

Film director warns of hate crimes provoked by "anti-Semites, radical extremists, and religious fanatics".

Spielberg’s Misplaced Jewish Heart

Sharia Comes Home to Roost in Beverly Hills