Robert Downey Jr. has certainly had his ups and downs, but the consistency of his arrogance has never wavered. While decades of drug abuse and years of sobriety may have seen changes in his professionalism and overall mental instability, his ongoing self-assurance and unquestioning personal ability has rather unfortunately remained stable as ever. In a recent interview with "GQ Magazine," he did acknowledge that a majority of his movies prior to 2005 were highly unsuccessful in box office terms, though this is …More

The masses of "Star Wars" fans, who have buried their love for the series, along with their Jedi cloaks, dignity and probable Dungeons and Dragons board games, are struggling to contain themselves as plans for the upcoming "Episode VII" evolve. Boys, both young and old, can no longer keep their growing excitement to themselves as Harrison Ford confirms he will likely return to his original role as Han Solo, in the upcoming film. Ford recently stated he is hopeful the decision will be official soon, and looks …More

David Copperfield has widened his repertoire from master illusionist to magical mentor, having helped Steve Carell prepare for his role as a professional magician in the new comedy, “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone.” Copperfield was a consultant for Steve on the set of the film and even prepared an illusion for the actor to perform during a prominent scene. Coined "The Hangman" by Copperfield, Carell’s willingness to put a noose around his neck for the 13 takes the scene required was highly …More

Though no stranger to controversy and scandal, Amanda Bynes’ new makeover certainly looks like a stranger when compared to the girl-next-door face she grew up with. With cheek piercings, seemingly synthetic long blond locks, dangerously heavy fake eyelashes and lips that are way plumper than any natural lip-enhancing product could make them, the 26-year-old child star seems to be leaning farther and farther away from the wholesome Nickelodeon role model she once was. After finding success with more adult …More

James Franco recently joined the ranks of entertainment legends whose names have been immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, to be remembered and read by LA tourists for the remainder of time. As the 2,492nd star added, Franco was introduced at Thursday’s ceremony by fellow Jewish funnyman Seth Rogen and tearfully thanked “the people who have been there for me, all the way through.” But as a wider range of both untouchable superstars and questionable one-hit wonders are added to this beloved …More

Veteran entertainer Barbra Streisand will return to the Academy Awards to sing at the show for the first time in 36 years. The star last graced the Oscars stage in 1977, the same year she won Best Original Song for "Evergreen" from "A Star Is Born." Now she is set to thrill audiences once more during the 2013 ceremony in Los Angeles. Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron said, "In an evening that celebrates the artistry of movies and music, how could the telecast be complete without Barbra Streisand? We are …More

He’s been a dictator, a network correspondent, a wannabe gangsta, and a fashionista. Now Sacha Baron Cohen is prepping to be the king of Queen while he produces “The Lesbian.” Buckle up, SBC fans. Baron Cohen has also signed on to play the late Freddie Mercury in the new biopic about Queen’s legendary frontman. Filming is slated to begin in Spring 2013 with a release date set for early 2014. The screenplay was written by Oscar-nominated Peter Morgan, and Robert DeNiro’s Tribeca …More

Israel says a UN Human Rights Council mission in the West Bank settlements is “flawed and biased.” [The Washington Post] Lawrence Baron wonders what happened to Jewish movies. [San Diego Jewish World] The European Jewish Congress demands a more proactive response to the growth in anti-Semitic attacks around Europe. [JTA] Follow Arthur Federman’s journey during World War II. [The Jewish Press] The Jewish Museum’s exhibit “Crossing Borders: Manuscripts from the Bodleian …More

We have an even greater respect for deaf actress Marlee Matlin after reading her column on the Chicago Sun-Times website today. In her column, Matlin urges cinema bosses in the US to do more to make films accessible for customers with hearing disabilities. The spokesperson for America’s National Association of the Deaf, Matlin explains how difficult seeing a movie is for her family. She writes, “Here’s how the drill goes at my house: The kids are clamoring to see a hot movie; Entertainment …More

Filmmaker Ami Horowitz channels his inner Michael Moore and Sacha Baron Cohen in his latest movie “U.N. Me.” [The Times of Israel] The Trilateral Industrial Development Foundation (TRIDE) creates joint ventures between Israeli, Jordanian, and American companies. [Israel 21c] Actors from “CSI:NY” and “CSI:Miami” visit Israel as guests of the Tourism Ministry. [ynet] Israeli windsurfer Lee Korzits prepares to compete in the RS:X windsurfing competition after two debilitating …More

How many times has Helena Bonham Carter starred in a Tim Burton film? Has it reached 1,000 yet? Apparently, that nepotism isn’t always a sure thing. Helena, who’s been in a relationship with the macabre director for years, was initially refused a role in “Dark Shadows,” the new Burton film that also stars, shocker, Johnny Depp. “At the beginning of the film, before casting, Tim said, ‘I think we should take a break, because you get to work with all these other directors and I …More

Admiral General Aladeen, the Supreme Leader of the Republic of Wadiya, was recently spotted enjoying a sunny holiday in Cannes. On board The Dictator's yacht was Elisabetta Canalis, a model who famously dated George Clooney. Looks like the General's charms won the blond beauty over, however short the love affair may have been. Let's break this down. General Aladeen gets cozy with Canalis: The pair rub each other lovingly: Canalis takes TwitPic of the general's crotch: Canalis is overwhelmed by what she …More