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July 23, 2020, 1:02 pm
Peter James crime novel Looking Good Dead adapted for the stage
The story, part of James' popular Roy Grace series, revolves around a man who witnesses a vicious murder, placing his family in grave danger
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Francine Wolfisz
July 23, 2020, 12:56 pm
Is Dirty Dancing hot-stepping its way back to the big screen?
Actress Jennifer Grey, who starred alongside Patrick Swayze in the original Dirty Dancing film, is said to be collaborating with Lionsgate on an untitled dance movie
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Francine Wolfisz
July 23, 2020, 12:49 pm
New action thriller Echo 3 based on Israeli hit show When Heroes Fly
Apple TV+ and Keshet International have teamed up with The Hurt Locker writer Mark Boal for English-language series
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Francine Wolfisz
July 16, 2020, 5:20 pm
Barbra Streisand classic Yentl returns to big screen at The Drive In
Classic 1983 film also starring Mandy Patinkin and Amy Irivng will be shown at Edmonton’s outdoor cinema this weekend
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Francine Wolfisz
July 16, 2020, 5:08 pm
Children’s book The Big Thing helps explain Covid-19 to youngsters
Alex Friedman and Angela Meng's book looks through the eyes of a five-year-old girl, who finds the positive things in a changed world
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Francine Wolfisz
July 16, 2020, 4:58 pm
A shiva down your spine! Yiddish horror flick The Vigil released soon
Director Keith Thomas' directorial debut revolves around a formerly Orthodox Jewish man asked to watch over the body of a deceased Chasidic resident - but things quickly go awry
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Francine Wolfisz
July 16, 2020, 4:43 pm
New trailer released for An American Pickle starring Seth Rogen
An American Pickle revolves around Herschel Greenbaum, an immigrant labourer who falls into a huge vat of pickles and emerges 100 years later in modern day New York
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Francine Wolfisz
July 15, 2020, 5:22 pm
Mrs America creator Dahvi Waller: ‘What woman would oppose women’s rights?’
Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne and Tracey Ullman star in gripping BBC2 drama exploring the fight for the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s
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Francine Wolfisz
July 14, 2020, 1:10 pm
Jewish fraternity at centre of St Andrews University rape allegations
Sexual assault, harassment and rape allegations have been made against members of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) at the prestigious Scottish university
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Francine Wolfisz
July 13, 2020, 12:04 pm
Liz Feldman’s dark Netflix comedy Dead To Me renewed for third series
Hit show starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini will return to production set for final series
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Francine Wolfisz
June 26, 2020, 11:58 am
Meet the unsung heroes of lockdown
How virtual volunteers are making a profound difference during the pandemic.
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Francine Wolfisz
June 18, 2020, 3:43 pm
Ben Whishaw cast in BBC adaptation of Adam Kay’s This Is Going To Hurt
Skyfall actor will star as Kay in new drama based on award-winning, bestselling memoir about life as a junior doctor
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Francine Wolfisz
June 18, 2020, 1:00 pm
Amazon and Fauda producers set to adapt Israeli comedy-drama On The Spectrum
Parenthood creator Jason Katims and Yes Studios are also involved in the show, which explores the lives of three 20-somethings living with autism
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Francine Wolfisz
June 18, 2020, 12:46 pm
Shtisel star Shira Hass teases fans with script for new series
Lockdown halted production on the hit Netflix series, but the cast is gearing up to start shooting again in July
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Francine Wolfisz
June 18, 2020, 9:51 am
Five Jewish reasons to love the late, great Dame Vera Lynn
In honour of Forces’ Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn, who died this morning aged 103, we compile the heimische reasons to celebrate an eternal British icon.
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Francine Wolfisz
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