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0 History Culture

There aren’t Jewish fighters in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?

Luke Tress in JTA · 24 Nov

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE has preserved a Roman helmet that may have belonged to a Jewish gladiator, suggesting the presence of Jewish fighters in ancient Rome's arenas.

0 Television/Film Culture

‘Gladiator II’ Star Lior Raz Says Director Ridley Scott Is a Big ‘Fauda’ Fan

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 18 Nov

Lior Raz, the Israeli actor and creator of the television series Fauda, stars in HBO's Gladiator II as Viggo, a gladiator trainer, alongside prominent actors like Pedro Pascal and Paul Mezcal.

0 Television/Film Culture

Gladiator II review: ‘a swashbuckler that slays expectations’

Jewish Chronicle · 12 Nov

Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," a sequel that surpasses expectations set by its predecessor.

0 Television/Film History

The Big Screen Gets Biblical, Again

Simcha Weinstein in Tablet · 8 Dec 2014

In 2014, Hollywood saw a resurgence of biblical movies with Darren Aronofsky's "Noah" and Ridley Scott's "Exodus: Gods and Kings."

0 Television/Film History

‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’ is a Shoddy Imitation of ‘Prince of Egypt’

Alexander Aciman in Tablet · 1 Oct 2014

The article criticizes the upcoming film "Exodus: Gods and Kings," starring Christian Bale as Moses, comparing it unfavorably to the beloved 1998 animated film "Prince of Egypt."

0 Television/Film Holidays

There May Be Two New Big Films About Moses

Adam Chandler in Tablet · 15 Mar 2013

As Passover approaches, Hollywood is showing renewed interest in Moses with two potential film projects - Warner Bros.