THE PRIME MINISTERS to Make NY Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square, 5/7

The Prime Ministers is an epic film that looks at six decades of Israel's history-from its founding until the early 21st century. The film will debut on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 7:30pm at AMC Lincoln Square, 1998 Broadway, New York City.

Based on the best selling book by Ambassador Yehuda Avner, the documentary takes the audience inside the offices of Israel's Prime Ministers, bringing to life never before revealed stories about Levi Eshkol, Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin, Menachem Begin, and Shimon Peres as well as United States Presidents LynDon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter.

The film has an all-star cast including Sandra Bullock, Michael Douglas and Leonard Nimoy. Moriah Films, the film division of the Simon Wiesenthal Center has won 2 academy awards and has had their twelve previous films viewed by over half a billion people world-wide. There is no doubt that Moriah Films, the film division of the Simon Wiesenthal Center has produced the most significant collection of documentaries on the epic events that shaped Jewish history in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Source: movies.broadwayworld.com

The Prime Ministers
New York Premiere

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 7:30pm

Starring Sandra Bullock - as the voice of Golda Meir
Michael Douglas - as the voice of Yitzhak Rabin
Leonard Nimoy - as the voice of Levi Eshkol

Film screening 7:30 p.m.

Special Guest Ambassador Yehuda Avner author, The Prime Ministers

AMC Lincoln Square
1998 Broadway, New York, NY

The Prime Ministers, the thirteenth production of the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s two-time Academy Award®-winning Moriah Films, is an epic film that looks at six decades of Israel’s history—from its founding until the early 21st century. Based on the bestselling book by Ambassador Yehuda Avner, the documentary takes the audience inside the offices of Israel’s Prime Ministers, bringing to life never before revealed stories about Levi Eshkol, Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin, Menachem Begin, and Shimon Peres.

The film’s first half, The Pioneers will be screened at the upcoming Premiere. It covers the era of Prime Ministers Eshkol and Meir. Part Two will focus on Prime Ministers Rabin and Begin. Weaving a rich tapestry of history and personal testimonies, The Prime Ministers brings some of the most important events of the 20th and 21st centuries to life.

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Celebrities Turned Photographers - From Dennis Hopper to Kenny Rogers

One that comes to mind without any research is Leonard Nimoy. Nimoy’s photography is first-rate, in fact, it would be a valid argument to debate whether he is first and foremost an actor or a photographer. This would be no debate among Trekkies nor would it have been valid a decade or two ago. But today he is an accomplished photographer in his own right. Check his stuff.

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The ‘light’-er side of Temple Israel of Hollywood

Temple Israel of Hollywood (TIOH) lived up to its name on April 28 when it threw a free biblically themed matinee musical, “Let There Be Light,” on Lag B’Omer featuring numerous celebrities.

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One Hollywood star who was half-missing was temple member and “Star Trek” legend Leonard Nimoy. Slated to appear in the role of God, he missed the performances to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. He didn’t miss any lines in the play, though — his distinctive (recorded) voice still boomed throughout the sanctuary.

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Fascinating tool breaks down YouTube video popularity by region, age, gender

One of the most fascinating breakdowns is by gender. Among women, the Charles Ramsey interview is king -- the most viewed video by women in 88 percent of identifiable geographic locations. Among men, however, the Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy video is the winner, and currently the most viewed video among men of all ages in 58 percent of geographic regions in the U.S.

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Star Trek 2009 and Leonard Nimoy at the Egyptian Theatre

After the screening, a clip of Zachary Quinto (Spock 2.0 for those of you not keeping track) and JJ Abrams introduced the man himself, Mr. Spock: Leonard Nimoy. Even at 82-years-old, he’s still such a presence in the room. He talked with Geoff Boucher from Entertainment Weekly about his experiences with the original cast, the new cast, and his travels throughout the world as an actor and director.

My favorite bits by far were his discussions on other franchises I’m a massive fan of. Few people know that in the early ’70s Leonard did a hardy amount of live theatre. One of his many roles included that of Sherlock Holmes, the world’s most famous consulting detective. I’ve been a fan of the Sherlock Holmes canon since I was a child, having started reading the books because my favorite Star Trek character, Data, often played him in holodeck adventures. Fast forward to early 2012 and the news that Benedict Cumberbatch, an actor who has delivered arguably one of the best interpretations of Sherlock Holmes, had been cast as the villain for Star Trek Into Darkness. The connections between Trek and Holmes are numerous, so when Mr. Nimoy was discussing his experience as Holmes, I couldn’t help but fangirl a bit.

Mr. Nimoy was also kind enough to sing us a little diddy: The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins. This is a song that he recorded and shot a video to many years ago. You can see that here: The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins. As a Tolkien fan, I was elated.

Mr. Nimoy also briefly mentioned that he’d be singing that song in a hilarious Audi commercial with Zachary Quinto to be released the following day.

Source: Zimbio (Even more (45!) pictures here.)

Entertainment Weekly CapeTown Film Festival 

HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 06: Actor Leonard Nimoy attends Entertainment Weekly’s CapeTown Film Festival presented by The American Cinematheque and sponsored by TNT’s “Falling Skies” at the Egyptian Theatre on May 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California.

Nimoy Beams Down For EW's CapeTown Film Fest

In talking more about his relationship with Zachary Quinto, Mr. Nimoy was asked about his singing of “The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins” in an upcoming Audi ad, to which he delighted the crowd by singing a small snippet. Replying to another question about meeting Quinto, Nimoy noted that he never gave the younger actor advice. They had lunch and talked about the character of Spock – his duality, the philosophy of the character, and how that character interacted within the framework of the philosophy of Star Trek. He never said “You should do this” or “You should do that.”

Segueing into a question about his personal life, Nimoy revealed that he had six grandchildren, and even one great grandson. ALL of them were Star Trek fans – he said emphatically! He also reiterated that he is retired. When asked about his one-man play Vincent, he recounted that he wrote and acted in this play over 35 years ago. A new production, starring Jean Michel Richaud was recently mounted, and Nimoy was asked to attend a showing, which he initially found to be uncomfortable, as he didn’t know if it would be good, if he would feel awkward. Fortunately, the play is wonderful, and Mr. Richaud did an excellent job.

Mr. Nimoy spoke about the recent White House Correspondent’s dinner – and related that he was invited to the event by the Boston Globe – which prompted him to speak briefly about being from Boston. The real Boston. Not a few miles away, from some suburb. He was born and raised in the heart of the city, describing it as being a wonderful place to grow up, with all of the art and culture. Asked if there were any Star Trek moments at the dinner, he replied no, but added that Obama had given him the Vulcan salute years earlier in Los Angeles at a mutual friend’s house.

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As the evening drew to a close, Boucher presented Nimoy with a life-size wall-cling – of himself. This made Nimoy laugh, and he said he’d now have to find a place in his house to hang it, where everyone would have to see it as they walked in the door.

With that, he saluted and thanked the audience for coming. Another standing ovation, and the evening was over.

Source: StarTrek.com