Actor Henry Irving as Shylock in a late 19th-century performance of 'The Merchant of Venice.' Lock & Whitfield/Folger ...

Venice is a city whose history conjures up many images, memories and feelings—but how many of us think of Greece when we talk ...

“Like ‘mercy’ in Shakespeare’s ‘Merchant of Venice,’ caring is ‘twice-blessed’ – it blesses those who give and those who receive.” Shakespeare’s plays offer many reflections ...

Alexander Payne will preside over the main jury of the upcoming Venice Film Festival. The two-time Oscar winner was last in Venice with “Downsizing” his sci-fi comedy about humans who get ...

Jeremy Irons, who played Antonio in the film version of The Merchant of Venice (2004), comments on the merits of producing a play with young actors.

Powell Davis Stadium in Venice, Florida is getting a complete overhaul and High School On SI Florida got a sneak peek inside the state-of-the-art facility Powell Davis Stadium is getting a ...

Editor’s Note: A new episode of “The Whole Story: “Saving Venice,” a city threatened by rising sea levels and the millions of tourists desperate to visit while they still can, airs Sunday ...

Alexander Payne has been announced as Jury President for the 82nd Venice Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 6. The director follows in the footsteps of recent jury presidents ...

The couple had recently become the owners of the Merchant of Venice, a failing cafe concept. In need of someone who knew the restaurant business, the Novacks teamed up with Frederick and went ...

Alexander Payne has been named president of the international jury of the 82nd Venice Film Festival, heading the group who decides winners of the Golden Lion for best film, the two Silver Lions ...

The Oscar winner will oversee winners, including the Golden Lion, during the festival, which takes place from August 27 to September 6. Alexander Payne is packing his bags for Italy: The Oscar ...

By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief Payne will oversee the jury of film professionals that picks the Golden Lion for best film at the 82nd Venice festival, which runs Aug. 27 to Sept.