Is latest Israeli Netflix hit 'The Girl from Oslo' based on actual events?
The Israeli-Norwegian thriller is among Netflix's top-10 most-viewed series in 36 countries, including the United States, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
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Israeli thriller becomes 4th-most watched series on Netflix
"The Girl From Oslo" is the first collaboration between Netflix and Israeli cable television company Hot. It tells the story of two Israelis and their Norwegian friend abducted by the Islamic State.
'Fauda' actor moves from political thrillers to sci-fi series
Firas Nassar, who played arch-villain El-Makdessi in the international hit series, gets his foot in the door of the US drama scene with a role in a new AppleTV+ show about an alien invasion.
Warner Media picks up Israeli show taking jabs at Prison Service
"IPS" takes place in the fictional Grapes Prison and showcases satirical sketches about the guards, prisoners and visitors.
Gal Gadot movie becomes most-watched film in Netflix's history
"Red Notice," in which Gadot stars alongside Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson and Ryan Reynolds, racked up over 328 million viewing hours as of Dec. 1.
'Tehran' won an Emmy. But why?
Perhaps it's a good thing that movie critics are not the ones awarding the prize, and all that is left for us to do is wonder how a spy thriller that wasn't even Kan 11's best show this year got this distinction.
Study finds Israeli TV shows improve country's standing around the world
Jewish People Policy Institute finds Israeli TV shows allow Diaspora Jews to bolster their connection to Israel as well as the role Israel plays in their sense of Jewish identity.
Israeli spy thriller 'Tehran' wins International Emmy for best drama series
"'Tehran' is not only an espionage series; it’s also about understanding the human behind your enemy," executive producer Dana Eden says in her acceptance speech.
BDS-supporting host to stay on at Kan public broadcaster
Kan ethics committee finds Rami Younis, who shared BDS content and referred to IDF soldiers as Nazis, fit to stay on as host as controversial remarks were made prior to his joining public broadcaster.
'Sesame Street' debuts first Asian American muppet
Ji-Young's existence is the culmination of a lot of discussions after the events of 2020 – George Floyd's death and anti-Asian hate incidents.