Grandson of legendary actor Omar Sharif stars in Israeli TV show
Omer Sharif Jr. joins the third season of the popular Israeli romantic comedy "Beauty and the Baker."
TV & Movies
Jewish anti-fascist film believed destroyed by Nazis gets world premiere
British Film Institute’s London Film Festival features 1931 anti-fascist short film “Europa” by Stefan and Franciszka Themerson after a copy is discovered in German Federal Archives in Berlin.
HBO acquires rights to biopic about boxer forced to fight fellow prisoners in Auschwitz
"At a time when hatred based on race and belief is escalating, Harry [Haft]’s story is a reminder of overcoming adversity against all odds,” said the film’s producers.
Drama from 'Band's Visit' director to represent Israel at 2022 Academy Awards
Eran Kolirin's "Let it Be Morning" takes top prize at Ophir Awards, making it Israel's Oscar entry.
Tale of 14-year-old Israeli killer gets Netflix adaptation
"In Jerusalem 1986, a 14-year-old boy shoots his family point-blank in their beds. Yet questions persist," the Netflix description for the show says.
Controversial Israeli film about attorney representing terrorists wins Emmy
"Advocate" follows human-rights lawyer Lea Tsemel in her quest to defend Palestinian security prisoners, including terrorists indicted for the gruesome murder of Jews.
Arab Israeli actor Salim Dau cast in Netflix's 'The Crown'
Dau, a veteran of international productions, is slated to play Egyptian-born Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed, the father of Princess Diana’s partner Dodi.
Israeli spy drama 'Tehran' nominated for Emmy Award
The acclaimed thriller has been nominated in the best drama series category.
Netflix renews 'My Unorthodox Life' for 2nd season
The hit reality show follows Julia Haart, who left the Haredi community she grew up in New York to become CEO of the Elite World Group agency.
HBO Max, Arte pick up Israeli police corruption drama 'Manayek'
The critically acclaimed show tells the story of a veteran Police Internal Affairs investigator who finds himself investigating his best friend– a high-ranking police officer accused of operating a criminal network within the force.