Israeli actors

'What you're contracting is creativity': the hidden strain on Israeli television

Israeli television is still producing global hits, but behind the success, budgets, politics and fewer commissions threaten the industry’s future

French actress Melanie Laurent (right) joined the ‘Fauda’ cast for season five, starring and co-created by Lior Raz.Premium
Actors Sasson Gabai (L) as Captain Hook and Lee Biran (R) as Peter Pan, on stage in the current production of the ‘Peter Pan’ musical. PremiumPremium

In a country shaped by war, Peter Pan reminds Israelis to breathe

‘TELL ME EVERYTHING’S 16 Ophir nominations are the highest total received by any movie in the history of the awards. The film tells the coming-of-age story of a boy who discovers his father is gay at the height of the AIDS epidemic and who reconnects with him later in life.

‘Tell Me Everything’ leads 2026 Ophir Awards race with record 16 nominations

Leading Israeli television creators in Los Angeles

Israeli creators expand their presence in Hollywood


The Israeli movies you won’t see abroad: Films from Israel that aren't shown in other countries

The Venice Film Festival began last week, and the Toronto International Film Festival opened yesterday - only two full-length movies and one short film from Israel will be shown at them this year.

HANNA BIRAKH, Aseel Farhat, Elisha Banai, and Jade Daiches Weeks in ‘Bella,’ a comedy about a rare dove by Jamal Khalaile and Zohar Shachar.

Tamam’s triumph, tech unicorns: What to watch in Israel this weekend

The series isn’t only about the successes. It’s also about how the influx of hi-tech money has changed Israel, creating a disconnect between the 1% of tech billionaires and the rest of us.

‘THE BEAR’: Jeremy Allen White (left) with Ayo Edebiri.

Leading Israeli actor Alon Aboutboul dies at 60

Alon Aboutboul is survived by his wife, Shir Bilia, and their four children.

Earlier this year, Alon Aboutboul portrayed a Mossad agent in the Yes series, The German.

A dystopia, an archaeology series, and a reboot: Three top shows to watch in Israel this weekend

"Wonder", a dystopian story featuring Noa Kirel, "Pirates of Antiquities", an archaeological special, and "And Just Like That...", a reboot that is losing its touch.

 Noa Kirel in "Wonder".

Jewish and Israeli presence felt at Oscars

This year's broadcast had fewer symbols about the Israel-Hamas conflict than last year, but some acceptance speeches mentioned the hostages in Gaza and antisemitism.

 ADRIEN BRODY wins the Best Actor Academy Award for ‘The Brutalist.’

Security restrictions won't stop Sukkot theatre events

Israel has plenty to do during the holiday week.

 The Ruth Kanner Theatre Group at the Janco Dada Museum in Ein Hod.

Israeli manhood takes the field after October 7

'Dick Pic' uses poignant mini-tales, and delves into male identity, memory, and the emotional toll of war, all woven together with humor, music, and physical expression.

  ‘DICK PIC’ dares to explore gender.

Michael Aloni: Holocaust miniseries ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ resonated with me

Today, where we see antisemitism raising its ugly head, we must never forget what happened and that this must never repeat itself.

 MICHAEL ALONI in ‘We Were the Lucky Ones.’

Over 1,500 actors, directors and writers sign petition against Smotrich’s freeze of Arab funds

The petition specifically calls for the release of funds earmarked for the establishment of a museum, theater, cinema and other cultural establishments.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen addressing a Knesset committee meeting in Jerusalem, on July 19, 2023.

Israeli play featuring Netflix actors opens major theater festival in Cyprus

 Nicosia International Festiva