Israeli actress

Shira Haas to star in Netflix remake of ‘The Boys from Brazil’

Filming will begin in December in the UK, Germany, Bulgaria, and Spain.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Shira Haas in the Netflix series, 'Bodies.'
Actor Gal Gadot poses with her star during the unveiling ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 18, 2025.

Gal Gadot receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

“I’m just a girl from a town in Israel and could have never imagined such a moment,” Gadot said.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Noa Cohen as Mary in the Netflix movie, Mary

Mary star Noa Cohen received death threats while filming in Morocco

Despite the threats, the film, which was budgeted at $70 million dollars, proceeded smoothly.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
A woman poses by the iconic Hollywood sign on the day members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) approved a new three-year contract with major studios, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., October 9, 2023.

Variety’s star-studded Hollywood summit on antisemitism takes a turn amid war in Israel

In the first celebrity conversation of the day, award-winning actor Julianna Margulies said “it is shocking” how few members of her industry have spoken out against antisemitism.

|ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

'Shaon Horef' winter festival warms Jerusalem

Dancers, klezmer bands, and unique art installations dot the sides streets of Jerusalem for the 8th annual festival series that turns chilly Mondays in February into a winter happening.

FEBRUARY 14, 2019ByBEN BRESKY
Musicians playing the harp and 'hang' instrument perform in downtown Jerusalem at the Shaon Horef festival February 11, 2019

Israeli series ‘Harem’ heading for Australia

Australian public broadcaster SBS purchased the 'Reshet' drama based on an imprisoned Israeli cult leader.

FEBRUARY 11, 2019ByAMY SPIRO
A promotional photo for the Reshet series 'Harem.'

Thirty-three Israeli films for NIS 10 on Israeli Film Day

Israeli Film Day is an initiative of the Culture and Sport Ministry and the Film Industry Association.

OCTOBER 14, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Cinema City Jerusalem

Al Pacino reportedly dating Israeli actress

Meital Dohan is best known for her guest starring spot on Weeds.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
American Film Institute Life Achievement Award – Show – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 08/06/2017 - Actor Al Pacino speaks on stage.

Five Israeli actors making their mark on Hollywood

In acclaimed films and popular TV shows, Israeli faces are popping up all over the place.

AUGUST 26, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Arrivals – Beverly Hills, California, U.S., 04/03/2018 – Actress Odeya Rush.

The amazing ‘Miss Vertigo’

Rona Soffer’s autobiographical short film is an inspiration to people living with significant disabilities

AUGUST 22, 2018ByPAUL ALSTER
rona soffer

Netanyahu whistleblower joining 'Celebrity Survivor'

It's not a vacation they're headed for; the group is flying out to film a new season of Israel's Celebrity Survivor.

AUGUST 20, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
Meni Naftali, 2015

Rivka Michaeli recognized with lifetime achievement prize

On May 25, at the 2018 Israel Theater Prize awards ceremony, Michaeli will receive the Meir Margalit Life Achievement Award.

APRIL 2, 2018ByHELEN KAYE
RIVKA MICHAELI: Still going strong

Politics in a puppet state

Actress Yafit Asulin talks to the 'Magazine' about 'The Country of Midgets,' puppets and getting Israelis to laugh.

MARCH 3, 2018ByYOCHEVED LAUREN LAUFER
Yafit Asulin with MK Stav Shafir and the lawmaker's puppet as featured in 'The Country of Midgets'

Israeli actress stars in PETA ad

Ayelet Zurer: If you wear fur, you've got blood on your hands.

FEBRUARY 25, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer in PETA ad