tyrant Archives – Jewish Journal

Israeli and American Creators Talk ‘Homeland,’ ‘Shtisel’ and More

Esther D. Kustanowitz May 15, 2019

Summer TV: A host of Jewish stars shine in new and returning shows

Gerri Miller June 2, 2016

A guide to summer TV

‘Homeland’ creator to direct film on Israel’s rescue of Ethiopian Jews

Jewish Journal September 1, 2015

Since adapting his Israeli show “Prisoners of War” for U.S. audiences in the form of the Showtime hit “Homeland,” writer and director Gideon Raff has seen his Hollywood career take off.

‘Tyrant’ quitting Tel Aviv over rocket fire

Jewish Journal July 16, 2014

The production of “Tyrant” is leaving Tel Aviv because of the ongoing rocket fire in Israel.

‘Homeland’ co-creator wants Israel to be prime spot for U.S. TV shows

Jewish Journal May 13, 2014

The Israeli co-creator of hit spy thriller television series \”Homeland\” believes his native country should become a prime location for U.S. television shows about the Middle East and is working hard to make this happen.

Ang Lee doing TV

Jewish Journal April 8, 2013

Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee will tackle television for the first time, directing a pilot for a show written by the Israeli writer who created the popular drama \”Homeland.\”