The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hot-cable-television/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png HOT cable television | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hot-cable-television/ 32 32 Award-winning show about comic jailed as a teen comes to Netflix https://www.timesofisrael.com/award-winning-show-about-comic-who-was-jailed-as-a-teen-comes-to-netflix/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:41:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3531373 Israel's 'Bad Boy' stars comedian Daniel Chen and is inspired by his years served in juvenile detention

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]]> Israeli TV industry tells Netflix it’s time to invest locally https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tv-industry-tells-netflix-its-time-to-invest-locally/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:14:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3470665 Executives and screenwriters say without international streamers sinking in cash, Israeli series will dry up: 'We are a cultural industry in the midst of a severe crisis'

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]]> New Hebrew-language i24 aims to be Israel’s 1st 24/7 news channel. Will anyone watch? https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-hebrew-language-i24-aims-to-be-israels-1st-24-7-news-channel-will-anyone-watch/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 03:49:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3323536 After cutting back on English, French and Arabic broadcasts, the network is still barred from broadcasting in Israel via cable, but is banking on a government reform to move ahead

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]]> Almost 50 years after forgotten Kiryat Shmona massacre, a new film seeks to remind us https://www.timesofisrael.com/almost-50-years-after-forgotten-kiryat-shmona-massacre-a-new-film-seeks-to-remind-us/ Sat, 02 Sep 2023 05:58:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3082218 'A Haunted Home' revisits the horrific 1974 attack in which terrorists murdered 18 people in a northern Israeli apartment building and explores the security failures surrounding it

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]]> How a ‘Mrs. Maisel’ star wound up filming a show about an Orthodox girl in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-a-mrs-maisel-star-wound-up-filming-a-show-about-an-orthodox-girl-in-israel/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:46:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2884548 Caroline Aaron, who plays Shirley Maisel, says she didn't think twice about making her virgin voyage to the Holy Land to star in HOT series 'Chanshi' - alongside her best friend

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]]> The Haredi women not afraid to step outside the box — and onto the screen https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-haredi-women-not-afraid-to-step-outside-the-box-and-onto-the-screen/ Sun, 11 Sep 2022 09:15:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2832965 New HOT reality series 'Bnot Brak' debuts Sunday, spotlighting the lives of five ultra-Orthodox women who embrace social media and are eager to show the diversity of Haredi life

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]]> Every meal a date: In new TV show, singles never dine alone https://www.timesofisrael.com/every-meal-a-date-contestants-never-dine-alone-in-latest-israeli-dating-show/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 03:50:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2779603 'Hungry For Love' offers new twist on reality romance with mealtime rules

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]]> Negev space sim center becomes Mars for new Israeli-German teen show https://www.timesofisrael.com/negev-space-sim-center-becomes-mars-for-new-israeli-german-teen-show/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:25:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2740052 Live action series 'DreaMars' from HOT network takes 8 youngsters on troubled space mission

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]]> Ayyy! The Fonz arrives in Israel, playing role of Jewish dad in HOT comedy ‘Chanshi’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ayyy-the-fonz-arrives-in-israel-playing-role-of-jewish-dad-in-hot-comedy-chanshi/ Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:59:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2720590 Actor Henry Winkler speaks to students at Jerusalem's Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, practices his 'het', shares memories and motivation

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]]> Kibbutz dramedy adapted by ‘Orange Is the New Black’ writer https://www.timesofisrael.com/kibbutz-dramedy-adapted-by-orange-is-the-new-black-writer/ Sun, 09 May 2021 17:56:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2539152 'The Commune' tells story of thirtysomething kibbutznikim who can't quite give up the communal life

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]]> Actress Ayelet Zurer packs a punch in psychological thriller ‘Losing Alice’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/actress-ayelet-zurer-packs-a-punch-in-psychological-thriller-losing-alice/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 08:53:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2355879 Eight-part series features the 'Shtisel' actress as a director thrown into a new project with a femme fatale screenwriter

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]]> Trouble in paradise: ‘GOD TV’ spat exposes tensions between Israel, evangelicals https://www.timesofisrael.com/trouble-in-paradise-god-tv-spat-exposes-tensions-between-israel-evangelicals/ Mon, 18 May 2020 07:24:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2308226&preview=true&preview_id=2308226 Jewish state has long welcomed Christians' political and financial support, but most Jews view any effort to convert them as deeply offensive

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]]> Messianic network GOD-TV launches Hebrew channel in Israel, sparking outrage https://www.timesofisrael.com/messianic-network-god-tv-launches-hebrew-channel-in-israel-sparking-outrage/ Tue, 05 May 2020 17:55:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2299455 Communications minister calls to investigate 'oversight' that granted channel 7-year license, vows not to allow missionary work on air

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]]> ‘Shababnikim’ creator shares inspiration for hit TV show https://www.timesofisrael.com/shababnikim-creator-shares-anecdotes-inspiration-for-hit-tv-show/ Mon, 26 Aug 2019 07:06:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2136298 At Times of Israel Presents event, writer Eliran Malka speaks of his interest in portraying the lives of cool, hip yeshiva guys

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]]> French-Israeli media mogul Drahi buys Sotheby’s for $3.7 billion https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-israeli-media-mogul-drahi-buys-sothebys-for-3-7-billion/ Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:52:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2095828 New York auction house purchased by owner of Israeli Hot cable TV operator, to go private after 30 years on New York Stock exchange

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