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Actor Damien Lewis, winner of the Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series award for "Homeland," poses backstage at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in Los Angeles. (photo credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
April 13, 2015, 1:59 pm
Israel ranks third for Hollywood imports
Only Britain and Holland beat the Jewish state as a source for American television content
By TOI staff
Claire Danes arrives at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre, in Los Angeles, Sept. 22, 2013 (photo credit: AP/Jordan Strauss)
October 31, 2013, 4:03 am
Claire Danes to host Nobel Peace Prize concert
Event will celebrate the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, this year’s winner
By AP
Claire Danes arrives at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre, in Los Angeles, Sept. 22, 2013 (photo credit: AP/Jordan Strauss)
September 23, 2013, 5:52 pm
Claire Danes wins Emmy for ‘Homeland’ role
Israeli-inspired Showtime series racks up awards ahead of third season premiere later this month
By Naama Barak
Kedem Sasson models at a recent show (Courtesy Kedem Sasson)
March 6, 2013, 1:19 am
Sabra store has designs on Danes
TV star is a regular at Rosebud, an NYC shop marking its 10th birthday that sells only Israeli merchandise
By Jessica Steinberg
Thousands attended the gay pride parade 2011 beach party at Gordon Beach, Tel Aviv (photo credit: Michal Shmulovich)
January 29, 2013, 6:31 am
Tel Aviv reinvented as gay hotspot
Municipality has successfully marketed itself as LGBT mecca
By Greg Tepper
Claire Danes, lead actress in 'Homeland,' arrives at a premiere of the first episode of the second season of the Israeli drama 'Hatufim' ('Prisoners of War'), on which Homeland is based, in Tel Aviv, May 19, 2012. (photo credit: Roni Schutzer/Flash90)
January 14, 2013, 3:05 pm
‘Homeland’ pays homage to homeland in awards speech
Avi Nir tells Golden Globes that the show, based on ‘Hatufim,’ opened the door for Israeli TV in Hollywood
By Stuart Winer
Claire Danes plays Carrie Matheson in a scene from the second season of 'Homeland,' portions of which were filmed in Israel. (AP/Ronen Akerman/Showtime/File)
January 14, 2013, 4:57 am
‘Homeland’ wins big at Golden Globes for second year running
Showtime hit, based on an Israeli show, takes home awards for best drama series, actor and actress; Iran hostage thriller ‘Argo’ wins best drama film
By AP and TOI staff
Major newsmakers in 2012 included, from left to right, top to bottom: Benjamin Millepied, Claire Danes, Istvan Ujhelyi, Bob Costas, Newt Gingrich, Chaka Khan, Mohammed Morsi, Brian Flynn, Ryan Parry, Stephen Harper and Barack Obama. (Graphics by Uri Fintzy via JTA)
December 31, 2012, 6:15 pm
Gentiles of the Year 2012
From hunting Nazis to bashing Israel to praising the nightlife in Tel Aviv, these were the non-Jews earning attention over the past 12 months
By JTA
October 11, 2012, 5:53 am
Reality bites as Israeli actors talk about Iranian action on ‘Homeland’
Yael Sharoni, Jonah Lotan and Clara Khoury get second season facetime with Mandy Patinkin and Claire Danes
By Jessica Steinberg
September 24, 2012, 5:58 pm
Claire Danes a ‘bread’ winner at Emmys
Did ‘Homeland’ actress mention challah in her acceptance speech?
By Nathan Burstein
Actress Claire Danes, winner of the Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series award for "Homeland," poses backstage at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in Los Angeles. (photo credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
September 24, 2012, 9:28 am
‘Homeland’ captures four Emmys
US show, based on Israeli series ‘Hatufim,’ sweeps prestigious television awards
By AP and TOI staff
A detail from the cover of a New York Times T Magazine issue featuring a photo shoot with actress Clare Danes in Israel
September 23, 2012, 1:03 am
Claire Danes focuses glowing New York Times spotlight on Israel
Actress raves about the visits she’s made to film TV series ‘Homeland,’ offering high praise in cover story and fashion spread for paper’s style magazine
By Nathan Burstein
Gilad Shalit attends Bastille Day celebrations at the French Ambassador to Israel Christophe Bigot's residence in Tel Aviv in July. Shalit hasn't given many details about his captivity in Gaza, but he hasn't vanished from sight either. (photo credit: Ariel Schalit/AP)
July 14, 2012, 10:40 am
Nine months after being freed from captivity, Gilad Shalit remains a mystery
The former Israeli soldier is emerging from the shadows — writing a column and showing up at parties — but has revealed little about his time in Gaza
By Aron Heller
Shalit arriving at the set of Homeland in Tel Aviv (photo credit: Meir Partush/Flash 90)
May 15, 2012, 9:38 pm
Gilad Shalit visits set of ‘Homeland,’ as Hollywood art imitates his reality
The US TV show, a favorite of the soldier who spent five years in Hamas captivity, is filming in Tel Aviv this week
By Jessica Steinberg
Homeland (photo credit: courtesy)
From the WebMay 10, 2012, 2:34 pm
Homeland stars arrive for shooting
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