Pop Culture Israel – March

From actors to singers to innovators, this month's headlines are stacked with noteworthy names

pop-culture-israel-march-downtown-abby-t
pop-culture-israel-march-downtown-abby-t

RANKING

Often dubbed the “start-up nation” by locals, Israel just placed number five on Bloomberg's annual innovation index – ahead of both the U.K. and the U.S.

Photo Courtesy of PR
Photo Courtesy of PR

MUSIC

Pop princess Taylor Swift is in talks to perform in Tel Aviv in June. While nothing is confirmed yet, Israeli producers are working hard to make this “Love Story” a reality.

FILM

Steve Buscemi and Michael Sheen have joined the cast of Israeli director Joseph Cedar’s first English film. The two-time Foreign Language Oscar-nominee began filming in February. His 2007 film "Beaufort" received the first Academy Award nomination for an Israeli film in 24 years.

Downton Abby / Photo Courtesy of PR
Downton Abby / Photo Courtesy of PR

TELEVISION

Downton Abbey loyals are in for a special treat: the show’s first Jewish character has made an appearance at Downton’s stately halls. The honorable Ephraim Atticus Aldridge (played by Brit theater actor Matt Barber) strikes up a romance with Lady Rose and we can't wait to see where it goes.