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Menahem Golan was born Menahem Globus to parents of Polish decent in Tiberias, Israel, in May 1929. In his early years, he was a pilot for the fledgling Israeli Air Force, changing his surname to Golan for patriotic reasons in 1948. A few years later, he took the first step towards his future career by attending the Old Vic Theatre School in London. After returning to Israel, he produced for theater, until joining producer Roger Corman as an assistant on The Young Racers (1963). Golan's debut film in partnership with his younger cousin Yoram Globus was El Dorado (1963). The two cousins set up Noah Films to produce for the Israeli market. Golan's role was as producer and the creative partner, with Globus as the financial expert. The company was first recognized overseas when its production Sallah Shabati (1964) won an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film and then won the Golden Globe in the same category in 1965. However, the cousins were desperate to break into the international market. Some of their films had been picked up for distribution in America, such as Kazablan (1973) by MGM, but this was not enough.
In 1979 the pair bought control of a failing production company, The Cannon Group Inc., from Dennis Friedland and Christopher C. Dewey, and it was this company that gave them international renown. Under their control, the Cannon Group grew from a small company making a few obscure pictures a year to a studio that produced 35 pictures in 1987 alone. They developed a large, independent, and international empire, with production, distribution, and exhibition interests across Europe. Golan and Globus hit their peak with Cannon in the mid-1980s, signing Sylvester Stallone for a record US$13 million in 1983 for Over the Top (1987) and purchasing the UK's Thorn-EMI Screen Entertainment in 1986. This last deal led to their ownership of the ABC cinema circuit and Elstree Studios in Britain. However, by 1987, the money was starting to run out. Many of their movies were not making enough at the box office despite the cousins' wide cinema ownership, and they had taken on a lot of debt during their rapid growth, making more expensive pictures in the process. They were initially rescued by Warner Bros., which took distribution rights to Cannon's better films--for example, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), based on a character that Warner already owned--and also took an interest in some of its assets. The end of Cannon came in 1989 when, virtually bankrupt, the company was bought by the now-disgraced financier Giancarlo Parretti and renamed Pathé Communications (after the new MGM-Pathé collapsed in 1992, Globus produced pictures with Christopher Pearce, which were released under a resurrected Cannon Pictures label. The last of these was American Cyborg: Steel Warrior (1993) before the company folded for good).
Golan fell out with Parretti and Globus, leaving Pathé, and starting 21st Century Pictures. He produced a number of films that received widespread distribution, such as Death Wish: The Face of Death (1994) and Captain America (1990), but by the mid-1990s this company had folded, too. Golan's name was later linked with other new companies, such as International Dynamic Pictures and Magic Entertainment, and he rejoined cousin Yoram for both. However, the two soon fell out again and went their separate ways, with Golan writing and directing for other producers in the interim. Golan's latest company is New Cannon Inc., and his recent works include Crime and Punishment (2002) and Return from India (2002). Unfortunately for his fans, it now seems unlikely that Golan will recreate the success of his heyday. Menahem Golan has long been criticized (sometimes unfairly) for an emphasis on quantity rather than quality. It's true that some of the movies he has produced have been laughable or unwatchable. However, now out of the limelight of a critical industry, some of his company's once-derided films have achieved cult status, such as Mona Lisa (1986), Godfrey Reggio's Powaqqatsi (1988), and the "Lemon Popsicle" series. Golan's ongoing drive, energy, and past contribution to the world of cinema will undoubtedly and belatedly be recognized for the achievement this represents.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Additional Crew
Itai Ne'eman was born in Tiberias, Israel. He is a cinematographer, known for Homeland (2011), Mayans M.C. (2018) and The Spy (2019). He has been married to Asnat Neeman Cinader since 25 September 2009.- Actress
- Composer
- Director
Sarai Givaty, sometimes spelled Sarai Givati, is a well known actress, and model in Israel. Her first role was in a live sketch on the Israeli tonight show (Kol Layla (2004)) where she played an American reporter. The segment was very successful. On the final show, Israeli hush critic Raana Shacked called it "the pick of the show". Sarai continued shooting the segment even after she moved to New York where she attended acting school at the HB Studios. in 2005 Sarai was a part of a small cast who received the "Best Teen Show of The Year" from the Israel Golden Screen Award (Masah Hazahav). Shortly there after, Sarai became a big name in the Israeli entertainment industry and received many large company endorsements. A year later Sarai decided to explore her work options in Los Angeles. Upon her arrival, she quickly landed the lead role in a film called The Passage (2007) starring opposite Stephen Dorff. in 2007, the movie premiered at the Toronto Film Festival where critics called Sarai's performance "star making". Some other notable project she's worked on was the lead in the Enrique Iglesias video "Somebody's Me". In 2008 she also played a Russian spy in the pilot My Own Worst Enemy (2008) next to Christian Slater...although the show went off the air after three episodes. In 2009 Sarai was back in Israel to shoot yet another comedic role in TV series called "The Pilot Wives". Sarai also plays piano and guitar in a band and has been playing concerts in both Israel and Los Angeles.- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Writer
Yoram Globus is an Israeli film producer, cinema owner and distributor who is most famous for his association with Cannon Films Inc., a company he ran with his cousin Menahem Golan.
In 1978, Globus and Golan moved to Hollywood and purchased the film production company Cannon (The Cannon Group) for $500,000. By the mid-80s Cannon had produced an average of 40 films a year and had become the largest independent production company in the world with a net worth of over 1 billion dollars. Because of their fast, low-budget style of filmmaking, they earned the nickname "the Go-Go Boys." For years the name Golan-Globus symbolized Hollywood's last moguls and an inspiration corner stone to a new generation of film makers. In addition Golan and Globus opened the foreign market of the world film industry to the United States. Among the films produced by them are Bloodsport (1988) with Jean-Claude Van Damme, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) with Christopher Reeve, King Lear (1987) directed by Jean-Luc Godard, Runaway Train (1985), Over the Top (1987) with Sylvester Stallone and Street Smart (1987) with Morgan Freeman. In addition, they acquired the rights to properties like "Spider-Man", Captain America (1990) and more.
With Cannon's success Golan and Globus expanded the group's operations and entered into additional areas. Cannon acquired approximately 1,600 cinemas in Europe and the United States (some of which were acquired in later years by Silvio Berlusconi, who later became prime minister of Italy) Studios, a, film library and additional acquisitions expanded the activities of the Cannon and established it as a leading conglomerate in the world film industry. During these years, Cannon sold their movies by a new strategy invented by Globus, the pre-sale strategy. Substantial pre-sales of the next years' films were made based on the strong salesmanship skills of Globus, and the advertising created by Design Projects. The deposits made from these sales financed production of the first film in the production line-up, which-when completed and delivered to theatre owners around the world-generated enough money to make the next film in the line-up. For this purposes Cannon used to create posters of movies, before they even had a script, and large billboards prominently displayed at the Cannes Film Festival each year.
In 1986, Cannon Films bought Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment (see EMI Films) and the film library for £175,000,000, and Cannon sold its British Film Library Thorn-EMI Screen Entertainment Library which consisted of some 2,000 British films to Weintraub Entertainment Group in for approximately $85,000,000.
In 1989, 39.4% of the shares were acquired by the group Pathé Communications, a holding company controlled by Italian businessman Giancarlo Parretti in the amount of about $250 million. At the same year, Golan, citing differences with both Parretti and Globus, resigned from his position and left Cannon to start 21st Century Film Corporation, while Globus remained with Pathé. Globus and Paretti took over in 1990 through Pathé Communications for the American film company MGM and Yoram Globus became president of MGM.
In 1993, after he produced almost 300 films, Globus returned to Israel and has since focused on Israeli film and television production. His company GG Studios owns a large film and television studio in Neve Ilan, Israel where various Israeli broadcast stations, such as the Israeli News Company. Among its holdings of Israel Yoram Globus, of the Globus Group that includes a private arm Globus that owns the largest TV and film studio (Neveh Ilan) and is responsible for a significant part of film distribution industry (Noah CPP). In addition, Globus holds a public arm Globus Max that owns theaters in Israel. In 1999, Yoram Globus won other Ophir Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Israeli Academy of Film and Television.
In 2014 there were two documentary films released about the story of Golan & Globus in Cannon Films. Ratpac Entertainment released Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014) and The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films (2014), which was launched at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.- Writer
- Director
- Music Department
Shemi Zarhin was born on 9 August 1961 in Tiberias, Israel. He is a writer and director, known for Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi (2003), Aviva, My Love (2006) and Leylasede (1995). He is married to Einat Glaser-Zarhin. They have three children.- Yoram Toledano was born on 30 August 1967 in Tiberias, Israel. He is an actor, known for Pillars of Smoke (2009), Echo (2018) and Longing (2017). He was previously married to Anali Harpaz.
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- Writer
- Producer
David Stevens was born on 22 December 1940 in Tiberias, Palestine. He was a director and writer, known for The Sum of Us (1994), Breaker Morant (1980) and Merlin (1998). He died on 17 July 2018 in Whangarei, New Zealand.- Writer
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Anat Gov was born on 13 December 1953 in Tiberias, Israel. She was a writer and producer, known for My Happy Ending (2023), Best Friends (2006) and Teatr Polskiego Radia (2004). She was married to Gidi Gov. She died on 9 December 2012 in Israel.- Actor
- Stunts
- Additional Crew
Amir Perets is a Krav-Maga & Defensive Tactics Expert. Mixed Martial Arts, self-defense & Combat Fitness instructor; he is an instrumental figure in popularizing the self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces known as Krav Maga.
At age 18 Amir Perets became Israel's full contact heavy weight martial arts champion (Dennis survival), in the same year he was enlisted into the Israeli Defense Forces, also known as the IDF.
Gaining recognition for his close contact combative abilities, he was promoted to serve as a Krav Maga instructor of the infantry and Special Forces units. After his military service, Amir continued to expand his range of instruction and came back to his love of mixed martial arts, Krav Maga and fitness. Amir now specializes in instructing Krav Maga to both the private and public sectors. In addition to his self-defense and fitness programs, he also offers his expertise to the film and entertainment industry.
Excelling as a Krav Maga & combat fitness instructor in the military, Amir was assigned to certify instructors through the hand-to-hand combat course; this is the height of professional ability and command authority for krav maga instructors in the Israeli Defense Forces.
Amir was selected to serve for the elite IDF Naval Commando Unit (the Israeli equivalent to the U.S. Navy Seals). It was in this unit where he was able to build, modernize and improve the unit's hand-to-hand combat program.
After completing his military service in the year 1996 Amir traveled to Thailand and continued to pursue his interests in mixed martial arts. He was given the opportunity to train extensively in Muay Thai (Thailand's famous system of kick-boxing). Amir has found a way to combine his passion for mixed martial arts with krav maga in which he holds 4th degree black belt and fitness to offer an innovative and unique fighting system.
In 2009 Amir was inducted into the Martial Arts Masters Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the military, law enforcement and the world of martial arts.
In his own quest to discover the best answers for the threats of today, Amir continues to work with various professionals and martial artists. He also trains with and instructs world champion "no holds barred" professional fighters in order to give them the military fighting edge that they need.
"Amir Perets Self Defense & Combat Fitness" is a simple and effective training method that allows participants to deal with both armed and unarmed assailants.
Amir now resides in the United States and he is devoted to transferring his knowledge and skill set, teaching defensive tactics and life saving methods to Military Counter Terror Units, Federal agencies, Law Enforcement, Entertainment Industry and Civilians worldwide. "Anyone who is willing to commit themselves can learn to protect themselves" - Amir Perets- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Producer
- Production Manager
Ariel began his long career working in film production in Britain. He was the youngest First Assistant Director working in the UK film industry. He worked as the 1st A.D. on a number of horror cult classics for the iconic company, Hammer films and AIP, and with some of the biggest stars of the time. Soon he was working on films shooting all over the world, including the international blockbuster, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (1977).
In the 70s he was a Production Manager at the BBC, managing several big budget miniseries and prestigious dramas. He was the first production manager to be recruited by the BBC from the feature film industry.
In 1983, he joined Taliafilm as Executive VP of Production and supervised all aspects of production, from development to delivery of several mid-budget features. He established productions in Canada, Portugal and the UK.
In 1989 he became Executive VP of Worldwide Production at Hughes Entertainment. He shepherded a number of hits including HOME ALONE (1990) - still the highest grossing live action family comedy in history.
In 2002, he became Head of Production at the Los Angeles Film School supervising student thesis film productions. He developed innovative hands on filmmaking courses that integrated all aspects of film production, reflective of industry practices.
In 2008 he was promoted to Program Director of Degree Programs which allowed him to build a vibrant, collaborative faculty and design and implement innovative curricula.
In 2015, he formed a corporation, Transworld Film Group, with two objectives:
. To create and implement educational film making programs for emerging Chinese filmmakers in London, Los Angeles and China. Programs that would be a resource to identify Chinese writing and directing talent with the potential to create content for international distribution.
. To Identify highly successful former feature film productions and television series, as well as unproduced screenplays, to develop and co-produce content combining Chinese and US investment for Chinese domestic distribution or international distribution with Chinese cross over potential.- Director
- Editor
- Writer
Alon Levi was born in 1979 in Tiberias, Israel. He is a director and editor, known for A Tale of Five Poets (2018), The Water Front (2024) and Play Dead (2015).- Soundtrack
Moshe Perez was born on 10 May 1983 in Tiberias, Israel.- Meir Amit was born on 17 March 1921 in Tiberias, Mandatory Palestine. He was married to Yona Kalman. He died on 17 July 2009 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Daphna Rosenthal was born in 1946 in Tiberias, Palestine. She is an actress, known for Tatort (1970), The Last Supper (2018) and SOKO München (1978).
- Animation Department
- Director
- Producer
Yossi Abolafia was born in 1944 in Tiberias, Palestine. He is a director and producer, known for Braingames (1983), Friends of the Family (1982) and Ottawa 82 Logo (1982).