Paramount+ has acquired worldwide rights to "Red Alert" a four-part drama series depicting the true-life events of October 7, 2023. All four episodes of the series, distributed by Keshet International, will premiere globally on Paramount+ and Keshet 12 in Israel on Tuesday, October 7, two years to the day of the historic terror attacks.
Created, written and directed by Lior Chefetz ("The Stronghold") and produced by Keshet Media Group ("Homeland") and Lawrence Bender ("Pulp Fiction") with Green Productions ("Cinema Sabaya") and the IEF (Israel Entertainment Fund), "Red Alert" portrays the largest and deadliest massacre in Israel’s history, when more than 1,200 concert-goers, families and individuals near the Gaza border were murdered and 250 kidnapped.
Stated David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount: “"Red Alert' highlights Paramount's continued commitment to storytelling through artistic excellence and accuracy. This critical series cinematically captures the horrific terrorism that stunned the world on October 7 with harrowing precision and inspires with these true-life stories of heroism and heartbreak. We thank Avi, Keshet and Lawrence for trusting us with their vision.”
Lawrence Bender, Executive Producer of "Red Alert" and co-founder of Bender Brown Productions: “I’ve been fortunate to produce films that resonated with audiences worldwide, but 'Red Alert' is deeply personal. It tells the story of my own people, and of a day that changed everything. What makes it so powerful is that it isn’t just drama — it’s real. At a time when some are questioning or forgetting what happened, it felt vital to capture the truth with authenticity and cinematic power. The courage, the heartbreak, the resilience — I’m proud that, through Paramount, these stories will be seen and remembered around the world.”
Avi Nir, Executive Producer and CEO of Keshet Media Group: “The partnership with Paramount marks a significant milestone in fulfilling the vision of 'Red Alert', which was born as a shared dream between Tel Aviv and Los Angeles. We are beyond grateful and proud that, through our deal with Paramount +, the series will now reach tens of millions of viewers around the globe, alongside its release in Israel. It is vital that the world bears witness to that horrific day —a day that has yet to end for so many of us. It is vital that we, and the world, come to know the people who became reluctant heroes, in the face of horror and loss. Our deepest gratitude goes first and foremost to them, and now also to David Ellison and the Paramount team for their faith and determination.”
