HBO MAX ACQUIRES EXCLUSIVE U.S. RIGHTS TO POWERFUL EVENT SERIES, “ONE DAY IN OCTOBER” FROM FOX ENTERTAINMENT
SERIES BASED ON REAL-LIFE ACCOUNTS FROM THE OCTOBER 7, 2023,
ATTACK ON ISRAEL IS CO-PRODUCED BY FOX ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS AND YES TV,
IN ASSOCIATION WITH MORIAH MEDIA
Monday, Sept. 15 – HBO Max has acquired exclusive U.S. rights to One Day in October, the harrowing scripted event series based on real-life accounts from the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. One Day in October will debut on HBO Max in the U.S. on Oct. 7, 2025, it was announced by FOX Entertainment today.
Produced by FOX Entertainment Studios in partnership with Israel’s yes TV and in association with Moriah Media, One Day in October marks the first real-time scripted portrayal of personal stories from one of the most traumatic days in Israel’s modern history.
Filmed on location in Israel, One Day in October presents seven emotionally gripping and artistically interwoven narratives of love, courage, sacrifice and survival. From families torn apart to moments of hope emerging in the face of unspeakable tragedy to incredible bravery against the odds, each episode reveals the human cost and resilience born out of chaos. The series portrays the victims’ and survivors’ experiences of that day and is brought to life by a distinguished cast and acclaimed creative team.
“The tragic events on October 7th had a profound impact on all of us,” said Fernando Szew, President and Head of FOX Entertainment Studios. “From the very beginning, we approached this series with the utmost care, sensitivity and urgency to ensure that the stories were told with authenticity and respect and paying homage to the victims and the heroic survivors. Oded and the incredible cast, crew and teams at Sparks Go, ZOA and yes TV have truly created compelling storytelling that we are proud to showcase. We appreciate Moriah Media for joining us on this project and to HBO Max for giving One Day in October a platform in the U.S.”
“For me, film and television have always been more than entertainment, they are a way to bear witness. These are stories of ordinary people facing extraordinary moments,” said Daniel Finkelman, Founder of Sparks Go. “In a time when truth is fragile, the most powerful thing we can do is to appeal to humanity itself. My hope is that these stories will open hearts and spark meaningful conversation”
The cast includes Swell Ariel Or (The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem), Noa Kedar (The Malevolent Bride), Naomi Levov (Yona, On the Spectrum), Hisham Suliman (Fauda, Munich), Wael Hamdoun (Tahrir, Fauda), Yuval Semo (The Good Cop, Elisha, Superdaddy), Avi Azulay (Testament: The Story of Moses), Naveh Tzur (Valley, Noble Savage), Yael Abecassis (Shabatot VeHagim, Prisoners of War), Moran Rosenblatt (Fauda), Michael Aloni (Shtisel), Neta Roth, Sean Softi (Embassy Down), Lior Ashkenazi (The Conductor, Golda) and Uri Perelman.
One Day in October is created by Oded Davidoff and Daniel Finkelman, the series features writing by Liron Ben-Shlush, Davidoff, and Amir Hasfari & Keren Weissman, Orit Dabush and Yona Rozenkier. Davidoff also directs, with production led by Finkelman, Chaya Amor, Aviv Ben-Shlush, Lee Ben-Shlush Kuperman and FOX Entertainment Studios’ Fernando Szew. Jim Berk and Sheldon Rabinowitz with Moriah Media are also executive producers on the series. The series is co-produced by FOX Entertainment Studios with yes TV, New York-based production company Sparks Go and Israel’s ZOA Films.
One Day in October is distributed worldwide by FOX Entertainment Global.
About FOX Entertainment Studios.
FOX Entertainment Studios division includes its in-house unscripted studio with hits The Masked Singer, I Can See Your Voice and Name That Tune, and its scripted content studio, featuring comedies Animal Control, Going Dutch and Best Medicine and signature drama series The Faithful, The Way Home and The Chicken Sisters. The unit also oversees the award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment with animated comedies including Krapopolis, Grimsburg, Hazbin Hotel and Universal Basic Guys; entertainment platform TMZ with its tentpole primetime series TMZ Investigates; its new independent film label Tideline Entertainment with award-winning releases including Ponyboi and Slanted, which were featured at Sundance and SXSW, respectively; and the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global in partnership with iconic chef Gordon Ramsay, featuring food-themed original series on FOX such as Next Level Chef, Kitchen Nightmares and Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, as well as the new next-gen global food brand and entertainment platform Bite, No Taste Like Home on Disney+, Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars coming this fall on Apple+ and a new untitled Gordon Ramsay documentary series on Netflix in early 2026.
As a global content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment Studios collaborates with studios and platforms worldwide, including Disney, Hulu, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, Prime Video, Netflix, Apple+, Hallmark, Lifetime, TelevisaUnivision, UK’s Channel 4, France’s TF1, German’s ProSieben, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Australia’s Foxtel and FOX-owned streamer Tubi, among others.
About FOX Entertainment Global
FOX Entertainment Global is FOX Entertainment’s centralized content sales division, providing the worldwide multi-platform marketplace with exclusive access to its diverse, rapidly expanding production pipeline and library of owned original programming and co-production partnerships. A central component of FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy is to fortify its globally recognized, world-class brand and owned distribution platforms spanning broadcast and streaming with FOX Entertainment Global’s singular focus on broadly distributing the company’s full portfolio of owned intellectual property across all genres of scripted, unscripted and animated programming, including both film and television titles.
About Sparks Go
Sparks Go is a New York-based production company recognized for acclaimed films including Menashe(Sundance, Berlinale, Independent Spirit Award), The Vigil (TIFF, SXSW), The Performance, based on the work of Arthur Miller and starring Jeremy Piven and Robert Carlyle (Rome, Palm Springs IFF.)
About yes TV
yes TV is a multi-channel premium broadcaster based in Israel, offering exceptional content and a proven track record of producing and airing local productions. Through its international distribution arm, yes Studios, yes TV’s internationally acclaimed series are available globally: Fauda and The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem; Shtisel, currently available on Netflix; On the Spectrum, available on HBO Max with its U.S. adaptation As We See It on Amazon Prime; and the award-winning Your Honor, which is one of the best-selling scripted formats in recent years with 10 adaptations available worldwide; among many others. yes TV owns and operates exclusive “yes” branded channels, carries over 160 partner channels and runs an expansive and robust digital on-demand offering.
About ZOA Films
ZOA Films is an innovative production company and a creative powerhouse based in Tel Aviv. Notable works include “Our Loves” (Avi Nesher), “The Wedding Entertainer” (Gidi Dar), “Oxygen” (Best Film Jerusalem Film Festival),”girls like us”, (three Israeli Academy Awards); the documentary “Lansky: The Zionist Gangster”(Kan 11) “Matchmaking” 1 and 2.
About Moriah Media
Moriah Media is the Academy Award-winning storytelling division of the Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC), dedicated to creating entertainment that informs, inspires, and amplifies the Center’s mission. The company develops, produces, and distributes feature films, television series, documentaries, and short-form content that bring critical issues to life through powerful, storytelling. Leveraging its deep relationships with leading creative talent, major studios, and television networks – as well as the SWC’s global network of field operations, supporters, and volunteers – Moriah Media delivers stories with unmatched authenticity and reach, engaging audiences worldwide.
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