It's...Showtime, for new flash point in the Middle East? Yes, Lebanon's minister of tourism is threatening legal action against hit series "Homeland" after film in Israel to depict city of Beirut.
While Carrie completes a dangerous espionage mission there, she is
confronted by local militia members and fired at by snipers — all of
which “does not reflect the reality” of the Lebanese capital, according
to the tourism minister, Fadi Abboud.
“It was not filmed in Beirut
and does not portray the real image of Beirut,” Mr. Abboud told The
A.P. Adding that a lawsuit was being contemplated, he said, “The
information minister is studying media laws to see what can be done.”
Of course, in its publicity for series, Showtime made no secret of filming in Israel, not Lebanon--even before sharp-eyed viewers spotted some signs in Hebrew.
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