Nabbing exclusive rights to the prequel to "Shtisel," the series Netflix made popular around the world, is more than just a financial opportunity for Izzy CEO Nati Dinnar to put his fledgling streaming service on the global map. "Kugel" represents a chance to advance the interests of his homeland's reputation amid war in the Middle East, not to mention its struggling TV industry. 

Nabbing exclusive rights to the prequel to "Shtisel," the series Netflix made popular around the world, is more than just a financial opportunity for Izzy CEO Nati Dinnar to put his fledgling streaming service on the global map. "Kugel" represents a chance to advance the interests of his homeland's reputation amid war in the Middle East, not to mention its struggling TV industry.&nbsp;

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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

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'Kugel' Marks Big Moment for Israeli Streamer Izzy 

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus offers the latest on SAG-AFTRA’s contract negotiations with Hollywood’s largest studios and streamers. And Emily Longeretta pays tribute to James Van Der Beek, an actor who came to help define his generation of TV and movies.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Gene Maddaus offers the latest on <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sag-aftra-amptp-studio-talks-media-blackout-1236657118/">SAG-AFTRA&rsquo;s contract negotiations</a> with Hollywood&rsquo;s largest studios and streamers. And Emily Longeretta <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/james-van-der-beek-dead-dawsons-creek-1236659888/">pays tribute to James Van Der Beek</a>, an actor who came to help define his generation of TV and movies.

Daily Variety -- What's Happening in Hollywood's Contract Talks; Remembering James Van Der Beek

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Michael Schneider discusses “The Simpsons” reaching another astounding industry milestone, Episode No. 800. He details his reporting with producers and longtime cast members on how the beloved animated series defies the gravity of its years to stay strong in Season 37.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Michael Schneider discusses <a href="https://variety.com/t/the-simpsons/">&ldquo;The Simpsons&rdquo;</a> reaching another <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/the-simpsons-800-episodes-save-yeardley-smith-life-1236660389/">astounding industry milestone, Episode No. 800.</a> He details his reporting with producers and longtime cast members on how the beloved animated series defies the gravity of its years to stay strong in Season 37.

Daily Variety -- 'The Simpsons' Celebrates 800 Episodes and Takes Aim at 1,000: 'It's a Gift' 

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Elsa Keslassy explains the significance of the big move by France to expand its national production tax incentive and why it matters to the U.S. And Jazz Tangcay reports on Variety’s Artisans Awards that were handed out at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Elsa Keslassy explains the significance of <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/global/france-tax-rebate-hollywood-shoots-actors-salaries-1236655753/">the big move by France to expand its national production tax incentive</a> and why it matters to the U.S. And Jazz Tangcay reports on Variety&rsquo;s <a href="https://variety.com/2026/artisans/news/variety-artisans-awards-2026-santa-barbara-film-festival-1236641014/">Artisans Awards that were handed out at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.</a>

Daily Variety -- France Adds Above the Line Costs to Production Tax Incentives; Variety Artisans Awards at Santa Barbara Film Festival

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'Kugel' Marks Big Moment for Israeli Streamer Izzy

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