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Former Disney executive David Levine is leading the expansion of Israeli streamer IZZY’s content slate, with the platform adding daily dramas and a slate of series for teens.
This month, the streamer is set to launch the Dori Media Group award-winning hit Dumb, about a 30-year-old failed actress who becomes an undercover agent posing as a high school student in a bid to save her drug-dealing ex. IZZY will also soon add a slate of teen dramas licensed from Paramount’s Ananey Studios.
Nati Dinnar, CEO and co-founder of IZZY, noted, “Expanding into daily drama represents a transformative moment for IZZY. We are redefining what international audiences can expect from Israeli storytelling by offering gripping daily content. The addition of David Levine, with his exceptional track record at Disney Channel, underscores our commitment to this bold new direction. David’s experience in building globally successful franchises makes him uniquely suited to lead this exciting expansion.”
Levine added, “Joining IZZY to drive this innovative daily drama initiative is an incredible opportunity. Israeli storytelling is dynamic, bold, and ripe for global appreciation. Daily dramas offer a unique, addictive viewing experience, and I’m thrilled to champion this format, starting with the provocative and deeply engaging series Dumb.”
“Partnering with IZZY on this exciting and bold initiative is something we’re proud of,” added Nadav Palti, CEO of Dori Media. “We are confident that the immense success Dumb enjoyed in Israel will translate effortlessly to an international audience through IZZY.”
Hila Pachter, VP of international relations at Ananey Studios, added, “We are delighted to partner with IZZY in launching their teen programming initiative. Ananey has a rich and diverse slate of beloved and successful teen dramas such as Rising, The Hood, Sky, Greenhouse Academy and Spell Keepers, to name a few. We look forward to bringing some of these compelling stories to IZZY’s growing international audience.”
