Strictly Business

Daily Variety – Sundance 2026 Lineup Blends New Discoveries and Nostalgia; How The Game Awards Blend Kudos and Ballyhoo

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety’s Peter Debruge and Matt Donnelly break down the Sundance lineup and what to expect at the festival’s no...

Daily Variety – Cinema United Chief Michael O’Leary on the Threat to Moviegoing Posed by Netflix Buying Warner Bros.: ‘We Cannot Survive Only on Blockbusters’

10 Dec 2025

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On today’s episode, Michael O’Leary, president and CEO of Cinema United, discusses the state of moviegoing and the reaction among exhibito...

Daily Variety – Unions, Industry Groups Assemble to Fight Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal; Red Sea Film Festival and Saudi Arabia’s Changing Landscape

09 Dec 2025

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus discusses the opposition in the entertainment industry that has assembled to fight Netflix&rsqu...

Daily Variety – David Ellison Tries to Pry Warner Bros. and HBO From Netflix; ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Impresses at Box Office

08 Dec 2025

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On today’s episode, Paramount Skydance goes hostile for Warner Bros. Discovery. Will David Ellison bust up WBD’s engagement to Netflix? An...

'Apt.' Co-Writer Theron Thomas on the Competitive Business of Songwriting

05 Dec 2025

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'Apt.' co-writer Theron Thomas discusses the ins and outs of being one of the music industry's most consistently successful songwriters. He reminisces...

Daily Variety – Exploring How Spirituality and People of Faith are Portrayed in Pop Culture; Richard Gere on his Dalai Lama Doc ‘Wisdom of Happiness’

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we hear from Brooke Zaugg, executive director of Faith & Media Initiative, on the coalition’s work to influence po...

Daily Variety -- The Hitmakers Parade: Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and More; Will Warner Bros. Discovery Try for Round 3 of Bids?

03 Dec 2025

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Jem Aswad details our annual Hitmakers issue, featuring cover star Sabrina Carpenter. He details the year-lo...

Daily Variety -- Microdramas Go Mainstream with TelevisaUnivision and JCPenney; How Record Store Day Fosters Fandom and Community

02 Dec 2025

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Brian Steinberg details a deal between TelevisaUnivision and JCPenney to produce microdramas and microdrama ...

Daily Variety – ‘Zootopia 2’ Muscle Sets Box Office Up for a Strong Finish; Jeremy Allen White Turns His Attention Back to ‘The Bear’

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety's Rebecca Rubin unpacks the Thanksgiving feast at the box office with “Zootopia 2” and “Wicked: Fo...

Daily Variety – Marlo Thomas on the St. Jude Story and Advancing Her Father’s Mission to Save Children’s Lives

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On a special Thanksgiving Day edition, the legendary Marlo Thomas revisits the remarkable story of how – and why -- her father, entertainer Dann...

Daily Variety – 'The Studio' Star Ike Barinholtz Tubthumps for the MPTF: ‘It Comes Very Natural to Me to Ask People for Money’

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, "The Studio" star Ike Barinholtz discusses his tubthumping campaign to raise money for the Motion Picture and Television Fund. And...

Daily Variety – Laugh Factory: Owen Gleiberman and Peter Debruge on Varietys’ 100 Best Comedy Movies of All Time List

25 Nov 2025

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On today’s episode, Variety’s chief film critics Owen Gleiberman and Peter Debruge detail the how and the why behind their selections for ...

Daily Variety – Box Office: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Soars to Fourth-Highest Opening of 2024; HBO Preps for Busy 2026 Amid WBD M&A Drama

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin unpacks Universal Pictures’ risky decision to break “Wicked” in two parts, a...

UTA's Blair Kohan and Jason Heyman on the Business of Comedy: 'If You Don't Build It, They Won't Come'

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, UTA board members and partners Blair Kohan and Jason Heyman have a deep conversation about where the heat and the headwinds ...

Daily Variety -- Revisiting Martin Scorsese’s ‘Casino’ With Owen Gleiberman; Turmoil on ‘Tulsa King’

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we’ll hear from Variety‘s Owen Gleiberman about his rediscovery of an under-appreciated Martin Scorsese classic,...

Daily Variety – Cover Story: Producers Stand United to Fight Money Problems and Credit Disrespect; Jonathan Wang and Laura Lewis Unpack the Issues

19 Nov 2025

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On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Matt Donnelly unpacks his reporting on Producers United and its quest to address...

Daily Variety -- Nonunion Microdrama Production Grows Fast in the U.S.; Takeaways From AFM With Elsa Keslassy

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus talks about the rapid growth of microdrama production activity in L.A. and other areas of the U...

Daily Variety – Box Office: ‘The Running Man’ Stumbles as ‘Now You See Me’ Conjures the Win; Focus Features Chief Peter Kujawski on Moviegoing and Fandom Psychographics

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Brent Lang breaks down Paramount’s stumble with “The Running Man&rdqu...

Tetris CEO on Teaming With Red Bull for Dubai World Finals, Next-Gen Games

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maya Rogers on expanding iconic brand Tetris for today's audiences and new partnerships with Red Bull, Amazon, Netflix and more.See omnystudio.com/lis...

Daily Variety – Los Angeles TV Legend Pat Harvey on Four Decades of This Just In; Variety’s Angelique Jackson Feted by NABJLA

13 Nov 2025

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On today’s episode, Los Angeles TV legend Pat Harvey reflects on changes in news and in Southern California over her long tenure as she is honor...

Daily Variety – Cover Story: Dwayne Johnson Feels Reborn With ‘The Smashing Machine’; George Clooney Talks AI on Red Carpet Rundown; Business Managers Elite

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Daniel D’Addario steps into the ring to capture the backstory of “Th...

Daily Variety – Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery and the Swirl that is Roiling Hollywood; Red Carpet Rundown With Catherine Zeta-Jones

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety’s Matt Donnelly discusses the swirl in the industry around Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery and the future of...

Daily Variety – Box Office: ‘Predator: Badlands’ Bags Bucks for Disney; Edgar Wright Takes a Big Swing With ‘The Running Man’

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the weekend box office and the surprising strength of “Predator: Badlands.&r...

Wonder Project CEO Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten on 'House of David,' 'Sarah's Oil' and a Purpose-Built Media Brand

07 Nov 2025

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Wonder Project CEO Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten discusses the launch last month of the company's subscription streaming platform with Amazon and how it ...

Daily Variety -- SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin Talks Jimmy Kimmel, Tilly Norwood, Bryan Cranston vs. Sora 2 and Microdrama Boom

06 Nov 2025

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On today's episode, actor Sean Astin discusses the recent Jimmy Kimmel drama, the Tilly Norwood flap, Bryan Cranston vs. OpenAI's Sora 2, the rise of ...

Daily Variety -- Cover Story: Tatiana Siegel on David Ellison’s America-First Overhaul of Paramount; Chris Willman on Palm Springs’ New Concert Hot Spot

05 Nov 2025

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On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Tatiana Siegel details Variety’s investigative report that asks a straightforward question...

Daily Variety – AI Drives Big Tech Layoff Bloodbath; Indie Streamer Dropout Raises Price and Fans Cheer

04 Nov 2025

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Todd Spangler weighs in on the collision of AI and Big Tech jobs as layoff notices fly. And Jennifer Maas di...

Daily Variety – Box Office: What Went Wrong on 2025’s Worst Weekend; Mark Walter is the New King of L.A. Sports; Red Carpet Rundown With Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin unpacks what went wrong after the year’s worst weekend at the box office. Cynthia Little...

How COVID Changed TV Production Forever

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ten industry insiders reflect on the upheaval of producing news and topical shows during the harsh early months of COVID. 'The idea that America would...

Daily Variety – Profits or Bust: What to Expect for Media and Entertainment in Q4 and Beyond

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Naveen Sarma, managing director of S&P Global and sector lead for U.S. media and telecom, unpacks his recent report on the sec...

Daily Variety -- Meet the Women Behind Power of Women’s Stunning Visuals; ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Gets ‘Disgusting’

29 Oct 2025

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On today's episode, Variety's Haley Kluge and Jennifer Dorn discuss how they produce Variety’s amazing Power of Women visuals year after year. A...

Daily Variety -- What Awaits Sean Combs After Prison; Red Carpet Rundown With Hilary Duff

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety reporter Ethan Shanfeld discusses the unusual place in pop culture that Sean "Diddy" Combs now occupies and what may...

Daily Variety – Box Office: Why ‘Chainsaw Man’ Cleared a Path at the Turnstyles; Lucca Comics & Games Brings Cosplay to Medieval Italian Town

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety's Rebecca Rubin explains why “Chainsaw Man” topped “Deliver Me From Nowhere” to lead the box...

Daily Variety – COVER STORY: How Rachel Sennott Planted Roots With ‘I Love L.A.’; Sarah Michelle Gellar Dishes on ‘Buffy’ Reboot; What Superfans See in ‘Love is Blind’

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety reporter Selome Hailu details her cover story on Rachel Senate, the multihyphenate behind HBO’s new comedy &ld...

Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti on Producing in U.S. vs Europe, Pilots With Digital Creators and More

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti has a wide-ranging conversation on with Elsa Keslassy, Variety’s international editor, at the Mipcom content market i...

Daily Variety -- Johnny Carson Centennial: Tracing His Path to ‘The Tonight Show’ Through the Pages of Variety

23 Oct 2025

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On the day of his 100th birthday, a special Vintage Variety episode traces the arc of Johnny Carson’s early career and his rise to becoming an A...

Daily Variety -- Sundance Film Festival Preps for Final Frame in Park City; TV Rolls Dice on Board Games

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety's Brent Lang discusses the Sundance Film Festival’s future as it prepares for its final outing in Park City, U...

Daily Variety -- Box Office: 'Black Phone 2' Connects for Blumhouse in a Record Year for Horror; Q3 Earnings Preview for Netflix, Disney and More

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin explains why “Black Phone 2” made a connection with mov...

Google Cloud Gaming Boss on the Virtues of AI and Learnings From the Rise and Fall of Stadia

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Buser, Google Cloud's director of game industry solutions, breaks down tech giant’s far reaching plans for future of live service gaming. H...

Daily Variety -- AI Vs. Script Readers – Who Does the Job Better?; Microdramas, Creators and YouTube Dominate Mipcom Buzz

16 Oct 2025

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus details recent efforts to test AI-powered software against professional script readers. The res...

Daily Variety – Cover Story: Go Deep Inside the Hive Mind of Matt and Ross Duffer and the Final Season of ‘Stranger Things’; French YouTuber Inoxtag Scales New Heights

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Variety's Adam B. Vary and Kate Aurthur talk about going deep inside the upside down for their cover story on the final season of ...

Daily Variety -- Mattel's Robbie Brenner, Banijay's Marco Bassetti and All the Buzz From the Mipcom Content Market

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Variety's Leo Barraclough talks about the mood and the buzz along the Croisette on Day 2 of the Mipcom content market in Cannes, F...

Daily Variety -- Box Office Yawns as 'Tron: Ares,' 'Roofman' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' Disappoint; What's Making Waves at Mipcom

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety's Brent Lang unpacks disappointing opening weekends for “Tron: Ares,” “Roofman” and “K...

20 Years After a Landmark Disney-Apple Deal, Anne Sweeney Recalls Negotiating With Steve Jobs

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Disney TV chief Anne Sweeney revisits the Disney-Apple video iPod content licensing pact that stunned the industry 20 years ago this week. "Thi...

Daily Variety -- Tatiana Siegel on Bari Weiss and What Her New Job Means for CBS News; Rome Media Market Heats Up

09 Oct 2025

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Tatiana Siegel discusses her deep dive on Bari Weiss and what her new role as editor-in-chief means for CBS ...

Daily Variety -- Jason Blum on the Frights, Fights and Fandoms That Fuel Blumhouse; Variety's Horror Impact List: Who Made the Cut?

08 Oct 2025

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On today’s episode, the Cover Story segment features Variety’s Matt Donnelly discussing his sit-down interview with Jason Blum, who will r...

Daily Variety -- Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves on the Journey From 'Bill & Ted' to 'Waiting for Godot'; Paying Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

07 Oct 2025

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Brent Lang interviews Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves as they breathe new life into “Waiting for Godot" o...

Daily Variety – Box Office: Taylor Swift Leaves ‘Em Wanting More; Celebrating Variety’s 10 Broadway Stars to Watch

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the Taylor Swift effect on the box office as her album release party for “Li...

Digital Native Creatives Talk Shop, Compare Notes on Social Media Platforms

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, hear highlights from Variety’s Entertainment and Technology Summit including a lively session with digital native crea...

Daily Variety – COVER STORY: How Charlie Hunnam Transformed into a ‘Monster’ for Netflix; Showbiz News Reverb From the Variety Archives

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety’s Daniel D’Addario goes inside the mind of a man who is playing a serial killer, “Monster: The Ed ...

Daily Variety -- Why Electronic Arts is Taking the Private Equity Route; Bad Bunny’s Going to the Super Bowl

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety’s Jennifer Maas explains the $55 billion buyout deal that will see Electronic Arts be taken over by three priv...

Daily Variety – Box Office: ‘One Battle After Another’ Banks on Word of Mouth; San Sebastián Film Festival Scene

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the opening weekend for “One Battle After Another” at the box office. ...

Top TV and Studio Leaders on Why Streamers Want to Experiment With Broadcast Series Norms

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, hear from top industry executives on the latest shifts in streaming and linear strategies, the rise of YouTube and savvy IP ...

Daily Variety — Los Angeles Film School Accused of Massive Student Loan Fraud; Scopely Banks Mobile Gaming Moolah

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Variety's senior media reporter Gene Maddaus about his investigative report on Los Angeles Film School. The private business is fa...

Daily Variety -- Sterlin Harjo Embraces Tulsa Noir in 'The Lowdown'; Christopher Nolan Takes Side Job at DGA

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Variety TV chief Michael Schneider speaks to showrunner Sterlin Harjo, whose new series "The Lowdown" bows today on FX. ...

Daily Variety — Owen Gleiberman on Why 'One Battle After Another' is a Movie for Our Moment; Sylvia Rhone's Impact

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety chief film critic Owen Gleiberman explains why the new Paul Thomas Anderson drama “One Battle After Another&rd...

Daily Variety 9/22/25 - Box Office: What Went Wrong With ‘Him’ and ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’; What’s Next for Jimmy Kimmel and Disney

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Variety box office chief Rebecca Rubin explains the weak starts for “Him” and “A Big Bold Beautiful Journe...

VideoAmp’s Jenny Wall on Challenging Nielsen and What It Takes to Measure Modern TV Audiences

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The CMO of content ratings firm details how VideoAmp leverages first-party data to measure audiences across platforms. She explans how it has partnere...

Julia Roberts Gets Provocative in Luca Guadagnino's 'After the Hunt'; Revisiting the Days of Lilith Fair in Hulu's New Documentary

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Variety co-Editor in Chief Ramin Setoodeh tells all in our Cover Story segment about his sit down with Julia Roberts and the cast of Luca Gaudagnino&r...

Daily Variety 9/17/25 — Shari Redstone on Why She Invested in Israel's Sipur; Why Paramount Wants to Pounce on Warner Bros. Discovery

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, former Paramount Global majority owner Shari Redstone details her new investment in Israeli production banner Sipur. Variety busin...

Religion of Sports CEO Ameeth Sankaran on Teaming With Coco Gauff and Building a Content Powerhouse

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The leader of the production company behind "Simone Biles Rising," "Aaron Rodgers: Enigma" and many more sports-related series details the company's b...

Daily Variety — Fifth Season Chiefs on 'Severance,' Emmys and Building an Indie Studio; A Bold Proposal for the Next Emmy Awards TV Contract

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Fifth Season co-CEOs Chris Rice and Graham Taylor talk "Severance" and what its Emmy noms haul means for the business. And TV edit...

Daily Variety – COVER STORY: The Transformation of Kathy Bates; Variety TV Producers Impact Report: Who Made the Cut?

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Variety TV editor Michael Schneider details his sit-down with Kathy Bates, the “Matlock” star who graces the cov...

Daily Variety – AI Legal Jousting in Hollywood Intensifies; ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sets Season 51 Cast Amid Comedy’s ‘Mad Dash’

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Variety’s Todd Spangler and Gene Maddaus discuss the latest legal moves for AI heavyweights Anthropic and Midjourney i...

Daily Variety – Box Office Monday: ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Slays; Giancarlo Esposito, Shawn Hatosy at Creative Arts Emmys

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Variety’s box office chief Rebecca Rubin breaks down the impressive numbers from “The Conjuring: Last Rites&rdqu...

Pushkin Industries Revs Up Fall Slate with 'The Big Short' Audiobook and Companion Podcast

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Sandler, chief strategy officer for Pushkin Industries, details the business vision for the premium audio studio that was founded in 2018 by Malc...

Daily Variety – Michael Lewis Revisits ‘The Big Short’ as Part of Pushkin’s Fall Podcast Slate; Variety’s Jem Aswad Goes Inside the Brain of David Byrne

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Eric Sandler, chief strategy officer for Pushkin Industries, details the audio studio’s fall slate, which includes a l...

Daily Variety – How Channing Tatum and Derek Cianfrance Raised ‘Roofman’; Lowdown on the Lido Fest With Elsa Keslassy

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Daniel D’Addario, Variety’s chief correspondent, details for our Cover Story segment how Channing Tatum and dire...

Daily Variety – Box Office: ‘Weapons’ Impresses as Summer Haul Stays Flat; Why Telluride Film Festival is the Ultimate Binge for Movie Lovers

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Brent Lang, Variety’s executive editor, breaks down an impressive week 4 box office performance for “Weapons&rdq...

The Trade Desk’s Matthew Henick Talks Ventura, the OS Looking to Change the Smart TV Game

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The SVP of the Ventura TV operating system for The Trade Desk lays out the digital ad giant’s vision for the forthcoming OS, the challenges faci...

Dr. Orna Guralnik Reflects on the Ethics of Practicing 'Couples Therapy' on TV

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the past four seasons on Showtime, Dr. Orna Guralnik has showcased the benefits of the talking cure to help relationships in crisis. In this revea...

Daily Variety – The Wizardry of Industrial Light and Magic; Netflix’s ‘Long Story Short’ Celebrates the Jewish American Experience

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Jazz Tangcay, Variety’s senior artisans editor, details her report on visual effects stalwart Industrial Light and Mag...

Daily Variety – COVER STORY: How Guillermo del Toro, Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac brought ‘Frankenstein’ to Life; Gamescom Boots Up in Germany; ESPN’s Big Send Off for Streaming App

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, the Cover Story segment features Variety’s Brent Lang and Ramin Setoodeh detailing director Guillermo del Toro’s...

Daily Variety – Chris McGurk and Jana Winograde on Cineverse’s Big Plans for Micro Dramas; How AI is Fueling Product Placement in TV and Film

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Cineverse CEO Chris McGurk and MicroCo CEO Jana Winograde join host Cynthia Littleton to discuss their new venture to bring ...

Daily Variety – Box Office Monday: ‘Weapons’ Flexes in Week 2; Lowdown on Upfront Ad Sales; Truth Seekers Highlights With Jake Tapper, Ronny Chieng, Amber Ruffin and Roy Wood Jr.

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk box office with Variety’s Rebecca Rubin about “Weapons” week 2 and a ho-hum start for “Nobod...

CAA Insiders Talk Agency’s Leadership Evolution, Social Media ‘Game-Changers’ and Content Marketplace Expansion: ‘Our Job Description Has Expanded So Much’

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Encore Episode: Original air date: May 8,  2025 In a rare roundtable interview, six senior leaders at CAA discuss the evolution of the agency and...

Daily Variety – David Ellison and Paramount’s New Regime Meets the Media in L.A. and New York; The Backstory on Variety’s 10 Storytellers to Watch

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, host Cynthia Littleton and Variety business editor Todd Spangler compare notes on Paramount Skydance and the vibes and visio...

Daily Variety — COVER STORY: Clayton Davis Remembers Everything About His Time With Tramell Tillman; Sharon Stone Talks ‘Euphoria’ on ‘Nobody 2’ Red Carpet

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis unpacks his interview with “Severance” star Tramell Tillman in our Cov...

Daily Variety -- 'Grand Theft Auto 6' and the Gaming Debate Over Pricing; Inside Variety's Emmy Extra Editions

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Jennifer Maas, Variety’s senior business writer for TV and gaming, discusses the debate in gaming over the pricing of ...

Daily Variety — Box Office Monday: ‘Weapons,’ ‘Freakier Friday’ Impress as Superhero Alternatives; Why the Locarno Film Festival Punches Above its Weight

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode Variety executive editor Brent Lang explains why the strong opening for “Weapons” and “Freakier Friday&rdqu...

Accelerate the Positive: How Michael Nyman is Building a New Breed of Marketing and Communication Firms

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The founder and CEO of Acceleration Community of Companies explains the vision behind the collection of marketing, communications, branding and live e...

Daily Variety – A Deep Look at Paramount Pictures: What’s Next for the House that Adolph Zukor Built and David Ellison Just Bought

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A special Paramount-themed episode as Skydance Media completes its $8 billion takeover after a yearlong battle to acquire the storied studio. Hollywoo...

Daily Variety -- COVER STORY: Inside the Power of Young Hollywood Issue; WGA 2026 Contract Priorities Take Shape

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Ramin Setoodeh, Variety's co-Editor in Chief, breaks down the Power of Young Hollywood Issue and why Tyla, Sam Nivola and Finn Wol...

Daily Variety -- Eva Longoria on 'Necaxa' and Building Hyphenate Media Group; Hello Hank and Peggy, 'King of the Hill' is Back

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Eva Longoria previews her FX sports-docu series "Necaxa," and she discusses Hyphenate Media Group content venture with business pa...

Daily Variety -- Box Office: 'The Fantastic Four' Stumbles; KCON Lights Up K-Pop Fandom; Jason Momoa Triumphs in 'Chief of War'

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Rebecca Rubin analyzes week 2 of "Fantastic Four: First Steps" and three new wide releases: "Bad Guys 2," "The Naked Gun" and "Tog...

The Key Changes Rocking the Music Industry in 2025

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luminate Intelligence analyst Rob Steiner shares insights from Luminate's newly released special report on the state of the music business as growth s...

Daily Variety — Tatiana Siegel Sits Down With Trump-Loving Superman Alum Dean Cain; Sports Fuels Upfront Sales as Disney, NBCU and Fox Wrap the Haggle

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Tatiana Siegel, Variety’s executive editor of film and media, details her interview with actor Dean Cain, who bucks th...

Daily Variety — Harrison Ford Speaks! Behind the Scenes of Variety's Cover Story With the Industry Legend

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Cover Story segment features Variety's Angelique Jackson, senior entertainment writer, telling all about her experience interviewing Harrison ...

Daily Variety — Unpacking the Sony Pictures Shakeup as Josh Greenstein Heads to Paramount; Tubthumping and a Tutorial on Variety Slanguage

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Brent Lang, Variety's executive editor, analyzes the recent executive moves and Sony Pictures and Paramount, and he discusses the ...

Daily Variety — Box Office: Good First Steps for ‘Fantastic Four’; Cosplay Soars at Quieter Comic Con

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marvel gets off on the good foot with the opening weekend of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” Michael Schneider breaks down four days of...

How the Streaming Ad Market Is Changing for Better and Worse with Wurl’s Dave Bernath

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The General Manager of the Americas at CTV advertising company Wurl breaks down the new challenges and opportunities facing the streaming ad business,...

Daily Variety — Skydance Media Offers Olive Branches to FCC; Why Steve Stoute is Variety's Music Mogul of the Year

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Todd Spangler, Variety business editor, breaks down Skydance's deal pledges to the FCC as it seeks to close the Paramount Global d...

Daily Variety — How Noah Hawley and FX brought 'Alien: Earth' to Life; Kevin Feige Gets Candid as Comic Con Approaches

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel D'Addario, Variety chief correspondent, details his reporting on FX's massive bet on the sci-fi series  "Alien: Earth," tapping into the f...

Daily Variety — Venice Film Festival Lineup Blends Hollywood Star Power and World Cinema

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Vivarelli, Variety's Rome-based correspondent, and international editor Elsa Keslassy break down the significance of the Venice Film Festival lin...

Daily Variety — 'Saiyaara' Lights Up Bollywood Box Office; 'Superman' Hangs Tough in Week 2

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Naman Ramachandran gives a report on the biggest rom-com to hit Bollywood in years, "Saiyaara," and how its performance reflects India's changing movi...

From the Pitch to Pitch Decks: Alex Morgan Wants to Help Female Athletes Become Owners and Entrepreneurs

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Morgan, the recently retired soccer superstar, and her business partner Dan Levy discuss Morgan's recent moves as a partner in the women's sports...

Daily Variety — ESPY Awards Score Despite Host Shane Gillis; Happy 70th Birthday Disneyland

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode features a rundown of the ESPYs and ESPN chief Jimmy Pitaro on how the Worldwide Leader is pitching its upcoming streaming app as a bi...

Daily Variety – Netflix Q2 Earnings Preview; Cover Story: Unpacking Trump’s War on Truth

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Senior business writer Jennifer Maas discusses what to expect from Netflix’s second quarter earnings report on Thursday. Business editor Todd Sp...

Daily Variety — Parsing the Emmy Nominations, Revisiting 'Nashville' After 50 Years

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Variety's Michael Schneider and Clayton Davis discuss the surprises and the final tallies for the 77th annual Emmy Award nominations. Owen Gleibe...

Welcome to Daily Variety — a Strictly Business Spinoff

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Variety previews "Daily Variety," a new podcast featuring conversations with Variety journalists and guests about news, personalities and trends makin...